ucchiṣṭa gaṇapati sahasranāma stotram

The Thousand Names of Shri Ucchishta Ganapati

Salutations to Lord Ganesha.

Shri Bhairava said: Listen, O Goddess, to my secret which was indicated by me formerly. Due to your devotion, I shall speak the thousand names of Ganesha.

The Goddess said: O Bhagavan, my heart is eager to hear the thousand names of the great Ucchiṣṭa Gaṇanātha.

Shri Bhairava said: O Shiva, when the Lord of Tripura faces east, groups of obstacles arise; yet, in the state of enchantment, the mind is released from all of them, even though they are proud of their strength.

Then, having praised the Lord, the leader of the Ganas, with the thousand names, the obstacles flee from afar, just as beings flee from Kala Rudra.

By his grace, O Goddess, I have become the destroyer of Tripura. Even today, I praise that Lord of the Ganas with a thousand names.

Therefore, today, out of devotion to You and for the welfare of spiritual aspirants, I shall recite the divine thousand names of Mahāgaṇapati.

Om. For this mantra of the thousand names of Sri Uchchhishta Ganesha, the seer is Sri Bhairava, the meter is Gayatri, and the deity is Sri Mahaganapati. Gam is the seed (bija), Hrim is the power (shakti), and Kurukuru is the pin (kilaka). The application of this japa is for the attainment of dharma, artha, kama, and moksha.

Om Hrim Srim Klim, the Lord of the Ganas, Glaum Gam, the possessor of virtues, Ganesha. Abounding in virtues, devoid of qualities, the protector, the elephant-faced, the radiant one.

The Lord of the universe, resplendent, the illuminator, the wise, the wealthy; eternally peaceful, the protector of the world, the one who revolves the universe, the creator of light.

Trustworthy, victorious, a physician, an ocean of boons, peerless, possessed of the power of becoming atomic (aṇimā), supreme, the eldest, fond of songs, and a preceptor.

The Creator of the universe, the Sustainer of the world, the Supporter of the cosmos, the Treasure of the universe, the Lord, decorated with yellow ornaments, with red eyes, and clad in red garments.

The Lord of strange eyes, residing in a celestial chariot, humble, wise, and happy. (He is the embodiment of discipline and goodness). Beautiful, virtuous, truthful, pure, and the son of Shankara.

Nandīśvara, Jayānandī, worthy of worship, deserving of praise, the wise one, the destroyer of demons, eternally intoxicated, with eyes reddened by wine.

He whose essence is the whole, the essence of the universe, the essence of the universe that is anointing, the Supreme Brahman, the supreme light, the witness, the three-eyed one, and the glorious one.

The Lord of the universe, the destroyer of the heroic, the source of prosperity, the increaser of fortune, He who is attended by Bhringiriti, He who wears a garland of bees, and He who is resonant with the humming of bees.

He who causes all to dance, though restrained, worshipped by the son of Vinata, he is the son of Vinata (Garuda's namesake), whose limbs are bowed in humility, the leader of the leaders of the universe.

The vast one, the vast, the clever, the creator of the lonely; the one with flowery teeth, the stealer of flowers, the one adorned with garlands of flowers.

The destroyer of the flower-arrowed one (Kāma), the nourished, the transformation, the creator of the scissors (or the doer), the final one, the destroyer (of death), the group of thoughts, and the stealer of the mind and anxieties.

Inconceivable, of inconceivable form, with a head anointed with sandalwood, red, smeared, disappeared, red-eyed, and alluring.

He whose heart has attained its desire, who is devoted to greed, who bestows greed, whose covetousness is insurmountable, who is beautiful, the son of Sundari, and the slayer of all demons.

Adorned with anklets, the lord of wealth, the Nara-Narayana, the sun, the thoughtful, the dispenser of what has been rejected, the eloquent, the analytical, the lord of victory.

He is the awakened one though asleep, the embodiment of truth, the giver of happiness, and served by happiness. He is the sun, the traveler of the sky, the destroyer (of ignorance), and the actor who performs the cosmic dance.

He is the actor, the lover of drama, the primal sound, the infinite one, possessed of infinite qualities; He is the lover of drinking the waters of the Ganges and the one who sports on the banks of the Ganges.

