The Ganesha Pancharatnam — Adi Shankaracharya's five-verse "five jewels" hymn in praise of Lord Ganesha.
Meaning
Five exquisite verses praise Ganesha holding the modaka, destroyer of obstacles and ego, the elephant-faced lord whose remembrance grants bliss.
Benefits
Recited at dawn for wisdom, success and the removal of obstacles; reciting these five gems daily is said to bestow Ganesha's grace and a clear, prosperous life.
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