Deity
Lambodara
लम्बोदर
- verses
- 207
- book
- 1
- chapters
- 76
- A form of
- Ganesha
What the texts say
In the Mudgala Purana, Lambodara has an incarnation that destroys Krodhasura, the demon of anger. Mudgala Purana 1.20.9 The same verse says he rides a mouse, and a later chapter tells how, when he was remembered, the powerful Great Lord arrived mounted on it. Mudgala Purana 1.20.9, 5.6.11 In the chapter on Krodhasura's pacification, the great demon Krodha bowed to Lambodara, delighted, and departed for his own excellent abode. Mudgala Purana 5.8.54 In another chapter, the divine sages worship Lambodara by the prescribed rites and praise him, their hearts and necks bowed in devotion. Mudgala Purana 5.9.2, 5.9.24 Brahma, who speaks that chapter, says the sages bowed to Gajanana, another name for Lambodara, the bestower of great success. Mudgala Purana 5.9.24
Where to read
Every verse that names Lambodara, book by book.
- 5.9.2
Habiendo adorado según las reglas, se postraron ante Lambodara nuevamente. Luego todos ellos, con el cuello inclinado en devoción, lo alabaron.
- 5.8.1
Brahma dijo: Al ver a Lambodara, el gran demonio Krodhasura se dirigió al combate y, lleno de furia, habló.
- 5.5.18
Luego, recitaron el rey de los mantras de Lambodara con devoción, firmes en la austeridad y absortos en la meditación.
- 5.9.2
Key chapters
The chapters where Lambodara matters most.