The beloved of Ganga, born of Ganga, accompanied by a vehicle and others, residing on Mount Gandhamadana, and sporting on Mount Gandhamadana.

With his forebody anointed with sandalwood paste, ever meditating on all the gods, the lord of the hosts and the celestial musicians, served by the hosts and the celestial musicians.

Always worshipped by the Gandharvas, the destroyer of all diseases, served by the hosts of Gandharvas, and the bestower of boons upon the Gandharvas.

The Gandharva, the fragrant elephant, the deity of the Gandharva lineage, the impetuous force of the Gandharva's pride, and the bestower of boons upon the Gandharvas.

The destroyer of the intense distress of the Gandharvas, accompanied by the host of Gandharvas, the one who delights in the qualities of the Gandharvas and others, the joyful one, who is of infinite attributes.

The embodiment of the universe, the sustainer of the universe, with a face bent low, the divine dancer; the formidable, the fulfiller of desires, the beautiful, the desirable, the treasure-house of arts.

He is the embodiment of compassion, devious, one who follows the Kula path, the lord of the Kula, terrifying, the best in battle, the destroyer, and adorned with garlands.

With a wide and beautiful face, red-complexioned, beloved by the gods, and born from their essence, the great Mahakala has great fangs and is as terrifying as a giant serpent.

He has the form of a madman, he is the fire of time, he has the fire, the sun, and the moon as his eyes; he has a fair face, wears a fair garland, has fair teeth, and possesses the brilliance of the moon.

The dark-souled Lord of Bhairavas, the fortunate Lord Bhava, the soul of the womb, the abode of fortune, the bestower of fortune, and the enhancer of fortune.

The benefactor, the pure, the peaceful, the supreme, the praiseworthy, the lord of Sachi; the beginning of the Vedas, the creator of the Vedas, the one to be known through the Vedas, and the eternal.

The bestower of knowledge, the essence of the Vedas, the knower of the Vedas, the master of the Vedas, devoted to the sound of the Vedas, the heroic one, the one who has attained the knowledge of the Vedas, and the knower of the meaning.

He is the knower of truth, all-pervading, virtuous, compassionate, and composed of both the manifest and the unmanifest. He is the doer of good, the son of Shiva, and the enhancer of the bliss of Shiva.

Cool, white, hundred-faced, charming, adorned with sweets, the shining deity, the sun, wise, steadfast, and radiant Lord.

Of pure soul, of pure mind, of pure radiance, of pure vows; worthy of seeking refuge in, Shaunaka, heroic, bearer of the autumnal lotus.

The son [Ganesha/Kartikeya], dear to the peacock-rider [Kartikeya/Shiva], is white, beloved of Shankara; Shankara is fearless, eternal, the creator of dissolution, and intent upon the cosmic dance.

The spider is playful and full of delight, a charming illusion that wanders; the wanderer is the moon-bearer (Shiva), the sun, Saturn, and the son of the earth (Mars).

The wise one, served by the learned, the king of the wise, the sustainer of strength, the source of life, the giver of life, the conqueror, the praiseworthy, the eternal, and the lover of delight.

The generator, the knower of the path of the people, intent on the protection of the people, the provider for the people, and the cause of joy for the people.

A wise man, respected by the learned, a propagator of the Jaina path, a leader of the community (Gaccha), a master of the community, and one who humbles the pride of the community.

The king of the assembly, the lord of the assembly, worshipped by the king of the assembly, beloved of the assembly, the preceptor of the assembly, the protector of the assembly, and the stabilizer of the assembly.

The leader of the group, one who moves with the group, one who strives for the benefit of the group, one who sings the virtues of the group, one who is a refuge, and the protector of the established norms.

The essence of divine scriptures, the embodiment of divine deities, the son of Gauri, the excellent preceptor, fair-complexioned, and worshipped by the ganas.

The Supreme Abode, the Supreme Effulgence, the Supreme Soul, the All-knowing (Kavi), Mars (Kuja), Rahu the severer of the demon's head, and Ketu adorned with golden earrings.

The lord of planets, the seized one, the one to be seized, the leader, resounding with a guttural sound; the rain-cloud, the stout one, the winged one, broad-chested, and valorous.

