Gaṇeśa Śānti Mantra
Om ganaanaam tvaa Ganapati havaamahe
Kavim kaveenam upama-shravas-tamam
Jyeshtha-raajam brahmanaam brahmanaspata
Aa nah shrinvan-n ootibhih seeda saadanam
Om Shaantih Shaantih Shaantih
ॐ गणानां त्वा गणपतिँ हवामहे
कविं कवीनामुपमश्रवस्तमम्।
ज्येष्ठराजं ब्रह्मणां ब्रह्मणस्पत
आ नः शृण्वन्नूतिभिः सीद सादनम्॥
ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः॥
We invoke you, O Ganapati — Lord of all groups, the wisest among the wise, most praised, eldest king among the Vedic hymns, the Lord of sacred wisdom. Hearing our call, come and take your seat among us with your blessings. Om — peace, peace, peace.
Opening invocation for any Vedic ceremony or auspicious beginning. The Rigvedic mantra for Ganesha.
Best Time: Opening of any Vedic rite or gathering
Rigveda 2.23.1 (the Rigvedic Ganapati Sukta)
Pronunciation aid only — not a certified Vedic recitation.