Ganesh Mantra for Removing Negativity

Introduction

In moments of despair, when negativity seems to go round and round without end, chanting this Ganesh mantra for even five minutes can begin to turn it. It is Ganesha’s root mantra, the same one devotees use to begin any undertaking.

The Mantra

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः

Om Gam 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 it for at least five minutes. There is no harm in keeping up the practice daily for a long time, especially when facing great difficulties.

The book Loving Ganesha, in its chapter Mantra Recitation, adds general guidance for all Ganesha mantras: bathe or wash before sitting, take three or more slow breaths first, and chant at the same time each day.

Conclusion

Om Gam Ganapataye Namah, chanted for even five minutes, can begin to lift a heavy mind. For the full meaning of the mantra, see Om Gan Ganapataye Namah, and for protection from harmful influences, Removing Evil Energies.