Every new beginning in Hindu tradition — whether a business venture, a new home, a wedding, or a new year — is consecrated with sacred shlokas and prayers. Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, is invoked first. These shlokas bring divine blessings to any fresh start in life.
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वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटिसमप्रभ। निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा॥
Vakratunda mahakaya suryakoti samaprabha, nirvighnam kuru me deva sarvakaryeshu sarvada
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O Lord Ganesha of curved trunk and mighty body, brilliant as a million suns — make all my endeavors free from obstacles, always.
Ganesha Prarthana
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ॐ श्री गणेशाय नमः।
Om Shri Ganeshaya Namah
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Salutations to Lord Ganesha. This simple, powerful mantra is chanted before every new beginning, every auspicious occasion, every important work.
Ganesha Mantra
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सह नाववतु। सह नौ भुनक्तु। सह वीर्यं करवावहै।
Saha navavatu, saha nau bhunaktu, saha viryam karavavahai
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May we be protected together. May we be nourished together. May we work with great energy together. A beautiful prayer for any new shared journey.
Taittiriya Upanishad 2.2
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ॐ असतो मा सद्गमय। तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय।
Om asato ma sadgamaya, tamaso ma jyotirgamaya
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Lead me from untruth to truth, from darkness to light. Every new beginning is an opportunity to move toward the light.
Brihadaranyaka Upanishad 1.3.28
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सर्वे भवन्तु सुखिनः।
Sarve bhavantu sukhinah
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May all beings be happy. Begin every new chapter of your life by extending your goodwill to all of creation.
Brihadaranyaka Upanishad
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