Shri Ganesh – an epitome of infinite abundance, prosperity, contentment, happiness and wisdom. His magnificient head of an elephant symbolizes peace, calmth and expansive memory. He is also known for forgiveness. 

Shri Ganesh Chalisa is written in 40 couplets to depict Lord Ganesh’s incomparable qualities and glory. These verses are versions of some very glorious moments of his journey of life. 

Five Main Reasons to Read Shri Ganesh Chalisa:

1. To Live an Obstacle-Free Life

Shri Ganesh is called ‘Vighnaharta’ in Sanskrit language, which means the remover of all obstacles. Human life is full of obstacles and blockages. There are thousands of gods, according to people’s belief; however, the first name taken before any prayer or a new start-up is that of Shri Ganesh. Even before you pray to your favorite god or goddess, Shri Ganesh is the first god who is worshipped to remove any obstacle in your daily life. 

2. To Add Prosperity and Growth

Success is often mistaken with prosperity by many. However, success is a short-term phenomenon while prosperity is a life-long process. Although slow, but prosperity lives for a much longer time. 

Growth is one segment of prosperity. Shri Ganesh is often quoted as the god of prosperity and growth. Many people directly ask for success from Shri Ganesh forgetting that he helps one in achieving prosperity. Success is self-attained through hardwork, but the path to achieve it is guided by Shri Ganesh. There is no short cut to it. Hence, his dignified presence to guide one on his or her path to prosperity gives ecstatic satisfaction.

3. To Confront Your Opponents

On the way to achieving your dreams, you’ll meet a long list of opponents. Can you escape them? The simple answer is ‘No’. However, with the chanting of Shri Ganesh Chalisa, you can actually overcome the hurdles posed by your opponents. The recitation of this hymn, which is written in Awadhi language, gives you immense strength to avoid a certain level of materialistic botheration. 

On the other hand, Shri Ganesh is the power to enhance wisdom and be unharmfully witty with critics or competitors. This helps you to completely channelize your divine energy to reach your desired destination.

4. To Receive Infinite Blessings

As Shri Ganesh is also called the god of abundance, you will receive unbelievable blessings from him upon reciting Shri Ganesh Chalisa. However, be very careful of what you ask from him as his wittiness may make you regret later. Blessings can make you greedy at times and it is here where Shri Ganesh Chalisa helps you to maintain the balance.

Do not misuse any blessing you received from him in particular. This can cause adverse effect on your life too. Recitation of Shri Ganesh Chalisa helps you to undertand the seriousness of every blessing associated with Shri Ganesh. Hence, before asking for anything in particular from him, ask the following to yourself:

– Do I deserve it?

– Do I have the ability to rejoice his blessing?

– Do I have the strength to retain it?

5. To Boost Self-Protection

You may have heard of many deities known for offering you protection when things go against you. However, many people have always underestimated the explosive side of Shri Ganesh. If he loses it, all the positivity in your life, around you, and in the outside world shakens. Good things start distancing from you. Happiness and peace take a diversion. Your growth and prosperity start declining. 

It is here where the recitation of Shri Ganesh Chalisa works for your betterment. Each word should be understood before you begin reciting it. And this goes for all the ‘Mantras’ without saying. One must first understand the meaning of a ‘Mantra’ and the associated reasons and rituals before chanting any.

To conclude, no matter how happy Shri Ganesh appears to be, NEVER take this deity lightly. His every blessing is associated with some or the other purpose. Be prepared for the worst time in your life if you mess with this deity. Don’t forget that he is the only god who brings happiness, contentment and peace in everyone’s life. If you really are an ardent follower of Shri Ganesh, recite Shri Ganesh Chalisa at least on Wednesday.

‘Om Shri Ganeshaay Namah’

Author of the article:

Asavari Sharma

Musician I Content Creator I Content Writer I Senior Editor I Voice and Accent Specialist