Shloka 28

Devas Praise Śiva; Gaṇeśa Manifests as Vighneśvara and Receives the Primacy of Worship

Devanagari script

ससर्ज च तदा विघ्नगणं गणपतिः प्रभुः गणैः सार्धं नमस्कृत्वाप्य् अतिष्ठत्तस्य चाग्रतः

Transliteration

sasarja ca tadā vighnagaṇaṃ gaṇapatiḥ prabhuḥ gaṇaiḥ sārdhaṃ namaskṛtvāpy atiṣṭhattasya cāgrataḥ

Translation

Da erschuf der Herr Gaṇapati, der Gebieter der Gaṇas, die Schar der Vighna. Mit seinen Gefährten verneigte er sich in Namaskāra und trat vor Ihn (Śiva), bereit zum Dienst.

Word by Word

• ससर्ज: created, brought forth

• च: and

• तदा: then

• विघ्न-गणम्: the multitude/host connected with obstacles (vighna-gana)

• गणपतिः: Gaṇapati (Lord of the gaṇas)

• प्रभुः: the Lord, sovereign

• गणैः: with the gaṇas/attendants

• सार्धम्: together with

• नमस्कृत्वा: having bowed, having paid homage

• अपि: also/indeed

• अतिष्ठत्: stood, remained stationed

• तस्य: of him/of Him

• च: and

• अग्रतः: in front, before

Speaker

Suta Goswami (narrating the Purana to the sages; internal scene describing Gaṇapati before Lord Śiva)

Characters & Entities

• Ganesha
• Shiva
• Ganas
• Vighna-gana

FAQs

What is the importance of this verse in the context of Linga worship?

It establishes Gaṇapati as the foremost protector of Śaiva rites: the vighna-gaṇas are invoked so obstacles to liṅga-pūjā and vrata are restrained, allowing worship to proceed in an ordered, auspicious way.

How does this verse describe the nature of Shiva (Shiva-tattva)?

Śiva-tattva is implied as supreme Pati (Lord) before whom even Gaṇapati bows; the cosmic administration—hosts, guardians, and removal of impediments—functions as Śiva’s ordered sovereignty over all beings and forces.

What ritualistic or Yogic practice is highlighted here?

The verse highlights pūrva-vighna-śānti: beginning Śaiva worship by honoring Gaṇapati and aligning one’s intent in reverence, a practical aid for Pāśupata discipline where pasha-like obstacles (inner and outer) are pacified through devotion and right commencement.