Sankata Nashana Ganesha Stotram in English

Sankata Nashana Ganesha Stotram / Ganapati Stotram : -

Sankata Nashana Ganesha Stotram / Sankata Nasana Ganapati Stotram is taken from the Narada Purana, chanting this Ganesha Stotra daily removes all obstacles and ensures all round success.

Sankata Nashana Ganesha Stotram in English along with its meaning is as follows :-

Narada Uvacha: 

Sankata Nashana Ganesha Stotram English

Sage Narada told:

Pranamya Sirasa devam Gauri Puthram Vinayakam

Bhaktavasam Smarennithyam Ayuh Kamartha Siddaye ! (1)

With my head bowed, let me unceasingly worship in my mind the God Vinayaka, the son of Gauri, the refuge of his devotees, for the complete attainment of longevity, amorous desires and wealth.

Prathamam Vakrathundam cha Ekadantham Dvithiyakam

Thrithiyam Krishna Pingaaksham Gajavakthram Chathurthakam (2)

First, as the one with the twisted trunk. Second, as the one with the single tusk. Third, as the one with the fawn coloured eyes. Fourth, as the one with the elephants mouth.

Lambodaram Panchamam cha Shashtam Vikatameva cha

Saptamam Vighna Rajam cha Dhoomravarnam thathashtakam (3) 

Fifth, as the pot-bellied one, Sixth, as the monstrous one, Seventh, as the king of obstacles, Eighth, as the smoke coloured one.

Navamam Phala Chandram cha Dasamam thu Vinayakam

Ekadasam Ganapathim Dwadasam thu Gajananam !! (4)

Ninth as the one with crescent in his forehead, Tenth as the one, who is the leader of remover of obstacles, Eleventh as the leader of the army of Lord Shiva, And twelfth as the one who has the face of an elephant.

Dwadasaithani Namaani Thri Sandhyam Yah Pathennarah

Na cha Vighna Bhayam thasya Sarva Siddhi karim Prabho! (5)

Whosoever repeats these twelve names at dawn, noon and sunset, for them there is no fear of failure, nay, there is constant good fortune.

Vidyarthi Labhate Vidyam Dhanarthi Labhate Dhanam

Puthrarthi Labhate Putraam Mokshaarthi Labhate Gatim (6)

One who pursues education will get knowledge, One who wants to earn money will get money, One who wishes for a son, will get a son, And one who wants salvation will get salvation. 

Japeth Ganapthi Stotram Shadbhirmaasai Phalam Labheth,

Samvatsarena Siddhim cha Labhate Naathra Samsayaha ! (7)

Results of chanting this prayer, of Ganapati will be got within six months, And within a year, he would get all wishes fulfilled, And there is no doubt about this.

 Ashtabhyo Brahmanebhyash cha Likhitwa yah Samarpayeth

Thasya Vidya bhavetsarva Ganeshasya Prasadathaha !! (8)

One who gets this prayer, Written by Eight Brahmanas, And offers it to Lord Ganesha, Will become knowledgeable, And would be blessed with all stellar qualities, By the grace of Lord Ganesha. 

Ithi Sri Narada Purane Sankashta Nashana Ganapathi Sthothram Sampoornam

Thus ends the prayer from Narada Purana to Ganesha which would destroy all sorrows.