Ganesh Atharvashirsha Mantra in English

What is Ganesh Atharvashirsha

Ganesh Atharvashirsha is a sacred Vedic hymn found in the Atharva Veda. It glorifies Lord Ganesha as the supreme reality and the divine force behind creation, sustenance, and dissolution of the universe. Unlike ordinary prayers, this hymn presents Lord Ganesha as Brahman itself, the ultimate truth beyond form and name.

Significance of Ganesh Atharvashirsha

Ganesh Atharvashirsha holds a special place in Hindu spirituality because it reveals the deeper philosophical nature of Lord Ganesha. It declares that Ganesha is not only the remover of obstacles but also pure consciousness, wisdom, and cosmic order. Chanting this hymn helps the devotee understand unity, truth, and inner awareness.

Ganesh Atharvashirsha Mantra in English

Below is the Ganesh Atharvashirsha written in English for easy chanting. This transliteration helps devotees who are unfamiliar with Sanskrit script but wish to chant with devotion and clarity.

Om bhadram karnebhih shrunuyama devah. Bhadram pashyemakshabhir yajatraah. Sthirair angais tushtuvamsas tanubhih. Vyashema devahitam yadayuh. Swasti na indro vriddha-shravah. Swasti nah pusha vishva-vedah. Swasti nas tarkshyo arishtanemih. Swasti no brihaspatir dadhatu. Om shantih shantih shantih.

Om namaste ganapataye. Tvam eva pratyaksham tatvam asi. Tvam eva kevalam kartasi. Tvam eva kevalam dhartasi. Tvam eva kevalam hartasi. Tvam eva sarvam khalvidam brahmasi. Tvam sakshadatmasi nityam.

Ritam vachmi. Satyam vachmi.

Ava tvam mam. Ava vaktaram. Ava shrotaram. Ava dataram. Ava dhataram. Avanuchanam avashishyam. Ava pashchattat. Ava purasttat. Ava uttarattat. Ava dakshinattat. Ava chordhvattat. Avadharattat. Sarvato mam pahi pahi samantat.

Tvam vangmayas tvam chinmayah. Tvamanandamay as tvam brahmamayah. Tvam saccidanandadvitiyosi. Tvam pratyaksham brahmasi. Tvam gnanamayo vignanamayosi.

Sarvam jagad idam tvatto jayate. Sarvam jagad idam tvattas tishthati. Sarvam jagad idam tvayi layameshyati. Sarvam jagad idam tvayi pratyeti. Tvam bhumir apo’nalo’nilo nabhah. Tvam chatvari vakpadani.

Tvam gunatrayatitah. Tvam avasthatrayatitah. Tvam dehatrayatitah. Tvam kalatrayatitah. Tvam muladhara sthitosi nityam. Tvam shaktitrayatmakah. Tvam yogibhir dhyayate. Tvam brahma tvam vishnus tvam Rudras tvam indras tvam agnis tvam Vayus tvam suryas tvam chandrama tvam Brahma bhur bhuva ssuvar om.

Gakarah purva rupam. Aakaro madhyama rupam. Anusvarash chantya rupam. Bindur uttara rupam. Nadah sandhanam. Samhita sandhih. Saisha ganesha vidya. Ganaka rishi. Nichrid gayatri chandah. Ganapatir devata. Om gam ganapataye namah.

Ekadantaya vidmahe. Vakratundaya dhimahi. Tanno danti prachodayat.

Ekadantam chatur hastam. Pasham ankusha dharinam. Radam cha varadam hastair bibhranam. Mushaka dhvajam. Raktam lambodaram shurpa karnakam rakta vasasam. Rakta gandhanuliptangam. Rakta pushpaih supujitam. Bhaktanukampinam devam. Jagat karanam achyutam. Avirbhutam cha srishtyadau. Prakriteh purushat param. Evam dhyayati yo nityam. Sa yogi yoginam varah.

Namo vratapataye. Namo ganapataye. Namah pramatha pataye. Namaste astu lambodarayaikadantaya. Vighna nashine shiva sutaya. Varada murtaye namah.

Etad atharva shirsham yo’dhite. Sa brahma bhuyaya kalpate. Sa sarva vighnair na badhyate. Sa sarvatah sukham edhate. Sa pancha maha papat pramuchyate.

Sayam adhiyan dayasakritam papam nashayati. Pratar adhiyan ratri kritam papam nashayati. Sayam pratah prayunjano apapo bhavati. Sarvatra adhiyano apavighno bhavati. Dharmartha kama moksham cha vindati.

Idam atharva shirsham ashishyaya na deyam. Yo yadi mohad dasyati. Sa papiyan bhavati. Sahasravartanam yam kamam adhite. Tam tamanena sadhayet.

Anena ganapatim abhishinchati. Sa vagmi bhavati. Chaturthyam anashnan japati. Sa vidyavan bhavati. Ity atharvana vakyam. Brahmadyavaranam vidyan na bibheti kadachana.

Yo durvankurair yajati. Sa vaishravanopamo bhavati. Yo lajair yajati. Sa yashoavan bhavati. Sa kamavan bhavati. Yo modaka sahasrena yajati. Sa vanchhitam phalam avapnoti. Yas sajya samidbhir yajati. Sa sarvam labhate sa sarvam labhate.

Ashtau brahmanan samyag grahayitva. Surya varchasvi bhavati. Suryagrahe maha nadyam. Pratima sannidhau va. Japtva siddha mantro bhavati. Maha vighnat pramuchyate. Maha doshat pramuchyate. Maha pratyavayat pramuchyate. Sa sarva vid bhavati sa sarva vid bhavati. Ya evam veda. Ity upanishat.

Om bhadram karnebhih shrunuyama devah. Bhadram pashyemakshabhir yajatraah. Sthirair angais tushtuvamsas tanubhih. Vyashema devahitam yadayuh. Swasti na indro vriddha-shravah. Swasti nah pusha vishva-vedah. Swasti nas tarkshyo arishtanemih. Swasti no brihaspatir dadhatu. Om shantih shantih shantih

Meaning of Ganesh Atharvashirsha

The Ganesh Atharvashirsha explains that Lord Ganesha is the source of all knowledge, speech, and creation. It describes Him as the essence of past, present, and future. The mantra teaches that true wisdom removes ignorance and leads the soul toward liberation, peace, and self-realization.

Benefits of Chanting Ganesh Atharvashirsha

Regular chanting of Ganesh Atharvashirsha brings both spiritual and practical benefits:

• Removes obstacles from life’s path
• Enhances wisdom, memory, and concentration
• Brings mental peace and emotional balance
• Helps in success during new beginnings
• Strengthens devotion and spiritual discipline

How to Recite Ganesh Atharvashirsha

Ganesh Atharvashirsha should be recited with calmness and sincerity. Choose a quiet place and maintain a focused mind while chanting. Cleanliness of body and purity of intention are more important than strict rituals.

Procedure for Chanting

1. Take a bath or wash your hands and face
2. Sit comfortably facing east or north
3. Light a lamp or incense if available
4. Offer flowers or durva grass to Lord Ganesha
5. Chant the Atharvashirsha slowly and clearly
6. Sit silently for a few moments after chanting

Best Time and Days to Chant

Ganesh Atharvashirsha can be chanted daily. Wednesdays, Ganesh Chaturthi, and Sankashti Chaturthi are considered especially auspicious. Early morning or evening is ideal for deeper concentration.

Who Can Chant Ganesh Atharvashirsha

Anyone can chant Ganesh Atharvashirsha regardless of age, background, or gender. Devotion, faith, and regular practice are the only requirements. Even beginners can chant it with sincerity and respect.