கவனிக்க: இந்த மின்னூலைத் தனிப்பட்ட வாசிப்பு, உசாத்துணைத் தேவைகளுக்கு மட்டுமே பயன்படுத்தலாம். வேறு பயன்பாடுகளுக்கு ஆசிரியரின்/பதிப்புரிமையாளரின் அனுமதி பெறப்பட வேண்டும்.
இது கூகிள் எழுத்துணரியால் தானியக்கமாக உருவாக்கப்பட்ட கோப்பு. இந்த மின்னூல் மெய்ப்புப் பார்க்கப்படவில்லை.
இந்தப் படைப்பின் நூலகப் பக்கத்தினை பார்வையிட பின்வரும் இணைப்புக்குச் செல்லவும்: தர்ம நெறி 2009.12

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1. Explain the 32 forms
2. What is Gayatri Mar
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4. What are Jyotirlinga
5. Can you get me then
6. Get me Sri Ganesha ; English transliteratic
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1. Explain the 32 forms of Ganapathi
The Mudgala Purana, cites eight forms of Ganesha,ar
are given below:
1. Bala Ganapathi, 2. Taruna Ganapathi,3.Bhakti Ganapathi, 7.Siddhi Ganapathi,8.Ucchhishta Ganapathi,,9.Vighna Gana 12.Lakshmi Ganapathi,13.Maha Ganapathi,14.Vijaya Ganap 17.Ekakshara Ganapathi,18.Varada Ganapathi,19.Tryaksha 21.Haridra Ganapathi,22. Ekadanta Ganapathi,23. Srishti Ga 26. Dhundhi Ganapathi,27.Dvimukha Ganapathi,28. Trimuk] 31. Durga. Ganapathi,32.Sankatahara Ganapathi.
 

ld thirty-two appearances of Ganesha forms which
4.Vira Ganapathi,5. Shakti Ganapathi,6.Dvija Ganapathi pathi, 10.Kshipra Ganapathi, 11.Heramba Ganapathi bathi, 15.Nritya Ganapathi, 16.Urdhva Ganapathi ra Ganapathi,20.Kshipra Prasada Ganapathi napathi,24.Uddanda Ganapathi,25.Rinamochana Ganapathi ha Ganapathi,29.Sinha Ganapathi,30.Yoga Ganapathi

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1.Bala Ganapathi
Bala Ganapathi is "the Childlike" God of golden hue. It jackfruit, all representing the earth's abundance and fert
2. Taruna Ganapathi
Eight-armed, Taruna Ganapathi, "the Youthful," holds : broken tusk, a sprig of paddy and a sugar cane stalk. Hi
3. Bhakti Ganapathi
Shining like the full moon during harvest season and ga devotees, is indeed pleasant to look upon. He holds a ba pudding.
4.Vira Ganapathi
The "Valiant Warrior," Vira Ganapathi, assumes a com symbols of mind powers: a goad, discus, bow, arrow, S
5.Shakti Ganapathi
Four-armed and seated with one of His shaktis on His k hue, guards the householder. He holds a garland, noose тиdra.
6. Dvija Ganapathi
Four-headed Dvija Ganapathi, "the Twice-born," is mo scripture, a staff, water vessel and a his japa beads, He striving.
7.Siddhi Ganapathi
Golden-yellow Siddhi Ganapathi, "the Accomplished," comfortably holding a bouquet of flowers, an axe, man
8.Ucchhishta Ganapathi
Ucchhishta Ganapathi is "Lord of Blessed Offerings" a armed, He sits with His Shakti, holding a vina, pomegr paddy.
9.Vigh na Ganapathi
Vighna Ganapathi, "Lord of Obstacles," is of brilliant g noose and goad, tusk and modaka, conch and discus, a

His hands. He holds a banana, mango, sugar cane and ility. His trunk garners His favorite sweet, the modaka.
a noose and goad, modaka, wood apple, rose apple, His is brilliant red color reflects the blossoming of youth.
irlanded with flowers, Bhakti Ganapathi, dear to anana, a mango, coconut and a bowl of Sweet payasa
manding pose. His 16 arms bristle with weapons, Word, shield, spear, mace, a battleaxe, a trident and more.
nee, Shakti Ganapathi, "the Powerful," of orange-red and goad, and bestows blessings with the abhaya
on-like in color. Holding a noose, agoad, anola leaf reminds one and all of the urgency for disciplined
is the epitome of achievement and self-mastery. He sits go, Sugar cane and, in His trunk, a tasty sesame sweet.
nd guardian of culture. Of blue complexion and sixanate, blue lotus flower, japa mala and a sprigoffresh
gold hue and bedecked in jewels. His eight arms hold a bouquet of flowers, sugar cane, flower arrow and an axe.

