Deity
Ekadanta
एकदन्त
- verses
- 139
- book
- 1
- chapters
- 29
- A form of
- Ganesha
What the texts say
In the Mudgala Purana, the incarnation of Ekadanta is described as the upholder of Brahman for embodied beings, the slayer of Madasura, and is remembered as riding a mouse. Mudgala Purana 1.20.6 It tells that when the wicked Ganasura destroyed Dharma, the Lord manifested as the son of Kapila, known as Ekadanta. Mudgala Purana 2.55.46 Madasura, king of the Daityas, reflects on the meaning of the name Ekadanta and understands in his heart the Lord of Obstacles. Mudgala Purana 2.53.45 In a salutation, Madasura addresses Ekadanta as one who takes the form of Maya and the illusionist, and Ganesha as always of the nature of Brahman. Mudgala Purana 2.54.9 In a later hymn of mental worship, Ekadanta is addressed as Lord of obstacles and offered praise joined with the essence of the Vedas, Smritis and Puranas. Mudgala Purana 5.38.71
Where to read
Every verse that names Ekadanta, book by book.
- 2.55.1
Chapter 55: The Conclusion of the Deeds of Madasura. Salutations to Ganesha. Gritsamada said: Seeing Madasura thoroughly pacified, the gods headed by Vishnu, and the foremost yogis beginning with Bhrigu, approached Ekadanta.
- 2.52.1
Chapter 52: The Grace of Ekadanta. Salutations to Shri Ganesha. Gritsamada said: Thus requested by the humble, Sanatkumara spoke joyful words.
- 2.53.8
"Death shall not come to me from those who dwell in the universe. Who is this Ekadanta? I shall kill him, filled with rage."
- 2.55.1
Key chapters
The chapters where Ekadanta matters most.