Vakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samaprabha is a mantra to Lord Ganesha that removes obstacles in your life. God Ganesh has an elephant head and human body representing wealth and wisdom. He is the son of Shiva and Parvati and is one of the most important gods in Hindu culture.
Lord Ganesha is the Divine Provider of success; thus, chanting this mantra before starting a new task will help you overcome any hurdles that can hinder your success. Furthermore, this mantra will give you energy, confidence, and inspiration to achieve your goals while cleaning your mind from negative thoughts.
Chanting the Vakratunda Mahakaya mantra also shows your devotion to Lord Ganesha.
Vakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samaprabha Mantra Script in Sanskrit
श्री वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्य कोटी समप्रभा
निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्व-कार्येशु सर्वदा।।
Vakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samaprabha Mantra Script in English
Vakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samaprabha
Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva sarva Kaaryeshu Sarvada
Mantra Meaning
Oh, Lord Ganesha with the curved trunk or twisted trunk and the one with a majestic huge body,
the One whose brilliance is equivalent to billions of Suns.
Oh Lord, I ask thee to please free my path from all obstacles
And bless me, so that all my efforts may successfully manifest.
Story of the Vakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samaprabha Mantra
Lord Ganesh is one of Hinduism’s most beloved deities. He is often depicted as having a human body and an elephant head. The Vakratunda Mahakaya Mantra in Sanskrit is said to have been given to Ganesha by his father, Shiva. To summarize, Ganesh uses this mantra to banish all obstacles on his path, and he asks that it be used for all kinds of prosperity, knowledge, wisdom, and love.
The mantra shows gratitude to Lord Ganesh before requesting success and freedom from obstacles.
Lord Ganesh is usually portrayed in red, a curved trunk, a broken tusk (symbolizes sacrifice), a large belly, and several arms, usually four. He is mainly pictured holding:
- A noose (pasha): It means he carries his followers to the truth
- An ax: It means he cuts his followers from worldly attachments.
- Some ladoo: It means he will reward his followers for their good actions.
- A goad: Helps Lord Ganesh remove hurdles from his followers’ lives.
- A rosary: It invites his followers to seek knowledge continuously
Lord Ganesh always has one of his arms extended to show he will bless those who come to him for help. He also rides on a mouse to remind humans to be humble even when they are on top.
It’s believed that the Vakratunda Mahakaya is one of Lord Ganesh’s favorite prayers.
How do Mantras Work?
A mantra is a sacred word or sounds repeated frequently with religious and spiritual powers.
In Sanskrit, the word mantra is broken down into two parts:
- Man: to think or mind;
- Tra: to protect, to free from bondage;
Mantras are instruments used in meditation. They are sounds used to energize an intention. A mantra chanted aloud, mentally, or when listened to reaches the subconscious mind and adjusts your vibrations.
Mantras channel positive energy to the center of the mind and soul. If you seek a change in your life, mantras will help you discover it within yourself rather than in the environment.
We can change our karma through mantras and overcome ignorance of something we may have done. In addition, the use of mantras can heal our karmic conditions, which include physical, emotional, and spiritual.
Benefits of Chanting the Vakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samaprabha Mantra
The Vakratunda Mahakaya mantra is a sign of devotion to Lord Ganesha and gives you confidence and protection against obstacles. But the benefits of the mantra go beyond finishing tasks successfully.
The benefits of the mantra include:
- Developing humility makes you more conscious of the things you do.
- Finding solutions to conflicts will make you see a reflection of yourself and mature as a person.
- Prioritizing goals since the mantra make you focus on your wishes.
- Avoid procrastination through concentration and focus.
- Letting go of your flaws and accepting yourself the way you are, focusing on your well-being.
- Investing in meaningful work and finding meaning in life.
- Healing from anxiety and getting rid of overwhelming thoughts.
- Developing compassion and becoming more empathetic toward other people.
- Feeding your soul with knowledge and wisdom.
How to Chant the Vakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samaprabha Mantra
You should chant the Vakratunda Mahakaya mantra 9, 27, 54, 108, or 1008 times.
- Take a shower or bath, or wash your hands and feet before chanting the mantra.
- Sit facing the East or North direction. You can use a meditation cushion to make yourself more comfortable while saying the mantra.
- Wear white and red because Ganesha likes things that are sweet and red.
- Focus on the words you are saying while chanting this mantra. Try to feel the universe inside you and fill your body with positivity.
- Chant the mantra for at least 48 days straight.
- Use a rudraksha necklace to count how many times you chanted the mantra.
Listen to Vakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samaprabha Mantra
A person who practices Vakratunda Mahakaya Mantra will achieve success, overcome obstacles, and develop discipline. Every chant brings enlightenment and makes a person look deep down into the soul.
Here’s a video where you can listen to Vakratunda Mahakaya.
