1000 Names of Ganesha (Gakara Sahasranamavali)
श्री गणेश गकार सहस्रनामावली
What is the Gakara Ganesha Sahasranamavali?
The Gakara Ganesha Sahasranamavali is a garland of 1000 names of Lord Ganesha in which every name begins with the Sanskrit syllable Ga (ग), the seed sound of his mantra Om Gam Ganapataye Namah. Each name is offered as a short mantra in the form Om [name] Namah, and a full recitation takes about 45 minutes.
Every one of the thousand names below praises a different face of Ganesha: the remover of obstacles, the lord of his father’s ganas, the lover of music and grammar, the child of Gauri, the guardian of cows, scriptures and planets. This page gives the complete Gakara Sahasranamavali with each name in easy Roman script, the original Devanagari mantra, and a plain-English meaning, so you can chant with understanding rather than by rote. Hide the meanings for a distraction-free chant, enlarge the text, or print the whole garland for your puja.
All 1000 Names of Ganesha with Meaning
Chant each line as it appears: Om, the name, then Namah. The Devanagari mantra sits under every English line, with its meaning below.
Om Ganeshvaraya Namah
ॐ गणेश्वराय नमः।
The supreme lord of the ganas, Shiva’s attendants
Om Ganadhyakshaya Namah
ॐ गणाध्यक्षाय नमः।
The chief overseer set at the head of the ganas
Om Ganaradhyaya Namah
ॐ गणाराध्याय नमः।
The one worshipped by the assembled hosts
Om Ganapriyaya Namah
ॐ गणप्रियाय नमः।
He who is beloved and cherished by the ganas
Om Gananathaya Namah
ॐ गणनाथाय नमः।
The protector and master of the attendant troops
Om Ganasvamine Namah
ॐ गणस्वामिने नमः।
The sovereign lord ruling over the ganas
Om Ganeshaya Namah
ॐ गणेशाय नमः।
The ruling deity of the ganas
Om Gananayakaya Namah
ॐ गणनायकाय नमः।
The foremost leader who commands the hosts
Om Ganamurtaye Namah
ॐ गणमूर्तये नमः।
He whose very form embodies the ganas
Om Ganapataye Namah
ॐ गणपतये नमः।
The master and guardian of the ganas
Om Ganatratre Namah
ॐ गणत्रात्रे नमः।
The one who rescues and shelters his hosts
Om Gananjayaya Namah
ॐ गणञ्जयाय नमः।
The conqueror who triumphs over the ganas’ foes
Om Ganapaya Namah
ॐ गणपाय नमः।
The guardian who watches over the troops
Om Ganakridaya Namah
ॐ गणक्रीडाय नमः।
He who delights in sporting with his hosts
Om Ganadevaya Namah
ॐ गणदेवाय नमः।
The divine deity presiding among the ganas
Om Ganadhipaya Namah
ॐ गणाधिपाय नमः।
The supreme ruler placed over the hosts
Om Ganajyeshthaya Namah
ॐ गणज्येष्ठाय नमः।
The eldest and most venerable among the ganas
Om Ganashreshthaya Namah
ॐ गणश्रेष्ठाय नमः।
The best and most excellent of the ganas
Om Ganapreshthaya Namah
ॐ गणप्रेष्ठाय नमः।
He who is dearest of all to the ganas
Om Ganadhirajaya Namah
ॐ गणाधिराजाय नमः।
The great king reigning supreme over the hosts
Om Ganaraje Namah
ॐ गणराजे नमः।
The sovereign king of the assembled troops
Om Ganagoptre Namah
ॐ गणगोप्त्रे नमः।
The one who shields and protects his hosts
Om Ganangaya Namah
ॐ गणाङ्गाय नमः।
He whose limbs and being belong to the ganas
Om Ganadaivataya Namah
ॐ गणदैवताय नमः।
The presiding god worshipped by the hosts
Om Ganabandhave Namah
ॐ गणबन्धवे नमः।
The kinsman and true relative of the ganas
Om Ganasuhride Namah
ॐ गणसुहृदे नमः।
The devoted friend and well-wisher of the ganas
Om Ganadhishaya Namah
ॐ गणाधीशाय नमः।
The mighty overlord set above the ganas
Om Ganapradaya Namah
ॐ गणप्रदाय नमः।
Bestower of boons and blessings upon the ganas
Om Ganapriyasakhaya Namah
ॐ गणप्रियसखाय नमः।
The cherished companion beloved by his hosts
Om Ganapriyasuhride Namah
ॐ गणप्रियसुहृदे नमः।
The dear and trusted friend of the ganas
Om Ganapriyaratonityaya Namah
ॐ गणप्रियरतोनित्याय नमः।
He who ever delights constantly in his hosts
Om Ganapritivivardhanaya Namah
ॐ गणप्रीतिविवर्धनाय नमः।
He who increases and multiplies the ganas’ joy
Om Ganamandalamadhyasthaya Namah
ॐ गणमण्डलमध्यस्थाय नमः।
The one seated at the center of the gana circle
Om Ganakeliparayanaya Namah
ॐ गणकेलिपरायणाय नमः।
He who is devoted to playful sport with his hosts
Om Ganagranye Namah
ॐ गणाग्रण्ये नमः।
The foremost one who leads the ganas
Om Ganeshaya Namah
ॐ गणेशाय नमः।
The lord who governs the assembled hosts
Om Ganagitaya Namah
ॐ गणगीताय नमः।
He who is sung and celebrated by the ganas
Om Ganochchhrayaya Namah
ॐ गणोच्छ्रयाय नमः।
He who raises up and elevates his hosts
Om Ganyaya Namah
ॐ गण्याय नमः।
The one worthy of reverence and counting among the great
Om Ganahitaya Namah
ॐ गणहिताय नमः।
He who works for the welfare of the ganas
Om Garjadganasenaya Namah
ॐ गर्जद्गणसेनाय नमः।
The one whose army of hosts roars in battle
Om Ganodyataya Namah
ॐ गणोद्यताय नमः।
He who stands ready and eager with his hosts
Om Ganapritipramatanaya Namah
ॐ गणप्रीतिप्रमतनाय नमः।
He who fosters and increases the ganas’ delight
Om Ganaprityapaharakaya Namah
ॐ गणप्रीत्यपहारकाय नमः।
He who captivates and wins over the ganas’ affection
Om Gananarhaya Namah
ॐ गणनार्हाय नमः।
The one truly worthy of honor among the hosts
Om Ganapraudhaya Namah
ॐ गणप्रौढाय नमः।
The one mature and mighty amid his ganas
Om Ganabhartre Namah
ॐ गणभर्त्रे नमः।
The sustainer and supporter who nourishes the hosts
Om Ganaprabhave Namah
ॐ गणप्रभवे नमः।
The source and origin from which the ganas arise
Om Ganasenaya Namah
ॐ गणसेनाय नमः।
The commander of the army of attendant hosts
Om Ganacharaya Namah
ॐ गणचराय नमः।
He who moves and wanders freely among his ganas
Om Ganaprajnaya Namah
ॐ गणप्राज्ञाय नमः।
The wise sage and counselor among the hosts of ganas
Om Ganaikaraje Namah
ॐ गणैकराजे नमः।
The sole sovereign king ruling over all the ganas
Om Ganagryaya Namah
ॐ गणाग्र्याय नमः।
The foremost and greatest among the attendant hosts
Om Ganyanamne Namah
ॐ गण्यनाम्ने नमः।
He whose name is most worthy of praise
Om Ganapalanatatparaya Namah
ॐ गणपालनतत्पराय नमः।
Ever devoted to protecting and nurturing his ganas
Om Ganajite Namah
ॐ गणजिते नमः।
The victorious conqueror and leader of the ganas
Om Ganagarbhasthaya Namah
ॐ गणगर्भस्थाय नमः।
He who dwells in the very midst of the ganas
Om Ganapravanamanasaya Namah
ॐ गणप्रवणमानसाय नमः।
Whose mind is ever inclined with affection toward his ganas
Om Ganagarvaparihartre Namah
ॐ गणगर्वपरिहर्त्रे नमः।
He who removes the pride and arrogance of the ganas
Om Ganaya Namah
ॐ गणाय नमः।
The lord who is himself the essence of the gana host
Om Gananamaskrite Namah
ॐ गणनमस्कृते नमः।
He who receives the salutations and homage of the ganas
Om Ganarchitanghriyugalaya Namah
ॐ गणार्चिताङ्घ्रियुगलाय नमः।
Whose paired feet are worshipped by the assembled ganas
Om Ganarakshanakrite Namah
ॐ गणरक्षणकृते नमः।
The one who undertakes the protection of the ganas
Om Ganadhyataya Namah
ॐ गणध्याताय नमः।
He upon whom the ganas fix their meditation
Om Ganagurave Namah
ॐ गणगुरवे नमः।
The teacher and guiding master of the ganas
Om Ganapranayatatparaya Namah
ॐ गणप्रणयतत्पराय नमः।
Ever intent on showing love toward his ganas
Om Ganaganaparitratre Namah
ॐ गणागणपरित्रात्रे नमः।
The savior who rescues every host of ganas
Om Ganadiharanodaraya Namah
ॐ गणादिहरणोदराय नमः।
The great-bellied one whose belly encompasses the ganas and all others
Om Ganasetave Namah
ॐ गणसेतवे नमः।
A bridge of refuge and support for his ganas
Om Gananathaya Namah
ॐ गणनाथाय नमः।
The lord and master presiding over the ganas
Om Ganaketave Namah
ॐ गणकेतवे नमः।
The banner and glory raised high by the ganas
Om Ganagragaya Namah
ॐ गणाग्रगाय नमः।
He who marches at the very forefront of the ganas
Om Ganahetave Namah
ॐ गणहेतवे नमः।
The root cause and origin of the ganas themselves
Om Ganagrahine Namah
ॐ गणग्राहिणे नमः।
He who gathers and accepts the ganas as his own
Om Gananugrahakarakaya Namah
ॐ गणानुग्रहकारकाय नमः।
Bestower of grace and favor upon the ganas
Om Ganagananugrahabhuve Namah
ॐ गणागणानुग्रहभुवे नमः।
The very ground of grace for every gathered host
Om Ganaganavarapradaya Namah
ॐ गणागणवरप्रदाय नमः।
Granter of boons to all the hosts of ganas
Om Ganastutaya Namah
ॐ गणस्तुताय नमः।
He who is extolled and praised by the ganas
Om Ganapranaya Namah
ॐ गणप्राणाय नमः।
The very life-breath animating the ganas
Om Ganasarvasvadayakaya Namah
ॐ गणसर्वस्वदायकाय नमः।
He who gives his very all to his ganas
Om Ganavallabhamurtaye Namah
ॐ गणवल्लभमूर्तये नमः।
Whose form itself is cherished and dear to the ganas
Om Ganabhutaye Namah
ॐ गणभूतये नमः।
The glory and prosperity embodied by the ganas
Om Ganeshthadaya Namah
ॐ गणेष्ठदाय नमः।
Granter of every wish desired by the ganas
Om Ganasaukhyapradaya Namah
ॐ गणसौख्यप्रदाय नमः।
Bestower of happiness and comfort on the ganas
Om Ganaduhkhapranashanaya Namah
ॐ गणदुःखप्रणाशनाय नमः।
Destroyer of every sorrow afflicting the ganas
Om Ganaprathitanamne Namah
ॐ गणप्रथितनाम्ने नमः।
He whose fame is celebrated among the ganas
Om Ganabhishtakaraya Namah
ॐ गणाभीष्टकराय नमः।
He who fulfills the cherished wishes of the ganas
Om Ganamanyaya Namah
ॐ गणमान्याय नमः।
He who is honored with deep reverence by the ganas
Om Ganakhyataya Namah
ॐ गणख्याताय नमः।
He who is renowned and famed among the ganas
Om Ganavitaya Namah
ॐ गणवीताय नमः।
He who is sought after and approached by the ganas
Om Ganotkataya Namah
ॐ गणोत्कटाय नमः।
The mighty and formidable one among the ganas
Om Ganapalaya Namah
ॐ गणपालाय नमः।
The steadfast guardian and protector of the ganas
Om Ganavaraya Namah
ॐ गणवराय नमः।
The most excellent and supreme among the ganas
Om Ganagauravadaya Namah
ॐ गणगौरवदाय नमः।
Bestower of honor and dignity upon the ganas
Om Ganagarjitasantushtaya Namah
ॐ गणगर्जितसन्तुष्टाय नमः।
He who delights in the joyous roars of his ganas
Om Ganasvachchhandagaya Namah
ॐ गणस्वच्छन्दगाय नमः।
He who moves freely at will amid his ganas
Om Ganarajaya Namah
ॐ गणराजाय नमः।
The king who reigns over the assembled ganas
Om Ganashridaya Namah
ॐ गणश्रीदाय नमः।
Giver of splendor and prosperity to the ganas
Om Ganabhitiharaya Namah
ॐ गणभीतिहराय नमः।
He who removes all fear from his ganas
Om Ganamurdhabhishiktaya Namah
ॐ गणमूर्धाभिषिक्ताय नमः।
He who is crowned as the very head of the ganas
Om Ganasainyapurahsaraya Namah
ॐ गणसैन्यपुरःसराय नमः।
He who marches at the head of the gana hosts
Om Gunatitaya Namah
ॐ गुणातीताय नमः।
The one beyond the three gunas of nature
Om Gunamayaya Namah
ॐ गुणमयाय नमः।
He whose form is made entirely of the gunas
Om Gunatrayavibhagakrite Namah
ॐ गुणत्रयविभगकृते नमः।
The one who apportions the three gunas of creation
Om Gunine Namah
ॐ गुणिने नमः।
Possessor of all virtuous qualities
Om Gunakritidharaya Namah
ॐ गुणकृतिधराय नमः।
He who bears the very shape of the gunas
Om Gunashaline Namah
ॐ गुणशालिने नमः।
The one endowed richly with virtues
Om Gunapriyaya Namah
ॐ गुणप्रियाय नमः।
Beloved of noble qualities and virtue
Om Gunapurnaya Namah
ॐ गुणपूर्णाय नमः।
He who is full and complete in every virtue
Om Gunabhodhaye Namah
ॐ गुणभोधये नमः।
He who embodies the awakening of the gunas
Om Gunabhaje Namah
ॐ गुणभाजे नमः।
He who partakes of and upholds the gunas
Om Gunaduragaya Namah
ॐ गुणदूरगाय नमः।
The one who stands far beyond mere qualities
Om Gunagunavapushe Namah
ॐ गुणागुणवपुषे नमः।
Whose body embraces both virtue and its absence
Om Gunashariraya Namah
ॐ गुणशरीराय नमः।
He whose very body is composed of the gunas
Om Gunamanditaya Namah
ॐ गुणमण्डिताय नमः।
The one adorned and embellished with virtues
Om Gunasrashtre Namah
ॐ गुणस्रष्ट्रे नमः।
Creator and originator of the three gunas
Om Guneshaya Namah
ॐ गुणेशाय नमः।
Lord and ruler over the qualities of nature
Om Guneshanaya Namah
ॐ गुणेशानाय नमः।
Supreme ruler governing the three gunas
Om Guneshvaraya Namah
ॐ गुणेश्वराय नमः।
Sovereign master of all natural qualities
Om Gunasrishtajagatsangaya Namah
ॐ गुणसृष्टजगत्सङ्गाय नमः।
He who bound the created world with the gunas
Om Gunasanghaya Namah
ॐ गुणसङ्घाय नमः।
The one comprising the assembly of all gunas
Om Gunaikaraje Namah
ॐ गुणैकराजे नमः।
Sole and unrivalled king among the qualities
Om Gunapravishtaya Namah
ॐ गुणप्रविष्टाय नमः।
