Ganapati Atharvasirsham Chant

with Sree Aswath

This ancient vedic chant calls upon Sri Ganesa for the removal of obstacles. It is frequently needed! It is beloved for the beauty of its intricate rhythm and tonal pattern ('swara') as well. It is one of the first chants which Sree Aswath teaches in his classes for children.

Yet this chant from the Atharva Veda has deeper dimensions. Sri Ganesha is Lord ('pati') of that which holds creation together ('gana'). As "Ganapati", Sri Ganesha stands as a landmark and a pointer to the Ultimate -- the ingenious solution of the ancient sages for sending us toward a direct experience of That which cannot be grasped through any description, definition or comparison.

The booklet with the CD contains the entire text in Sanskrit script and in phonetic English transliteration. Sree Aswath has also prepared a fresh translation of "Ganapati Atharvasirsham" to accompany this CD.

Sample audio available - Veda Chant Sample