Ganapati Atharvashirsha eBook

The Ganapati Atharvashirsha is a collection of 14 verses, and is attributed to the Atharvaveda. It paints a beautiful image of Lord Ganesha to invoke

• Fearlessness, hence unbridled Success in all ventures and
• Contentedness, to assure that Life is ultimately Beautiful.

Verse 1

o namaste gaapataye tvameva pratyaka tattvamasi tvameva kevala kart'si tvameva kevala dhart'si tvameva kevala hart'si tvameva sarva khalvida brahmsi tva skd tm'si nityam 1

Hail O Lord of the atomic particles. Salutations to the crystalline molecular structures, and greetings to all couples, families, societies and institutes of this world. O friend, thee are evidently that what I seek. Thee are the closeness, the sense of togetherness Thee have been solely created for enhancing my soul's destiny. Thee have the strength to support my need and lighten my burden. Thee of all friends is true. Thee show me where I stand and what I must do.

• Gives original verses in Sanskrit with a Latin transliteration and a lucid explanation in English.
• Contains an exhaustive Appendix to highlight some famous notes on Ganesha, the beloved elephant headed God of Indian folklore.
• For the Sanskrit enthusiast, it lists padachheda word-boundary, word meaning, and vibhakti word case.