He who has entered fully into the gunas
Om Gunabhuve Namah
ॐ गुणभुवे नमः।
The ground and source from which virtues arise
Om Gunikritacharacharaya Namah
ॐ गुणीकृतचराचराय नमः।
He who renders all moving and unmoving things into gunas
Om Gunapravanasantushtaya Namah
ॐ गुणप्रवणसन्तुष्टाय नमः।
Pleased and gratified by those inclined to virtue
Om Gunahinaparanmukhaya Namah
ॐ गुणहीनपराङ्मुखाय नमः।
He who turns away from those devoid of virtue
Om Gunaikabhuve Namah
ॐ गुणैकभुवे नमः।
The singular ground and abode of all qualities
Om Gunashreshtaya Namah
ॐ गुणश्रेष्टाय नमः।
The most excellent among the three gunas
Om Gunajyeshtaya Namah
ॐ गुणज्येष्टाय नमः।
The eldest and foremost of the qualities
Om Gunaprabhave Namah
ॐ गुणप्रभवे नमः।
The source from which all gunas originate
Om Gunajnaya Namah
ॐ गुणज्ञाय नमः।
He who knows the qualities and their workings
Om Gunasampujyaya Namah
ॐ गुणसम्पूज्याय नमः।
He who is worthy of worship for his virtues
Om Gunapranatapadabjaya Namah
ॐ गुणप्रणतपादाब्जाय नमः।
Whose lotus feet the virtuous bow before
Om Gunigitaya Namah
ॐ गुणिगीताय नमः।
He who is sung and praised by the virtuous
Om Gunojjvalaya Namah
ॐ गुणोज्ज्वलाय नमः।
Resplendent and radiant with fine qualities
Om Gunavate Namah
ॐ गुणवते नमः।
Possessor of noble qualities and merit
Om Gunasampannaya Namah
ॐ गुणसम्पन्नाय नमः।
He who is perfectly endowed with virtue
Om Gunananditamanasaya Namah
ॐ गुणानन्दितमानसाय नमः।
Whose mind delights in the play of the gunas
Om Gunasancharachaturaya Namah
ॐ गुणसञ्चारचतुराय नमः।
Skillful in the movement and distribution of qualities
Om Gunasanchayasundaraya Namah
ॐ गुणसञ्चयसुन्दराय नमः।
Beautiful through the accumulation of the gunas
Om Gunagauraya Namah
ॐ गुणगौराय नमः।
Fair and radiant in his virtuous qualities
Om Gunadharaya Namah
ॐ गुणाधाराय नमः।
The support and foundation of all gunas
Om Gunasamvritachetanaya Namah
ॐ गुणसंवृतचेतनाय नमः।
Whose consciousness is veiled within the gunas
Om Gunakrite Namah
ॐ गुणकृते नमः।
The doer and fashioner of the qualities
Om Gunabhrite Namah
ॐ गुणभृते नमः।
He who upholds and sustains the gunas
Om Gunyaya Namah
ॐ गुण्याय नमः।
The one fit to be praised for his virtues
Om Gunagrayaya Namah
ॐ गुणाग्रयाय नमः।
Foremost and first among all good qualities
Om Gunaparadrishe Namah
ॐ गुणपारदृशे नमः।
He who has crossed to the far shore of the gunas
Om Gunapracharine Namah
ॐ गुणप्रचारिणे नमः।
He who causes the qualities to spread and prevail
Om Gunayuje Namah
ॐ गुणयुजे नमः।
The one endowed with every excellent quality
Om Gunagunavivekakrite Namah
ॐ गुणागुणविवेककृते नमः।
He who discerns virtue from vice with clarity
Om Gunakaraya Namah
ॐ गुणाकराय नमः।
A mine overflowing with virtues
Om Gunakaraya Namah
ॐ गुणकराय नमः।
Bestower of good qualities upon his devotees
Om Gunapravanavardhanaya Namah
ॐ गुणप्रवणवर्धनाय नमः।
Increaser of one’s inclination toward virtue
Om Gunagudhacharaya Namah
ॐ गुणगूढचराय नमः।
He who moves hidden within the play of qualities
Om Gaunasarvasamsaracheshtitaya Namah
ॐ गौणसर्वसंसारचेष्टिताय नमः।
For whom all worldly activity is only secondary
Om Gunadakshinasauhardaya Namah
ॐ गुणदक्षिणसौहार्दाय नमः।
Warmly disposed in friendship toward the virtuous
Om Gunadakshinatattvavide Namah
ॐ गुणदक्षिणतत्त्वविदे नमः।
Knower of the true nature of virtue and skill
Om Gunaharine Namah
ॐ गुणहारिणे नमः।
He who captivates and draws all virtues to himself
Om Gunakalaya Namah
ॐ गुणकलाय नमः।
Embodiment of the fine arts and virtuous skills
Om Gunasanghasakhaya Namah
ॐ गुणसङ्घसखाय नमः।
Companion to the whole assembly of virtues
Om Gunasanskritasamsaraya Namah
ॐ गुणसंस्कृतसंसाराय नमः।
He who refines worldly existence through virtue
Om Gunatattvavivekaya Namah
ॐ गुणतत्त्वविवेकाय नमः।
Discerner of the essential truth of the three gunas
Om Gunagarvadharaya Namah
ॐ गुणगर्वधराय नमः।
Bearer of the dignity that virtue confers
Om Gaunasukhaduhkhodayaya Namah
ॐ गौणसुखदुःखोदयाय नमः।
For whom pleasure and pain arise only as secondary effects
Om Gunaya Namah
ॐ गुणाय नमः।
The virtuous one himself
Om Gunadhishaya Namah
ॐ गुणाधीशाय नमः।
Sovereign ruler over all virtues
Om Gunalayaya Namah
ॐ गुणालयाय नमः।
The abode in which all virtues dwell
Om Gunavikshanalalasaya Namah
ॐ गुणवीक्षणालालसाय नमः।
Eager and delighted to behold true virtue
Om Gunagauravadatre Namah
ॐ गुणगौरवदात्रे नमः।
Giver of the honor that virtue brings
Om Gunadatre Namah
ॐ गुणदात्रे नमः।
Grantor of good qualities to his worshippers
Om Gunaprabhve Namah
ॐ गुणप्रभ्वे नमः।
The source from which all virtues spring
Om Gunakrite Namah
ॐ गुणकृते नमः।
Creator and shaper of virtuous qualities
Om Gunasambodhaya Namah
ॐ गुणसम्बोधाय नमः।
Awakener of understanding regarding true virtue
Om Gunabhuje Namah
ॐ गुणभुजे नमः।
He who partakes of and enjoys all virtues
Om Gunabandhanaya Namah
ॐ गुणबन्धनाय नमः।
One who binds beings together through shared virtue
Om Gunahridyaya Namah
ॐ गुणहृद्याय नमः।
Dear to the heart through the charm of his virtues
Om Gunasthayine Namah
ॐ गुणस्थायिने नमः।
He who remains ever steadfast in virtue
Om Gunadayine Namah
ॐ गुणदायिने नमः।
Generous giver of virtuous qualities
Om Gunotkataya Namah
ॐ गुणोत्कटाय नमः।
Abounding and excelling in noble qualities
Om Gunachakracharaya Namah
ॐ गुणचक्रचराय नमः।
He who moves through the wheel of the three gunas
Om Gunavataraya Namah
ॐ गुणावताराय नमः।
The very incarnation of virtue on earth
Om Gunabandhavaya Namah
ॐ गुणबान्धवाय नमः।
Kinsman and ally of the virtuous
Om Gunabandhave Namah
ॐ गुणबन्धवे नमः।
A true relative to those of good qualities
Om Gunaprajnaya Namah
ॐ गुणप्रज्ञाय नमः।
Wise through the cultivation of virtue
Om Gunaprajnaya Namah
ॐ गुणप्राज्ञाय नमः।
Possessed of deep and discerning wisdom in virtue
Om Gunalayaya Namah
ॐ गुणालयाय नमः।
Dwelling place of all noble qualities
Om Gunadhatre Namah
ॐ गुणधात्रे नमः।
Sustainer who upholds virtue in creation
Om Gunapranaya Namah
ॐ गुणप्राणाय नमः।
For whom virtue itself is the vital breath
Om Gunagopaya Namah
ॐ गुणगोपाय नमः।
Guardian who protects and preserves virtue
Om Gunashrayaya Namah
ॐ गुणाश्रयाय नमः।
Refuge and shelter for all virtues
Om Gunayayine Namah
ॐ गुणयायिने नमः।
He who advances always along the path of virtue
Om Gunadayine Namah
ॐ गुणदायिने नमः।
Bestower of virtues upon the seeker
Om Gunapaya Namah
ॐ गुणपाय नमः।
Protector who guards virtue like a shepherd
Om Gunapalakaya Namah
ॐ गुणपालकाय नमः।
Nurturer and keeper of good qualities
Om Gunahritatanave Namah
ॐ गुणहृततनवे नमः।
He whose very body is composed of virtues
Om Gaunaya Namah
ॐ गौणाय नमः।
The subtle one who transcends ordinary attributes
Om Girvanaya Namah
ॐ गीर्वाणाय नमः।
He who is adored in speech and praise by the celestial gods
Om Gunagauravaya Namah
ॐ गुणगौरवाय नमः।
Possessor of the greatness that true virtue bestows
Om Gunavatpujitapadaya Namah
ॐ गुणवत्पूजितपदाय नमः।
Whose feet are worshipped by the virtuous
Om Gunavatpritidaya Namah
ॐ गुणवत्प्रीतिदाय नमः।
Who delights in the affection of the virtuous
Om Gunavate Namah
ॐ गुणवते नमः।
The one endowed with all virtues
Om Gitakirtaye Namah
ॐ गीतकीर्तये नमः।
Whose fame is celebrated in song
Om Gunavadbhaddhasauhridaya Namah
ॐ गुणवद्भद्धसौहृदाय नमः।
Bound in true friendship with the virtuous
Om Gunavadvaradaya Namah
ॐ गुणवद्वरदाय नमः।
The bestower of boons upon the virtuous
Om Gunavatpratipalakaya Namah
ॐ गुणवत्प्रतिपालकाय नमः।
The protector and guardian of the virtuous
Om Gunavatgunasantushtaya Namah
ॐ गुणवत्गुणसन्तुष्टाय नमः।
Who is pleased by good qualities in the virtuous
Om Gunavadrachitadravaya Namah
ॐ गुणवद्रचितद्रवाय नमः।
Who fashions wealth and grace for the virtuous
Om Gunavadrakshanaparaya Namah
ॐ गुणवद्रक्षणपराय नमः।
Devoted to safeguarding the virtuous
Om Gunavatpranayapriyaya Namah
ॐ गुणवात्प्रणयप्रियाय नमः।
Fond of the loving devotion of the virtuous
Om Gunavachchakrasancharaya Namah
ॐ गुणवच्चक्रसञ्चाराय नमः।
Who moves the wheel of virtue and its votaries
Om Gunavatkirtivardhanaya Namah
ॐ गुणवत्कीर्तिवर्धनाय नमः।
Who increases the fame of the virtuous
Om Gunavadgunachittasthaya Namah
ॐ गुणवद्गुणचित्तस्थाय नमः।
Abiding in the hearts of the virtuous
Om Gunavadgunarakshanaya Namah
ॐ गुणवद्गुणरक्षणाय नमः।
The guardian of virtue and virtuous qualities
Om Gunavatposhanakaraya Namah
ॐ गुणवत्पोषणकराय नमः।
Who nourishes and sustains the virtuous
Om Gunavachchhatrusudanaya Namah
ॐ गुणवच्छत्रुसूदनाय नमः।
Destroyer of the foes of the virtuous
Om Gunavatsiddhidatre Namah
ॐ गुणवत्सिद्धिदात्रे नमः।
Giver of accomplishment to the virtuous
Om Gunavadgauravapradaya Namah
ॐ गुणवद्गौरवप्रदाय नमः।
Bestower of honor upon the virtuous
Om Gunavatpranavasvantaya Namah
ॐ गुणवत्प्रणवस्वान्ताय नमः।
Whose heart rests in the sacred syllable Om amid the virtuous
Om Gunavadgunabhushanaya Namah
ॐ गुणवद्गुणभूषणाय नमः।
Adorned with the ornament of virtue
Om Gunavatkulavidveshi Vinashakaranakshamaya Namah
ॐ गुणवत्कुलविद्वेषि विनाशकरणक्षमाय नमः।
Able to destroy those who hate the family of the virtuous
Om Gunistutagunaya Namah
ॐ गुणिस्तुतगुणाय नमः।
Whose virtues are praised by the virtuous
Om Garjatpralayambudanihsvanaya Namah
ॐ गर्जत्प्रलयाम्बुदनिःस्वनाय नमः।
Whose roar resembles the thundering clouds of dissolution
Om Gajaya Namah
ॐ गजाय नमः।
The elephant himself
Om Gajananaya Namah
ॐ गजाननाय नमः।
The elephant-faced one
Om Gajapataye Namah
ॐ गजपतये नमः।
The lord of elephants
Om Garjannagayuddhavisharadaya Namah
ॐ गर्जन्नागयुद्धविशारदाय नमः।
Skilled in battle against roaring elephants
Om Gajakarnaya Namah
ॐ गजकर्णाय नमः।
Whose ears are like an elephant’s
Om Gajarajaya Namah
ॐ गजराजाय नमः।
The king among elephants
Om Gajananaya Namah
ॐ गजाननाय नमः।
The elephant-faced one
Om Gajarupadharaya Namah
ॐ गजरूपधराय नमः।
Who bears the form of an elephant
Om Garjate Namah
ॐ गर्जते नमः।
The one who trumpets aloud
Om Gajayuthoddhuradhvanaye Namah
ॐ गजयूथोद्धुरध्वनये नमः।
Whose voice rises like a herd of elephants
Om Gajadhishaya Namah
ॐ गजाधीशाय नमः।
The sovereign ruler among elephants
Om Gajadharaya Namah
ॐ गजाधराय नमः।
Who bears and upholds the elephant
Om Gajasurajayoddhuraya Namah
ॐ गजासुरजयोद्धुरय नमः।
Triumphant over the elephant demon
Om Gajadantaya Namah
ॐ गजदन्ताय नमः।
Whose tusk is like an elephant’s
Om Gajavaraya Namah
ॐ गजवराय नमः।
The finest among elephants
Om Gajakumbhaya Namah
ॐ गजकुम्भाय नमः।
Whose forehead is like an elephant’s frontal globes
Om Gajadhvanaye Namah
ॐ गजध्वनये नमः।
Whose sound is the trumpeting of an elephant
Om Gajamayaya Namah
ॐ गजमायाय नमः।
Whose illusion takes an elephant’s form
Om Gajamayaya Namah
ॐ गजमयाय नमः।
Composed of elephant nature
Om Gajashriye Namah
ॐ गजश्रिये नमः।
Whose splendor is that of a majestic elephant
Om Gajagarjitaya Namah
ॐ गजगर्जिताय नमः।
Whose roar is an elephant’s trumpet
Om Gajamayaharaya Namah
ॐ गजामयहराय नमः।
Remover of elephant-borne ailments
Om Gajapushtipradaya Namah
ॐ गजपुष्टिप्रदाय नमः।
Giver of the strength and vigor of an elephant
Om Gajotpattaye Namah
ॐ गजोत्पत्तये नमः।
The origin and birth of the elephant form
Om Gajatratre Namah
ॐ गजत्रात्रे नमः।
The protector and savior of elephants
Om Gajahetave Namah
ॐ गजहेतवे नमः।
The cause and source behind the elephant form
Om Gajadhipaya Namah
ॐ गजाधिपाय नमः।
The overlord of elephants
Om Gajamukhyaya Namah
ॐ गजमुख्याय नमः।
The foremost among elephants
Om Gajakulapravaraya Namah
ॐ गजकुलप्रवराय नमः।
The best of the elephant clan
Om Gajadaityaghne Namah
ॐ गजदैत्यघ्ने नमः।
Slayer of the elephant-formed demon Gajasura
Om Gajaketave Namah
ॐ गजकेतवे नमः।
He whose banner bears the elephant emblem
Om Gajadhyakshaya Namah
ॐ गजाध्यक्षाय नमः।
The presiding lord over elephants
Om Gajasetave Namah
ॐ गजसेतवे नमः।
The bridge or refuge for elephants
Om Gajakritaye Namah
ॐ गजाकृतये नमः।
He whose form is that of an elephant
Om Gajavandyaya Namah
ॐ गजवन्द्याय नमः।
He who is worshipped by elephants
Om Gajapranaya Namah
ॐ गजप्राणाय नमः।
The life-breath and vital force of elephants
Om Gajasevyaya Namah
ॐ गजसेव्याय नमः।
He who is served and attended by elephants
