Ganesh Aarti Lyrics in English with Meaning | Om Shree Ganeshay Namaha

Ganesh Aarti Lyrics in English with Meaning | Om Shree Ganeshay Namaha

October 17, 2025

Om Shree Ganeshay Namaha Song

Pranamya Shirasa Devam Gauri Putram Vinayakam

Bhakthavasam Smaretrityamayuh Kama Artha Sidhaye

Prathamam Vakratundam Cha, Ekadantam Dwitiyakam

Tritiyam Krushna Pingaksham,Gajavaktram Chaturthakam

Lambodaram Panchamam Cha ,Sashtam Vikatamev Cha

Saptamam Vignarajam Cha,Dhoomravarnam Tathashtamam

Navamam Bhalchandram Cha, Dashamam Tu Vinayakam

Ekadasham Ganapatim, Dwadasham Tu Gajananam

Dwadasaithani Namani,Trisandhyam Yah Pathenara

Na Cha Vighna Bhayam Tasya,Sarvsiddhi Karam Param

Vidhyarthi Labhate Vidhyam,Danarthi Labhate Dhanam

Putrarthi Labhate Putran,Moksharthi Labhate Gateem

Japet Ganapati Stotram,Shadbhirmasai Phalam Labheth

Samvatsarena Sidhim Cha,Labhate Natra Sanshaya

Ashtabhyo Brahmoyashr Likihitwa Yh Samarpayet

Tasya Vidhya Bhavetsarva Ganeshasya Prasadatah

LYRICS MEANING

This beautiful Sanskrit stotra is the Dwadasa Nama Stotram of Lord Ganesha, composed of 12 powerful names of Lord Ganapati, followed by the benefits of chanting them with devotion.

🕉️ Verse 1:

प्रणम्य शिरसा देवं गौरीपुत्रं विनायकम् ।
भक्तावासं स्मरेत् नित्यं आयुः कामार्थ सिद्धये ॥

Pranamya Shirasa Devam Gauri Putram Vinayakam
Bhaktavasam Smaret Nityam Ayuh Kama Artha Siddhaye

Meaning:
One should bow the head in reverence to Lord Vinayaka, the son of Goddess Gauri (Parvati).
Remembering Him daily, who dwells among His devotees, grants success in life, desires, wealth, and health.

Essence:
This is an invocation to Lord Ganesha, seeking his blessings for longevity (Ayuh), fulfillment of desires (Kama), and material/spiritual success (Artha Siddhi). It emphasizes daily remembrance.

🙏 Verse 2:

प्रथमो वक्रतुण्डश्च एकदन्तो द्वितीयकः ।
तृतीयं कृष्णपिङ्गाक्षं गजवक्त्रं चतुर्थकम् ॥

Prathamam Vakratundam Cha, Ekadantam Dwitiyakam
Tritiyam Krishna Pingaksham, Gajavaktram Chaturthakam

Meaning:
1st Name: Vakratunda – the one with a curved trunk.
2nd Name: Ekadanta – the one with a single tusk.
3rd Name: Krishna Pingaksha – dark and reddish-brown eyes.
4th Name: Gajavaktra – the one with an elephant face.

Essence:
These divine names represent attributes and symbolism:

Vakratunda removes crooked paths (obstacles).
Ekadanta represents focus and singular devotion.
Krishna Pingaksha depicts a divine gaze of intensity.
Gajavaktra shows strength, wisdom, and compassion.

🐘 Verse 3:

लम्बोदरं पञ्चमं च षष्ठं विकटमेव च ।
सप्तमं विघ्नराजं च धूम्रवर्णं तथाष्टमम् ॥

Lambodaram Panchamam Cha, Sashtam Vikatam Ev Cha
Saptamam Vighnarajam Cha, Dhoomravarnam Tathashtamam

Meaning:
5th Name: Lambodara – big-bellied one (symbol of abundance).
6th: Vikata – the fierce or unusual one.
7th: Vighnaraja – king of obstacles (remover of them).
8th: Dhoomravarna – the smoky-colored one.