The wanderer of the forest, the lord of plants, the dweller of the woods, he who is like the God of Love; the meritorious, the purified, the holy, the Supreme Soul, the embodiment of completeness.

He who has the form of the digits of the full moon, whose desires are fulfilled by the mantra, the soul of the Yugas, the creator of the Yugas, the performer of sacrifices, the offerer of oblations, and the lover of sacrifices.

He who is glorious, beloved of the sacrificer, the wielder of the thunderbolt, and armored in a thunderbolt; he who is Manibhadra, jewel-like, venerable, and a refuge for the god of love.

The one with the fish as his emblem, the captivator of the mind, the enhancer of the yoga of yogis, the witness, the creator, the ascetic, the embodiment of form, and the beloved of the austere.

He is composed of austerity, the embodiment of austerity, the sun-like (scorcher of sins), and possessor of the wealth of austerity. He is the image of the abode of prosperity and the bestower of the happiness of prosperity.

He who is the creator of the happiness of prosperity, whose face is beautiful with prosperity, who bestows auspicious prosperity, who is constant prosperity, and who possesses the wealth of glory.

Ruchaka (radiant), Mechaka (dark-hued), Tushta (satisfied), Prabhu (lord), Tomaraghātaka (wielder of the iron lance), Daṇḍī (staff-bearer), Chaṇḍāmshu (intense-rayed/sun-like), Avyakta (unmanifest), Kamaṇḍaludhara (bearer of the water-pot), and Anagha (sinless).

The lover, the one engaged in action, time, the boar, the one who makes the regions of the quarters resound with cries, the wanderer, the one worshipped by the people, the destroyer of dullness, and the slayer of the ignorant.

Jālandhara (the support of the net/universe), the dweller in the world, the creator of laughter, the mysterious, the hidden (Guha), the one who possesses offerings, the one whose eyes are sacrificial fires (Havyavāhākṣa), the golden one, and the one adorned with golden armlets.

Sumeru, the Himalayas, the invoker, the son of Hara, the destroyer of the plow, the lover of wine, tranquil at heart, and the nourisher of the beloved's heart.

The dryer (of sins), the remover of suffering, the ruthless (to evil), the stern, the one of difficult form, Kubera, the wise, the meditator, the object of meditation, the intelligent one, the treasure-house of compassion.

The most distant, the subduer, the joyful, the giver, the protector, the equal of a father, the one who has emerged, the one belonging to the scriptures, the unreachable, the unconquerable, the one with matted hair, and the ageless.

He who is the life of all beings, who has conquered all enemies, who pervades the universe, who is identical with the universe, who is radiant like gold, whose navel is profound, and whose eyes are long like lotus petals.

He who is radiant, the liberator, the counselor, who dwells in millions of mantras, who is composed of the five elements, who possesses five arrows, and who has five faces.

The fifth, the western, the eastern, the complete, with scattered locks, the crippled, the hard-hearted, the one adorned at the neck, and the one of elegant disposition.

Possessing a fickle mind, a large nose, and the form of a month, a fortnight, or a season; firm, swift-moving, bound, righteous, dear to the gods, and fiery.

He whose fingers hold the worlds, he who removes the distress of the worlds, the ocean (of virtues), the destination of the heavens, he who has beautiful eyes, he who is full of bliss, and he who is worshipped by the virtuous.

The husband of Sati, equal in essence, ancient, simple, a lake of nectar; dear to the gods, the supporter of the earth, king of the gods, worshiped by the wealthy.

He who gives wealth, the lord of wealth, the bestower of riches unto the wealthy; he with lotus-like eyes, the one to be remembered, the giver of memory, he who is adorned with the Pleiades as his garment.

The Ashvini is horse-faced and brilliant; Bharani is the beloved of Bharani; Krittika is the throne-dweller; Rohini is like a lover.

The beloved of Rohiṇeya, the charmer of Rohiṇī, the deer, the king of beasts, the one with the constellation Mṛgaśiras, the lord of Lakṣmī, and the one with the sweet sound.

With a moist face, possessed of great intelligence, adorned with great serpents, one who bestows wealth by the mere movement of his brows, having terrible brows, and is again [in the form of] Maya.

