Post by gmkumaran on Sept 11, 2013 5:19:04 GMT 5.5
LORD GANESHA, 108 NAMES AND THEIR MEANINGS
Each name of Lord Ganesha has an interesting tale rooted in mythology as per Puranas and has a deep philosophical meanings from the perspective of Upanishads. Lets have a look at the names and their meanings. Though as per sanskrit a particular word can have many meanings as per the context it is used, the most accepted descriptions are presented here
1 Akhurath: One who has Mouse as His Charioteer
2 Alampata: Ever Eternal Lord
3 Amit: Incomparable Lord
4 Anantachidrupamayam: Infinite and Consciousness Personified
5 Avaneesh: Lord of the whole World
6 Avighna: Remover of Obstacles
7 Balaganapati: Beloved and Lovable Child
8 Bhalchandra: Moon-Crested Lord
9 Bheema Huge and Gigantic
10 Bhupati: Lord of the Gods
11 Bhuvanpati: God of the Gods
12 Buddhinath: God of Wisdom
13 Buddhipriya: Knowledge Bestower
14 Buddhividhata: God of Knowledge
15 Chaturbhuj: One who has Four Arms
16 Devadeva: Lord of All Lords
17 Devantakanashakarin: Destroyer of Evils and Asuras
18 Devavrata: One who accepts all Penances
19 Devendrashika: Protector of All Gods
20 Dharmik: One who gives Charity
21 Dhoomravarna: Smoke-Hued Lord
22 Durja: Invincible Lord
23 Dvaimatura: One who has two Mothers
24 Ekaakshara: He of the Single Syllable
25 Ekadanta: Single-Tusked Lord
26 Ekadrishta: Single-Tusked Lord
27 Eshanputra: Lord Shiva's Son
28 Gadadhara: One who has The Mace as His Weapon
29 Gajakarna: One who has Eyes like an Elephant
30 Gajanana: Elephant-Faced Lord
31 Gajananeti: Elephant-Faced Lord
32 Gajavakra: Trunk of The Elephant
33 Gajavaktra: One who has Mouth like an Elephant
34 Ganadhakshya: Lord of All Ganas (Gods)
35 Ganadhyakshina: Leader of All The Celestial Bodies
36 Ganapati: Lord of All Ganas (Gods)
37 Gaurisuta: The Son of Gauri (Parvati)
38 Gunina: One who is The Master of All Virtues
39 Haridra: One who is Golden Coloured
40 Heramba: Mother's Beloved Son
41 Kapila: Yellowish-Brown Coloured
42 Kaveesha: Master of Poets
43 Krti: Lord of Music
44 Kripalu: Merciful Lord
45 Krishapingaksha: Yellowish-Brown Eyed
46 Kshamakaram: The Place of Forgiveness
47 Kshipra: One who is easy to Appease
48 Lambakarna: Large-Eared Lord
49 Lambodara: The Huge Bellied Lord
50 Mahabala: Enormously Strong Lord
51 Mahaganapati: Omnipotent and Supreme Lord
52 Maheshwaram: Lord of The Universe
53 Mangalamurti: All Auspicious Lord
54 Manomay: Winner of Hearts
55 Mrityuanjaya: Conqueror of Death
56 Mundakarama: Abode of Happiness
57 Muktidaya: Bestower of Eternal Bliss
58 Musikvahana: One who has mouse as charioteer
59 Nadapratithishta: One who Appreciates and Loves Music
60 Namasthetu: Vanquisher of All Evils & Vices & Sins
61 Nandana: Lord Shiva's Son
62 Nideeshwaram: Giver of Wealth and Treasures
63 Omkara: One who has the Form Of OM
64 Pitambara: One who has Yellow-Coloured Body
65 Pramoda: Lord of All Abodes
66 Prathameshwara: First Among All
67 Purush: The Omnipotent Personality
68 Rakta: One who has Red-Coloured Body
69 Rudrapriya: Beloved Of Lord Shiva
70 Sarvadevatman: Acceptor of All Celestial Offerings
71 Sarvasiddhanta: Bestower of Skills and Wisdom
72 Sarvatman: Protector of The Universe
73 Shambhavi: The Son of Parvati
74 Shashivarna:m One who has a Moon like Complexion
75 Shoorpakarna: Large-Eared Lord
76 Shuban: All Auspicious Lord
77 Shubhagunakanan: One who is The Master of All Virtues
78 Shweta: One who is as Pure as the White Colour
79 Siddhidhata: Bestower of Success & Accomplishments
80 Siddhipriya: Bestower of Wishes and Boons
81 Siddhivinayaka: Bestower of Success
82 Skandapurvaja: Elder Brother of Skand (Lord Kartik)
83 Sumukha: Auspicious Face
84 Sureshwaram: Lord of All Lords
85 Swaroop: Lover of Beauty
86 Tarun: Ageless
87 Uddanda: Nemesis of Evils and Vices
88 Umaputra: The Son of Goddess Uma (Parvati)
89 Vakratunda: Curved Trunk Lord
90 Varaganapati: Bestower of Boons
91 Varaprada: Granter of Wishes and Boons
92 Varadavinayaka: Bestower of Success
93 Veeraganapati: Heroic Lord
94 Vidyavaridhi: God of Wisdom
95 Vighnahara: Remover of Obstacles
96 Vignaharta: Demolisher of Obstacles
97 Vighnaraja: Lord of All Hindrances
98 Vighnarajendra: Lord of All Obstacles
99 Vighnavinashanaya: Destroyer of All Obstacles & Impediments
100 Vigneshwara: Lord of All Obstacles
101 Vikat: Huge and Gigantic
102 Vinayaka: Lord of All
103 Vishwamukha: Master of The Universe
104 Vishwaraja: King of The World
105 Yagnakaya: Acceptor of All Sacred & Sacrficial Offerings
106 Yashaskaram: Bestower of Fame and Fortune
107 Yashvasin: Beloved and Ever Popular Lord
108 Yogadhipa: The Lord of Meditation