Shloka 24

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

Devanagari script

ब्राह्मणैः क्षत्रियैर्वैश्यैः शूद्रैश्चैव गजानन सम्पूज्य सर्वसिद्ध्यर्थं भक्ष्यभोज्यादिभिः शुभैः

Transliteration

brāhmaṇaiḥ kṣatriyairvaiśyaiḥ śūdraiścaiva gajānana sampūjya sarvasiddhyarthaṃ bhakṣyabhojyādibhiḥ śubhaiḥ

Translation

O Gajānana, when brāhmaṇas, kṣatriyas, vaiśyas, and śūdras alike worship You with full reverence and offer auspicious foods and refreshments, one attains the fulfillment of all siddhis.

Word by Word

• ब्राह्मणैः: by brāhmaṇas

• क्षत्रियैः: by kṣatriyas

• वैश्यैः: by vaiśyas

• शूद्रैः: by śūdras

• च एव: and indeed

• गजानन: O elephant-faced one (Gaṇeśa)

• सम्पूज्य: having worshipped fully

• सर्वसिद्ध्यर्थम्: for the sake of all attainments/siddhis

• भक्ष्य: edible offerings/sweets

• भोज्य: cooked foods/meal offerings

• आदिभिः: and other (items)

• शुभैः: auspicious, auspiciously prepared

Speaker

Suta Goswami (narrating to the sages at Naimisharanya) (Inferred)

Characters & Entities

• Ganesha
• Shiva

FAQs

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

It frames Gaṇeśa worship—with auspicious food offerings—as a universal prerequisite that grants sarva-siddhi and clears vighnas, enabling the sādhaka to proceed effectively in Śiva-liṅga pūjā and Śaiva observances.

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

By emphasizing siddhi and obstacle-removal as supports for worship, it implies Śiva-tattva as Pati (the liberating Lord) whose path requires purification of the pashu (bound soul) from pasha (bondage/obstructions); Gaṇeśa functions as the gateway within Śiva’s śakti-driven order.

What ritualistic or Yogic practice is highlighted here?

A pūjā-vidhi element: inclusive Gaṇeśa-upacāra with bhakṣya-bhojya offerings for sarva-siddhi—serving as preparatory discipline for Pāśupata-oriented Śaiva sādhanā and liṅga-arcana.