Experience the Divine Blessings: Shiv Shakti-Kritam Shri Ganadhish Stotram

Sanskrit/Hindi	Translation	Meaning
नमस्ते गणनाथाय गणानां पतये नमः । भक्तिप्रियाय देवेश भक्तेभ्यः सुखदायक ॥ १॥	Namaste Gananathay Gananam Pataye Namah. Bhaktipriya Devesh Bhaktebhya: Sukhdayak. 1॥	Salutations to you, the Lord of all beings, the leader of the Ganas (divine attendants). You are dear to the devotees, O Lord, and you bestow happiness upon them.
स्वानन्दवासिने तुभ्यं सिद्धिबुद्धिवराय च । नाभिशेषाय देवाय ढुण्ढिराजाय ते नमः ॥ २॥	Swanandvasine tubhayam siddhibuddhivaraya cha. Nabhisheshaya Devaya Dhundhirajaya Te Namah. 2	To you, who resides in self-bliss, who grants accomplishments and intelligence, who is the Supreme Lord beyond all limitations, and who is the lord of Dhumra (another name for Lord Shiva), I offer my salutations.
वरदाभयहस्ताय नमः परशुधारिणे । नमस्ते सृणिहस्ताय नाभिशेषाय ते नमः ॥ ३॥	Varadabhayastaya namah parshudharine. Namaste Srinihastaya Nabhisheshay Te Namah. 3	Salutations to you, who bestows boons and fearlessness, who wields the axe (symbolizing destruction of ignorance), and who holds a deer (symbolizing harmony). I bow to you, the Supreme Lord beyond all limitations.
अनामयाय सर्वाय सर्वपूज्याय ते नमः । सगुणाय नमस्तुभ्यं ब्रह्मणे निर्गुणाय च ॥ ४॥	Anamaya sarvay sarva pujya te namah. Sagunaya Namastubhyam Brahmane Nirgunaya Cha. 4	Salutations to you, the one free from all ailments, the one worthy of all worship. I bow to you, who possesses divine attributes, and I bow to you, the formless Brahman.
ब्रह्मभ्यो ब्रह्मदात्रे च गजानन नमोऽस्तु ते । आदिपूज्याय ज्येष्ठाय ज्येष्ठराजाय ते नमः ॥ ५॥	Brahmbhyo brahmadatre cha gajanan namostu te. Adipujya Jyesthaya Jyeshtharajaya Te Namah. 5	Salutations to you, who is beyond Brahma (the creator) and the bestower of Brahma. O Lord with the elephant face (referring to Lord Ganesha), I bow to you, the foremost one worthy of worship, the king of the greatest beings.
मात्रे पित्रे च सर्वेषां हेरम्बाय नमो नमः । अनादये च विघ्नेश विघ्नकर्त्रे नमो नमः ॥ ६॥	Matre pitre cha sarveshan herambay namo namah. Anadaye cha vignesh vighnakartre namo namah 6	Salutations to you, who is the mother and the father of all beings. I bow to you, O Ganesha, the eternal one, the remover of obstacles, the creator of obstacles.
विघ्नहर्त्रे स्वभक्तानां लम्बोदर नमोऽस्तु ते । त्वदीयभक्तियोगेन योगीशाः शान्तिमागताः ॥ ७॥	Vighnahartre svabhaktanam lambodar namostu te. Tvadiya-bhaktiyogen yogishah shantimagata: 7	Salutations to you, O Lambodara (referring to Lord Ganesha), the remover of obstacles for your devotees. By the power of your devotion, the yogis attain peace.
किं स्तुवो योगरूपं तं प्रणमावश्च विघ्नपम् । तेन तुष्टो भव स्वामिन्नित्युकत्वा तं प्रणेमतुः ॥ ८॥	Ki stuvo yogrupam tan pranamavasch vighnapam. Ten tusto bhava swaminnityukatva tam pranematuh. 8	What need is there to praise you, the form of yoga, and to offer obeisance, O dispeller of obstacles? By being pleased with that, O Lord, bestow your eternal presence upon us.
तावुत्थाप्य गणाधीश उवाच तौ महेश्वरौ । भवत्कृतमिदं स्तोत्रं मम भक्तिविवर्धनम् ॥ ९॥	Tavutthapya Ganesha Uvach to Maheshwaru. Bhavatkritmidam Stotram Mam Bhaktivivardhanam. 9॥	Having been awakened, Lord of the Ganas (referring to Lord Ganesha) said to Lord Maheshwara (Lord Shiva), “This hymn composed by you enhances devotion in me.”
भविष्यति च सौख्यस्य पठते शुण्वते प्रदम् । भुक्तिमुक्तिप्रदं चैव पुत्रपौत्रादिकं तथा ॥ १०॥	Bhavishyati cha saukhyasya pathate shrunvate pratham. Bhuktimuktipradam chaiva putrapautrādikam tathā. 10	By reciting and listening to this hymn, the attainment of happiness is assured. It bestows both material enjoyment and liberation, as well as progeny and grandchildren.

Benefits of Shiv Shakti-Kritam Shri Ganadhish Stotram:

1. Attainment of Inner Bliss: This stotram invokes the divine presence of Lord Shiva and his consort Shakti, fostering a deep sense of inner joy and contentment. It helps the devotee connect with their innate blissful nature, leading to a state of profound happiness.
2. Removal of Obstacles: The recitation of this stotram invokes the grace of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles. Through his divine intervention, barriers and challenges that hinder progress and success in life are eradicated, paving the way for smooth and auspicious endeavors.
3. Spiritual Growth and Enlightenment: The profound verses of this stotram awaken higher consciousness and nurture spiritual growth. Regular recitation enhances self-awareness, deepens one’s connection with the divine, and facilitates the journey towards spiritual enlightenment.
4. Bestowal of Divine Blessing: The hymn praises the various aspects and forms of Lord Shiva, who is known as the grantor of divine boons. By sincerely seeking his blessings through this stotram, devotees can receive blessings in various aspects of life, such as health, knowledge, wealth, and overall well-being.
5. Harmonious Relationships: This stotram invokes the divine grace of Lord Shiva and Shakti, the eternal cosmic couple. By aligning with their harmonious energies, one can experience improved relationships, be it with family, friends, or society at large. It fosters love, understanding, and unity among individuals.