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The Ucchista Ganapati Ashtottara Shatanamavali, commonly known as the Ucchista Ganapati Ashtottaram, is a devotional hymn comprising 108 names that extol the various attributes and virtues of Ucchista Ganapati.
॥ Śrī ucchiṣṭagaṇanāthasya aṣṭottaraśatanāmāvaliḥ ॥ (॥ श्री उच्छिष्टगणनाथस्य अष्टोत्तरशतनामावलिः ॥)
“Oṃ vandārujanamandārapādapāya namo namaḥ Om”
ॐ वन्दारुजनमन्दारपादपाय नमो नमः ॐ
Salutations to Ucchista Ganapati, the revered deity who embodies the essence of auspiciousness and divine protection. Just as the mandāra tree, also known as the heavenly red coral tree (Erythrina Stricta), stands out with its striking red blossoms and sacred significance, so does Ucchista Ganapati shine with celestial radiance and spiritual potency. The mandāra tree, often associated with the gods and celestial beings, symbolizes purity, strength, and the eternal beauty of nature’s divine creation. In the same way, Ucchista Ganapati is venerated for his unique attributes and profound connection to the cosmic energies.
Ucchista Ganapati, a form of Lord Ganesha, is particularly known for his association with tantric practices and esoteric rituals. He is depicted in a distinctive form, holding various symbolic items such as a veena (a musical instrument), a pomegranate, a blue lotus, and his consort seated on his lap. This iconography reflects his role as a guardian of sacred knowledge and a granter of boons, particularly those related to spiritual enlightenment and material prosperity.
The epithet “Ucchista” refers to the state of leftover offerings or remnants, which in tantric practices, are considered highly potent and imbued with spiritual power. Ucchista Ganapati’s association with this concept underscores his ability to transform the mundane into the sacred, and to bestow blessings through unconventional means.
Revering Ucchista Ganapati with devotion and sincerity can lead to the removal of obstacles, the attainment of wisdom, and the fulfillment of desires. His worship is a reminder of the profound interconnectedness between the physical and the spiritual realms, and the continuous cycle of creation and transformation.
Salutations to Ucchista Ganapati, who, like the mandāra tree, stands as a beacon of divine grace, illuminating the path of devotees with his radiant presence and boundless blessings.
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