वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ ।
निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा ॥
Vakratunda Mahakaya Sloka
The Vakratunda Mahakaya — the beloved invocation sloka to Lord Ganesha, recited before beginning any auspicious task.
vakratunda mahakaya suryakoti samaprabha ।
nirvighnam kuru me deva sarvakaryeshu sarvada ॥
About the Vakratunda Mahakaya Sloka
The Vakratunda Mahakaya — the beloved invocation sloka to Lord Ganesha, recited before beginning any auspicious task.
Meaning
"O curved-trunk, mighty-bodied Lord, brilliant as a million suns — make all my undertakings free of obstacles, always." A prayer to Ganesha for unhindered success.
Benefits
Recited at the beginning of ceremonies, studies, journeys and new ventures to invoke Ganesha's grace and remove obstacles from the path.
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