Om Gajaprabhave Namah
ॐ गजप्रभवे नमः।
The source and origin of elephants
Om Gajamattaya Namah
ॐ गजमत्ताय नमः।
He who is intoxicated like a rutting elephant
Om Gajeshanaya Namah
ॐ गजेशानाय नमः।
The ruling lord over elephants
Om Gajeshaya Namah
ॐ गजेशाय नमः।
The elephant-lord, master of the elephant-headed form
Om Gajapungavaya Namah
ॐ गजपुङ्गवाय नमः।
The bull, or foremost, among elephants
Om Gajadantadharaya Namah
ॐ गजदन्तधराय नमः।
He who bears elephant tusks
Om Garjanmadhupaya Namah
ॐ गर्जन्मधुपाय नमः।
He who hums loudly like a swarming bee
Om Gajaveshabhrite Namah
ॐ गजवेषभृते नमः।
He who wears the guise of an elephant
Om Gajachchhadmane Namah
ॐ गजच्छद्मने नमः।
He who assumes an elephant’s disguise
Om Gajagrasthaya Namah
ॐ गजाग्रस्थाय नमः।
He who stands at the head of the elephant herd
Om Gajayayine Namah
ॐ गजयायिने नमः।
He who moves and marches like an elephant
Om Gajajayaya Namah
ॐ गजाजयाय नमः।
The victor over the elephant demon
Om Gajaraje Namah
ॐ गजराजे नमः।
The king among elephants
Om Gajayuthasthaya Namah
ॐ गजयूथस्थाय नमः।
He who stands amid the herd of elephants
Om Gajagarjakabhanjakaya Namah
ॐ गजगर्जकभञ्जकाय नमः।
Breaker of the trumpeting roar of demon-elephants
Om Garjitojjhitadaityasine Namah
ॐ गर्जितोज्झितदैत्यासिने नमः।
The sword that ended the roaring demons
Om Garjitatratavishtapaya Namah
ॐ गर्जितत्रातविष्टपाय नमः।
He who saved the world from the roaring demon
Om Ganajnaya Namah
ॐ गानज्ञाय नमः।
The knower of music and song
Om Ganakushalaya Namah
ॐ गानकुशलाय नमः।
He who is skilled and expert in singing
Om Ganatattvavivechakaya Namah
ॐ गानतत्त्वविवेचकाय नमः।
The discerner of the true essence of music
Om Ganashlaghine Namah
ॐ गानश्लाघिने नमः।
He who praises and delights in song
Om Ganarasaya Namah
ॐ गानरसाय नमः।
The very essence and flavor of music
Om Ganajnanaparayanaya Namah
ॐ गानज्ञानपरायणाय नमः।
He devoted to the knowledge of music
Om Ganagamajnaya Namah
ॐ गानागमज्ञाय नमः।
The knower of musical scriptures and traditions
Om Ganangaya Namah
ॐ गानाङ्गाय नमः।
He whose very limbs embody music
Om Ganapravanachetanaya Namah
ॐ गानप्रवणचेतनाय नमः।
He whose mind inclines naturally toward song
Om Ganadhyeyaya Namah
ॐ गानध्येयाय नमः।
He who is the object of meditation through song
Om Ganagamyaya Namah
ॐ गानगम्याय नमः।
He who is reached and attained through music
Om Ganadhyanaparayanaya Namah
ॐ गानध्यानपरायणाय नमः।
He devoted to meditation upon music
Om Ganabhuve Namah
ॐ गानभुवे नमः।
The very ground and wellspring of music
Om Ganakrite Namah
ॐ गानकृते नमः।
The maker and creator of song
Om Ganachaturaya Namah
ॐ गानचतुराय नमः।
He who is clever and adept in music
Om Ganavidyavisharadaya Namah
ॐ गानविद्याविशारदाय नमः।
The master scholar of the science of music
Om Ganashilaya Namah
ॐ गानशीलाय नमः।
He whose nature and temperament is musical
Om Ganashaline Namah
ॐ गानशालिने नमः।
He who excels and shines in music
Om Gatashramaya Namah
ॐ गतश्रमाय नमः।
He who is free from all fatigue
Om Ganavijnanasampannaya Namah
ॐ गानविज्ञानसम्पन्नाय नमः।
He endowed with complete scientific knowledge of music
Om Ganashravanalalasaya Namah
ॐ गानश्रवणलालसाय नमः।
He who is eager and longing to hear music
Om Ganayattaya Namah
ॐ गानायत्ताय नमः।
He who depends wholly upon music
Om Ganamayaya Namah
ॐ गानमयाय नमः।
He whose very nature is song and music
Om Ganapranayavate Namah
ॐ गानप्रणयवते नमः।
The one devoted to affection for music
Om Ganadhyatre Namah
ॐ गानध्यात्रे नमः।
He who meditates upon song and melody
Om Ganabuddhaye Namah
ॐ गानबुद्धये नमः।
The one whose intellect delights in music
Om Ganotsukamanase Namah
ॐ गानोत्सुकमनसे नमः।
He whose mind is eager for song
Om Ganotsukaya Namah
ॐ गानोत्सुकाय नमः।
The one ever eager for singing
Om Ganabhumaye Namah
ॐ गानभूमये नमः।
The very ground and source of music
Om Ganasimne Namah
ॐ गानसीम्ने नमः।
He who is the boundary and culmination of song
Om Ganojjvalaya Namah
ॐ गानोज्ज्वलाय नमः।
The one radiant and resplendent with music
Om Ganangajnanavate Namah
ॐ गानाङ्गज्ञानवते नमः।
He who knows the limbs and structure of music
Om Ganamanavate Namah
ॐ गानमानवते नमः।
The one who honors and esteems song
Om Ganapeshalaya Namah
ॐ गानपेशलाय नमः।
He who is graceful and tender in melody
Om Ganavatpranayaya Namah
ॐ गानवत्प्रणयाय नमः।
The one whose affection matches that of music
Om Ganasamudraya Namah
ॐ गानसमुद्राय नमः।
The ocean of song and melody
Om Ganabhushanaya Namah
ॐ गानभूषणाय नमः।
He who is adorned by music
Om Ganasindhave Namah
ॐ गानसिन्धवे नमः।
The sea in which all music resides
Om Ganaparaya Namah
ॐ गानपराय नमः।
The one devoted supremely to song
Om Ganapranaya Namah
ॐ गानप्राणाय नमः।
He for whom music is the very breath of life
Om Ganashrayaya Namah
ॐ गणाश्रयाय नमः।
The refuge and shelter of the ganas
Om Ganaikabhuve Namah
ॐ गनैकभुवे नमः।
The sole abode where the ganas dwell
Om Ganahrishtaya Namah
ॐ गानहृष्टाय नमः।
He who rejoices and thrills in music
Om Ganachakshushe Namah
ॐ गानचक्षुषे नमः।
The one whose eye perceives through song
Om Ganaikadrishe Namah
ॐ गनैकदृशे नमः।
He whose single vision beholds the ganas
Om Ganamattaya Namah
ॐ गानमत्ताय नमः।
The one intoxicated with joy through music
Om Ganaruchaye Namah
ॐ गानरुचये नमः।
He whose delight and taste is for melody
Om Ganavide Namah
ॐ गानविदे नमः।
The knower of the art and science of song
Om Ganavitpriyaya Namah
ॐ गनवित्प्रियाय नमः।
The one dear to knowers of music
Om Ganantaratmane Namah
ॐ गानान्तरात्मने नमः।
He whose inner self dwells in song
Om Ganadhyaya Namah
ॐ गानाढ्याय नमः।
The one enriched and wealthy with music
Om Ganabhrajatsvabhavaya Namah
ॐ गानभ्राजत्स्वभावाय नमः।
He whose nature shines forth through song
Om Ganamayaya Namah
ॐ गनमायाय नमः।
The one whose creative power is manifest as music
Om Ganadharaya Namah
ॐ गानधराय नमः।
The bearer and sustainer of song
Om Ganavidyavishodhakaya Namah
ॐ गानविद्याविशोधकाय नमः।
The purifier of the science of music
Om Ganahitaghnaya Namah
ॐ गानाहितघ्नाय नमः।
Destroyer of what is unfavorable to music
Om Ganendraya Namah
ॐ गानेन्द्राय नमः।
The lord and chief among singers
Om Ganalilaya Namah
ॐ गानलीलाय नमः।
He whose play and sport is song
Om Gatipriyaya Namah
ॐ गतिप्रियाय नमः।
The one fond of movement and progress
Om Ganadhishaya Namah
ॐ गानाधीशाय नमः।
The ruling master of music
Om Ganalayaya Namah
ॐ गानलयाय नमः।
He who is the very rhythm of music
Om Ganadharaya Namah
ॐ गानाधाराय नमः।
The very support and foundation of music
Om Gatishvaraya Namah
ॐ गतीश्वराय नमः।
The lord who governs all movement and paths
Om Ganavanmanadaya Namah
ॐ गानवन्मानदाय नमः।
Bestower of honor to devotees of music
Om Ganabhutaye Namah
ॐ गानभूतये नमः।
The one whose glory is manifest as song
Om Ganaikabhutimate Namah
ॐ गानैकभूतिमते नमः।
He endowed with the sole prosperity of music
Om Ganatananataya Namah
ॐ गानताननताय नमः।
The one bowed to by the notes of song
Om Ganatanadanavimohitaya Namah
ॐ गानतानदानविमोहिताय नमः।
He enchanted by the giving of musical notes
Om Gurave Namah
ॐ गुरवे नमः।
The venerable teacher and preceptor
Om Gurudarashrenaye Namah
ॐ गुरूदरश्रेणये नमः।
The one with a magnificently large belly
Om Gurutattvarthadarshanaya Namah
ॐ गुरुतत्त्वार्थदर्शनाय नमः।
The one who reveals the true meaning taught by gurus
Om Gurustutaya Namah
ॐ गुरुस्तुताय नमः।
He who is praised by the wise teachers
Om Gurugunaya Namah
ॐ गुरुगुणाय नमः।
One endowed with truly great virtues
Om Gurumayaya Namah
ॐ गुरुमायाय नमः।
He whose divine creative power is immense and unfathomable
Om Gurupriyaya Namah
ॐ गुरुप्रियाय नमः।
The greatly beloved and cherished one
Om Gurukirtaye Namah
ॐ गुरुकीर्तये नमः।
Possessor of vast and far-reaching fame
Om Gurubhujaya Namah
ॐ गुरुभुजाय नमः।
The one with mighty, powerful arms
Om Guruvakshase Namah
ॐ गुरुवक्षसे नमः।
Possessor of a broad and mighty chest
Om Guruprabhaya Namah
ॐ गुरुप्रभाय नमः।
Radiant with great splendor and luster
Om Gurulakshanasampannaya Namah
ॐ गुरुलक्षणसम्पन्नाय नमः।
Endowed with great and auspicious bodily marks
Om Gurudrohaparanmukhaya Namah
ॐ गुरुद्रोहपराङ्मुखाय नमः।
He who turns away from any treachery toward his teacher
Om Guruvidyaya Namah
ॐ गुरुविद्याय नमः।
The embodiment of the highest and greatest knowledge
Om Gurupranaya Namah
ॐ गुरुप्रणाय नमः।
Overflowing with deep and abundant affection
Om Gurubahubalochchhrayaya Namah
ॐ गुरुबाहुबलोच्छ्रयाय नमः।
He whose mighty arms rise with tremendous strength
Om Gurudaityapranaharaya Namah
ॐ गुरुदैत्यप्राणहराय नमः।
Slayer of the life-breath of mighty demons
Om Gurudaityapaharakaya Namah
ॐ गुरुदैत्यापहारकाय नमः।
Destroyer of powerful and fearsome demons
Om Gurugarvaharaya Namah
ॐ गुरुगर्वहराय नमः।
Destroyer of the greatest pride and arrogance
Om Gurupravaraya Namah
ॐ गुरुप्रवराय नमः।
The foremost and most excellent among the venerable
Om Gurudarpaghne Namah
ॐ गुरुदर्पघ्ने नमः।
Slayer of overwhelming arrogance
Om Gurugauravadayine Namah
ॐ गुरुगौरवदायिने नमः।
Bestower of great honor and reverence
Om Gurubhityapaharakaya Namah
ॐ गुरुभीत्यपहारकाय नमः।
Remover of the deepest, most overwhelming fear
Om Gurushundaya Namah
ॐ गुरुशुण्डाय नमः।
He of the great and mighty trunk
Om Guruskandhaya Namah
ॐ गुरुस्कन्धाय नमः।
He of broad and powerful shoulders
Om Gurujanghaya Namah
ॐ गुरुजङ्घाय नमः।
He of sturdy, mighty legs
Om Guruprathaya Namah
ॐ गुरुप्रथाय नमः।
He whose glory and renown spread far and wide
Om Gurubhalaya Namah
ॐ गुरुभालाय नमः।
He of the broad, majestic forehead
Om Gurugalaya Namah
ॐ गुरुगलाय नमः।
He of the mighty, imposing neck
Om Gurushriye Namah
ॐ गुरुश्रिये नमः।
Possessor of supreme glory and prosperity
Om Gurugarvanude Namah
ॐ गुरुगर्वनुदे नमः।
Dispeller of overweening pride
Om Gurave Namah
ॐ गुरवे नमः।
The great teacher and preceptor of the universe
Om Gurupinamsaya Namah
ॐ गुरुपीनांसाय नमः।
He of stout, broad shoulders
Om Gurupranayalalasaya Namah
ॐ गुरुप्रणयलालसाय नमः।
Ever eager to shower deep affection on devotees
Om Gurumukhyaya Namah
ॐ गुरुमुख्याय नमः।
Foremost among the great and venerable
Om Gurukulasthayine Namah
ॐ गुरुकुलस्थायिने नमः।
He who dwells steadfastly within the teacher’s household
Om Gunagurave Namah
ॐ गुणगुरवे नमः।
The great teacher of virtues and noble qualities
Om Gurusamshayabhetre Namah
ॐ गुरुसंशयभेत्रे नमः।
Dispeller of the deepest and most troubling doubts
Om Gurumanapradayakaya Namah
ॐ गुरुमानप्रदायकाय नमः।
Bestower of great honor and self-respect
Om Gurudharmasadaradhyaya Namah
ॐ गुरुधर्मसदाराध्याय नमः।
Ever worthy of worship for upholding great righteousness
Om Gurudharmaniketanaya Namah
ॐ गुरुधर्मनिकेतनाय नमः।
The abode and dwelling place of great righteousness
Om Gurudaityagalachchhetre Namah
ॐ गुरुदैत्यगलच्छेत्रे नमः।
Severer of the necks of mighty demons
Om Gurusainyaya Namah
ॐ गुरुसैन्याय नमः।
Commander of a vast and mighty army
Om Gurudyutaye Namah
ॐ गुरुद्युतये नमः।
Radiant with immense splendor and luster
Om Gurudharmagranyaya Namah
ॐ गुरुधर्माग्रण्याय नमः।
Foremost champion of righteousness among the great
Om Gurudharmadhurandharaya Namah
ॐ गुरुधर्मधुरन्धराय नमः।
Bearer of the great burden of upholding righteousness
Om Garishthaya Namah
ॐ गरिष्ठाय नमः।
The greatest and most venerable of all
Om Gurusantapashamanaya Namah
ॐ गुरुसन्तापशमनाय नमः।
Pacifier of great anguish and suffering
Om Gurupujitaya Namah
ॐ गुरुपूजिताय नमः।
Worshipped by the great and venerable
Om Gurudharmadharaya Namah
ॐ गुरुधर्मधराय नमः।
Upholder of great righteousness and virtue
Om Gauravadharmadharaya Namah
ॐ गौरवधर्मधराय नमः।
Upholder of righteousness with dignity and grand honor
Om Gadapahaya Namah
ॐ गदापहाय नमः।
Remover of disease and affliction
Om Gurushastravicharajnaya Namah
ॐ गुरुशास्त्रविचारज्ञाय नमः।
Knower of the deep deliberations of the great scriptures
Om Gurushastrakritodyamaya Namah
ॐ गुरुशास्त्रकृतोद्यमाय नमः।
Ever diligent in the study and practice of scripture
Om Gurushastrarthanilayaya Namah
ॐ गुरुशास्त्रार्थनिलयाय नमः।
Abode of the meaning of the guru’s scriptures