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10.Kshipra. Ganapathi
Handsome, red-hued Kshipra Ganapathi, "Quick-acting goad and a sprig of the kalpavriksha (wish-fulfilling) tr jewels.
11. Heramba. Ganapathi
Five-faced, white in color, Heramba Ganapathi, "Protec gestures of protection and blessing while holding a noo modaka.
12. Lakshmi Ganapathi
Lakshmi Ganapathi, pure white giver of success, sits fl mudra, He holds a green parrot, a pomegranate, sword,
13. Maha Ganapathi
Accompanied by one of His shaktis, "the Great," Maha holds His tusk, a pomegranate, blue lily, sugar-cane bo gems.
14.Vijaya Ganapathi
Four-armed, ofred hue and riding His resourceful musi success. His insignia are the broken tusk, elephant goac
15.Nritya. Ganapathi
The happy "Dancer," Nritya Ganapathi, is four-armed a goad, noose and modaka sweet. He prances under the k
16.Urdhva Ganapathi
Seated with one of His shaktis on His left knee, Urdhva six hands. He holds a sprig of paddy, a lotus, the sugar (
17.Ekakshara Ganapathi
Ekakshara, of "Single-Syllable" (gam), is three-eyed, o crown, He sits in lotus pose upon Mushika, offers the b goad.
18.Varada Ganapathi
Varada Ganapathi, "the Boon-Giver with prominent thi
goad and encloses a pot of jewels in His trunk. His sha
COW s

" giver ofboons, displays His broken tusk, anoose, ee. In His uplifted trunk He holds a tiny pot of precious
tor of the Weak," rides a big lion. He extends the se, japa beads, axe, hammer, tusk, garland, fruit and
anked by Wisdom and Achievement. Gesturing varada goad, noose, sprig of kalpavriksha and a water vessel.
Ganapathi, is red-complexioned and three-eyed. He W, discus, noose, lotus, paddy sprig, mace and a pot of
hika, Vijaya Ganapathi is "the Victorious" bestower of l, a noose and a lucious golden mango, His favorite fruit.
and golden, with rings on His fingers, holding a tusk, alpavriksha tree, epitomizing exuberant activity and joy.
Ganapathi is "the Elevated" Lord of golden hue. In His ane bow, an arrow, His ivory tusk and a blue water lily.
fred complexion and attire. Crescent moon on His loon-giving gesture and holds a pomegranate, noose and
ird eye of wisdom, holds a dish of honey, the noose and kti is at His side, and the crescent moon adorns His

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19. Tryakshara Ganapathi
Tryakshara Ganapathi, "the Lord of Three Letters" (A-U floppy ears. He carries the broken tusk, goad, noose and His trunk.
20.Kshipra Prasada Ganapathi
Kshipra Prasada Ganapathi, "the Quick Rewarder," presi symbolizes the manifest universe. He holds a noose, goa fulfilling tree.
21. Haridra Ganapathi
Haridra Ganapathi, the golden one dressed in bright yell Along with His tusk and a modaka, He wields a noose to onward.
22. Ekadianta Ganapathi
Ekadanta, of "Single Tusk," is distinguished by His blue an axe for cutting the bonds of ignorance, prayer beads f
23.Srishti Ganapathi
Riding on His docile and friendly mouse, Srishti Ganapa God, of red complexion, holds His noose a goad, a perfe
24.Uddanda Ganapathi
Uddanda Ganapathi is the bold "Enforcer of Dharma," th blue lily, sugar cane, a mace, lotus flower, sprig of padd
25.Rinamochana Ganapathi
- Rinamochana Ganapathi is humanity's liberator from gu apparelled in red silks. He bears a noose and a goad, His
26. Dhundhi Ganapathi
Red-hued Dhundhi Ganapathi, "the Sought After," holds and a small pot of precious gems thought to represent thi devotees.
27. Dwimukha Ganapathi
Dvinukha Ganapathi, called Janus by the Romans, with
green form is dressed in red silk. He wears a bejeweled ( gems.

