Gam (bija of Ganapati) गं (गणपति बीज)
The seed syllable of Ganapati described in the Ganapati Atharvashirsha.
- Deity Ganesha
- Type Beej mantra
- Language Sanskrit
- Tradition Ganapatya
- Source Traditional devotional text (common printed and recited form) — Described in the Ganapati Atharvashirsha
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Guidance note. According to some traditions, bija mantras may be intended for practice under the guidance of a qualified teacher. Follow the guidance of your tradition.
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Mantra
गंgaṃ
The Roman line is IAST transliteration derived from the Devanagari (ā = long a, ṃ = anusvara, ḥ = visarga, ś/ṣ = sh sounds, c = ch as in “church”). In Hindi, Awadhi and Braj texts the silent final “a” is dropped. Transliteration does not show Vedic accents.
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Questions
What is Gam (bija of Ganapati)?
The seed syllable of Ganapati described in the Ganapati Atharvashirsha.
Who is Gam (bija of Ganapati) associated with?
Gam (bija of Ganapati) is associated with Ganesha. Remover of obstacles and lord of beginnings, worshipped first in almost every Hindu puja.
What does Gam (bija of Ganapati) mean?
A seed syllable; it is not translated as a word. The seed syllable of Ganapati.
What is the source of Gam (bija of Ganapati)?
Traditional devotional text (common printed and recited form) — Described in the Ganapati Atharvashirsha. Tradition: Ganapatya.