Ganashtakam - Ganesha Ashtakam Lyrics in English with Meanings

Ganashtakam (Octet on Ganesha)

Gananayaka Ashtakam lyrics in Tamil

Sri Gana Nayaka Ashtakam is composed of a prayer to Sri Ganapathi as the Head of the celestial warriors, Ganas. Sri Gana Nayaka Ashtakam has eight stanzas that describe the attributes of Sri Ganapathi. The last additional stanza mentions the benefits of reciting this Slokam.

Ekadantham mahakayam tapta kanchana sannibham 
Lambodaram vishalaksham vandeham Gananayakam (1)

O the one who is with a single tusk and with a strong body that looks resplendent like that of molten gold. 
Who has a huge belly, and pleasant and broad eyes, I bow to you Lord Ganesha, the leader of the Ganas.

Mounjee krishnajina-Dharam Naga-yagnopaveetinam
Baalendhu vilasan maulim vandeham Gananayakam (2)

The Lord, who has a Mounjee grass thread around his waist and wears the skin of a deer, The one who has a snake as the sacred thread (Yagnopaveetha)
Having adorned the moon on his forehead, I bow to you Lord Ganesha, the leader of Ganas.

Ambika hrudayanandam maatrubihi pariveshtitham
Bhaktha priyam madonmattham vandeham Gananayakam (3)

The one who delights the heart of divine mother Ambika (Goddess Parvati), who is always looked after by his mother
Who shows his love and care to the devotees, intoxicated and excited in wars, I bow to you, Lord Ganesha, the leader of Ganas.

Chitra ratna vichitrangam chitra maala vibhushitam
Chitra rupa dharam devam vandeham Gananayakam (4)

The one who adorns with precious gems and jewels on his body parts, which look glorious with the adorned garlands
The Lord, Who can take the form of his interests, I bow to you Lord Ganesha, the leader of Ganas.

Gaja vaktram sura-sreshtam karna chamara bhushitam
Pashankusha-dharam devam vandeham Gananayakam (5)

O the one with the face of an elephant, esteemed among the suras, who adorned with ear ornaments
The Lord who holds a noose (Pasha) and a goad (Ankusha) in his hands, I bow to you Lord Ganesha, the leader of Ganas.

Mushikottama maaruhya devaasura mahaahave
Yoddu kamam mahaveeryam vandeham Gananayakam (6)

Who mounts on a great mouse (Mushika), worshipped by Devas and Asuras
Who displays incredible energy and immense bravery, I bow to you, Lord Ganesha, the leader of Ganas.

Yaksha Kinnara Gandarva Siddha Vidhyadharai ssada
Sthuya maanam mahabahum vandeham Gananayakam (7)

O the Lord who is worshipped all the time by the Yakshas(beings and spirits with immense powers), Kinnaras(celestial attendants and musicians), Gandharvas (divine singers and dancers), Siddhas (Supreme scholars and masters), and Vidhyadharas (heavenly beings, demigods with immense powers)
The one with strong arms and body, I bow to you Lord Ganesha, the leader of Ganas.

Sarva vighnam haram devam sarva vighna vivarjitham
Sarva siddhi pradataram vandeham Gananayakam (8)

Lord Ganesha, the one Who removes all the obstacles, who frees and exempts from all the obstacles
Who can bestow all the siddhis, I bow to you Lord Ganesha, the leader of Ganas.

Ganashtaka midam punyam yah pateth satatam naraha
Siddyanthi sarva kaaryani vidyavaan dhanavaan bhaveth (9)

One who recites this blissful Ganashtakam frequently, for those beings
all their desires will be satisfied, and they will be full of knowledge and wealth.

Ithi sri gananayaka ashtakam sampoornam ||

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Every day chant Ganesha Ashtakam to get blessings from the Lord. Chanting with constant devotion pleases Lord Ganesha, and he will bestow success, knowledge, wealth, and prosperity, remove fears, and destroy all the sins committed in the previous births.