-M), is gold in color and has fly whisks in His big mango and is often seen grasping a sweet modaka in
des from a kusha-grass throne. His big belly d, tusk, lotus, pomegranate and a twig of the wish
ow vestments, sits calmly on a posh, regal throne.
hold devotees close and a sharp goad to spur them
color and sizeable belly. The attributes of this murti are or japa, a laddu sweet and the broken right tusk.
thi is the lord of happy "Manifestation." This active ct mango, and His tusk, representing selfless sacrifice.
he laws of being. His ten hands hold a pot of gems, a y, a pomegranate, noose, garland and His broken tusk.
ilt and bondage. His figure of alabaster skin is
milk-white tusk and a favorite fruit, the rose apple.
a strand of rudraksha beads, His broken tusk, an axe e treasury of awakenings. He saves for all ardent
two divergent faces, sees in all directions. His blue3rown and holds a noose, goad, His tusk and a pot of

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28. Trimukha Ganapathi
Trimukha Ganapathi, the contemplative "three-faced" I holding a noose, goad and vessel of nectar. He gestures
29. Sinha Ganapathi
Sinha Ganapathi, white in color, rides a lion and displa fearlessness. He also holds a kalpavriksha sprig, the vir
30.Yoga. Ganapathi
Yoga Ganapathi is absorbed in mantrajapa, His knees: sugar cane stalk, a noose and prayer beads. His color is
31. Durga Ganapathi
Durga Ganapathi, the "Invincible," waves the flag of vi hue, dressed in red, holding a bow and arrow, noose an
32. Sankatahara Ganapathi
Sankatahara Ganapathi, "the Dispeller of Sorrow," is of flower. He holds a bowl of pudding, a goad and a noos
2. What is Gayatri Mantra?
A detailed account of Gayatri Mantra is give
Aum Bhoor bhuwah swaha tat savitur varenyam bhargo devasya dheemahi dhiyo yo naha prachodayat dhiyo yo na pracl Summary of the Gayatri Mantra Gayatri Mantra is the prime mantra in Hindu sphere of influence over the five pranas,(sens recite the Gayatri Mantra. Gayatri is referred Gayatri Mantra says that "May the Almighty righteous path". The mantra is also a prayert Oh God! Thou art the Giver of Life, Remover of pain and sorrow, The Bestower of happiness, Oh Creator of the Universe, May we receive thy supreme sin-destroying light May Thou guide our intellect in the right directic Word to Word Meaning of the 1) Aum = Brahma ; 2) bhoor = embodiment of vital spiritual en 3) bhuwah = destroyer of sufferings; 4) Swaha = embodiment of happiness; 5) tat = that ; 6) savitur = bright like sun;

ard of red hue, sits on a golden lotus, telling His beads, protection with a right hand and blessings with a left.
ys another lion in one hand, symbolizing strength and ha, a lotus blossom, flower bouquet and a pot of jewels.
strapped in meditative pose, hands holding a yoga staff,
like the morning sun. Blue garments adorn His form.
ctory over darkness. This splendid murti is of deep gold d goad, prayer beads, broken tusk and a rose apple.
f sunlike hue, dressed in blue, and seated on a red lotus e while gesturing the boon-granting varada mudra.
n below;
hodayat
beliefs, instigates perception. Gayatri, mantra have es) and protects these five life-forces of those who to as Savitri. God illuminate our intellect to lead us along the o the "giver of light and life" - the sun (savitur).
Gayatri Mantra (which is in Sanskrit)
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7) varenyam = best choicest;
8) bhargo = destroyer of sins;
9) devasya = divine; (these first nine words de
10) dheemahi = may imbibe ;( pertains to medit
11) dhiyo = intellect;
12) yo = who;
13) naha = our ;
14) prachodayat F may inspire
15) "dhiyo yo na prachodayat" is a prayerto God Hence the Gayatri Mantra personifies the three perce God), dhyaana (meditation) and praarthana (prayer).
Origin, Benefits and Chant
Gayatri Mantra, also known as the "Guru Mantra" or This mantra is frequently referred to as "the Mother o In Gayatri Mantra the words arranged in such a mann significance but also generate specific power of right The syllables of the mantra are believed to affect pos body. The Upanishads of Hindu religion shows numerous r Chandogya Upanisad 3.12.1, 2, 5 (Merits of Gayat > Chandogya Upanisad 3.12.1. This whole crea speech sings (gayati) and protects (travati) th being exists. Speech indeed is Gayatri; for sp exists. X Chandogya Upanisad 3.12.2. That which is th are all the beings established and they do not > Chandogya Upanisad 3.12.5. This well-know Chandogya Upanisad 4.17.1-6 (Derivation of Bhul
> Chandogya Upanisad 4.17.1. Prajapathi (the
worlds. From them he extracted their essence from heaven. > Chandogya Upanisad 4.17.2. Prajapathi furth extracted their essences: the Riks (Rg-veda). and the Saman (Sama-veda) from the sun. > Chandogya Upanisad 4.17.3. Prajapathi broo existences; Bhuh from the Riks, Bhuvah fron > Chandogya Upanisad 4.17.4-6. Therefore ift Riks (or Yajus or Samans), then with the Ma Svaha'), the Brahman priest should offer anc of the Riks (or Yajus or Samans), through th good the injury of the sacrifice in respect oft Brahadaranyaka Upanisad 5.14.4 (Gayatri as the The Gayatri Mantra is principally based on truth. For based on breath. Hence, Gayatri protects (tra) the we with solemnity and devotion. Brahadaranyaka Upanisad 5.14.5 (Four 'foots' of This verse talks about the abundant resources and we Mantra.
> The first foot (aum bhur bhuvah svaha) is sa
three worlds put together. > The second foot (tat saviturvarenyam) is sai
three main vedas.

