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ESSENCE OF GANESHA MAHIMA ( GANESHA PURANA SAARAAMSHA ADDED) V.D. N. Rao 1 Compiled, composed and interpreted by V.D.N.Rao, former General Manager, India Trade Promotion Organisation, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, Ministry of Commerce, Govt. of India, now at Chennai. Other Scripts by the same Author: Essence of Puranas:-Maha Bhagavata, Vishnu Purana, Matsya Purana, Varaha Purana, Kurma Purana, Vamana Purana, Narada Purana, Padma Purana; Shiva Purana, Linga Purana, Skanda Purana, Markandeya Purana, Devi Bhagavata;Brahma Purana, Brahma Vaivarta Purana, Agni Purana, Bhavishya Purana, Nilamata Purana; Shri Kamakshi Vilasa Dwadasha Divya Sahasranaama: a) Devi Chaturvidha Sahasra naama: Lakshmi, Lalitha, Saraswati, Gayatri; b) Chaturvidha Shiva Sahasra naama-Linga-Shiva-Brahma Puranas and Maha Bhagavata; c) Trividha Vishnu and Yugala Radha-Krishna Sahasra naama-Padma-Skanda-Maha Bharata and Narada Purana. Stotra Kavacha- A Shield of Prayers -Purana Saaraamsha; Select Stories from Puranas Essence of Dharma Sindhu - Dharma Bindu - Shiva Sahasra Lingarchana-Essence of Paraashara Smriti Essence of Pradhana Tirtha Mahima Essence of Upanishads : Brihadaranyaka , Katha, Tittiriya, Isha, Svetashwara of Yajur Veda-Chhandogya and Kena of Saama Veda-Atreya and Kausheetaki of Rig Veda-Mundaka, Mandukya and Prashna of Atharva Veda ; Also ‘Upanishad Saaraamsa’ (Quintessence of Upanishads) Essence of Virat Parva of Maha Bharata- Essence of Bharat Yatra Smriti Essence of Brahma Sutras Essence of Sankhya Parijnaana- Also Essence of Knowledge of Numbers Essence of Narada Charitra; Essence Neeti Chandrika-Essence of Hindu Festivals and Austerities Essence of Manu Smriti- Quintessence of Manu Smriti- Essence of Paramartha Saara; Essence of Pratyaksha Bhaskra; Essence of Maha Narayanopashid; Essence of Maitri Upanishad Essence of Vidya-Vigjnaana-Vaak Devi; Essence of Bhagya -Bhogya-Yogyata Lakshmi Essence of Soundarya Lahari- Essence of Popular Stotras- Essence of Pancha Maha Bhutas Essence of Pratyaksha Chandra- Essence of Taittireeya Aranyaka- Quintessence of Soundarya Lahari- Essence of Gayatri Note: All the above Scriptures already released on www. Kamakoti. Org/news as also on Google by the respective references. 2 CONTENTS Preface 5 Introduction PART I 6 Over view of Puranas: Ganeshaavirbhaava-swarupa- sindura varna-naamakarana- vividha naamaas or Ganesha’s Origin- Form-Colour-several names Relevant portions of Essence of Puranas and other scripts from Kamakoti.org website 11-30 Brahmanda Purana: Encounter of Bhargava and Ganesha, Face-Off by Parvati and Shiva-Krishna’s identity. Brahmavaivarta Purana: Encounter of Bhargava and Ganesha, Face-Off by Parvati and Shiva-Krishna’s identity Brahmavaivarta Purana: Ganeshaakhyaana: Utpatti, Shani Veekshana , Kashyapa’s curse to Shiva, ‘Eka Danta due to fight with Parashurama , Ganesha kavacha and Mahatmya-Ganesha’s encounter with Devi Tulasi: Shiva Purana: Ganeshopanna-Ganesha Chaturthi Vrata: Skanda Purana: Ganesha Vrata Puja Vidhana in detail ( incl. Ganesha Kathaa pathana) 22 Vamana Purana: Parvati’s Tapasya led to reappearance as Gauri; Ganeshopanna Varaha Purana: