Ganesha Mool Mantra (Om Gam Ganapataye Namah)

The Ganesha Mool Mantra — "Om Gam Ganapataye Namah", the root (mula) mantra of Lord Ganesha, remover of obstacles.

Meaning

With the seed syllable "Gam" — the beej of Ganesha — the mantra bows to Ganapati, the lord of the ganas and the remover of all obstacles.

Benefits

Chanted at the start of any work, journey or worship for success, wisdom and the removal of obstacles; the foremost mantra to invoke Ganesha's blessings.

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