“Shuklambardharam Vishnum” is a highly sacred and auspicious vighnashak shloka,
which is recited before any auspicious work, puja, or yagna to appease Lord Shri Ganesha.
This shloka is a mantra that inspires meditation on the calm, happy, and wise form of Lord Ganesha.
Mantra
Svasti Na Indro Vrddha-Shravaah | Svasti Nah Puussaa Vishva-Vedaah | Svasti Nas-Taarkssyo Arisstta-Nemih | Svasti No Brhaspatir-Dadhaatu || Om Shaantih Shaantih Shaantih ||
Meaning
This Vedic mantra is taken from the Rig Veda. It invokes the gods for well-being— strength and victory from Indra, prosperity and guidance from Pusha, protection from Tarkshya (Garuda), and knowledge and wisdom from Brihaspati. The essence of the mantra is—May all the gods grant us well-being, peace, and auspicious results.Significance
- Shuklambardharam — One who wears white clothes, symbolizing purity and sattva.
- Vishnum — One who is omnipresent, the all-pervading power.
- Shashivarnam — Cool and pure like the moon.
- Chaturbhujam — One with four arms, representing Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha.
- Prasannavadanam — Always smiling, bestower of peace and happiness.
- Sarvavighnopashantaye — To pacify all obstacles.
Significance
This mantra is often chanted before yajnas, pujas, havans, or the beginning of new tasks to maintain positive energy and peace in the environment. By chanting “Om Shantih Shantih Shantih” one prays for peace on all three levels – mental, divine, and physical.Benefits
- Purifies the mind and environment.
- Removes negative energy.
- Blesses peace and success before any auspicious task or new beginning.
- Creates a positive atmosphere in the family and society.
॥ Shri Ganeshaya Namah ॥
