गणपति बप्पा मोरया

यह भजन भगवान गणेश की स्तुति में गाया जाने वाला एक अत्यंत लोकप्रिय मंत्र है, जो विशेष रूप से गणेश चतुर्थी उत्सव के दौरान गाया जाता है। "गणपति बप्पा मोरया" का अर्थ है "भगवान गणेश मेरे हैं" या "मेरे प्रिय गणेश"। यह भजन गणेश जी के दिव्य गुणों का विस्तार से वर्णन करता है: उनके पास एक दांत है (एकदंत), वे अत्यंत दयालु और करुणामय हैं, उनकी चार भुजाएं हैं जो चारों दिशाओं का प्रतिनिधित्व करती हैं। वे विघ्नहर्ता (सभी बाधाओं को दूर करने वाले) और मंगलकर्ता (शुभता के सृजनकर्ता) हैं। वे माता पार्वती (गिरिजा) के पुत्र हैं। भजन में उनके प्रिय भोजन मोदक (मीठे पकवान) और उनके वाहन मूषक (चूहा) का उल्लेख है। उन्हें गजानन (हाथी के मुख वाले) और गणराज (गणों के राजा) के रूप में वर्णित किया गया है। वे सदैव शुभ मंगल कार्य करते हैं और सभी संकटों को हर लेते हैं। गणेश जी सबसे पहले पूजे जाने वाले देवता हैं और सिद्धि (सफलता) तथा बुद्धि (ज्ञान) के दाता हैं। उनका बड़ा पेट (लम्बोदर), हाथी के कान (गजकर्ण), टेढ़ी सूंड (वक्रतुंड) और विशाल शरीर है। उनका तेज करोड़ों सूर्यों के समान है। प्रार्थना इस निवेदन के साथ समाप्त होती है कि हे देव, हर समय हर कार्य से सभी बाधाओं को दूर करें।

This is an immensely popular devotional chant in praise of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity who is revered as the remover of obstacles and the god of new beginnings. This mantra is especially sung with great enthusiasm during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, which celebrates Ganesha's birth. "Ganpati Bappa Morya" translates to "Lord Ganesha is mine" or "My beloved Lord Ganesha," expressing a deep personal connection and devotion to the deity. The bhajan provides a comprehensive description of Ganesha's divine attributes and iconography. He has one tusk (Ekdanta), which he broke to write the Mahabharata, symbolizing sacrifice for a higher purpose. He is supremely compassionate (dayavant) and filled with mercy towards all beings. He possesses four arms (char bhujadhari), each holding symbolic objects representing different aspects of existence and spiritual power - typically a lotus, an axe, a modak (sweet), and his broken tusk or a noose. He is acclaimed as Vighnaharta, meaning the supreme remover of all obstacles, difficulties, and impediments from the path of his devotees. Simultaneously, he is Mangalkarta, the creator and bestower of all auspiciousness, prosperity, and good fortune. He is the beloved son (kishor) of Goddess Parvati (also known as Girija, daughter of the mountain). The hymn lovingly mentions his favorite food - modak (sweet dumplings filled with coconut and jaggery), which devotees offer with great devotion. His unique vehicle is the mushak (mouse or rat), symbolizing the conquest of desire and the ability to overcome obstacles of any size. He is glorified as Gajanan (elephant-faced one), whose large ears signify the importance of listening, and he is the supreme king of all ganas (celestial beings who serve Shiva). The bhajan states that he perpetually performs auspicious deeds and removes all troubles, anxieties, and calamities from the lives of devotees. Ganesha holds the supreme honor of being the Pratham Pujya, the first deity to be worshipped in any Hindu ritual or ceremony, as his blessings are essential for the successful completion of any undertaking. He is the generous giver of Siddhi (success, accomplishment, and spiritual powers) and Buddhi (wisdom, intellect, and discrimination). His physical form is described with Lambodar (large belly symbolizing the ability to digest all experiences), Gajakarna (elephant ears representing attentive listening), Vakratunda (curved trunk symbolizing the ability to adapt), and Mahakaya (massive form). His divine brilliance and radiance equal that of millions of suns (suryakoti samprabh). The prayer concludes with a heartfelt supplication: "Nirvighnam kuru me dev, sarva karyeshu sarvada" - O Lord, please remove all obstacles from all my tasks and endeavors, always and forever, granting me the ability to complete every work without hindrance.