The Divine again, the Conqueror again, the Living again, the Giver of wealth again; the dispeller of darkness, the banner of the fish, and the destroyer of the Asuras who desire to torture.

Tishya, Tula-dhara, Jrimbha, Vishlesha, Ashlesha-danarat, Manada, Madhava, Madha, Vachala, Maghavopama.

The one who is fond of the Magha constellation, whose middle is like a cloud, who possesses a great trunk, and mighty arms; who is related to the Purvaphalguni constellation, is prosperous, and is the Uttaraphalguni constellation.

The foamy one, the giver of the Veda, the creator, the refuge of the seven threads (sacrifices), the one with a trunk like a coiled rope, four-armed, elephant-faced, and wielder of the plough.

Adorned with variegated garments, whose feet are worshipped, the bestower of well-being, the embodiment of well-being, having spreading branches (or known as Vishakha), served by the peacock, and the brother of the one who has a peacock as his banner.

He who is the collection of atoms and molecules, the expansive one, the son of Ruru (the deer), the man, the beloved of Anuradha, the one who possesses success, the glorious one, the pure one, and the one with a bright smile.

The eldest, whose feet are worshipped by the most excellent, the root and teacher of the three worlds, the pure one, the first of the Aṣāḍhas, the latter of the Aṣāḍhas, and the Supreme Lord.

He who is to be heard, the conqueror, the infinite self, the fame, the one by whom the demons were trembled, he who is the listener, the one who hears, the hearer, the wealthy, the fortunate, and the most wealthy.

Shatatapa, Shatakumbha, Sharajjyotih, Shatabhishak, Purvabhadrapada, Bhadra, and Uttarabhadrapada.

Rama, the son of Renuka, is the lover of Revati (Balarama), and is delightful. He is cherished in the months of Ashvayuja and Kartika, and in Margashirsha, he is the best of the deer (Mrigottama).

The lord of Pausha is the embodiment of Phalguna, and Vasant (spring) is the soul of Chaitra, which is Madhu. The bestower of sovereignty is Abhijit, who belongs to the self, and the lord of the stars possesses the radiance of a star.

Recognized, empowered, delighted, supreme, supremely beneficial, destroyer of enemies, source of the five elements, worshipped by the five vital breaths, and the possessor of all.

The knower of the Puranas and Agamas is a buffalo, the eldest is a donkey; the planet is Aries, the slow one is Taurus, and Cupid is in the form of Gemini.

A mountain-dwelling tree, a lamp, a monkey, a crab, the sun, a rooster, a forest-born one, a swan, a supreme swan (renunciate), and a jackal.

The lion is the ornament of the throne; the cormorant is the vehicle of the mouse (Ganesha); the grantor of sons, the protector from hell, the one fond of maidens, and the upholder of the lineage.

He who is of incomparable form, the giver of strength, the maintainer of equality, the impartial witness, the non-attached, the bearer of the bow, the archer, the tortoise, the crocodile, and the jewel.

The bearer of the water-pot is the jar, bent is the fish, satisfied with flesh, consisting of zodiac signs, stars, and planets, having the form of lunar days, the Lord of the world.

He is glorious, the beloved of the crescent moon, the matchless one, established in non-duality, possessing three forms, the third fire, the embodiment of the three Vedas, and the one whose body is the three Vedas.

The Lord is the beloved of the fourth (moon), the master of the fifth (tithi) who is adorned with pollen; he is the knower of the taste of the six flavors, and the sixth (tithi) is dear to him as sixty (shashtika) rice.

He whose movement spans the seven oceans, the essence, the lord of the seventh, the rising sun; he who is the crest-jewel of the eighth, and one filled with devotion on the ninth.

He is worshipped by the lords of the ten directions, is the swift creator of the tenth, the lord of the eleven manifestations of the self, and is adorned by the union of the twelve.

He who is praised by the thirteen jewels, who is fond of the fourteen vowels, who is extolled by the fourteen Indras, and who is the embodiment of the bliss of the full moon.

The seer of every vision, the vision itself, the forest-dweller, the Great Lord, the wearer of the bowstring, the sweet-spoken, the embodiment of the root, and the one whose vehicle is the cloud.

The great elephant (mighty one), who has conquered anger, who has conquered his enemies, who is the refuge of victory, who is terrible, beloved of Rudra, Rudra himself, the son of Rudra, and the destroyer of sins.

