Devotional Singing always opens with a prayer to Lord Ganesh, the elephant headed son of Shiva, who helps us to overcome obstacles.
Jai Jai Jai Gana Nayaka Jai Jai Vighna Vinashaka Jai Shubha Mangala Dayaka Vidya Buddhi Pradayaka Gajavadana Gauri Nandana (2x) Gangadhara Shiva Shambo Nandana |
Salutations to Ganesha, the one who removes obstacles and bestows auspiciousness, intellect and knowledge; to the elephant faced son of Gauri and Shiva. |
Jal Jai Jai Jal Ganapathi Deva Gajanana Gajanana
Gajanana Hey Ganapathi Deva Jal Jai Jal Jal Ganapathi Deva Gajanana Gajanana Gajanana Hey Ganapati Deva |
Victory to Lord Ganapathi. Victory to Lord Gajanana, the
darling Prince of Mother Parvathi and Lord Mahadeva. |
Jal Ganesh, Jal Ganesh, Jal
Ganesh Devaa Mataa Janki Parvati Pita
Mahadeva, Laddvan Ka Bhog Lage Sant
Karen Sevaa Ek Dant Dayavant Chaar Bhujaa
Dhaaree, Maathe Sindoor Sohe Moose Ki
Savaaree, Andhen Ko Aankh Det Khodeen Ko
Khaaya, Laddvan Ka Bhog Lage Sant
Karen Sevaa Haar Chadhe Phool Chadhe Aur
Chadhe Mevaa, Baanjhan Ko Putra Det Nirdhan
Ko Maaya, Deenan Kee Laaj Raakh Shambhu
Sutwaaree |
Oh, great Lord Ganesha whose
mother is Parvathi, and father the great lord Shiva. The saints offer you sweets as they pray to you. Oh Ganesh, lord with one face and four arms, you wear the vermillion symbol on your head and ride the mouse. You give sight to the blind and magic to the leprous people. You give sons to the infertile, and money to the poor. We offer you sweets and flowers. Oh, Lord Ganesh, we pray to
you. |
Gauri Ganesh Uma Mahesh Sharanam Ganesh Sharanam
Ganesh Shiva Nandana Ganapati Ganesh |
Chant the name of Lord Ganesha, beloved son of Mother Gaun (also known as Uma and Parvathi). Surrender to the beloved son
of Lord Shiva; the Lord of Parvathi is the embodiment of Lord Ganesha. |
Gouri nandhana gajaanana Girijaanandhana Neeranjana Parvati Nandhana Shubanana Pahi Prabhomam pahi pransanna Shanmukha Sodhara Gajaanana Shanmukha Pradhaana Neeranjana Shambu kumara gajaanana Shambhavi
thanaya shubanana |
Gowri’s Sun, the elephant-headed god, the one who has no darkness (is full of knowledge) Parvati’s son who has a beautiful face. Protect me oh Lord, oh ever-present one! Oh Shanmukha’s brother, Oh Shanmukha’s older brother, Shiva’s
son Shambhavi’s son |