Om Gurushastralayaya Namah
ॐ गुरुशास्त्रालयाय नमः।
The dwelling place of the teacher’s sacred texts
Om Gurumantraya Namah
ॐ गुरुमन्त्राय नमः।
The sacred mantra taught by the guru
Om Gurushreshthaya Namah
ॐ गुरुश्रेष्ठाय नमः।
The foremost among teachers
Om Gurumantraphalapradaya Namah
ॐ गुरुमन्त्रफलप्रदाय नमः।
Bestower of the fruit of the guru’s mantra
Om Gurustrigamanadoshaprayashchittanivarakaya Namah
ॐ गुरुस्त्रीगमनदोषप्रायश्चित्तनिवारकाय नमः।
He who removes the penance due for approaching the teacher’s wife
Om Gurusamsarasukhadaya Namah
ॐ गुरुसंसारसुखदाय नमः।
Giver of worldly happiness to the guru
Om Gurusamsaraduhkhabhide Namah
ॐ गुरुसंसारदुःखभिदे नमः।
Destroyer of the guru’s worldly sorrow
Om Gurushlaghaparaya Namah
ॐ गुरुश्लाघापराय नमः।
He who is devoted to praising the guru
Om Gaurabhanukhandavatamsabhrite Namah
ॐ गौरभानुखण्डावतंसभृते नमः।
Wearer of a crest formed from the moon’s bright disc
Om Guruprasannamurtaye Namah
ॐ गुरुप्रसन्नमूर्तये नमः।
The one whose form pleases the teacher
Om Gurushapavimochakaya Namah
ॐ गुरुशापविमोचकाय नमः।
Releaser from a guru’s curse
Om Gurukantaye Namah
ॐ गुरुकान्तये नमः।
The beloved splendor of the teacher
Om Gurumahate Namah
ॐ गुरुमहते नमः।
The great one honored as teacher
Om Gurushasanapalakaya Namah
ॐ गुरुशासनपालकाय नमः।
Guardian of the teacher’s ordinances
Om Gurutantraya Namah
ॐ गुरुतन्त्राय नमः।
The teacher of sacred doctrine and ritual method
Om Guruprajnaya Namah
ॐ गुरुप्रज्ञाय नमः।
Possessor of the wisdom of a true teacher
Om Gurubhaya Namah
ॐ गुरुभाय नमः।
The radiance of the great teacher
Om Gurudaivataya Namah
ॐ गुरुदैवताय नमः।
He who is worshipped as the teacher’s own deity
Om Guruvikramasancharaya Namah
ॐ गुरुविक्रमसञ्चाराय नमः।
He whose mighty stride moves like a great teacher’s
Om Gurudrishe Namah
ॐ गुरुदृशे नमः।
The one with the vision of a wise teacher
Om Guruvikramaya Namah
ॐ गुरुविक्रमाय नमः।
Possessor of great valor, mighty as a teacher’s authority
Om Gurukramaya Namah
ॐ गुरुक्रमाय नमः।
He who proceeds with a teacher’s measured steps
Om Gurupreshthaya Namah
ॐ गुरुप्रेष्ठाय नमः।
The most cherished of teachers
Om Gurupakhandakhandakaya Namah
ॐ गुरुपाखण्डखण्डकाय नमः।
Destroyer of false teachings and heretical creeds
Om Gurugarjitasampurnabrahmandaya Namah
ॐ गुरुगर्जितसम्पूर्णब्रह्माण्डाय नमः।
He whose roar fills the entire universe like thunder
Om Gurugarjitaya Namah
ॐ गुरुगर्जिताय नमः।
The one of the thunderous roar
Om Guruputrapriyasakhaya Namah
ॐ गुरुपुत्रप्रियसखाय नमः।
The dear friend of the teacher’s son
Om Guruputrabhayapahaya Namah
ॐ गुरुपुत्रभयापहाय नमः।
Remover of fear for the teacher’s son
Om Guruputraparitratre Namah
ॐ गुरुपुत्रपरित्रात्रे नमः।
Protector and savior of the teacher’s son
Om Guruputravarapradaya Namah
ॐ गुरुपुत्रवरप्रदाय नमः।
Granter of boons to the teacher’s son
Om Guruputrartishamanaya Namah
ॐ गुरुपुत्रार्तिशमनाय नमः।
He who calms the distress of the teacher’s son
Om Guruputradhinashanaya Namah
ॐ गुरुपुत्राधिनाशनाय नमः।
Destroyer of the affliction troubling the teacher’s son
Om Guruputrapranadaya Namah
ॐ गुरुपुत्रप्राणदाय नमः।
Giver of life breath to the teacher’s son
Om Gurubhaktiparayanaya Namah
ॐ गुरुभक्तिपरायणाय नमः।
He who is devoted to reverence for the teacher
Om Guruvijnanavibhavaya Namah
ॐ गुरुविज्ञानविभवाय नमः।
The glory and splendor of the teacher’s wisdom
Om Gaurabhanuvarapradaya Namah
ॐ गौरभानुवरप्रदाय नमः।
Bestower of boons upon Gaurabhanu
Om Gaurabhanusutaya Namah
ॐ गौरभानुसुताय नमः।
The son born to Gaurabhanu
Om Gaurabhanutrasapaharakaya Namah
ॐ गौरभानुत्रासापहारकाय नमः।
Remover of Gaurabhanu’s terror and dread
Om Gaurabhanupriyaya Namah
ॐ गौरभानुप्रियाय नमः।
The one dear to Gaurabhanu
Om Gaurabhanave Namah
ॐ गौरभानवे नमः।
He who belongs to Gaurabhanu
Om Gauravavardhanaya Namah
ॐ गौरववर्धनाय नमः।
Increaser of honor and glory
Om Gaurabhanuparitratre Namah
ॐ गौरभानुपरित्रात्रे नमः।
Protector and rescuer of Gaurabhanu
Om Gaurabhanusakhaya Namah
ॐ गौरभानुसखाय नमः।
The companion and friend of Gaurabhanu
Om Gaurabhanuprabhave Namah
ॐ गौरभानुप्रभवे नमः।
The source from which Gaurabhanu arose
Om Gaurabhanumatprananashanaya Namah
ॐ गौरभानुमत्प्राणनाशनाय नमः।
Destroyer of the life force opposing Gaurabhanu
Om Gauritejahsamutpannaya Namah
ॐ गौरीतेजःसमुत्पन्नाय नमः।
He who arose from the radiant energy of Gauri
Om Gaurihridayanandanaya Namah
ॐ गौरीहृदयनन्दनाय नमः।
The delight born in Gauri’s heart
Om Gauristanandhayaya Namah
ॐ गौरीस्तनन्धयाय नमः।
The one nursed at Gauri’s breast
Om Gaurimanovanchitasiddhikrite Namah
ॐ गौरीमनोवाञ्चितसिद्धिकृते नमः।
Fulfiller of every wish cherished in Gauri’s mind
Om Gauraya Namah
ॐ गौराय नमः।
The fair one, of golden, radiant complexion
Om Gauragunaya Namah
ॐ गौरगुणाय नमः।
Possessed of pure and luminous virtues
Om Gauraprakashaya Namah
ॐ गौरप्रकाशाय नमः।
Whose splendor shines fair and radiant
Om Gaurabhairavaya Namah
ॐ गौरभैरवाय नमः।
The fierce, fair-hued form akin to Bhairava
Om Gaurishanandanaya Namah
ॐ गौरीशनन्दनाय नमः।
The cherished son of Gaurisha, lord of Gauri
Om Gauripriyaputraya Namah
ॐ गौरीप्रियपुत्राय नमः।
The dear son beloved of Gauri
Om Gadadharaya Namah
ॐ गदाधराय नमः।
Wielder of the mace
Om Gaurivarapradaya Namah
ॐ गौरीवरप्रदाय नमः।
Bestower of boons upon Gauri
Om Gauripranayaya Namah
ॐ गौरीप्रणयाय नमः।
The beloved object of Gauri’s affection
Om Gaurachchhavaye Namah
ॐ गौरच्छवये नमः।
He whose luster is fair and radiant
Om Gauriganeshvaraya Namah
ॐ गौरीगणेश्वराय नमः।
Gauri’s own lord of the ganas
Om Gauripravanaya Namah
ॐ गौरीप्रवणाय नमः।
Ever devoted and inclined toward Gauri
Om Gaurabhavanaya Namah
ॐ गौरभावनाय नमः।
Whose disposition is pure and luminous
Om Gauratmane Namah
ॐ गौरात्मने नमः।
Whose very self is fair and radiant
Om Gaurakirtaye Namah
ॐ गौरकीर्तये नमः।
Whose fame shines bright and untarnished
Om Gaurabhavaya Namah
ॐ गौरभावाय नमः।
Of fair and luminous nature
Om Garishthadrishe Namah
ॐ गरिष्ठदृशे नमः।
Possessor of the most exalted, far-seeing vision
Om Gautamaya Namah
ॐ गौतमाय नमः।
He identified with the sage Gautama
Om Gautaminathaya Namah
ॐ गौतमीनाथाय नमः।
Lord and guardian of the river Godavari
Om Gautamipranavallabhaya Namah
ॐ गौतमीप्राणवल्लभाय नमः।
As dear as life itself to the Godavari
Om Gautamabhishtavaradaya Namah
ॐ गौतमाभीष्टवरदाय नमः।
Grantor of the boons desired by sage Gautama
Om Gautamabhayadayakaya Namah
ॐ गौतमाभयदायकाय नमः।
Giver of fearlessness to sage Gautama
Om Gautamapranayaprahvaya Namah
ॐ गौतमप्रणयप्रह्वाय नमः।
He who bows humbly before Gautama’s devotion
Om Gautamashramaduhkhaghne Namah
ॐ गौतमाश्रमदुःखघ्ने नमः।
Destroyer of sorrows at sage Gautama’s hermitage
Om Gautamitirasancharine Namah
ॐ गौतमीतीरसञ्चारिणे नमः।
The wanderer along the banks of the Godavari
Om Gautamitirthadayakaya Namah
ॐ गौतमीतीर्थदायकाय नमः।
Bestower of the sacred bathing place on the Godavari
Om Gautamapatpariharaya Namah
ॐ गौतमापत्परिहराय नमः।
Remover of the calamities that befell Gautama
Om Gautamadhivinashanaya Namah
ॐ गौतमाधिविनाशनाय नमः।
Destroyer of the mental anguish suffered by Gautama
Om Gopataye Namah
ॐ गोपतये नमः।
The lord and protector of cows
Om Godhanaya Namah
ॐ गोधनाय नमः।
He whose wealth is cattle
Om Gopaya Namah
ॐ गोपाय नमः।
The protector and herder of cows
Om Gopalapriyadarshanaya Namah
ॐ गोपालप्रियदर्शनाय नमः।
Whose sight delights the cowherds
Om Gopalaya Namah
ॐ गोपालाय नमः।
Protector of cows and cowherds
Om Goganadhishaya Namah
ॐ गोगणाधीशाय नमः।
Ruler over the herds of cattle
Om Gokashmalanivartakaya Namah
ॐ गोकश्मलनिवर्तकाय नमः।
Remover of afflictions befalling cattle
Om Gosahasraya Namah
ॐ गोसहस्राय नमः।
Lord of a thousand cows
Om Gopavaraya Namah
ॐ गोपवराय नमः।
The foremost among cowherds
Om Gopagopisukhavahaya Namah
ॐ गोपगोपीसुखावहाय नमः।
Bringer of joy to cowherds and cowherdesses
Om Govardhanaya Namah
ॐ गोवर्धनाय नमः।
He who nurtures and increases the cattle
Om Gopagopaya Namah
ॐ गोपगोपाय नमः।
Protector of the cowherd folk
Om Gopaya Namah
ॐ गोपाय नमः।
Guardian and keeper of the cows
Om Gokulavardhanaya Namah
ॐ गोकुलवर्धनाय नमः।
He who brings prosperity to the cow-herd community
Om Gocharaya Namah
ॐ गोचराय नमः।
He whose domain is the pasture and grazing fields
Om Gocharadhykshaya Namah
ॐ गोचराध्य्क्षाय नमः।
Overseer of the grazing grounds
Om Gocharapritivriddhikrite Namah
ॐ गोचरप्रीतिवृद्धिकृते नमः।
Increaser of delight upon the pasture lands
Om Gomine Namah
ॐ गोमिने नमः।
Possessor of abundant cattle and wealth
Om Gokashtasantratre Namah
ॐ गोकष्टसन्त्रात्रे नमः।
Savior of cattle from distress
Om Gosantapanivartakaya Namah
ॐ गोसन्तापनिवर्तकाय नमः।
Reliever of the sufferings of cattle
Om Goshthaya Namah
ॐ गोष्ठाय नमः।
Lord of the cowshed
Om Goshthashrayaya Namah
ॐ गोष्ठाश्रयाय नमः।
Refuge and shelter of the cow-pen
Om Goshthapataye Namah
ॐ गोष्ठपतये नमः।
The lord of the cow-pen where the herds are kept
Om Godhanavardhanaya Namah
ॐ गोधनवर्धनाय नमः।
Increaser of wealth in cattle
Om Goshthapriyaya Namah
ॐ गोष्ठप्रियाय नमः।
One who takes delight in the cowherd’s yard
Om Goshthamayaya Namah
ॐ गोष्ठमयाय नमः।
The one whose being pervades the cattle-fold
Om Goshthamayanivartakaya Namah
ॐ गोष्ठामयनिवर्तकाय नमः।
Remover of disease and ailment from the cow-pen
Om Golokaya Namah
ॐ गोलोकाय नमः।
Lord of Goloka, the celestial abode of the cows
Om Golakaya Namah
ॐ गोलकाय नमः।
The cosmic sphere from which all is formed
Om Gobhrite Namah
ॐ गोभृते नमः।
Sustainer of the cows and of the earth
Om Gobhartre Namah
ॐ गोभर्त्रे नमः।
Supporter and protector of the cows
Om Gosukhavahaya Namah
ॐ गोसुखावहाय नमः।
Bringer of comfort and ease to the cows
Om Goduhe Namah
ॐ गोदुहे नमः।
The milker who draws forth abundance like milk
Om Godhugganapreshthaya Namah
ॐ गोधुग्गणप्रेष्ठाय नमः।
Dearest one among the host of cowherds
Om Godogdhre Namah
ॐ गोदोग्ध्रे नमः।
He who draws out the milk of blessings
Om Gopayahpriyaya Namah
ॐ गोपयःप्रियाय नमः।
Fond of the milk offered by the cows
Om Gotraya Namah
ॐ गोत्राय नमः।
The embodiment of the sacred family lineage
Om Gotrapataye Namah
ॐ गोत्रपतये नमः।
Lord and head of the ancestral clan
Om Gotrabhavaya Namah
ॐ गोत्रभवाय नमः।
The very source from which the lineage springs
Om Gotrabhayapahaya Namah
ॐ गोत्रभयापहाय नमः।
Remover of fear that threatens the family line
Om Gotravriddhikaraya Namah
ॐ गोत्रवृद्धिकराय नमः।
Bringer of growth and prosperity to the clan
Om Gotrapriyaya Namah
ॐ गोत्रप्रियाय नमः।
Beloved and cherished by the lineage
Om Gotratinashanaya Namah
ॐ गोत्रातिनाशनाय नमः।
Destroyer of grave calamities befalling the clan
Om Gotroddharaparaya Namah
ॐ गोत्रोद्धारपराय नमः।
Devoted to raising up and restoring the lineage
Om Gotraprabhavaya Namah
ॐ गोत्रप्रभवाय नमः।
The glorious origin from which the clan arises
Om Gotradevatayai Namah
ॐ गोत्रदेवतायै नमः।
The guardian deity presiding over the lineage
Om Gotravikhyatanamne Namah
ॐ गोत्रविख्यातनाम्ने नमः।
Whose name is renowned throughout the family line
Om Gotrine Namah
ॐ गोत्रिणे नमः।
Possessor and upholder of a noble lineage
Om Gotraprapalakaya Namah
ॐ गोत्रप्रपालकाय नमः।
Protector who watches carefully over the clan
Om Gotrasetave Namah
ॐ गोत्रसेतवे नमः।
The bridge that binds and connects the lineage
Om Gotraketave Namah
ॐ गोत्रकेतवे नमः।
The radiant banner raised over the family line
Om Gotrahetave Namah
ॐ गोत्रहेतवे नमः।
The root cause behind the continuance of the clan
Om Gataklamaya Namah
ॐ गतक्लमाय नमः।
The one free from all weariness and fatigue
Om Gotratranakaraya Namah
ॐ गोत्रत्राणकराय नमः।
Giver of protection and refuge to the lineage
Om Gotrapataye Namah
ॐ गोत्रपतये नमः।
Sovereign ruler over the ancestral clan
Om Gotreshapujitaya Namah
ॐ गोत्रेशपूजिताय नमः।
He who is worshipped by the lord of the lineage
Om Gotravide Namah
ॐ गोत्रविदे नमः।
Knower of every secret of the family line
Om Gotrabhittratre Namah
ॐ गोत्रभित्त्रात्रे नमः।
Protector even of Indra, the cleaver of mountains
Om Gotrabhidvaradayakaya Namah
ॐ गोत्रभिद्वरदायकाय नमः।
Bestower of boons upon Indra, breaker of mountains