escribe the glory of God) ation)
ptions of stothra (singing the praise and glory of
ing of the Gayatri Mantra
the "Savitri Mantra" is one of the oldest mantras, if the Vedas". er that the special mantra, not only express the 2ous wisdom through their expression. tively all the chakras (energy centres) in the human
eferences to the Gayatri Mantra.
ri)
tion is Gayatri. And the Gayatri is speech - for is entire creation. Gayatri indeed is all this, whatever eech indeed sings and removes fear of all this that
his Gayatri, even that is this earth; for on this earth transcend it.
m Gayatri is four-footed and sixfold.
BhuvahSvah) progenitor of the worlds) brooded on the three cs; fire from the earth, air from the sky and the Sun
er brooded on these three deities. From them he from fire, the Yajus-mantras (Yajur-veda) from air,
ded on the three Vedas. From them he extracted their n the Yajus-mantras and Svah from the Samans. he sacrifice is rendered defective on account of the ntra “Bhuh Svaha” (or "Bhuvah Svaha'or"Svah blation in the fire. Thus verily, through the essence e virility of the Riks (or Yajus or Samans), he makes he Riks (or Yajus or Samans).
Guardian)
truth is based on strength. Strength is breath, and is alth (gaya) (the breath) of those who verbalize it
the Gayatri) alth contained within the four 'foots' of the Gayatri
id to be equivalent to the wealth contained in the
d to be equivalent to the wealth contained in the

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> If one were to receive a gift extending as far
foot (bhargo devasaya dheemahi).
) The fourth foot (dheeyo yo nah prachodyaat wealth remains unequaled and unrivaled. He fourth foot of the Gayatri.
Gayatri Mantra - Long The complete form (or long form) of the Gayatri Ma followed by the traditional 24-syllable mantra that is can be found in the Gayatri by Words article). The fi of light to illuminate our path as we move towardsh AUM bhUH, AUM bhuvaH, AUM svaH, AUM mah AUM janaH, AUM tapaH, AUM satyam AUM tatsaviturvarenyM bhargo devasya dhImahi dhIyo yo nH prachoday Ath. AUM ApojyotiH rasomRRitaM brahma bhUR bhuvaH svar AUM.. AUM, the primordial sound, resides in all elements ( (-bhuvah), fire (-SvaH), air (-mahaH), ether (janah We pay homage to Gayatri, the one who shines like through her everlasting and effulgent light. Dear Go higher consciousness and lead us to our true purpose path so we may partake of the everlasting nectar (ras primordial sound, AUM! The Gayatri mantra consists of 24 letters and each of the word 'agni' and ends with 'swaha'. The mantra is as follows---AUMagnervakpunsi yaju The various deities related with the twenty-four lette
Deity
1st letter ---- Agni 2nd letter ---- Vayu 3rd letter -- Surya 4th letter----Aakash 5th letter ---- Yamraj 6th letter ---- Varun 7th letter ---- Vrihaspati 8th letter ---- Parjanya 9th letter - Indra 10th letter ---- Gandharva 11th letter ---- Poosha 12th letter ---- Mitra 13th letter ----Twashta 14th letter---- Vasu 15th letter ---- Marudganas 16th letter ---- Soma 17th letter ---- Angira 18th letter ---- Vishwadeva 19th letter ---- Ashwinikumar 20th letter ---- Prajapati 21st letter ---- All the deities 22nd letter ---- Rudra 23rd letter - Brahma 24th letter ---- Vishnu