He who is dear to the world, beloved of Bhavani, the bearer of the burden of the universe, and the creator of all beings; who is skilled in the celestial arts, unthwarted, the abode of Vaikuntha, and whose glory is spread everywhere.

The slayer of Vritra, the remover of obstacles, the ploughman, the destroyer of all sorrows and afflictions, the charming one, the cleanser, the intoxicated one, the son of Durga, the destroyer of laziness.

The infinite stream of nectar of consciousness, the hero, the sole practitioner of valor, with a radiant crest-jewel, and a network of tinkling small bells.

He who bears the trunk, whose face moves, who is coiled, who wears a garland of skulls, whose eyes are like lotuses, who holds a lotus in his hand, and who is worshipped by the lotus-navelled one.

Possessing uplifted tusks, adorned with garlands and ornaments, the bestower of love, elephant-like, with moving ears and winnowing-basket ears.

Possessing a prominent and radiant nose, pervading the entire circle of the three worlds, abiding in the center of a circle of jewels, having the character and form of fire.

The quarters are fanned by the breeze generated by the movement of his large ear-flaps, and the vessel of the universe is filled with fear by the thunderous roar from his massive mouth.

He whose great feet have stepped over the seven nether worlds, illuminating them; he who is sluggish with the joy of the intense battle caused by his massive tusks.

He who has conquered the demons with all weapons held in his mighty hands, whose face is radiant with vermilion, and whose eyes are like flashing fires of brilliance.

Resounding with the tinkling of anklets set with glowing gems, and rich with flowing streams of water, it is a source of river-water droplets.

Whose lotus-feet are worshipped by the host of roaming elephants, and who is adored by the gods led by Brahma, Achyuta, and the great Rudra.

Served by a multitude of serpents, headed by Shesha; the sky and the earth are pervaded by the roaring of lions.

With a mind bewildered by the extremely fierce sounds produced by Haha and Huhu, and with a body consecrated by the mantra consisting of the fifty letter-seeds.

The surface of the earth is flooded by the stream of nectar of the Vedanta scriptures, and the regions from the netherworld up to the sky are filled with the sound of the conch.

The wish-fulfilling gem, the great wrestler, the wielder of a club, the mighty one, the poet; he who illuminates the three worlds with the radiance of the Krita and Treta ages.

The Dvapara Yuga is the sole world beyond, a nectar-rayed moon for the darkness of karma; Vyasa, whose body is sprinkled with nectar, is the supporter of the cosmic egg and the rest.

Resplendent with the series of letters from 'a' to 'kṣa', and resonant with the sounds and melodies chanted from the form of 'a'.

He who is eager to wander in the garland of 'i' and 'ī' sounds, and who wears a terrifying serpent as a sacred thread that emits the 'u' and 'ū' sounds.

Radiant with two lotus feet marked by the letter Ṛ, and with the cardinal directions filled by the sound of the conch of the letters Ḷ and Ḡ.

Expert in the drinking of the milk from the breasts of the daughter of the mountain (Pārvatī), who is the singular 'E' and 'Ai'; lazy in the sequential creation of the world and other things, signified by the 'O' and 'Au'.

His body from head to foot is pervaded by the series of letters, and he fans the immortals with the very high flapping of his ears.

Whose feet are reddened by the crown marked with the jewel of the Lord of Birds (Garuda), and whose ears are intent on the songs sung by the proud host of Gandharvas.

Worshipped by the gods led by Indra and Brahma, whose single tusk shines, being rich in the nectar-stream of the letter 'Gha'.

Whose body is smeared with the paste of camphor, saffron, and musk, and adorned with vermilion; whose face is decorated with a crown rich in jewels, royal umbrellas, and whisks.

Resplendent with rows of precious gems tied in matted locks, and resonant with the humming songs of swarms of bees.

He who wields a mace whose leaf (head) is formed by the blood of demons destroyed by the letter 'Nya'; he whose hair stands on end, trembling from the taste of the fruit named 'Ta'.

He who is gratified by the bliss of the letter 'ḍha' which is marked by the letters 'ṭha' and 'ḍa' at the beginning and end, and who is the moon-like source of the nectar-stream of the letter 'ṇa'.

