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When I read this mantra and its meaning, I was naturally drawn into chanting the words. My heart then guided me to understand every word fully before moving on to the next section of the verse.
I repeated this mantra several times while waving an incense stick at my
puja, where I have placed a small statue of Ganesha for the ten days of the Ganesh Utsava festival. Every time I chant
Shri Ganesh Gayatri, I experience a beautiful and auspicious feeling.
a Siddha Yogi from Mumbai, India
I was thrilled to open the site and see Ganesh's radiant form.
I offer
seva from home and today I needed to purchase art supplies for a
seva project. I walked home slowly looking at art and jewelry stands, even though I knew I didn't have time to waste.
Then, I saw a tiny Ganesh necklace encased in glass and said, "That's Ganesh!" Seeing my interest in the exquisite forms of Ganesh on display, the salesman showed me more and more rare pieces. Then he showed me a Ganesh from Nepal, naturally formed in stone. This was the one I purchased.
With goosebumps, I silently thanked the Siddhas. I had been praying for grace to help me move forward in my life, and I had been led to Ganesh.
And now, back home, here on the Siddha Yoga path website are the Gayatri mantras that I find so soothing. I am infinitely grateful.
a Siddha Yogi from New York, USA
I’m very happy to see the Shri Ganesh Gayatri Mantra posted on the Siddha Yoga path website. During this Shri Ganesh Utsava, as I read the actual meaning of the mantra, I understand the deeper meaning of the festival. I feel inspired, and I do honor Lord Ganesh with my full heart.
a Siddha Yogi from Navsari, India
I have always understood Ganesh to be the remover of obstacles, but until I read this, I had forgotten his role as the destroyer of duality. After contemplating this translation, I see how
both of these roles are important and how they go hand in hand together in supporting my life.
When I perceive obstacles on the spiritual path, I can realize that I am seeing things through a lens of duality and that I’ve forgotten the bigger picture—the picture that includes an ever-present grace extending far beyond what I can see or feel in the moment. So now, whenever I see an obstacle, I will think of Lord Ganesh aiding me to move beyond a sense of duality, expanding my perspective and my faith.
Thank you!
a Siddha Yogi from New York, USA
Amazing Grace!
I was amazed to see this post on the website. When I read the meaning of the mantras I was overwhelmed. I’ve been forwarding this to my friends and relatives. All day this mantra has been resounding inside myself, and each time I remembered it, my eyes would close and I became filled with contentment and peace.
Words come up short to express my gratitude for Guru's grace which is constantly showering on us, guiding us, showing us the right direction, and creating so many opportunities for us to be engaged with the teachings.
a Siddha Yogi from Kolkata, India
What a beautiful posting—the golden image of Ganesh and the inspiring translation!
I am grateful to have this opportunity to worship Ganesh in this way, to learn the meaning of the mantras, and to receive his
darshan and blessings.
a Siddha Yogi from California, USA