as there are living beings, that would equal the third
) is based on the glory of the sun, whose power and ince, there is no amount of wealth that can equal the
Form and Praanayama ntra contains an invocation to the seven spheres,
most commonly chanted (Details of each syllable nal part of the mantra is an invocation to the Goddess igher consciousness.
laH
f the universe. It permeates the earth (-bhUH), water ), intelligence (-tapah) and consciousness (-satyam). the Sun (tat savitur), the one who destroys all our sins ddess Gayatri, please illuminate our path towards our
in life. May you shine your light (-jyotih) in our omRRitaM) of brahman while chanting the
f them is related with a specific deity. It begins with
urdedinjushta somam piba swaha. rs of Gayatri Mantra is follows.

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The ritual called "nyas' is performed mentally estab various parts of his body as follows,
AUMbhuh --- in the heart, AUM bhuvah --- in the head, AUM swah --- in the top-knot (shikha), AUM tatsaviturvarenyam --- in the whole body, AUM bhargodevasya dhimahi --- in both the eyes AUM dhiyo yo nah prachodayat --- in both the hands The Gayatri Mantra is the form of eternal truth. It is 1 All the four Vedas have originated from this mantra.
AUM consistists following,
Bhur is existence,
Bhuvah is the elements, Svah is the Atma of everything, Maha is greatness a Tat is Brahman (the absolute). Tapah is all knowled tantra connects the three letters of Aum to the seven as fire in the circle of the sun and is supreme Brahma Savituhu is the source of all living beings. Varenyam is the excellent one who receives adorati Bharga destroys sin. Devasya means it is full of light, while Dheemahi refers to knowledge being golden and alw Dhiyo means Buddhi.
Yo stands for energy (tejas).
The meaning of the Gayatri Mantra is as follows,
TAT - SUCCESS
SA - BRAVERY
VI - MAINTENANCE TUR - WELFARE VA - MARYADA
RE - SELF RESTRANT NI - SFUTA YAM - TAP BHAR - MEDHA GO - FOR SIGHT
DE - YOGMAYA VA - AWAKENING SYA - YOGINI DHEE - CREATION MA - DHARINI
HI - SWEETNESS DHI - PRABHAVA YO - IDEAL
YO - OOSHMA NAHA - COURAGE PRA - DRASHYA CHO - WISDOM DA - NRANJAN YAT - SERVIICE

lishing different words of the Gayatrimantra in the
the heart of all beings and the eternal Ved Mantra.
nd light, ge,Satyam is supremacy and internal wisdom. This worlds. Tat, refers to the first cause of all substance,
O.
ways within the sun.

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3. Are the Gods of Hinduism really married
According to Hindu traditional mythological stori spouse. Nevertheless, on a profound philosophica and is therefore not married. Idealistically, it is co and the metaphor of the inseparable divine couple devotees who realize the advanced philosophy sea the temples also.
In Hinduism God is represented as potential energ is shown to incarnate as Brahma and Saraswath Puranas, have long been the basis of dance, plays illustrate how a family should live, how they shou was conveyed orally through stories and parables.
In actual fact, attaining to that Godly level of bein accomplished by blending the feminine and masc current, sushumna, in the center of the spine withi
Devotees know that the Gods do not marry and th symbolical. This unity is illustrated in the traditio) half woman), and is the representation that Siva a Siva.The soul itself is neither male nor female.
4. What are Jyotirlinga temples?
Linga Purana narrates that, once Lord Brahma and Lol Being. Unexpectedly, there appeared a Sivalinga in frc Brahma and Lord Vishnu then decided, to find out the returned first would be acknowledged as Supreme. Lol downwards while Lord Brahma, assumed the form of in unsuccessful returned. Then Lord Siva appeared in realized their mistake and accepted Siva as the Supren as 12 Jyotirlingas.
There are twelve Jyotirlingas where Lord Siva appear lingam. These twelve Jyotirlingas are mentioned in thi
The Dwadasa Jyotirlinga temples are given below:.
i. Vaidyanath Jyotirlinga ii. Bhimashankara iii. Kedarnath iv. Mahakaleswar v. Mallikarjuma vi. Omkaresswar S. Can you get me the names of 33 devth
The following is list of 33 devtas:- 8 vasus
1. agni, 2. prithvi,

