Ganesha

Vashistha said: Bhauma (Mars), the great-minded, born of Bharadwaja on Earth, worshipped Vighnapa (the Lord of Obstacles) with the mantra "Gananantva...".

Vibhanda said: If I am of the form of Ganesha, then there is no duality. O Sage, where does the bliss of the supportless state manifest?

Mudgala said: Listen to another greatness of Durva, which grants self-happiness, by which the Elephant-faced Lord was satisfied.

In the east was placed Lord Dharmeśvara; to the south, Gaṇādhipa (Gaṇeśa); in the west, Bhānu (the Sun); and to the north, Svayaṃbhu (the Self-born).

Lomaśa said: When the gods dwelling within the cosmic sphere were pervaded by the fire of poison—Viṣṇu, Brahmā, and the world-guardians along with Indra—then Śambhu was informed by the great-souled Heraṃba (Gaṇeśa).

Sūta said: Moreover, there also exists there a sacred triad of Gaṇapati shrines—holy and merit-giving—bestowing heaven, granting human prosperity, and also destroying the fall into hell.

Gaṇeśa said: “Who are you, and from where have you come—these handsome ones among you? Go far away! For what reason have you stood here as opponents?”

Gaṇeśa said: “Let all the Gaṇas come—those who are guardians of Śiva’s command. I alone am but a child, yet I too am a guardian of Śiva’s command.”

O Gaṇeśa, the Lord of Śiva’s hosts—whoever daily performs your worship with faith, according to their own capacity, attains the fruits of all rightful desires.

Vyāsa said: Whoever worships Gaṇādhipa (Gaṇeśa) at all Nāndīmukha rites—everything becomes amenable to him, and his merit becomes imperishable.

Vyāsa said: One should first worship Gaṇeśa here (at the outset), for the removal of obstacles. In this way one attains the status of a Vināyaka—just as he indeed is, the son of Gaurī.

Vyāsa said: I shall again proclaim another hymn—one to Gaṇādhipa (Gaṇeśa)—pure and sacred, bestowing all accomplishments and granting every desired result.