Om Gotrabhitpujitapadaya Namah
ॐ गोत्रभित्पूजितपदाय नमः।
Whose feet are worshipped by Indra, the mountain-cleaver
Om Gotrabhichchhatrusudanaya Namah
ॐ गोत्रभिच्छत्रुसूदनाय नमः।
Destroyer of the foes of Indra, breaker of mountains
Om Gotrabhitpritidaya Namah
ॐ गोत्रभित्प्रीतिदाय नमः।
Giver of joy and delight to Indra, the mountain-cleaver
Om Gotrabhide Namah
ॐ गोत्रभिदे नमः।
The one who breaks through mountainous obstacles
Om Gotrapalakaya Namah
ॐ गोत्रपालकाय नमः।
Guardian who watches over the family lineage
Om Gotrabhidgitacharitaya Namah
ॐ गोत्रभिद्गीतचरिताय नमः।
Whose deeds are sung in praise by Indra, mountain-cleaver
Om Gotrabhidrajyarakshakaya Namah
ॐ गोत्रभिद्राज्यरक्षकाय नमः।
Protector of the realm of Indra, breaker of mountains
Om Gotrabhidvaradayine Namah
ॐ गोत्रभिद्वरदायिने नमः।
Granter of boons to Indra, the cleaver of mountains
Om Gotrabhitprananilayaya Namah
ॐ गोत्रभित्प्राणनिलयाय नमः।
The very life-breath sustaining Indra, mountain-cleaver
Om Gotrabhidbhayasamhartre Namah
ॐ गोत्रभिद्भयसंहर्त्रे नमः।
Destroyer of fear for Indra, the breaker of mountains
Om Gotrabhinmanadayakaya Namah
ॐ गोत्रभिन्मानदायकाय नमः।
Bestower of honor upon Indra, cleaver of mountains
Om Gotrabhidgopanaparaya Namah
ॐ गोत्रभिद्गोपनपराय नमः।
Devoted to shielding Indra, the breaker of mountains
Om Gotrabhitsainyanayakaya Namah
ॐ गोत्रभित्सैन्यनायकाय नमः।
Leader of the armies of Indra, the mountain-cleaver
Om Gotradhipapriyaya Namah
ॐ गोत्राधिपप्रियाय नमः।
Dear to the lords of clans and lineages
Om Gotraputrapritaya Namah
ॐ गोत्रापुत्रप्रीताय नमः।
Beloved of the sons of noble lineages
Om Giripriyaya Namah
ॐ गिरिप्रियाय नमः।
The one fond of mountains
Om Granthajnaya Namah
ॐ ग्रन्थज्ञाय नमः।
Knower of scriptures and sacred texts
Om Granthakrite Namah
ॐ ग्रन्थकृते नमः।
Composer and author of scriptures
Om Granthagranthidaya Namah
ॐ ग्रन्थग्रन्थिदाय नमः।
Bestower of the deeper knots of scripture
Om Granthavighnaghne Namah
ॐ ग्रन्थविघ्नघ्ने नमः।
Destroyer of obstacles to scriptural study
Om Granthadaye Namah
ॐ ग्रन्थादये नमः।
The primal source of all scriptures
Om Granthasancharaye Namah
ॐ ग्रन्थसञ्चारये नमः।
He who circulates and spreads scriptures
Om Granthashravanalolupaya Namah
ॐ ग्रन्थश्रवणलोलुपाय नमः।
Eager and fond of hearing scripture recited
Om Grantadhinakriyaya Namah
ॐ ग्रन्ताधीनक्रियाय नमः।
He whose actions are governed by scripture
Om Granthapriyaya Namah
ॐ ग्रन्थप्रियाय नमः।
Fond of sacred texts and books
Om Grantharthatattvavide Namah
ॐ ग्रन्थार्थतत्त्वविदे नमः।
Knower of the true essence of scriptural meaning
Om Granthasamshayasanchhedine Namah
ॐ ग्रन्थसंशयसञ्छेदिने नमः।
Cutter through doubts arising from scriptural texts
Om Granthavaktraya Namah
ॐ ग्रन्थवक्त्राय नमः।
He from whose mouth scripture proceeds
Om Grahagranye Namah
ॐ ग्रहाग्रण्ये नमः।
Foremost among the celestial planets
Om Granthagitagunaya Namah
ॐ ग्रन्थगीतगुणाय नमः।
He whose virtues are sung in scripture
Om Granthagitaya Namah
ॐ ग्रन्थगीताय नमः।
He who is sung of in sacred texts
Om Granthadipujitaya Namah
ॐ ग्रन्थादिपूजिताय नमः।
Worshipped at the start of scriptural works
Om Grantharambhastutaya Namah
ॐ ग्रन्थारम्भस्तुताय नमः।
Praised at the commencement of every text
Om Granthagrahine Namah
ॐ ग्रन्थग्राहिणे नमः।
He who grasps and holds the scriptures
Om Grantharthaparadrishe Namah
ॐ ग्रन्थार्थपारदृशे नमः।
Seer who has crossed to the far shore of scriptural meaning
Om Granthadrishe Namah
ॐ ग्रन्थदृशे नमः।
The one who perceives the sense of scripture
Om Granthavijnanaya Namah
ॐ ग्रन्थविज्ञानाय नमः।
Possessor of true knowledge found in scripture
Om Granthasandarshashodhakaya Namah
ॐ ग्रन्थसन्दर्शशोधकाय नमः।
Purifier and examiner of scriptural views
Om Granthakritpujitaya Namah
ॐ ग्रन्थकृत्पूजिताय नमः।
Worshipped by the composers of sacred texts
Om Granthakaraya Namah
ॐ ग्रन्थकराय नमः।
The maker and author of scriptural works
Om Granthaparayanaya Namah
ॐ ग्रन्थपरायणाय नमः।
Devoted wholly to sacred scripture
Om Granthaparayanaparaya Namah
ॐ ग्रन्थपारायणपराय नमः।
Intent upon the recitation of scripture
Om Granthasandehabhanjakaya Namah
ॐ ग्रन्थसन्देहभञ्जकाय नमः।
Breaker of doubts concerning scriptural texts
Om Granthakridvaradatre Namah
ॐ ग्रन्थकृद्वरदात्रे नमः।
Grantor of boons to writers of scripture
Om Granthakrite Namah
ॐ ग्रन्थकृते नमः।
The author of scriptural works
Om Granthavanditaya Namah
ॐ ग्रन्थवन्दिताय नमः।
Honored and saluted in the scriptures
Om Granthanuraktaya Namah
ॐ ग्रन्थानुरक्ताय नमः।
Deeply attached to sacred texts
Om Granthajnaya Namah
ॐ ग्रन्थज्ञाय नमः।
The one versed in scripture
Om Granthanugrahadayakaya Namah
ॐ ग्रन्थानुग्रहदायकाय नमः।
Giver of grace through sacred texts
Om Granthantaratmane Namah
ॐ ग्रन्थान्तरात्मने नमः।
The inner self dwelling within scripture
Om Grantharthapanditaya Namah
ॐ ग्रन्थार्थपण्डिताय नमः।
A scholar learned in the meaning of scripture
Om Granthasauhridaya Namah
ॐ ग्रन्थसौहृदाय नमः।
He who bears deep affection for scripture
Om Granthaparangamaya Namah
ॐ ग्रन्थपारङ्गमाय नमः।
He who has gone to the far end of scriptural knowledge
Om Granthagunavide Namah
ॐ ग्रन्थगुणविदे नमः।
Knower of the virtues extolled in scripture
Om Granthavigrahaya Namah
ॐ ग्रन्थविग्रहाय नमः।
He whose form is scripture itself
Om Granthasevate Namah
ॐ ग्रन्थसेवते नमः।
He who serves and tends the scriptures
Om Granthahetave Namah
ॐ ग्रन्थहेतवे नमः।
The cause and origin of scripture
Om Granthaketave Namah
ॐ ग्रन्थकेतवे नमः।
The banner and emblem of scripture
Om Grahagragaya Namah
ॐ ग्रहाग्रगाय नमः।
He who moves foremost among the planets
Om Granthapujyaya Namah
ॐ ग्रन्थपूज्याय नमः।
Worthy of worship through sacred texts
Om Granthageyaya Namah
ॐ ग्रन्थगेयाय नमः।
He who is celebrated in scriptural song
Om Granthagrathanalalasaya Namah
ॐ ग्रन्थग्रथनलालसाय नमः।
Eager for the weaving together of scriptures
Om Granthabhumaye Namah
ॐ ग्रन्थभूमये नमः।
The very ground and foundation of scripture
Om Grahashreshthaya Namah
ॐ ग्रहश्रेष्ठाय नमः।
The foremost among the planets, exalted above all celestial bodies
Om Grahaketave Namah
ॐ ग्रहकेतवे नमः।
He who is the Ketu, the comet-like banner among the planets
Om Grahashrayaya Namah
ॐ ग्रहाश्रयाय नमः।
The refuge in whom the planets themselves take shelter
Om Granthakaraya Namah
ॐ ग्रन्थकाराय नमः।
The author and composer of scriptures and sacred books
Om Granthakaramanyaya Namah
ॐ ग्रन्थकारमान्याय नमः।
He who is honored and revered by the composers of scripture
Om Granthaprasarakaya Namah
ॐ ग्रन्थप्रसारकाय नमः।
The one who spreads and propagates sacred texts widely
Om Granthashramajnaya Namah
ॐ ग्रन्थश्रमज्ञाय नमः।
Knower of the labor and toil behind scriptural study
Om Granthangaya Namah
ॐ ग्रन्थाङ्गाय नमः।
He whose very limbs embody the sections of scripture
Om Granthabhramanivarakaya Namah
ॐ ग्रन्थभ्रमनिवारकाय नमः।
Remover of confusion and doubt arising from scriptural texts
Om Granthapravanasarvangaya Namah
ॐ ग्रन्थप्रवणसर्वाङ्गाय नमः।
Whose whole being inclines devotedly toward sacred scripture
Om Granthapranayatatparaya Namah
ॐ ग्रन्थप्रणयतत्पराय नमः।
The one deeply intent upon love and devotion to scripture
Om Gitaya Namah
ॐ गीताय नमः।
He who is the sacred song, embodiment of the Gita
Om Gitagunaya Namah
ॐ गीतगुणाय नमः।
Possessor of virtues that are themselves worthy of song
Om Gitakirtaye Namah
ॐ गीतकीर्तये नमः।
He whose fame and glory are celebrated in song
Om Gitavisharadaya Namah
ॐ गीतविशारदाय नमः।
The accomplished master, skilled in music and sacred song
Om Gitasphitaye Namah
ॐ गीतस्फीतये नमः।
He whose glory swells and expands through song
Om Gitapranayine Namah
ॐ गीतप्रणयिने नमः।
The one devoted with affection to sacred song
Om Gitachanchuraya Namah
ॐ गीतचञ्चुराय नमः।
He who moves gracefully and playfully amid song
Om Gitaprasannaya Namah
ॐ गीतप्रसन्नाय नमः।
He who is delighted and made joyful by song
Om Gitatmane Namah
ॐ गीतात्मने नमः।
The very soul and essence of the sacred song
Om Gitalolaya Namah
ॐ गीतलोलाय नमः।
He who is absorbed and lost in song
Om Gitasprihaya Namah
ॐ गीतस्पृहाय नमः।
He who longs for and delights in song
Om Gitashrayaya Namah
ॐ गीताश्रयाय नमः।
The one whose refuge and shelter is sacred song
Om Gitamayaya Namah
ॐ गीतमयाय नमः।
He whose form is wholly made of song
Om Gitatatvarthakovidaya Namah
ॐ गीततत्वार्थकोविदाय नमः।
The learned one, versed in the true meaning of the Gita
Om Gitasamshayasanchhetre Namah
ॐ गीतसंशयसञ्छेत्रे नमः।
He who cuts away doubts concerning the sacred song
Om Gitasangitashasanaya Namah
ॐ गीतसङ्गीतशासनाय नमः।
The ordainer who governs song and sacred music
Om Gitarthajnaya Namah
ॐ गीतार्थज्ञाय नमः।
Knower of the deep inner meaning of the Gita
Om Gitatatvaya Namah
ॐ गीततत्वाय नमः।
He who embodies the essential truth of the sacred song
Om Gitatatvaya Namah
ॐ गीतातत्वाय नमः।
The one who is the very truth conveyed by song
Om Gatashrayaya Namah
ॐ गताश्रयाय नमः।
He whose refuge and support has departed from worldly bonds
Om Gitasaraya Namah
ॐ गीतसाराय नमः।
He who is the essence and best part of song
Om Gitakritaye Namah
ॐ गीतकृतये नमः।
He whose deeds and actions are celebrated in song
Om Gitavighnavinashanaya Namah
ॐ गीतविघ्नविनाशनाय नमः।
Destroyer of obstacles through the power of sacred song
Om Gitasaktaya Namah
ॐ गीतासक्ताय नमः।
He who is deeply attached and devoted to song
Om Gitalinaya Namah
ॐ गीतलीनाय नमः।
He who remains absorbed, dissolved wholly in song
Om Gitavigatasanjvraya Namah
ॐ गीताविगतसञ्ज्व्राय नमः।
He whose fever and affliction is dispelled by sacred song
Om Gitaikadrishe Namah
ॐ गीतैकदृशे नमः।
The one whose single vision is fixed on song
Om Gitabhutaye Namah
ॐ गीतभूतये नमः।
He whose very existence and prosperity arise from song
Om Gitapriyaya Namah
ॐ गीताप्रियाय नमः।
Beloved of and dear to sacred song
Om Gatalasaya Namah
ॐ गतालसाय नमः।
He whose sloth and lethargy have departed entirely
Om Gitavadyapatave Namah
ॐ गीतवाद्यपटवे नमः।
The one skilled and adept in song and instrumental music
Om Gitaprabhave Namah
ॐ गीतप्रभवे नमः।
He from whom sacred song originates and arises
Om Gitarthatatvavide Namah
ॐ गीतार्थतत्वविदे नमः।
Knower of the true essence and meaning within the Gita
Om Gitagitavivekajnaya Namah
ॐ गीतागीतविवेकज्ञाय नमः।
Discerner who distinguishes the sung from the unsung
Om Gitapravanachetanaya Namah
ॐ गीतप्रवणचेतनाय नमः।
He whose consciousness inclines wholly toward sacred song
Om Gatabhiye Namah
ॐ गतभिये नमः।
He whose fear has utterly departed
Om Gatavidveshaya Namah
ॐ गतविद्वेषाय नमः।
He whose hatred and hostility have vanished completely
Om Gatasamsarabandhanaya Namah
ॐ गतसंसारबन्धनाय नमः।
He whose bondage to worldly existence has been dissolved
Om Gatamayaya Namah
ॐ गतमायाय नमः।
He from whom all illusion has departed
Om Gatatrasaya Namah
ॐ गतत्रासाय नमः।
Free from all terror and dread
Om Gataduhkhaya Namah
ॐ गतदुःखाय नमः।
One from whom sorrow has departed
Om Gatajvaraya Namah
ॐ गतज्वराय नमः।
Free from fever and affliction
Om Gatasuhride Namah
ॐ गतासुहृदे नमः।
One from whom all enemies have fled
Om Gatajnanaya Namah
ॐ गताज्ञानाय नमः।
Free from ignorance entirely
Om Gatadushtashayaya Namah
ॐ गतदुष्टाशयाय नमः।
One whose evil intentions have vanished
Om Gataya Namah
ॐ गताय नमः।
The one who has gone beyond, the transcendent
Om Gatartaye Namah
ॐ गतार्तये नमः।
Remover of distress from the afflicted
Om Gatasankalpaya Namah
ॐ गतसङ्कल्पाय नमः।
Free from worldly desires and resolves
Om Gatadushtavicheshtitaya Namah
ॐ गतदुष्टविचेष्टिताय नमः।
One whose wicked deeds have ceased
Om Gatahamharasancharaya Namah
ॐ गताहंहारसञ्चाराय नमः।
One in whom the stirrings of egoism have stopped
Om Gatadarpaya Namah
ॐ गतदर्पाय नमः।
Destroyer of pride and arrogance
Om Gatahitaya Namah
ॐ गताहिताय नमः।
One free of all that is harmful
Om Gatavidyaya Namah
ॐ गताविद्याय नमः।
One who has cast off nescience
Om Gatabhayaya Namah
ॐ गतभयाय नमः।
Free from every kind of fear
Om Gatagatanivarakaya Namah
ॐ गतागतनिवारकाय नमः।