es, it is often narrated that God is depicted with a l level, the Supreme Being is neither male nor female instantly stressed that God and God's energy are One,
serves only to illustrate this Oneness. Hindu urch for God in their minds while worshiping God in
y, and His spouse, Sakthi as kinetic energy and hy, Vishnu and Lakshmi etc.The tales, called and storytelling around the fire to all.The stories ld raise their children, and much more. Hinduism
g is one of the mystical goals of yoga. This is uline currents, ida and pingala, into the spiritual in each individual.
e incidents in the Puranic stories are merely nal icon of Ardhanarishvara (Siva as half man and nd Sakthi are one, that Sakthi is the energy of
rd Vishnu started arguing over, who was the Supreme ont them as an enormous column of fire. Both Lord
top and the base of the column of fire and whoever rd Vishnu assumed the form of a boar and went
a swan, flew upwards. They searched for months but the column of fire. Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu
he Being. The Sivalinga symbolizes that column of fire
2d in the form of Jyothi (glowing beam of light) e Dwadasa Jyotirlinga Stotra..
vii. Somnath viii. Trayembakeswar
ix. Rameshwaram
x. Nagneswar xi. Kashi Vishwamath xii. Grishneswar as?

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Vаayu,
jala,
antriksh, Dyuhu (light emitting heavenly bodies chandrma,
8. nakshtra (stars which emit light), 11 Rudra
9. Prann, 10. Apaan, 11. Vyan, 12. Samaan, 13. Udan, 14. Naag, 15. korma, 16. krikal, 17. Devdutt, 18. Dananjaye 19. jeevatma (soul). 12 Adithya - i.e., Twelve months.
20. Chaitra 21. Vaishākha 22. Jyalishtha 23. Ashādha 24. Shravana 25. Bhādrapada 26. Äshvayuja 27. Kārtika 28. Mārgashīrsha 20. Pausha 30. Māgha 31. Phãlguna 32. Indra (lightening/vidyut). 33. Prajapati
6. Get me Sri Ganesha Ashtottara Nâmav
Sri Ganesha a Ashtottara Nâmavali- The 1
Sri Ganesha Slokam
gajaananaM bhuuta gaNaadi S kapittihajaMbии phalasaara bh umaa sutaM shoka vinaasha ka namaami vighnesh vara paada p
Salutations to Lord Ganesha who has an elephant head, Bhootha ganam), who eats his favorite wood-apple(kap of Goddess Uma Devi, who is the cause of destruction which are like lotus.

vali in English transliteration and the translation?
[08 Names of Sri Ganesha
SevitalM axitam.h aaraNaM aN^kajam.h II
, who is attended by the band of his followers (the bitha) and rose-apple fruits(Jumbu fruits), who is the son of all sorrow. And I salute his (Lord Vigneshwara) feet

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. Aum Akhurathe namaha-Obeisances to One who
Aum Alampathe namaha -Obeisancesto One wh
Aum Amithe namaha-Obeisances to One who is
Aum Anantachildrupamaya namaha -Obeisances t
. Aum Avaneshaye namaha -Obeisances to One w
Aum Avighnaya namaha -Obeisances to One wh
. Aum Balaganapathaye namaha -Obeisances to O
. Aum Bhalchandraya namaha — Obeisances to On
. Aum Bheemaya namaha -Obeisances to One who
10 Aum Bhupathaye namaha -Obeisances to One v
. Aum Bhuvanpathe namaha -Obeisances to One
12. Aum Buddhinathaya namaha -Obeisances to Or
. Aum Buddhipriyaya namaha -Obeisances to On
14. Aum Buddhividhathaye namaha -Obeisances to
. Aum Chathurbhujaya namaha --Obeisances to O
16. Aum Dhevadhevaya namaha -Obeisances to Or
17. Aum Dhevanthakanashakarine namaha -Obeisar
18. Aum Dhevavrathaya namaha -Obeisances to Or
19. Aum Dhevendhrashike namaha --Obeisances to
20. Aum Dharmikne namaha -Obeisances to One w
. Aum Dhoomravarnaya namaha -Obeisances to
22. Aum Dhurjaya namaha -Obeisances to One who
. Aum Dhvalimathure namaha -Obeisances to On
24. Aum Ekaaksharaya namaha -Obeisances to One
25. Aum Ekadantaya namaha — Obeisances to One
26. Aum Ekadhirishthe namaha -- Obeisances to On
27. Aum Eshanputhraya namaha -Obeisances to Or
28. Aum Gadadharaya namaha -Obeisances to One
29. Aum Gajakarne namaha -Obeisances to One wł
30. Aum Gajananaya namaha -- Obeisances to One
. Aum Gajananethaye namaha – Obeisances to C
32. Aum Gajavakraya namaha -Obeisances to One
33. Aum Gajavaktrhaya namaha -Obeisances to On
34. Aum Ganadhakshaya namaha -Obeisances to O
35. Aum Ganadhyakshine namaha -Obeisances to (
36. Aum Ganapathaye namaha -Obeisances to One
37. Aum Gaurisuthre namaha -Obeisances to One v