Priority Invocation and adoration on Chaturthi Vishnu Purana: Tulasi Devi and Ganesga shaapa Soundarya Lahari by Adishankara: Ganesha and Skanda brothers as dear sons of Devi Parvati as toddler babes Dharma Sindhu: Chandra Darshana on Siddhi Vinaka Vrata night be avoided to save from allegations - 3 Other Sources: Bhu Pradakshina by Kartikeya vs. Matru-Pitru Pradakshina by Ganesha: P. Ganesha supresses Kubera’s arrogance P. Renowned Ganesha Temples in Bharat and elsewhere P. Extensive presence of Ganesha Temples elsewhere P. Maha Ganesha Prayers P. Ganesha Panchakam P. Sankata Naashana Ganesha Stotraashtakam by Narada. PART II GANESHA PURANA SAARAMSHA 38-114 Chapters 1-9: King Somakanta a leper- Meets Bhrighu who commends Ganesha- King in past was Duratma Kaamaanda whose single deed Ganesha Temple repairs ; Chapter 10: Veda vibhajana , scripting of Puranas and Epics like Maha Bharata by Veda Vyasa due essentially owing to invoking Ganesha P.39 Chapters 11-13: Vyasa enquired of details of Ganeshopaasana- His Virat Swarupa and Avataras P.41 Chapters 14-18: Ganesha shakes up Brahma who postpones Shrishti- Upadesha of Ekaakshara Mantra- and Shrishti resumes - Brahma felt the need for Ganesha Puja and to perform ‘Upachaaras’ manifests two spouses as Ganesha’s wives viz Siddhi and Buddhi- Highlights of Brahma Srishti- P.43.Chapters19-29: Link Episodes of Bhima,Vallabha, Ballal, Rukmanga - all stressing Ganesha Mahima P.47. Chapters 30- 34: Indra assuming Maharshi Gautami’s form and takes to bed Devi Ahalya the latter’s wife P.50 -- Chapters 35-38: King Rukmangada-Brahmana Grutasmada- Bhadraka/ Varada Ganesha P.55. Chapters 39-45: Tripurasura performs severe tapasya to Brahma Deva who directed to invoke Ganesha- The pleased Ganesha and grants ability to control three lokas and Tri Murtis too. P.60 Chapter 46: Ganesha Sahasra Naama with Nyaasa-Dhyaana: Ganesha Sahsranaama Pathana Vidhi and Phala shruti: P 56; Chapter 47-48: Pursuant to Ganesha Sahasra Naama pathana-puja, Parama Shiva destroys the hither to invincible Tripuraasura - Kartika Purnima Mahatmya- Tapasya Parvati’s ‘digbhranti’ at Shiva vijaya approaching Himavanta P.65; Chapters 49: Details of Ganeshopavaasana-Puja Vidhana - Pradakshina- Aarati- Stuti paatha P. 65; Chapters 50-51: Ekaakshara Ganesha Mantra Sadhana- Parvati teaches to Himavanta and Shiva to Shanmukha P.76 ; Chapters 52-55: Chakravarti Kardama, King couple Nala-Damayanti and Chitraangada-Indumati P.78 Chapters 56-59: Episodes of King Shurasena, Bhakta Bhrushundi, Krura Naamala and of King Kritaveera P. 79; Chapter 60 P.80; Chapter 61: Ganesha’s ‘shaapa’ to Apahasa Chandra- Chandra praardhana- Ganesha restricts ‘shaapa’ to Chandra Darshana on Ganesha Vrata on Bhadrapada Chaturdhi P.81; Chapters 62-69: Durvaaka puja mahatmya in the course of Ganesha Vrata puja P.84; Chapters 70-73: Sankata Vigneshwara Puja Vidhaana, Mahatmya, Vrata Udyamana, Kaartaveerya janma P.89; Chapters 74-76: Kushthti with background of maha patakas relieved by ‘GAJAANANA’ Mantra P. 90; Chapters 77-82: Jamadagni-Kaartaveerya- Kaama dhenu-Kartaveery kills the Muni- Parashuramaavatara P.96; Chapter 83-87:Mayura Ganesha- Tarakasura-Kamadeva-Shiva weds Parvati- Varada Chatirthi vrata