Preventer of the endless cycle of coming and going
Om Gatavyathaya Namah
ॐ गतव्यथाय नमः।
Free from pain and anguish
Om Gatapayaya Namah
ॐ गतापायाय नमः।
One whose misfortune has come to an end
Om Gatadoshaya Namah
ॐ गतदोषाय नमः।
Free from every fault and blemish
Om Gateh Paraya Namah
ॐ गतेः पराय नमः।
The one who is beyond every goal and path
Om Gatasarvavikaraya Namah
ॐ गतसर्वविकाराय नमः।
Free from all change and transformation
Om Gajagarjitakunjaraya Namah
ॐ गजगर्जितकुञ्जराय नमः।
The elephant-lord whose trumpeting roars like thunder
Om Gatakampitamuprishthaya Namah
ॐ गतकम्पितमूपृष्ठाय नमः।
One in whose presence the earth’s trembling ceased
Om Gatarushe Namah
ॐ गतरुषे नमः।
Free from anger and resentment
Om Gatakalmashaya Namah
ॐ गतकल्मषाय नमः।
One cleansed of sin and impurity
Om Gatadainyaya Namah
ॐ गतदैन्याय नमः।
Free from misery and wretchedness
Om Gatastainyaya Namah
ॐ गतस्तैन्याय नमः।
Free from thievish, deceitful ways
Om Gatamanaya Namah
ॐ गतमानाय नमः।
One in whom conceit has dissolved
Om Gatashramaya Namah
ॐ गतश्रमाय नमः।
Free from weariness and toil
Om Gatakrodhaya Namah
ॐ गतक्रोधाय नमः।
One from whom wrath has departed
Om Gataglanaye Namah
ॐ गतग्लानये नमः।
Free from languor and exhaustion
Om Gatamlanaye Namah
ॐ गतम्लानये नमः।
Free from dejection and withering sorrow
Om Gatabhramaya Namah
ॐ गतभ्रमाय नमः।
One free of delusion and confusion
Om Gatabhavaya Namah
ॐ गताभावाय नमः।
One beyond mere non-existence, ever real
Om Gatabhavaya Namah
ॐ गतभवाय नमः।
One who has transcended worldly becoming
Om Gatatatvarthasamshayaya Namah
ॐ गततत्वार्थसंशयाय नमः।
Dispeller of doubt about the true nature of reality
Om Gayasurashirashchhetre Namah
ॐ गयासुरशिरश्छेत्रे नमः।
Severer of the demon Gayasura’s head
Om Gayasuravarapradaya Namah
ॐ गयासुरवरप्रदाय नमः।
Bestower of boons upon Gayasura
Om Gayavasaya Namah
ॐ गयावासाय नमः।
The dweller in Gaya
Om Gayanathaya Namah
ॐ गयानाथाय नमः।
The lord and protector of Gaya
Om Gayavasinamaskritaya Namah
ॐ गयावासिनमस्कृतय नमः।
One honored with obeisance by the people of Gaya
Om Gayatirthaphaladhyakshaya Namah
ॐ गयातीर्थफलाध्यक्षाय नमः।
Overseer of the merit earned at Gaya’s holy sites
Om Gayayatraphalapradaya Namah
ॐ गयायात्राफलप्रदाय नमः।
Grantor of the fruits of pilgrimage to Gaya
Om Gayamayaya Namah
ॐ गयामयाय नमः।
He whose very form is identical with Gaya
Om Gayakshetraya Namah
ॐ गयाक्षेत्राय नमः।
The sacred field and land of Gaya itself
Om Gayakshetranivasakrite Namah
ॐ गयाक्षेत्रनिवासकृते नमः।
One who made his dwelling in the region of Gaya
Om Gayavasistutaya Namah
ॐ गयावासिस्तुताय नमः।
Praised and extolled by the residents of Gaya
Om Gayanmadhuvratalasatkataya Namah
ॐ गायन्मधुव्रतलसत्कटाय नमः।
Whose temples gleam with humming swarms of bees
Om Gayakaya Namah
ॐ गायकाय नमः।
The singer of sacred song
Om Gayakavaraya Namah
ॐ गायकवराय नमः।
The foremost among singers
Om Gayakeshtaphalapradaya Namah
ॐ गायकेष्टफलप्रदाय नमः।
Bestower of the fruits desired by singers
Om Gayakapranayine Namah
ॐ गायकप्रणयिने नमः।
The one fond and affectionate toward singers
Om Gatre Namah
ॐ गात्रे नमः।
The embodied one, possessing a divine form
Om Gayakabhayadayakaya Namah
ॐ गायकाभयदायकाय नमः।
He who grants fearlessness to singers
Om Gayakapravanasvantaya Namah
ॐ गायकप्रवणस्वान्ताय नमः।
He whose heart inclines favorably toward singers
Om Gayakaprathamaya Namah
ॐ गायकप्रथमाय नमः।
The foremost among singers
Om Gayakodgitasampritaya Namah
ॐ गायकोद्गीतसम्प्रीताय नमः।
He who delights in songs sung aloud
Om Gayakotkatavighnaghne Namah
ॐ गायकोत्कटविघ्नघ्ने नमः।
Destroyer of the fierce obstacles facing singers
Om Ganageyaya Namah
ॐ गानगेयाय नमः।
He who is celebrated through song
Om Gayakeshaya Namah
ॐ गायकेशाय नमः।
The lord who rules over singers
Om Gayakantarasancharaya Namah
ॐ गायकान्तरसञ्चाराय नमः।
He who moves within the hearts of singers
Om Gayakapriyadaya Namah
ॐ गायकप्रियदाय नमः।
Giver of what is dear to singers
Om Gayakadhinavigrahaya Namah
ॐ गायकाधीनविग्रहाय नमः।
He whose form is at the command of singers
Om Geyaya Namah
ॐ गेयाय नमः।
The one worthy of being sung
Om Geyagunaya Namah
ॐ गेयगुणाय नमः।
He whose virtues are extolled in song
Om Geyacharitaya Namah
ॐ गेयचरिताय नमः।
He whose deeds are celebrated in song
Om Geyatatvavide Namah
ॐ गेयतत्वविदे नमः।
Knower of the true essence of music
Om Gayakatrasaghne Namah
ॐ गायकत्रासघ्ने नमः।
Dispeller of the fear that afflicts singers
Om Granthaya Namah
ॐ ग्रन्थाय नमः।
The embodiment of sacred scripture
Om Granthatatvavivechakaya Namah
ॐ ग्रन्थतत्वविवेचकाय नमः।
The discerning expounder of scriptural truths
Om Gadhanuragaya Namah
ॐ गाढानुरागय नमः।
He whose devotion runs deep and steadfast
Om Gadhangaya Namah
ॐ गाढाङ्गाय नमः।
The one of firm and sturdy limbs
Om Gadhagangajalodvahaya Namah
ॐ गाढगङ्गाजलोद्वहाय नमः।
He who bears the deep waters of the Ganga
Om Gadhavagadhajaladhaye Namah
ॐ गाढावगाढजलधये नमः।
He who is an unfathomably deep ocean
Om Gadhaprajnaya Namah
ॐ गाढप्रज्ञाय नमः।
The one endowed with profound wisdom
Om Gatamayaya Namah
ॐ गतामयाय नमः।
He who is free from all sickness
Om Gadhapratyarthisainyaya Namah
ॐ गाढप्रत्यर्थिसैन्याय नमः।
He whose army overwhelms the ranks of his foes
Om Gadhanugrahatatparaya Namah
ॐ गाढानुग्रहतत्पराय नमः।
The one intent upon deep and abiding grace
Om Gadhashlesharasabhijnaya Namah
ॐ गाढाश्लेषरसाभिज्ञाय नमः।
Adept in the joy of a close embrace
Om Gadhanirvrittisadhakaya Namah
ॐ गाढनिर्वृत्तिसाधकाय नमः।
The accomplisher of profound bliss and peace
Om Gangadhareshtavaradaya Namah
ॐ गङ्गाधरेष्टवरदाय नमः।
Grantor of the boons dear to Shiva, bearer of the Ganga
Om Gangadharabhayapahaya Namah
ॐ गङ्गाधरभयापहाय नमः।
He who removes the fears of Shiva, the river-bearer
Om Gangadharagurave Namah
ॐ गङ्गाधरगुरवे नमः।
Teacher and guide to Shiva who holds the Ganga
Om Gangadharadhyanaparayanaya Namah
ॐ गङ्गाधरध्यानपरायणाय नमः।
He devoted in meditation on Shiva, the Ganga-bearer
Om Gangadharastutaya Namah
ॐ गङ्गाधरस्तुताय नमः।
He who is praised by Shiva, holder of the Ganga
Om Gangadhararadhyaya Namah
ॐ गङ्गाधरराध्याय नमः।
He worshipped by Shiva, who bears the Ganga
Om Gatasmayaya Namah
ॐ गतस्मयाय नमः।
The one free from pride and conceit
Om Gangadharapriyaya Namah
ॐ गङ्गाधरप्रियाय नमः।
He dear to Shiva, the bearer of the Ganga
Om Gangadharaya Namah
ॐ गङ्गाधराय नमः।
He who is the very bearer of the Ganga
Om Gangambusundaraya Namah
ॐ गङ्गाम्बुसुन्दराय नमः।
Beautiful as the waters of the Ganga
Om Gangajalarasasvada Chaturaya Namah
ॐ गङ्गाजलरसास्वाद चतुराय नमः।
Skillful in relishing the taste of Ganga water
Om Ganganirataya Namah
ॐ गङ्गानिरताय नमः।
He who delights constantly in the Ganga
Om Gangajalapranayavate Namah
ॐ गङ्गाजलप्रणयवते नमः।
He fond of the waters of the Ganga
Om Gangatiraviharaya Namah
ॐ गङ्गातीरविहाराय नमः।
He who sports along the banks of the Ganga
Om Gangapriyaya Namah
ॐ गङ्गाप्रियाय नमः।
The one beloved of the river Ganga
Om Gangajalavagahanaparaya Namah
ॐ गङ्गाजलावगाहनपराय नमः।
He intent on bathing in the Ganga’s waters
Om Gandhamadanasamvasaya Namah
ॐ गन्धमादनसंवासाय नमः।
He who dwells upon the fragrant Gandhamadana mountain
Om Gandhamadanakelikrite Namah
ॐ गन्धमादनकेलिकृते नमः।
He who sports upon the fragrant Gandhamadana peak
Om Gandhanuliptasarvangaya Namah
ॐ गन्धानुलिप्तसर्वाङ्गाय नमः।
He whose whole body is anointed with fragrant paste
Om Gandhalubhyanmadhuvrataya Namah
ॐ गन्धलुभ्यन्मधुव्रताय नमः।
He for whom bees hover greedily over the fragrance
Om Gandhaya Namah
ॐ गन्धाय नमः।
The one who embodies divine fragrance
Om Gandharvarajaya Namah
ॐ गन्धर्वराजाय नमः।
The king of the gandharvas, celestial musicians
Om Gandharvapriyakrite Namah
ॐ गन्धर्वप्रियकृते नमः।
He who delights in pleasing the gandharvas
Om Gandharvavidyatatvajnaya Namah
ॐ गन्धर्वविद्यातत्वज्ञाय नमः।
The knower of the true essence of gandharva lore and music
Om Gandharvapritivardhanaya Namah
ॐ गन्धर्वप्रीतिवर्धनाय नमः।
Increaser of the gandharvas’ joy
Om Gakarabijanilayaya Namah
ॐ गकारबीजनिलयाय नमः।
The abode of the seed syllable Ga
Om Gandhakaya Namah
ॐ गन्धकाय नमः।
The one associated with sacred fragrance and incense
Om Garvigarvanude Namah
ॐ गर्विगर्वनुदे नमः।
Destroyer of the pride of the proud
Om Gandharvaganasamsevyaya Namah
ॐ गन्धर्वगणसंसेव्याय नमः।
He who is devotedly served by the hosts of gandharvas
Om Gandharvavaradayakaya Namah
ॐ गन्धर्ववरदायकाय नमः।
Bestower of boons upon the gandharvas
Om Gandharvaya Namah
ॐ गन्धर्वाय नमः।
The celestial musician among the divine
Om Gandhamatangaya Namah
ॐ गन्धमातङ्गाय नमः।
The fragrant, mighty elephant lord
Om Gandharvakuladaivataya Namah
ॐ गन्धर्वकुलदैवताय नमः।
The tutelary deity of the gandharva clan
Om Gandharvasamshayachchhetre Namah
ॐ गन्धर्वसंशयच्छेत्रे नमः।
He who cuts through the doubts of the gandharvas
Om Gandharvavaradarpaghne Namah
ॐ गन्धर्ववरदर्पघ्ने नमः।
Destroyer of the arrogance of the gandharvas’ pride
Om Gandharvapravanasvantaya Namah
ॐ गन्धर्वप्रवणस्वान्ताय नमः।
He whose heart inclines fondly toward the gandharvas
Om Gandharvaganasamstutaya Namah
ॐ गन्धर्वगणसंस्तुताय नमः।
He who is praised in song by the gandharva hosts
Om Gandharvarchitapadabjaya Namah
ॐ गन्धर्वार्चितपादाब्जाय नमः।
Whose lotus feet are worshipped by the gandharvas
Om Gandharvabhayaharakaya Namah
ॐ गन्धर्वभयहारकाय नमः।
The remover of the gandharvas’ fear
Om Gandharvabhayadaya Namah
ॐ गन्धर्वाभयदाय नमः।
Granter of fearlessness to the gandharvas
Om Gandharvapritipalakaya Namah
ॐ गन्धर्वप्रीतिपालकाय नमः।
The protector who cherishes the gandharvas’ devotion
Om Gandharvagitacharitaya Namah
ॐ गन्धर्वगीतचरिताय नमः।
Whose deeds are celebrated in the gandharvas’ songs
Om Gandharvapranayotsukaya Namah
ॐ गन्धर्वप्रणयोत्सुकाय नमः।
He who is eager for the gandharvas’ loving devotion
Om Gandharvaganashravanapranayine Namah
ॐ गन्धर्वगानश्रवणप्रणयिने नमः।
The one fond of listening to gandharva music
Om Gandharvabhajanaya Namah
ॐ गन्धर्वभाजनाय नमः।
The cherished vessel of the gandharvas’ devotion
Om Gandharvatranasannaddhaya Namah
ॐ गन्धर्वत्राणसन्नद्धय नमः।
Ever ready and armed to protect the gandharvas
Om Gandharvasamarakshamaya Namah
ॐ गन्धर्वसमरक्षमाय नमः।
He who is capable in battle on behalf of the gandharvas
Om Gandharvastribhiraradhyaya Namah
ॐ गन्धर्वस्त्रीभिराराध्याय नमः।
He who is worshipped by the wives of the gandharvas
Om Ganaya Namah
ॐ गानाय नमः।
The embodiment of the monastic assembly itself
Om Ganapatave Namah
ॐ गानपटवे नमः।
The lord and master of the monastic assembly
Om Gachchhaya Namah
ॐ गच्छाय नमः।
The one who is himself the monastic order or assembly
Om Gachchhapataye Namah
ॐ गच्छपतये नमः।
The lord presiding over the monastic order
Om Gachchhanayakaya Namah
ॐ गच्छनायकाय नमः।
The leader who guides the spiritual congregation
Om Gachchhagarvaghne Namah
ॐ गच्छगर्वघ्ने नमः।
Destroyer of the pride of rival orders
Om Gachchharajaya Namah
ॐ गच्छराजाय नमः।
The sovereign ruler of the assembly
Om Gachchheshaya Namah
ॐ गच्छेशाय नमः।
The presiding lord of the congregation
Om Gachchharajanamaskritaya Namah
ॐ गच्छराजनमस्कृताय नमः।
He who is saluted by the king of the order
Om Gachchhapriyaya Namah
ॐ गच्छप्रियाय नमः।
The one beloved by the monastic assembly
Om Gachchhagurave Namah
ॐ गच्छगुरवे नमः।
The preceptor and guru of the congregation
Om Gachchhatranakritodyamaya Namah
ॐ गच्छत्राणकृतोद्यमाय नमः।
He who strives earnestly to protect the assembly
Om Gachchhaprabhave Namah
ॐ गच्छप्रभवे नमः।
The origin and source of the congregation
Om Gachchhacharaya Namah
ॐ गच्छचराय नमः।
He who moves among and watches over the assembly
Om Gachchhapriyakritodyamaya Namah
ॐ गच्छप्रियकृतोद्यमाय नमः।
He who works zealously to please the congregation
Om Gachchhatitagunaya Namah
ॐ गच्छातीतगुणाय नमः।
He whose virtues surpass those of any order
Om Gachchhamaryadapratipalakaya Namah
ॐ गच्छमर्यादाप्रतिपालकाय नमः।
Guardian of the discipline and boundaries of the order
Om Gachchhadhatre Namah
ॐ गच्छधात्रे नमः।
The sustainer who nourishes the congregation