has Mouse as His Charioteer
o is Ever Eternal Lord
Incomparable Lord
o One who is Infinite and Consciousness Personified
ho is Lord of the whole World
o is Remover of Obstacles
ne who is Beloved and Lovable Child
e who is Moon-Crested Lord
) is Huge and Gigantic
who is Lord of the Gods
who is God of the Gods
he who is God of Wisdom
Le who is Knowledge Bestower
One who is God of Knowledge
ine who is One who has Four Arms
he who is Lord of All Lords
ices to One who is Destroyer of Evils And Asuras
he who is One who accepts all Penances
One who is Protector of All Gods
ho is One who gives Charity
One who is - Smoke Hued Lord
o is Invincible Lord
e who is One who has two Mothers
2 who is He of the Single Syllable
who is Single -Tusked Lord
e who is Single -Tusked Lord
he who is Lord Shiva's Son
who is One who has The Mace as His Weapon
no is One who has Eyes like an Elephant
who is Elephant - Faced Lord
hne who is Elephant - Faced Lord
who is Trunk of The Elephant
le who is One who has Mouth like An Elephant
ne who is Lord of All Ganas (Gods)
Dne who is Leader of All The Celestial Bodies who is Lord of All Ganas (Gods)
who is The Son of Gauri (Parvati)

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Aum Gunine namaha-Obeisances to One who is
Aum Haridhiraya namaha --Obeisances to One who
Aum Herambaya namaha -Obeisances to One wh
Aum Kapile namaha-Obeisances to One who is
Aum Kaveeshe namaha -Obeisances to One who
Aum Krithaya namaha -Obeisances to One who i
Aum Kripalai namaha-Obeisances to One who is
Aum Krishapingakshe namaha - Obeisances to O
Aum Kshamakaramaya namaha -Obeisances to C
Aum Kshipraye namaha -Obeisances to One who
Aum Lambakarmaya namaha -Obeisances to One
Aum Lambodaraya namaha -Obeisances to One v
Aum Mahabalaya namaha -Obeisances to One wł
Aum Mahaganapathaye namaha -Obeisances to C
Aum Maheshwaraya namaha -Obeisances to One
Aum Mangalamurthaya namaha -Obeisances to C
Aum Manomyinamaha -Obeisances to One who
Aum Mrithyuanjaya namaha -Obeisances to One
Aum Mundakaramaya namaha -Obeisances to Or
Aum Mukthidaya namaha -Obeisances to One wł
Aum Muusikvahanaya namaha -Obeisancesto O
Aum Nadapratithishthaye namaha -Obeisances to
Aum Namastheththi namaha -Obeisances to One
Aum Nandanaya namaha -Obeisances to One wh
Aum Nideeshwaraya namaha -Obeisances to One
Aum Aumkaraya namaha -Obeisances to One wh
Aum Pithambaraya namaha -Obeisances to One v
Aum Pramodhye namaha -Obeisances to One wh
Aum Prathameshwaraya namaha -Obeisances to {
Aum Purushe namaha-Obeisances to One who is
Aum Rakthye namaha -Obeisances to One who is
Aum Rudrapriyaya namaha -Obeisances to One v
Aum Sarvadhevathmaya namaha -Obeisances to '
Aum Sarvasiddhantanye namaha -Obeisances to
Aum Sarvathmaya namaha -Obeisances to One w
Aum Shambhavyi namaha -Obeisances to One w
Aum Shashivarnaya namaha -Obeisances to One

