श्री गणेश पञ्चरत्नम् — Benefits & How to Chant
श्री गणेश पञ्चरत्नम्
Complete guide to chanting correctly for maximum benefit
Benefits of Chanting श्री गणेश पञ्चरत्नम्
Composed by Adi Shankaracharya, the 'Five Jewels' of Lord Ganesha is recited to invoke his blessings for wisdom, the removal of obstacles, and success in every undertaking.
Its dense, beautiful verses praise Ganesha as Vinayaka, Ekadanta and lord of the ganas, deepening devotion and concentration as they are chanted.
The closing phalashruti promises that one who recites it at dawn gains health, freedom from faults, fine learning, worthy children, long life and the eightfold prosperity.
Especially recited on Ganesh Chaturthi, on Sankashti and Vinayaka Chaturthi, and before beginning any new work, study or journey.
Chanted with the Ganesh Chalisa, Vakratunda Mahakaya and Ganesh Aarti to complete the worship of Lord Ganesha.
How to Chant श्री गणेश पञ्चरत्नम्
Instructions
After bathing, sit before an image of Lord Ganesha, light a lamp and offer durva grass, red flowers and modak. Recite the five verses with devotion, remembering Ganesha in the heart, and conclude with the phalashruti. It is traditionally recited every morning at dawn for the fruits the hymn itself promises.
Spiritual Significance
The hymn carries its own promise: whoever recites these five jewels at daybreak, holding Ganesha in the heart, is said to gain health, blamelessness, learning, good children, long life and the eightfold prosperity — Ganesha's grace flowing to the devotee who begins each day with his name.
Origin & History
Source: Composed by Adi Shankaracharya
Author: Adi Shankaracharya
The Ganesha Pancharatnam is one of Adi Shankaracharya's most loved stotras — five 'jewel' verses set in an intricate, dancing Sanskrit metre, each beholding Lord Ganesha in a cascade of epithets: holder of the modaka, wearer of the moon, slayer of demons, lord of the ganas, the one-tusked Ekadanta who dwells in the yogis' hearts. The sixth verse promises rich fruit to whoever recites it at dawn.