Om Gachchhabhartre Namah
ॐ गच्छभर्त्रे नमः।
The supporter and maintainer of the assembly
Om Gachchhavandyaya Namah
ॐ गच्छवन्द्याय नमः।
He who is revered and bowed to by the congregation
Om Gurorgurave Namah
ॐ गुरोर्गुरवे नमः।
The teacher even of teachers, guru of Brihaspati himself
Om Gritsaya Namah
ॐ गृत्साय नमः।
The one who is deeply learned and wise
Om Gritsamadaya Namah
ॐ गृत्समदाय नमः।
He who is the sage Gritsamada, or beloved of that sage
Om Gritsamadabhishtavarapradaya Namah
ॐ गृत्समदाभीष्टवरप्रदाय नमः।
Granter of boons desired by the sage Gritsamada
Om Girvanagitacharitaya Namah
ॐ गीर्वाणगीतचरिताय नमः।
Whose deeds are sung in the songs of the gods
Om Girvanaganasevitaya Namah
ॐ गीर्वाणगणसेविताय नमः।
Served and worshipped by the hosts of the gods
Om Girvanavaradatre Namah
ॐ गीर्वाणवरदात्रे नमः।
Bestower of boons upon the celestial gods
Om Girvanabhayanashakrite Namah
ॐ गीर्वाणभयनाशकृते नमः।
Destroyer of the fears afflicting the gods
Om Girvanaganasangitaya Namah
ॐ गीर्वाणगणसङ्गीताय नमः।
The one celebrated in song by the assembly of gods
Om Girvanaratisudanaya Namah
ॐ गीर्वाणारातिसूदनाय नमः।
Vanquisher of the enemies of the gods
Om Girvanadhamne Namah
ॐ गीर्वाणधाम्ने नमः।
The abode and refuge of the celestial gods
Om Girvanagoptre Namah
ॐ गीर्वाणगोप्त्रे नमः।
Protector and guardian of the gods
Om Girvanagarvanude Namah
ॐ गीर्वाणगर्वनुदे नमः।
He who dispels the pride and arrogance of the gods
Om Girvanartiharaya Namah
ॐ गीर्वाणार्तिहराय नमः।
Remover of the afflictions and suffering of the gods
Om Girvanavaradayakaya Namah
ॐ गीर्वाणवरदायकाय नमः।
The giver of boons to the celestial gods
Om Girvanasharanaya Namah
ॐ गीर्वाणशरणाय नमः।
The refuge and sanctuary sought by the gods
Om Gitanamne Namah
ॐ गीतनाम्ने नमः।
He whose very name is a sacred song
Om Girvanasundaraya Namah
ॐ गीर्वाणसुन्दराय नमः।
The one beautiful and radiant among the gods
Om Girvanapranadaya Namah
ॐ गीर्वाणप्राणदाय नमः।
Giver of life breath and vitality to the gods
Om Gantre Namah
ॐ गन्त्रे नमः।
The mover, he who goes forth
Om Girvananikarakshakaya Namah
ॐ गीर्वाणानीकरक्षकाय नमः।
Guardian who protects the armies and hosts of the gods
Om Guhehapurakaya Namah
ॐ गुहेहापूरकाय नमः।
He who fills the cave dwelling, abode of Guha or the heart
Om Gandhamattaya Namah
ॐ गन्धमत्ताय नमः।
The one intoxicated with divine fragrance
Om Girvanapushtidaya Namah
ॐ गीर्वाणपुष्टिदाय नमः।
Bestower of nourishment and strength upon the gods
Om Girvanaprayutatratre Namah
ॐ गीर्वाणप्रयुतत्रात्रे नमः।
Protector of countless multitudes of celestial beings
Om Gitagotraya Namah
ॐ गीतगोत्राय नमः।
Whose lineage or family is celebrated in sacred song
Om Gatahitaya Namah
ॐ गताहिताय नमः।
He from whom all enmity and harm have departed
Om Girvanasevitapadaya Namah
ॐ गीर्वाणसेवितपदाय नमः।
Whose feet are served and worshipped by the gods
Om Girvanaprathitaya Namah
ॐ गीर्वाणप्रथिताय नमः।
The one renowned and famed among the celestial gods
Om Galate Namah
ॐ गलते नमः।
He who melts away, dissolving all obstacles
Om Girvanagotrapravaraya Namah
ॐ गीर्वाणगोत्रप्रवराय नमः।
The foremost and best among the lineage of the gods
Om Girvanabaladaya Namah
ॐ गीर्वाणबलदाय नमः।
Giver of strength and power to the gods
Om Girvanapriyakartre Namah
ॐ गीर्वाणप्रियकर्त्रे नमः।
Doer of what is dear and beloved to the gods
Om Girvanagamasaravide Namah
ॐ गीर्वाणागमसारविदे नमः।
Knower of the essence of the sacred scriptures of the gods
Om Girvanagamasampattaye Namah
ॐ गीर्वाणागमसम्पत्तये नमः।
The very wealth and treasure of the scriptures of the gods
Om Girvanavyasanapatne Namah
ॐ गीर्वाणव्यसनापत्ने नमः।
Remover of misfortune and calamity afflicting the gods
Om Girvanapranayaya Namah
ॐ गीर्वाणप्रणयाय नमः।
Beloved object of affection to the celestial gods
Om Gitagrahanotsukamanasaya Namah
ॐ गीतग्रहणोत्सुकमानसाय नमः।
Whose mind delights eagerly in receiving sacred song
Om Girvanamadasamhartre Namah
ॐ गीर्वाणमदसंहर्त्रे नमः।
Subduer of the arrogance and intoxication of the gods
Om Girvanaganapalakaya Namah
ॐ गीर्वाणगणपालकाय नमः।
Protector and caretaker of the hosts of the gods
Om Grahaya Namah
ॐ ग्रहाय नमः।
He who is identified with the planets
Om Grahapataye Namah
ॐ ग्रहपतये नमः।
The lord and ruler of the planets
Om Grahaya Namah
ॐ ग्रहाय नमः।
He who is identified with the planets
Om Grahapidapranashanaya Namah
ॐ ग्रहपीडाप्रणाशनाय नमः।
Destroyer of afflictions caused by malefic planets
Om Grahastutaya Namah
ॐ ग्रहस्तुताय नमः।
He who is praised and hymned by the planetary deities
Om Grahadhyakshaya Namah
ॐ ग्रहाध्यक्षाय नमः।
The overseer and presiding chief of the planets
Om Graheshaya Namah
ॐ ग्रहेशाय नमः।
The supreme ruler of the planets
Om Grahadaivataya Namah
ॐ ग्रहदैवताय नमः।
The very deity presiding over the planets
Om Grahakrite Namah
ॐ ग्रहकृते नमः।
Creator and ordainer of the planets
Om Grahabhartre Namah
ॐ ग्रहभर्त्रे नमः।
Sustainer and supporter of the planets
Om Graheshanaya Namah
ॐ ग्रहेशानाय नमः।
The ruling lord who governs the planets
Om Graheshvaraya Namah
ॐ ग्रहेश्वराय नमः।
The supreme lord and master of the planets
Om Graharadhyaya Namah
ॐ ग्रहाराध्याय नमः।
He who is worshipped and adored by all the planets
Om Grahatratre Namah
ॐ ग्रहत्रात्रे नमः।
Protector of beings from the planets’ malefic effects
Om Grahagoptre Namah
ॐ ग्रहगोप्त्रे नमः।
Guardian who shields devotees from planetary affliction
Om Grahotkataya Namah
ॐ ग्रहोत्कटाय नमः।
The fierce and mighty one among the planetary powers
Om Grahagitagunaya Namah
ॐ ग्रहगीतगुणाय नमः।
Whose virtues are sung in praise by the planets
Om Granthapranetre Namah
ॐ ग्रन्थप्रणेत्रे नमः।
The composer and author of sacred scriptures
Om Grahavanditaya Namah
ॐ ग्रहवन्दिताय नमः।
He who receives salutations from all the planets
Om Gavine Namah
ॐ गविने नमः।
The one identified with the cow, earth, and speech
Om Gavishvaraya Namah
ॐ गवीश्वराय नमः।
Lord of cows, of speech, and of the senses
Om Grahane Namah
ॐ ग्रहणे नमः।
He who seizes and controls, master of eclipses and grasping
Om Grahashthaya Namah
ॐ ग्रहष्ठाय नमः।
The one who abides among and presides over the planets
Om Grahagarvaghne Namah
ॐ ग्रहगर्वघ्ने नमः।
Destroyer of the arrogance of the planetary deities
Om Gavampriyaya Namah
ॐ गवाम्प्रियाय नमः।
Beloved of cows, of the earth, and of sacred speech
Om Gavamnathaya Namah
ॐ गवांनाथाय नमः।
Protector and lord of cows
Om Gavishanaya Namah
ॐ गवीशानाय नमः।
The ruler presiding over cows and the senses
Om Gavampataye Namah
ॐ गवाम्पतये नमः।
Master and keeper of cattle
Om Gavyapriyaya Namah
ॐ गव्यप्रियाय नमः।
He who delights in offerings of milk and ghee
Om Gavangoptre Namah
ॐ गवाङ्गोप्त्रे नमः।
Guardian who shelters and protects cattle
Om Gavisampattisadhakaya Namah
ॐ गविसम्पत्तिसाधकाय नमः।
Bestower of prosperity measured in cattle and wealth
Om Gavirakshanasannaddhaya Namah
ॐ गविरक्षणसन्नद्धाय नमः।
Ever vigilant in safeguarding cows from harm
Om Gavibhayaharaya Namah
ॐ गविभयहरय नमः।
Remover of fear from cows and gentle creatures
Om Gavigarvaharaya Namah
ॐ गविगर्वहराय नमः।
Subduer of arrogance connected with cattle and land
Om Godaya Namah
ॐ गोदाय नमः।
Generous giver of cows to the deserving
Om Gopradaya Namah
ॐ गोप्रदाय नमः।
Bestower of cattle as a mark of grace
Om Gojayapradaya Namah
ॐ गोजयप्रदाय नमः।
Granter of victory in disputes over land and cattle
Om Gojayutabalaya Namah
ॐ गोजायुतबलाय नमः।
Endowed with great strength that secures triumph and herds
Om Gandagunjanmadhuvrataya Namah
ॐ गण्डगुञ्जन्मधुव्रताय नमः।
Whose temples hum with bees drawn to their fragrance
Om Gandasthalagaladdanamilanmattalimanditaya Namah
ॐ गण्डस्थलगलद्दानमिलन्मत्तालिमण्डिताय नमः।
Adorned with swarms of bees drawn to his flowing ichor
Om Gudaya Namah
ॐ गुडाय नमः।
The one who delights in jaggery
Om Gudapriyaya Namah
ॐ गुडाप्रियाय नमः।
Fond lover of sweet jaggery
Om Gandagaladdanaya Namah
ॐ गण्डगलद्दानाय नमः।
Whose temples flow with the ichor of musth
Om Gudashanaya Namah
ॐ गुडाशनाय नमः।
He who partakes of jaggery as an offering
Om Gudakeshaya Namah
ॐ गुडाकेशाय नमः।
The conqueror of sleep and dullness
Om Gudakeshasahayaya Namah
ॐ गुडाकेशसहायाय नमः।
Companion and helper of Arjuna, the conqueror of sleep
Om Gudaladdubhuje Namah
ॐ गुडलड्डुभुजे नमः।
Relisher of jaggery sweetened laddus
Om Gudabhuje Namah
ॐ गुडभुजे नमः।
Enjoyer of jaggery offered with devotion
Om Gudabhugganyaya Namah
ॐ गुडभुग्गण्याय नमः।
Foremost among those who partake of sweet jaggery
Om Gudakeshavarapradaya Namah
ॐ गुडाकेशवरप्रदाय नमः।
Granter of boons to Arjuna, the conqueror of sleep
Om Gudakesharchitapadaya Namah
ॐ गुडाकेशार्चितपदाय नमः।
Whose feet were worshipped by Arjuna himself
Om Gudakeshasakhaya Namah
ॐ गुडाकेशसखाय नमः।
The trusted friend of Arjuna
Om Gadadhararchitapadaya Namah
ॐ गदाधरार्चितपदाय नमः।
Whose feet are worshipped by Vishnu, the mace bearer
Om Gadadharajayapradaya Namah
ॐ गदाधरजयप्रदाय नमः।
Bestower of victory upon Vishnu, the mace bearer
Om Gadayudhaya Namah
ॐ गदायुधाय नमः।
He who wields the mace as his weapon
Om Gadapanaye Namah
ॐ गदापाणये नमः।
The one holding a mace in hand
Om Gadayuddhavisharadaya Namah
ॐ गदायुद्धविशारदाय नमः।
Skilled and expert in combat with the mace
Om Gadaghne Namah
ॐ गदघ्ने नमः।
Destroyer of disease and bodily affliction
Om Gadadarpaghne Namah
ॐ गददर्पघ्ने नमः।
Crusher of the pride of illness
Om Gadagarvapranashanaya Namah
ॐ गदगर्वप्रणाशनाय नमः।
Annihilator of disease’s arrogant hold
Om Gadagrastaparitratre Namah
ॐ गदग्रस्तपरित्रात्रे नमः।
Savior and rescuer of those seized by illness
Om Gadadambarakhandakaya Namah
ॐ गदाडम्बरखण्डकाय नमः।
Breaker of the overwhelming onslaught of disease
Om Guhaya Namah
ॐ गुहाय नमः।
The lord dwelling in secret caves
Om Guhagrajaya Namah
ॐ गुहाग्रजाय नमः।
The elder brother of Guha, Kartikeya
Om Guptaya Namah
ॐ गुप्ताय नमः।
The one who is hidden and protected
Om Guhashayine Namah
ॐ गुहाशायिने नमः।
He who reclines within the cave
Om Guhashayaya Namah
ॐ गुहाशयाय नमः।
He whose resting place is the cave
Om Guhapritikaraya Namah
ॐ गुहप्रीतिकराय नमः।
The bestower of joy to Guha, Kartikeya
Om Gudhaya Namah
ॐ गूढाय नमः।
The one who is deeply concealed
Om Gudhagulphaya Namah
ॐ गूढगुल्फाय नमः।
He whose ankles are hidden from view
Om Gunaikadrishe Namah
ॐ गुणैकदृशे नमः।
The single eye that perceives all virtues
Om Gire Namah
ॐ गिरे नमः।
The very embodiment of speech
Om Gishpataye Namah
ॐ गीष्पतये नमः।
The lord of eloquence and sacred utterance
Om Girishanaya Namah
ॐ गिरीशानाय नमः।
The ruler over Girisha, lord of mountains
Om Girdevigitasadgunaya Namah
ॐ गीर्देवीगीतसद्गुणाय नमः।
He whose virtues are sung by the goddess of speech
Om Girdevaya Namah
ॐ गीर्देवाय नमः।
The deity presiding over speech
Om Gishpriyaya Namah
ॐ गीष्प्रियाय नमः।
He who is dear to the goddess of speech
Om Girbhuve Namah
ॐ गीर्भुवे नमः।
He who is the very source of speech
Om Giratmane Namah
ॐ गीरात्मने नमः।
The self whose nature is speech itself
Om Gishpriyankaraya Namah
ॐ गीष्प्रियङ्कराय नमः।
The bestower of delight through eloquent speech
Om Girbhumaye Namah
ॐ गीर्भूमये नमः।
He who is the very earth of speech
Om Girasajnyaya Namah
ॐ गीरसज्ञ्याय नमः।
He who is known through sacred utterance
Om Gihprasannaya Namah
ॐ गीःप्रसन्नाय नमः।
He who is pleased by praise and speech
Om Girishvaraya Namah
ॐ गिरीश्वराय नमः।
The supreme lord above the lord of mountains
Om Girishajaya Namah
ॐ गिरीशजाय नमः।
He who is born from Shiva, the mountain lord
Om Girishayine Namah
ॐ गिरीशायिने नमः।
He who rests upon the mountain, Girisha
Om Girirajasukhavahaya Namah
ॐ गिरिराजसुखावहाय नमः।
The bestower of comfort upon the king of mountains
Om Girirajarchitapadaya Namah
ॐ गिरिराजार्चितपदाय नमः।
He whose feet are worshipped by the mountain king
Om Girirajanamaskritaya Namah
ॐ गिरिराजनमस्कृताय नमः।
He who receives homage from the king of mountains
Om Girirajaguhavishtaya Namah
ॐ गिरिराजगुहाविष्टाय नमः।
He who dwells within the mountain king’s cave
Om Girirajabhayapradaya Namah