One who is The Master of All Virtues
o is One who is Golden Coloured
o is Mother's Beloved Son
Yellowish-Brown Coloured
is Master of Poets
S Lord of Music
Merciful Lord
ine who is Yellowish-Brown Eyed
line who is The Place of Forgiveness
is One who is easy to Appease
who is Large-Eared Lord
who is The Huge Bellied Lord
no is Enormously Strong Lord
Dne who is Omnipotent and Supreme Lord
who is Lord of The Universe
)ne who is All Auspicious Lord
is Winner of Hearts
who is Conqueror of Death
he who is Abode of Happiness
no is Bestower of Eternal Bliss
ne who is One who has mouse As charioteer
One who is One who Appreciates And Loves Music
who is Vanquisher of All Evils & Vices & Sins
o is Lord Shiva's Son
whois Giver of Wealth and Treasures
o is One who has the Form Of OM
who is One who has Yellow -Coloured Body
o is Lord of All Abodes
One who is First Among All
; The Omnipotent Personality
s One who has Red -Coloured Body
who is Beloved Of Lord Shiva
One who is Acceptor of All Celestial Offerings
One who is Bestower of Skills And Wisdom
tho is Protector of The Universe
ho is The Son of Parvati
who is One who has a Moon Like Complexion

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Aum Shoorpakarnaya namaha - Obeisances to C
Aum Shubane namaha-Obeisances to One who i
Aum Shubhagunakanaye namaha -Obeisances to
Aum Shwetayanamaha -Obeisances to One who
Aum Siddhidhataye namaha -Obeisances to One
Aum Siddhipriya namaha -Obeisances to One wł
. Aum Siddhivinayakaya namaha -Obeisances to (
Aum Skandapurvajaya namaha -Obeisances to C
. Aum Sumukhaya namaha -Obeisances to One w|
Aum Sureshwaraya namaha -Obeisances to One
Aum Swaroopaya namaha -Obeisances to One w
Aum Tharune namaha -Obeisances to One who i
Aum Uddandaya namaha -Obeisances to One wł
Aum Umaputhraya namaha -Obeisances to One
Aum Vakrathundaya namaha --Obeisances to One
Aum Varaganapathye namaha -Obeisances to Or
Aum Varapradaye namaha -Obeisances to One w
Aum Varadhavinayakaya namaha -Obeisances to
Aum Veeraganapathaye namaha -Obeisances to
Aum Vidhyavaridhine namaha -Obeisances to O
Aum Vighinaharaya namaha -Obeisances to One
Aum Vignaharthaya namaha -Obeisances to One
Aum Vighnarajaya namaha --Obeisances to One
Aum Vighmarajendraya namaha -Obeisancesto (
Aum Vighnavinashinyi namaha -Obeisances to C
Aum Vigneshwarayanamaha-Obeisances to O
Aum Vikathyanamaha-Obeisances to One whi
Aum Vinayakaya namaha -Obeisances to One v
Aum Vishwamukhaya namaha -Obeisances to (
Aum Vishwarajaya namaha -Obeisances to One
Aum Yagnakaya namaha --Obeisances to One w
Aum Yashaskaranyaya namaha -Obeisances to
Aum Yashvasinyi namaha -Obeisances to One
. Aum Yogadhipaya namaha -Obeisances to One

ne who is Large -Eared Lord
s All Auspicious Lord
One who is One who is The Master of All Virtues
is One who is as Pure as the White Colour
who is Bestower of Success & Accomplishments
no is Bestower of Wishes and Boons
One who is Bestower of Success
ne who is Elder Brother of Skand (Lord Kartik)
no is Auspicious Face
who is Lord of All Lords
ho is Lover of Beauty
S Ageless
to is Nemesis of Evils and Vices
who is The Son of Goddess Uma (Parvati)
e who is Curved Trunk Lord
he who is Bestower of Boons
who is Granter of Wishes and Boons
One who is Bestower of Success
One who is Heroic Lord
ne who is God of Wisdom
who is Remover of Obstacles
; who is Demolisher of Obstacles
who is Lord of All Hindrances
Dne who is Lord of All Obstacles
ine who is Destroyer of All Obstacles
ne who is Lord of All Obstacles
) is Huge and Gigantic
who is Lord of All
Dne who is Master of The Universe
2 who is King of The World
tho is Acceptor of All Sacred & Sacrificial Offerings
One who is Bestower of Fame and Fortune
who is Beloved and Ever Popular Lord
; who is The Lord of Meditation

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Vinayagar
Vinayagar
Thu v imiga (anapat hy

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Bala Ganapathy
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Bakthi Ganapat hy
na pathy Thvija Canapat hy

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Yegatchara Cuanapha thy Yegandanth,
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Shrishti Ganapathy