'Vakratunda Mahakaya' or 'Ganesha Mantra' is the first thing that any Indian kid is taught. It the first prayer offered to Lord Ganesha at the beginning of all works. Seeking his blessing and praying him to help us in our journey, remove any obstacles and bless us with success. This artwork beautifully portrays the beginning and Lord Ganesha along with a beautifully drawn mantra.
Mantra
वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटिसमप्रभ।
निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा॥
Transliteration:
vakratuṇḍa mahākāya sūryakoṭisamaprabha।
nirvighnaṃ kuru me deva sarvakāryeṣu sarvadā॥
Hindi Translation:
हे गणेश जी! आप महाकाय हैं। आपकी सूंड वक्र है। आपके शरीर से करोडों सूर्यों का तेज निकलता है। आपसे प्रार्थना है कि आप मेरे सारे कार्य निर्विघ्न पूरे करें।
English Translation:
Sri Ganesha, who has a curved trunk, large body, and who has the brilliance of ten million suns, please make all my works free of obstacles, always.
