1. 10/6/2007Smruti.org Ganesha as Primal Sound

2. 10/6/2007Smruti.org shlOkam gaNAnAM tvA gaNapati havAmahE kaviM kavInAm-upamashravastamam jyESTharAjam brahmhaNAM brahmhaNas pata A naH SRuNvan(n)UtibhiH sIda sAdanam Om mahAganapatayE namahA O Ganapati, the Seer of seers, unrivalled in wealth, King of elders (One who presides over all that comprises knowledge), Principal of principals, hear us and take Thy place, bringing with Thee all enjoyments. Source: Rg vEda

3. 10/6/2007Smruti.org Bajan mUshika vAhana mOdaka hasta chAmara karNa viLambita sUtra vAmana rUpa mahEshvara putra vigna-vinAyaka pAda namastE He who has the mouse as his vAhana (vehicle), He who always has a mOdhakam (sweet) in his hand He who has ears that resemble a hand held fan, He who wears a chain-like ornament around his waist, He who is short in stature, He who is the son of mahEshvarA, vinAyaka, remover of all obstacles, I worship your divine feet.