Overcoming Obstacles, Courage & Confidence
Vakratunda Mahakaya (Ganesha Shloka)
वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटिसमप्रभ । निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा ॥
Vakratuṇḍa Mahākāya Sūryakoṭi Samaprabha | Nirvighnaṃ Kuru Me Deva Sarvakāryeṣu Sarvadā ||
Simple meaning
O Lord Ganesha, with the curved trunk and immense form, whose brilliance equals that of millions of suns, please make all my endeavors free from obstacles at all times.
For kids
When facing a hard math problem, going on stage, or trying a new sport, this mantra reminds children that obstacles are solvable and gives them the inner power to break down large, scary challenges into manageable steps.
Big idea
Developing a resilient growth mindset and conquering fear of failure.
Word friends
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Vakratuṇḍa
O Lord with the curved trunk
Mahākāya
Possessing a magnificent, vast form
Sūryakoṭi
Millions of suns
Samaprabha
Having equal brilliance and splendor
Nirvighnam
Free of obstacles / hindrance-free
Kuru
Please make / bestow
Me
Unto me
Deva
O Divine Lord
Sarva-Kāryeṣu
In all endeavors / tasks
Sarvadā
Always and forever