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Ganesha · Remove obstacles at the start

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः

Om Gam Ganapataye Namah

Meaning

I bow to Ganapati, lord of the ganas, whose seed-sound Gam clears the path.

Why chant this

Chant at the beginning of any project, journey, or study session. Ganesha is worshipped first in every ritual — this is why.

Pronunciation

"Gam" — resonant from the belly, ending in a soft nasal hum.