Ganesha Mantra for Removing Evil and Negative Energies

Introduction

When adverse forces press upon you, such as malevolent energies, sorcery or harmful spirits, you can turn to Lord Ganesha. Devotees chant his root mantra for ninety minutes on Saturdays to counter these influences and bring back a sense of safety and well-being.

The Mantra

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः

Om Gan Ganapataye Namah

In English: “Om, Gam, salutations to Ganapati, Lord of the hosts.”

Word-by-Word Meaning

Sanskrit	Transliteration	Meaning
ॐ	Om (Aum)	the primal sound, with which every mantra begins
गं	gam	the bija, or seed sound, of Ganesha
गणपतये	ganapataye	to Ganapati, the Lord (pati) of the ganas
नमः	namah	salutations; I bow

How to Chant It

Chant the mantra for an hour and a half on Saturdays.

The book Loving Ganesha says that evil spirits dare not enter the home or the mind of the devotee where Ganesha mantras are recited. Its general guidance: bathe or wash before sitting, take three or more slow breaths, and chant at the same time each day.

Conclusion

Ganesha’s grace can quickly ease the hold of negative energies and bring back a sense of security in daily life. For the full meaning of this mantra, see Om Gan Ganapataye Namah.