Mudakaratta Modakam - Shri Ganesha Pancharatnam
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Shri Ganesh Panch Ratn Stotr
Mudakarattamodakan Sada Vimuktisadhakan
Kaladharavatansakan Vilasilokarakshakam ।
Anayakaikanayakan Vinashitebhadaityakan
Natashubhashunashakan Namami Tan Vinayakam ॥
Nateratratibhakaran Navoditarkabhasvaran
Namatsurarinirjaran Natadikapadudharam ।
Sureshwaram Nidishwaram Gajeshwaram Ganeswaram
Maheshwaram Tamashraye Paratparam Nirantaram ॥
Samastalokshankarram Nirvadatyakunjran
Daretrodaram Varam Varebhavaktramaksharam ।
Kripakaran Kshaman Mudakaran Yashkaran
Manaskram Namskritam Namsakaromi Bhaswaram ॥
Akinchanartimarjanan Chirntanoktibhajanam
Puraripuravanandanam Surarigarvacharvanam ।
Pranchanachashabhishanam Dhananjayadibhusanam
Kapoladanavaranam Bhaje Puranavaranam ॥
Nitantakantadantakantimantakantakatmajan
Achintyarupamanthinamantrairakranthanam ।
Hridayantre Nirantaram Vasanthamave Yoginam
Tamekdantmev Twam Vichintyamayi Santam ॥
Mahaganeshapancharatnamadaren Yonvahan
Prajalpati Prabhatake Hrdi Smaran Ganeshvaram ।
Arogatamadoshatan Susahitin Suputratan
Samahitayurashtabhootimabhyupaiti Sochirat ॥
Mudakaratta Modakam - Shri Ganesha Pancharatnam About
Mudakaratta Modakam Shri Ganesha Pancharatnam, also known as Maha Ganesha Pancharatnam, is a revered hymn composed by Sri Adi Shankaracharya in praise of Lord Ganesha. The term 'Pancharatnam' means 'five gems,' referring to the five exquisite stanzas that glorify the divine attributes and virtues of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom and prosperity.
Meaning
The hymn praises Lord Ganesha as the joyful holder of the modaka (sweet) and the eternal deliverer who frees devotees from bondage. It highlights his adornment with the crescent moon, his role as the leader of countless beings, and the destroyer of demons and obstacles. The stotram seeks his blessings for liberation, protection, wisdom, and the removal of inauspiciousness.
Benefits
- Removes obstacles and negativity
- Brings spiritual liberation and peace
- Grants wisdom, protection, and prosperity
- Blesses with mental clarity and courage
- Fosters inner strength and devotion
Significance
Mudakaratta Modakam Shri Ganesha Pancharatnam is widely chanted by devotees to seek Lord Ganesha’s grace for overcoming life's challenges and progressing on the spiritual path. It is believed to invoke the blessings of health, wealth, knowledge, and divine guidance. The stotram exemplifies the deep devotional tradition of praising Lord Ganesha as the divine remover of obstacles.