You are on Page 1 of 7 Lord Ganesha “Shuklaambaradharam Vishnum Shashivarnam Chatubhujam Prasanvadanam Dhyayeth Sarvavignopashyante” He who is attired in a white garment Who is all-pevading and has the radiance of the moon Who has four arms and a bright and gracious visage Before him we meditate for the removal of obstacles Lord Ganesha, the son of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva is the most revered Gods of the Hindu Pantheon. He is the embodiment of universal consciousness and supreme wisdom. Aum Ganeshaya Namah – reverence to Lord Ganesha, the Hindus chant this shloka to give an auspicious beginning to every new endeavor of theirs. Lord Ganesha is also known as Vignaharta – the remover of obstacles. It is believed that Aum or the Pranava Mantra is embodied in the form of Lord Ganesha. Forms of Lord Ganesha The Dhyana Shlokas speak of the 32 forms of Lord Ganesha. Bala Ganapati – Child Ganesha Ganesha in this form is depicted as a child with four arms. He holds a banana, mango, jackfruit and sugarcan You are on Page 1 of 7