Kumara kills Tarakasura P.111; Chapters 88-89: Bhasmmita Kaamadeva-Devi Rati appeals to Shiva and dehatyaaga- Shiva’s boons to Rati Manmadhas for subsequent birth as Pradyuma and Mayavati P. 112; Chapters 90-92: Vyalambodara Ganesha-Kashyapa and his progeny attracted to Ganesha Mantras naming Ganesha variously with His Glory.P.114; Ganesha Purana Mahatmya Conclusion: 114 ANNEXTURE : Ganesha Gakaara Sahasra Naamaavali 4 PREFACE Betwixt Maha Maya and Parameshwara is Ganesha, the singular symbol of auspiciousness , endeavour and success with the primacy of worship from Tri Mutis downward to charaachara jagat. He is the very essence of the entire Universe which is surfiet with Tapatrayas viz. Adhi Bhoudika- Adhyatmika and Adhi Daivikas; Ishana Trayas of Praaneshana, Daraa- putra- dhana - sukheshana and Dharmeshana; Trikaranas of Mano -vaachya karmanas; Trikalpa Kaalamaana of Padaardha-Paridhi-Paramanu /Matter- Space-Atom; Trigunas of Sat-Rajas-Tamas. He represents Tri Shaktis of Brahmini,Vaishnavi and Rudranis; Trividha Rishis viz. Brahmarshi, Devarshi, Rajarshi; Trikaankshaas of Kanta-Kanaka- Keerti; Chaturvidha Purusharthaas, Chatur varnas, Chaturaashramas; Chaturvedas; Pancha Bhutas , Pancha bhakshyas, Pancha koshas of Annamaya, Praanamaya, Manomaya, Vigyanamaya and Ananda maya; Panchagnis , Panchendriyas, Pancha Tanmatras, Arishad vargas, Shat Chakras of Moolaadhara, Swadhishthana, Manipura, Anaahita, Visuddha, Agjnaa and Sahasraara; Shat Karmas of Sandhya Vandana, Tarpana, Japa, Homa, Devaarchana, Swaadhyaaya, Atithi Seva; Shat Vedangas: Siksha, Vyakarana, Kalpa Grandha, Nirukta, Chhandas, and Jyotisha; Sapta Lokas , Sapta Dwipas of Jambu, Plaksha, Salmaali, Kusha, Krouncha, Shaka and Pushkala and Sapta Patalaas of Atala, Vitala, Sutala, Talaatala, Mahatala, Rasatala and Patalas; Sapta Samudras: Lavana,Ikshurasa, Sura, Ghrita, Dahi, Ksheera and Suswada jala; Sapta Parvatas of Sumeru , Kailasa, Malaya, Himalaya, Udyachala, Agastyachala, Suvela and Gandhamadana; Sapta Kratus viz.Shodassi, Ukta, Purushi, Agnishtoma, Aptaryama, Atiratra, Vajapeya, and Goshava; Ashtanga Yogas of Yama- Niyama- Aasana- Pranaayama- Pratyahara-Dharana-Dhyana-Samadhi. Ganesha is actively assisted by Ashta Loka Paalakas: Indra, Agni, Yama, Nirruti, Varuna, Vayu, Kubera and Ishana; Ashta Bhiravas viz. Kaala, Asitaanga, Rudra, Krodha, Kapala Bhishana, Unmatta and Samharas as Ashta Bhairavis for Graha Shanti viz. Mahakali, Neela Saraswati , Chhinna mastaka, Shodashi, Kahairavi, Dhumavati and Bagalamukhi; and Ashta Lakshmis of Dhanya, Dhairya, Santaana,Vijaya, Vidya, Bhagya, Gaja and Varada; Ashta Matrikas Brahmani, Vaishnavi, Maheshwari, Aindri, Vaarahi, Chamunda, Naarasimhi and Kaumari; Ashtaavasus are viz. Aapa, Dhruva, Soma, Dhara, Anila, Anala, Pratyusha and Prabhasa; Nava Durgas Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skanda Mata, Katyayani, Kaala Ratri, Maha Gauri, and Siddhi Dhatri; Navagrahas and most certainly the Dashavataras of Vishu, apart from Vishvadevas, Ekadasha Rudras, Dwaadashaadithyas, Daitya Daanava Pishachadi evil forces too! Such is the singular balancer of Dharma-Adharma ,Truth and Falsity, and Maya and Paramatma is Ganesha! Having been associated with translating