GANESHA WISH

Vakrtund Mahakaya Surya Koti Samaprabha |

Nirbhignam Kurumedaya Sarva Karyashu Sarvada

Simple Explanation of the above mantra.

O Lord Ganesha of Large body, curved trunk, with the brilliance of a million suns, please make all my work free of obstacles, always.

He is the remover of obstacles, the diety whom worshippers first acknowledge when they visit a temple or starting any new venture.

PRAYING THE RIGHT WAY.

One tends to remember God, when one thinks he needs the Almighty the most i.e., at a time of difficulty. Most of the problems and difficulties that come upon us are created by other fellow human beings, and we try to either conquer the difficulty or the individual who we believe caused it. PRAYING THE RIGHT WAY HELPS US OVER COME THIS SITUATION.

Take out time to pray.

One needs to regularly take out time to pray. We don't forget to wear clothes or eat. Similarly we should make prayer a part of our daily routine. Prayer is a way of communicating with God about our well being as well as our problems. Morning or night is the best time to communicate with God. As such no time is auspicious or inauspicious. However, this period has been suggested, because at this time there is generally less commotion and external disturbance. This helps us to pray with better focus and concentration.

Mantra Diction and pronunciation.

This is not as important as the intention and purpose for which we pray. Therefore, whichever mantra you chant, please do so with full devotion. Do not worry about the pronunciation, because if you are fully engrossed while praying, you will not be aware of the pronunciation part. This is because your mind would be on God and not on the mantra. One should realize that the mantra is a vehicle and not the destination.

3 SIMPLE STEPS IN 3 MINUTES:

1) Stare and concentrate on this Ganesh Image for 1 minute. Raise the mind to a higher level, imagine you are in the presence of God.

2) Close eyes and say the prayer

Vakrtund Mahakaya Surya Koti Samaprabha |

Nirbhignam Kurumedaya Sarva Karyashu Sarvada |

3) Think of your most important wish or desire to be fulfilled. (Only positive desires like better job, happiness, good health should be thought.) Open eyes slowly.

Do this daily and you will see a positive change within 14 days. You may continue with this prayer daily as does millions of Hindus before starting their day.