Classified as an Upanishad, Ganapati Atharvashirsha is a sacred Sanskrit text which glorifies Ganesha as the Karta (creator), Dharta (sustainer) and Harta (destroyer) of the universe. The hymn adores him as the visible Tattvam (core principle), visible Atman (soul), Brahman (Bestower of Consciousness) and Eternal (Ultimate reality). As mentioned in the Ganapati Upanishad, appeasing Ganesha via the holy fire ritual can invoke the protective shield of the warrior Ganesha, who dispels negative energies blocking your success.
The sacred Ganesha Atharvashirsha, a part of Atharvana Veda, contains the Beeja mantra (seed sound) of Ganesha. The text explains the power of the seed sound ‘GAM,’ and the text is divided into three sections. The first section named ‘Shanti mantra’ brings peace and calms down the mind to connect with Ganesha to submit your prayers. The second section comprises 10 stanzas that sing the praise of Ganesha for wish fulfillment. The last and the third section explains the benefits of reciting the hymn either as chanting or as a homa (Fire Lab).
Offering the following items to the sacred fire shall bestow unique blessings of Ganesha upon you:
Durva grass – Material riches and prosperity from Kubera, the banker of heaven
Puffed rice – Gain name, fame, and knowledge
Modak (Sweet dumplings) – fulfillment of desires
Sacred homa ingredients – all prayers are answered by Ganesha
Ganapati Atharvashirsha is the ultimate text which honors Ganesha and portrays Ganesha as the image of the primordial sound ‘Om.’ Ganapati Atharvashirsha sings the praise of the visible form of Ganesha and lists the benefits of invoking Ganesha by chanting the hymn or through fire ritual. To create a new destiny, you need to call upon Ganesha who is the of Beginnings to bust your obstacles so you can clear your path towards success.
According to this sacred text where Ganesha is asserted as the Supreme Being identical to the primordial sound Om, he can bestow the following blessings:
Get rid of obstacles
Give you clear consciousness and clear thinking
Everlasting happiness and great progress
Nullify the effects of sins committed through the 5 senses
Blessings to lead a righteous life (Dharma)
Immense wealth and prosperity (Artha)
Fulfillment of desires (Kama)
Liberation of your soul from the birth cycle (Moksha)
You will receive energized Raja Ganapati statue, sacred grey ash powder from the homa and Kum-Kum (Red Vermillion Powder), blessed in the ritual. You can keep it in the meditation altar and duly apply it on the forehead as and when required to invoke the divine blessings of the deity.
Prasad and energized product will be shipped from Chennai, Tamil Nadu within a week after the entire set of rituals are performed. Please allow 2 - 4 weeks for international delivery.