The radiance of whose forehead is enriched by the worship of copper-colored vermilion, and whose multitude of twice-born (teeth) is greatly delighted by the rows of the sound 'tha'.

He whose heart-lotus, imbued with the nectar of compassion, sustains the circle of the three worlds, and whose lotus-feet are served by great Yakshas like Kubera.

He who is adorned by the gems of the crowns of the multitude of all gods bowed down, and who is expert in severing the desire for worldly enjoyments and attainments of others.

Adorned with a neck encircled by a coil of serpents, and terrifyingly fierce with knitted brows, he strikes awe into both gods and demons.

He who is the sole moon causing the joy of Bhavani's heart, and whose lotus-hand holds a formidable vessel filled with wine.

He who has readied excellent weapons to destroy the obstacles to sacrifices, and who increases the splendor of the fame that surpasses the beauty of the consort of the Ocean's daughter.

With a large belly and a terrifyingly massive form, he struck dread into the demons; he is worshipped by the guardians of the directions, such as Varuna, and is adorned with offerings.

He who increases the joy of the eyes of those who possess the sole, beloved devotion to Shankara, and who is skilled in singing songs composed with the sixteen vowels.

He is the raft for crossing the ocean of all evil destinies, and the one who recites the Brahma-gita and other texts associated with Brahma, Hara, and Vaikuntha.

He whose lotus-heart is filled with forgiveness, by whom all moving and non-moving beings are protected, whose glorious form is manifested solely by the syllables of the star-marked mantra.

Whose form is adorned with the knowledge spanning from the letter 'A' to the letter 'Kṣa', Om Śrī Vināyaka, Om Hrīm, the Lord of obstacles, the Leader of the Ganas.

Heramba, the consumer of Modakas, with a curved trunk, is remembered as the creator (Vidhi). Sung in the Vedanta, the six-syllabled mantra is the mantra of success for students.

Ganesha is the boon-bestowing deity, invoked by the twelve-syllabled mantra, whose entire form is sanctified by the seven crore great mantras.

The son of Ganga, worshipped by the host of deities, Om Shri Dvaimatura (the one with two mothers), the auspicious one. Om Hrim Shrim Klim Glaum Gam, the Lord, the great Ganapati, the Master.

This thousand names of Mahāgaṇapati is well-known; it is secret, most hidden, perfected, and guarded in all the Tantras.

It is composed of all mantras, divine, the destroyer of all obstacles, consisting of all planets and stars, and endowed with the series of signs and letters.

The means of attaining Brahman, which consists of all knowledge and is dear to the practitioner; it is the entire essence of Ganesha and the secret of the inhabitants of heaven.

Granting the desired fruits in the world, the fulfiller of all wishes, composed of the eight siddhis, supreme, and bestowing victory upon the seekers.

Without worship, without fire-sacrifice, without ritual placement (nyasa), and without recitation (japa), the attainment of the eightfold powers, such as becoming small (anima), is achieved merely by remembrance.

O Mahadevi, on the fourth day at midnight, the practitioner should recite it at a crossroads, and write the thousand holy names upon birch bark.

On the fourteenth day, one should wear it at midday upon the head or on the arm; a woman on the left arm and a man on the right arm.

It can paralyze even Brahma, delude even Shankara, bring the three worlds under control, and destroy all enemies.

One may drive away a deity, appease the fire (Dhananjaya), a barren woman may quickly conceive a son, and a poor man may obtain wealth.

O Shiva, O Devi, whoever reads this three times at night before Ganesha, being naked and united with Shakti, having enjoyed desires as one wishes [shall attain the desired fruit].

The excellent practitioner should behold Ganesha, who grants boons directly. Whoever recites this thousand names with devotion.

For him, wealth, prosperity, generosity, long life, and fortune are always present; one should recite the thousand names during battle, in royal assemblies, and in gambling.

By the grace of Ganesha, one attains victory everywhere.

Thus, this thousand names of the mantra, which is the essence of all merit, is the sacred [hymn] of Mahāgaṇapati, and should be kept as secret as one’s own source [womb].

Thus ends the thousand-name hymn of the glorious Uchchishṭa Ganesha, from the Sri Rudrayamala Tantra.