Sankat Nashan Ganesha Stotra
When life feels like a maze of setbacks, this stotra becomes your spiritual compass. The Sankat Nashan Ganesha Stotra, attributed to Sage Narada and found in the Narada Purana, is more than a prayer, it’s a cosmic intervention. Each verse invokes one of the twelve divine forms of Lord Ganesha, each uniquely equipped to remove specific types of suffering.
Narada, the celestial sage and eternal devotee, composed this stotra as a direct offering to Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the guardian of beginnings. Reciting it with devotion is said to dissolve karmic blocks, bring clarity to confused minds, and open doors that seemed permanently shut.
Whether you’re facing emotional turmoil, financial hurdles, or spiritual stagnation, this stotra is a timeless remedy—simple in structure, profound in effect.
Benefits
- Removes deep-rooted obstacles
- Grants success and clarity
- Protects during crises
- Invokes divine support
Important Instructions
How to Use This Stotra/Namavali for Your Benefit
To truly receive the blessings of this Stotra there are two methods. The first method is that you begin by taking a sankalpa—a heartfelt vow or intention. Decide how many days you will commit to this practice: 7, 9, 11, 21, 40, or any number that feels spiritually aligned with your goal.
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Your intention may be for:
- Financial stability
- A fulfilling job
- Peace and health
- The well-being of a loved one
- Spiritual growth
- Marriage
- Divine grace and protection
- Or any other goal/desire that you may have in mind
The desire should be genuine and positive, never rooted in harm or negativity.
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Daily Recitation Commitment
Choose how many times you will recite the Stotra each day: 3, 5, 7, 11, 21 or more—based on your capacity and devotion. If you miss a day, your sadhana becomes compromised, and you must begin again from Day 1. This discipline strengthens your spiritual resolve.
Second Method: Bhakti Without Boundaries
The second method is that you may choose to chant this Stotra purely out of bhakti—without any time-bound commitments. In such cases, the heart becomes the altar, and sincerity becomes the offering.
Factors That Influence the Results
The fruits of your sadhana depend on:
- The number of daily recitations
- The total duration of your practice (number of days)
- The depth of your concentration and devotion
You can amplify the energy of your sadhana by observing certain spiritual disciplines (these are recommended but no mandatory):
- Avoiding non-vegetarian food
- Refraining from onion and garlic
- Sitting for recitation at the same time daily
- Abstaining from sensual indulgences or distractions
The more difficult and focused your practice, the more profound the blessings/results after its completion.
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SANKAT NASHAN GANESHA STOTRA BEGINS
Naarda Uvaach
Pranamya Shirasa Dev Gauriputram Vinaayakam
Bhaktaavaasam Smarainityam Aayu Kaamaartha Siddhaye
Naarda said—
Bowing head to Gauri’s son, Vinaayak,
He resides within devoted hearts,
Remembering him grants life, wishes, and success.
Triteeyam Krishnam Pingaksham Gajavaktram Chaturthakam ||2||
First is Vakratunda, the Lord with the curved trunk,
second is Ekadanta – the One with a single tusk,
third is Krishna Pingaksha with dark tawny eyes,
and fourth is Gajavaktra – the One with the elephant-like face.
Lambodaram Panchamam Cha Shashtham Vikatameva Cha |
Saptamam Vighnarajendram Dhumravarna Tathashtakam ||3||
Fifth is Lambodara, the Lord with a big belly,
sixth is Vikat, the fierce and formidable One,
seventh is Vighnarajendra, the King of obstacles,
and eighth is Dhumravarna, the smoke-colored Lord.
Ekadasham Ganapatim Dvadasham Tu Gajananam ||4||
Ninth is Bhalachandra, who bears the moon on his forehead,
Tenth is Vinayaka, remover of all obstacles,
Eleventh is Ganapati, lord of the groups,
Twelfth is Gajanan, the elephant-faced Lord.
Dvadashaitani Namani Trisandhya Yah Pathennarah |
Na Cha Vighnabhayam Tasya Sarvasiddhikaram Prabho ||5||
Whoever recites these twelve names thrice daily,
Fears no obstacles and attains all accomplishments,
Lord Ganesh grants all success,
And blesses with fulfillment in every endeavor.
Putrarthi Labhate Putran Moksharthi Labhate Gatim ||6||
The student attains knowledge,
The seeker of wealth attains riches,
Those desiring children are blessed with offspring,
And the aspirant for liberation attains salvation.
Japed Vaganapati Stotram Shadbhirmaasaih Phalam Labhet |
Samvatsaren Siddhim Cha Labhate Natra Sanshayah ||7||
One who chants the Ganapati Stotra for six months,
Obtains the desired fruit,
Chanting for a year
Brings assured perfection, without doubt.
Tasya Vidya Bhavetsarva Ganeshasya Prasadatah ||8||
One who writes this stotra
and offers it to eight Brahmins,
by the grace of Lord Ganesha,
attains complete knowledge.
