Since 2000, Stringer and a diverse ensemble of accompanying musicians have toured North America and Europe tirelessly, developing new venues for music, and expanding the audience for kirtan. He has introduced chanting for the first time to many seemingly unlikely cities, and through his consistent touring, has been instrumental in the development of a number of thriving local kirtan communities.
Ganapati Om
Dave Stringer Lyrics
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Ganapati Om Jaya Ganapati Om
Ganapati Ganapati
Om namaste Ganapataye
Tvameva pratyaksham tattvamasi
Tvameva kevalam dhartaasi
Tvameva kevalam hartaasi
Tvameva sarvam khalvidam brahmaasi
Tvam saakshad aatmaasi nityam
The lyrics of Dave Stringer's song "Ganapati Om" are traditional Sanskrit verses praising Lord Ganesh, the Hindu god of wisdom, intellect, and new beginnings. The first two lines of the song, "Ganapati Om Jaya Ganapati Om," simply mean "victory to Lord Ganesh." The repetition of this phrase is common in Hindu devotional music and creates a sense of meditative rhythm.
The next lines of the song contain a powerful mantra: "Om namaste Ganapataye." This mantra is often used as an invocation in Hindu puja (worship) rituals and translates to "Greetings to Lord Ganesh." The following lines express the belief that Lord Ganesh is the embodiment of ultimate reality ("tvameva pratyaksham tattvamasi") and that he is the sole creator, sustainer, and destroyer of the universe ("tvameva kevalam kartaasi, dhartaasi, hartaasi"). The final line of the verse declares that Lord Ganesh is everything and everyone ("tvameva sarvam khalvidam brahmaasi") and that he is the eternal soul ("tvam saakshad aatmaasi nityam").
Overall, the lyrics of "Ganapati Om" offer a profound tribute to Lord Ganesh and acknowledge his immense power and significance in Hindu mythology and philosophy.
Line by Line Meaning
Ganapati Om Jaya Ganapati Om
Praise to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the embodiment of wisdom and prosperity.
Ganapati Ganapati
Repeated praise to Lord Ganesha, emphasizing his importance and presence.
Om namaste Ganapataye
Greetings to Lord Ganesha, the one who bestows blessings and guides us on the path of righteousness.
Tvameva pratyaksham tattvamasi
You are the essence of reality, the tangible manifestation of the divine in our lives.
Tvameva kevalam kartaasi
You alone are the creator of our lives, shaping our destinies with your divine will.
Tvameva kevalam dhartaasi
You alone are the sustainer of our lives, providing us with the strength and guidance we need to overcome any obstacles.
Tvameva kevalam hartaasi
You alone are the remover of obstacles, erasing any challenges that stand in the way of our growth and success.
Tvameva sarvam khalvidam brahmaasi
You alone are everything, the embodiment of the divine essence that permeates all of creation.
Tvam saakshad aatmaasi nityam
You are the eternal soul that resides within us, guiding us on our spiritual journey towards enlightenment.
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Written by: Dave Stringer
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