ॐ गिरिराजाभयप्रदाय नमः।
The giver of fearlessness to the mountain king
Om Girirajeshtavaradaya Namah
ॐ गिरिराजेष्टवरदाय नमः।
The granter of boons desired by the mountain king
Om Girirajaprapalakaya Namah
ॐ गिरिराजप्रपालकाय नमः।
The protector and guardian of the mountain king
Om Girirajasutasunave Namah
ॐ गिरिराजसुतासूनवे नमः।
The son born of the mountain king’s daughter
Om Girirajajayapradaya Namah
ॐ गिरिराजजयप्रदाय नमः।
The bestower of victory upon the mountain king
Om Girivrajavanasthayine Namah
ॐ गिरिव्रजवनस्थायिने नमः।
He who abides in the forest of Girivraja
Om Girivrajacharaya Namah
ॐ गिरिव्रजचराय नमः।
He who wanders through the woods of Girivraja
Om Gargaya Namah
ॐ गर्गाय नमः।
The one revered as sage Garga himself
Om Gargapriyaya Namah
ॐ गर्गप्रियाय नमः।
He who is beloved of the sage Garga
Om Gargadevaya Namah
ॐ गर्गदेवाय नमः।
The divine lord cherished by sage Garga
Om Garganamaskritaya Namah
ॐ गर्गनमस्कृताय नमः।
He who is honored with obeisance by Garga
Om Gargabhitiharaya Namah
ॐ गर्गभीतिहराय नमः।
The remover of fear from the sage Garga
Om Gargavaradaya Namah
ॐ गर्गवरदाय नमः।
The bestower of boons upon the sage Garga
Om Gargasamstutaya Namah
ॐ गर्गसंस्तुताय नमः।
He who is praised in hymns by Garga
Om Gargagitaprasannatmane Namah
ॐ गर्गगीतप्रसन्नात्मने नमः।
He whose heart is pleased by Garga’s songs
Om Garganandakaraya Namah
ॐ गर्गानन्दकराय नमः।
He who brings bliss to the sage Garga
Om Gargapriyaya Namah
ॐ गर्गप्रियाय नमः।
The one dear to the sage Garga
Om Gargamanapradaya Namah
ॐ गर्गमानप्रदाय नमः।
The bestower of honor upon sage Garga
Om Gargaribhanjakaya Namah
ॐ गर्गारिभञ्जकाय नमः।
The destroyer of the foes of Garga
Om Gargavargaparitratre Namah
ॐ गर्गवर्गपरित्रात्रे नमः।
The protector who saves Garga’s kinsmen
Om Gargasiddhipradayakaya Namah
ॐ गर्गसिद्धिप्रदायकाय नमः।
The one who grants Garga accomplishment and success
Om Gargaglaniharaya Namah
ॐ गर्गग्लानिहराय नमः।
The remover of sage Garga’s weariness
Om Gargashramanude Namah
ॐ गर्गश्रमनुदे नमः।
Remover of the fatigue of sage Garga
Om Gargasangataya Namah
ॐ गर्गसङ्गताय नमः।
He who is united with sage Garga
Om Gargacharyaya Namah
ॐ गर्गाचार्याय नमः।
He who is the teacher and preceptor of Garga
Om Gargarishaye Namah
ॐ गर्गऋषये नमः।
The sage Garga himself in divine form
Om Gargasanmanabhajanaya Namah
ॐ गर्गसन्मानभाजनाय नमः।
One honored with the esteem of sage Garga
Om Gambhiraya Namah
ॐ गम्भीराय नमः।
The profound and deep one
Om Ganitaprajnaya Namah
ॐ गणितप्रज्ञाय नमः।
He whose wisdom encompasses mathematics
Om Ganitagamasaravide Namah
ॐ गणितागमसारविदे नमः।
Knower of the essence of mathematical treatises
Om Ganakaya Namah
ॐ गणकाय नमः।
The great calculator and astrologer
Om Ganakashlaghyaya Namah
ॐ गणकश्लाघ्याय नमः।
One praised by astrologers and mathematicians
Om Ganakapranayotsukaya Namah
ॐ गणकप्रणयोत्सुकाय नमः।
He who is eager for the devotion of calculators
Om Ganakapravanasvantaya Namah
ॐ गणकप्रवणस्वान्ताय नमः।
One whose heart inclines favorably toward astrologers
Om Ganitaya Namah
ॐ गणिताय नमः।
The embodiment of mathematics itself
Om Ganitagamaya Namah
ॐ गणितागमाय नमः।
He who is the science of calculation and its scriptures
Om Gadyaya Namah
ॐ गद्याय नमः।
The one embodied as prose
Om Gadyamayaya Namah
ॐ गद्यमयाय नमः।
He who is full of prose composition
Om Gadyapadyavidyavivechakaya Namah
ॐ गद्यपद्यविद्याविवेचकाय नमः।
The discerning judge of prose and verse learning
Om Galalagnamahanagaya Namah
ॐ गललग्नमहानागाय नमः।
He upon whose neck rests the great serpent
Om Galadarchishe Namah
ॐ गलदर्चिषे नमः।
One whose radiance streams forth brightly
Om Galanmadaya Namah
ॐ गलन्मदाय नमः।
He from whom the temple fluid of intoxication flows
Om Galatkushthivyathahantre Namah
ॐ गलत्कुष्ठिव्यथाहन्त्रे नमः।
Destroyer of the suffering caused by leprosy
Om Galatkushthisukhapradaya Namah
ॐ गलत्कुष्ठिसुखप्रदाय नमः।
Bestower of relief and comfort from leprosy
Om Gambhiranabhaye Namah
ॐ गम्भीरनाभये नमः।
He of the deep and profound navel
Om Gambhirasvaraya Namah
ॐ गम्भीरस्वराय नमः।
He whose voice resounds deep and grave
Om Gambhiralochanaya Namah
ॐ गम्भीरलोचनाय नमः।
He of deep and serene eyes
Om Gambhiragunasampannaya Namah
ॐ गम्भीरगुणसम्पन्नाय नमः।
One endowed with profound and noble virtues
Om Gambhiragatishobhanaya Namah
ॐ गम्भीरगतिशोभनाय नमः।
He whose gait is graced with dignified depth
Om Garbhapradaya Namah
ॐ गर्भप्रदाय नमः।
Bestower of conception and offspring in the womb
Om Garbharupaya Namah
ॐ गर्भरूपाय नमः।
He whose very form is the embryo
Om Garbhapadvinivarakaya Namah
ॐ गर्भापद्विनिवारकाय नमः।
Remover of dangers and afflictions of pregnancy
Om Garbhagamanasambhutaye Namah
ॐ गर्भागमनसम्भूतये नमः।
He who arises from the descent into the womb
Om Garbhadaya Namah
ॐ गर्भदाय नमः।
Granter of conception to the childless
Om Garbhashokanude Namah
ॐ गर्भशोकनुदे नमः।
Dispeller of the sorrows of pregnancy
Om Garbhatratre Namah
ॐ गर्भत्रात्रे नमः।
Protector who safeguards the unborn child
Om Garbhagoptre Namah
ॐ गर्भगोप्त्रे नमः।
Guardian who watches over the womb
Om Garbhapushtikaraya Namah
ॐ गर्भपुष्टिकराय नमः।
He who nourishes and strengthens the womb
Om Garbhagauravasadhanaya Namah
ॐ गर्भगौरवसाधनाय नमः।
Accomplisher of a healthy, thriving pregnancy
Om Garbhagarvanude Namah
ॐ गर्भगर्वनुदे नमः।
Remover of the pride born of conception
Om Gariyase Namah
ॐ गरीयसे नमः।
The most venerable and weighty one
Om Garvanude Namah
ॐ गर्वनुदे नमः।
Destroyer of pride and arrogance
Om Garvamardine Namah
ॐ गर्वमर्दिने नमः।
Crusher of vanity and conceit
Om Garadamardakaya Namah
ॐ गरदमर्दकाय नमः।
Destroyer of poison and its harmful effects
Om Garasantapashamanaya Namah
ॐ गरसन्तापशमनाय नमः।
Pacifier of the burning distress caused by poison
Om Gururajasukhapradaya Namah
ॐ गुरुराजसुखप्रदाय नमः।
Bestower of happiness upon the greatest of teachers
Om Garbhashrayaya Namah
ॐ गर्भाश्रयाय नमः।
He who is the shelter and refuge of the womb
Om Garbhamayaya Namah
ॐ गर्भमयाय नमः।
He who pervades and fills the womb
Om Garbhamayanivarakaya Namah
ॐ गर्भामयनिवारकाय नमः।
Averter of diseases and disorders of pregnancy
Om Garbhadharaya Namah
ॐ गर्भाधाराय नमः।
Supporter and sustainer of the womb
Om Garbhadharaya Namah
ॐ गर्भधराय नमः।
He who holds and preserves the womb
Om Garbhasantoshasadhakaya Namah
ॐ गर्भसन्तोषसाधकाय नमः।
Accomplisher of contentment and ease in pregnancy
About the Gakara Sahasranamavali
A sahasranamavali is a garland (avali) of a thousand (sahasra) names (nama), arranged so that each one can be offered as its own small mantra. What sets the Gakara version apart is its discipline: all 1000 names grow out of the single syllable Ga, the seed of Ganesha’s bija mantra Gam. Reciting it is therefore two practices at once, a hymn of praise and a sustained japa of his seed sound.
The names themselves read like a portrait gallery. Long stretches praise him through his family, as the son of Gauri and the elder of Guha; through his elephant form, with its tusk, trunk and temple-ichor; through his love of music, books and grammar; and through his care for cows, planets, pregnant mothers and anyone weighed down by disease or debt. Chanted in sequence, they walk the devotee through nearly every story and role Ganesha holds in Hindu tradition.
Unlike the Ganesha Sahasranama of the Ganesha Purana, which is a different verse composition, the Gakara garland has been handed down through devotional compilations and temple archana books rather than a single dated scripture. A companion stotra version arranges the same names into metrical verses; the namavali form given here is the one used for name-by-name offering.
How to Chant the 1000 Names
- Prepare a clean, quiet spot. Bathe, light a lamp before an image or murti of Ganesha, and sit facing east if possible. Keep flowers, durva grass or akshata (unbroken rice) nearby if you wish to offer archana.
- Open with his mula mantra. Recite Om Gam Ganapataye Namah three times, then state your sankalpa: a simple sentence, spoken or silent, about why you are chanting today.
- Chant the names in order. Read each line as Om, the name, then Namah. If you are doing archana, offer one flower, a blade of durva or a pinch of akshata at every name.
- Keep an even, unhurried pace. Use the search box above to find your place again if you pause, and the text-size buttons if you are chanting from a phone. Splitting the list across two or three sittings is perfectly acceptable.
- Close with a short prayer. Finish with a Ganesha aarti or a final Om Gam Ganapataye Namah, and offer the merit of the recitation for the welfare of your family or anyone you are praying for.
Benefits of Chanting
In the bhakti tradition a sahasranamavali is valued less for any single reward and more for the hour of undivided attention it asks of you. That said, devotees turn to this particular garland for a few well-worn reasons:
- Removal of obstacles. Ganesha is Vighnaharta; his names are traditionally chanted before exams, new jobs, journeys, weddings and housewarmings so that the work ahead meets no hindrance.
- A steadier, calmer mind. A thousand repetitions of the Ga seed sound work like an extended japa session, settling scattered thoughts into a single rhythm.
- Growth in learning and speech. Many names in this garland praise Ganesha as the master of knowledge, music and eloquence, and students invoke them for concentration and memory.
- The fruit of archana. Offering durva or flowers with each name turns the recitation into a complete puja, held in special regard on Chaturthi days.
- A habit of remembrance. Even a hundred names a day builds a daily thread of bhakti that outlasts the sitting itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Gakara Ganesha Sahasranamavali?
It is a list of 1000 names of Lord Ganesha arranged for chanting, where every single name starts with the syllable Ga. Each name is recited as a small mantra: Om, then the name in its dative form, then Namah, which together mean “salutations to him”. Devotees chant the whole garland at one sitting or offer a flower, durva grass or akshata with each name during archana.
Why does every name begin with Ga?
Ga is the heart of Ganesha’s bija mantra, Gam (गं), the seed syllable used in Om Gam Ganapataye Namah. A namavali built entirely on this syllable keeps the mind anchored to that seed sound for the whole recitation, so the chant works both as praise and as an extended repetition of his mantra.
How long does it take to chant all 1000 names?
At an unhurried pace most devotees finish in 40 to 60 minutes. If that is too long for a daily practice, chant 108 names a day and complete the garland across the week, or recite the full list on Chaturthi days and keep a shorter Ganesha prayer for regular days.
When is the best time to chant this namavali?
Morning after a bath is the traditional time. It is considered especially rewarding on Vinayaka Chaturthi and Sankashti Chaturthi (the fourth day of each lunar fortnight), during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, on Wednesdays, and before beginning any new venture, since Ganesha is invoked first as the remover of obstacles.
Can I chant in English if I cannot read Devanagari?
Yes. Every name on this page carries an easy Roman transliteration, so you can chant entirely from the English line. Pronounce the names slowly and clearly; in bhakti tradition the sincerity of the remembrance matters more than a perfect accent.
Is this the same as the Ganesha Sahasranama from the Ganesha Purana?
No. The Ganesha Purana’s Sahasranama is a different composition in verse form whose names begin with many different letters. The Gakara Sahasranamavali is a separate garland in which all 1000 names flow from the single syllable Ga, and it is arranged as a ready-to-chant name list rather than as verses.
ॐ गं गणपतये नमः · May the lord of beginnings clear every path you walk.