Essence:
These names reflect deeper meanings:

Lambodara holds the universe within, sign of wealth & generosity.
Vikata destroys ego.
Vighnaraja controls all obstacles.
Dhoomravarna symbolizes the mystical, subtle nature of divinity.

🌙 Verse 4:

नवमं भालचन्द्रं च दशमं तु विनायकम् ।
एकादशं गणपतिं द्वादशं तु गजाननम् ॥

Navamam Bhalachandram Cha, Dashamam Tu Vinayakam
Ekadasham Ganapatim, Dwadasham Tu Gajananam

Meaning:
9th: Bhalachandra – moon-crested Lord (symbol of cool mind).
10th: Vinayaka – the supreme leader.
11th: Ganapati – Lord of the ganas (celestial hosts).
12th: Gajanana – the one with elephant face.

Essence:

Bhalachandra reminds us of serenity and calmness.
Vinayaka and Ganapati highlight his leadership.
Gajanana again emphasizes his unique divine form.

📜 Verse 5:

द्वादशैतानि नामानि त्रिसंध्यं यः पठेन्नरः ।
न च विघ्नभयं तस्य सर्वसिद्धिकरं परम् ॥

Dwadasaithani Namani, Trisandhyam Yah Pathet Narah
Na Cha Vighna Bhayam Tasya, Sarva Siddhi Karam Param

Meaning:
Whoever chants these 12 names of Ganesha thrice daily (morning, noon, evening)
Will never face fear of obstacles. These names bestow all types of success.

Essence:
Chanting these names is a powerful sadhana (practice) that removes obstacles and grants divine support in all endeavors—material, emotional, and spiritual.

📚 Verse 6:

विद्यार्थी लभते विद्या दानार्थी लभते धनम् ।
पुत्रार्थी लभते पुत्रान् मोक्षार्थी लभते गतिम् ॥

Vidhyarthi Labhate Vidhyam, Danarthi Labhate Dhanam
Putrarthi Labhate Putran, Moksharthi Labhate Gatim

Meaning:
The seeker of knowledge attains wisdom.
The one desiring wealth receives riches.
The one wanting children is blessed with progeny.
The seeker of liberation attains moksha (spiritual liberation).

Essence:
Lord Ganesha is the fulfiller of all desires. Whether it’s education, wealth, family, or salvation, sincere devotion to him brings results.

🧘 Verse 7:

जपेत् गणपति स्तोत्रं षड्भिर्मासैः फलम् लभेत् ।
संवत्सरेण सिद्धिं च लभते नात्र संशयः ॥

Japet Ganapati Stotram, Shadbhir Masai Phalam Labhet
Samvatsarena Siddhim Cha, Labhate Natra Sanshayah

Meaning:
If one chants this Ganesha Stotra, one starts seeing results in 6 months.
Within one year, one attains complete success. There is no doubt.

Essence:
The power of consistent devotion is emphasized. The stotra is not just poetry—it’s a spiritual tool for those who walk the path with faith and discipline.

🪔 Verse 8 (Final):

अष्टभ्यो ब्राह्मणेभ्यश्च लिखित्वा यः समर्पयेत् ।
तस्य विद्या भवेत् सर्वा गणेशस्य प्रसादतः ॥

Ashtabhyo Brahmanebhyascha Likhitwa Yah Samarpayet
Tasya Vidya Bhavet Sarva Ganeshasya Prasadatah

Meaning:
If one writes this stotra and offers it to eight learned Brahmins,
The devotee is blessed with all forms of knowledge by the grace of Ganesha.

Essence:
This is a prescribed ritual for enhancing learning—by sharing the stotra as daana (spiritual charity), one gains divine wisdom. It’s an act of devotion and gratitude.

🪷 OVERALL ESSENCE OF THE STOTRA:

This stotra is both a devotional hymn and a practical prayer. It blends bhakti (devotion), mantra shakti (vibrational power), and spiritual discipline to bring:

Removal of obstacles (Vighna Nasha)
Fulfillment of desires (Kama-Artha Siddhi)
Growth in learning, wealth, progeny
Spiritual upliftment and liberation

It teaches that if we remember Lord Ganesha with devotion, chant his twelve divine names, and practice consistency, we are never alone—we walk with the Lord of Wisdom guiding us

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