Deity
Vakratunda
वक्रतुण्डVakratuṇḍa
- verses
- 214
- book
- 1
- chapters
- 55
- A form of
- Ganesh
What the texts say
In the Mudgala Purana, Vakratunda is described as an incarnation who is the upholder of Brahman in bodies and the slayer of Matsarasura. Mudgala Purana 1.20.5 The same text gives the meaning of his name in his own words: those who become obstacles for devotees are called crooked by the gods, and he will destroy them with his trunk. Mudgala Purana 1.17.13 In a hymn of praise, he is called the destroyer of obstacles and the nourisher of devotees, seated on a lion, four-armed and holding a noose. Mudgala Purana 1.39.17 In the story of his meeting with Matsara, who is also called Matsarasura, Vakratunda says he was angry enough to destroy him, yet does not wish to destroy one who has sought refuge, and invites him to choose a boon. Mudgala Purana 1.38.51, 1.20.5
Where to read
Every verse that names Vakratunda, book by book.
- 1.39.2
Les dieux et les sages dirent : Nous nous inclinons devant l'éternel Brahman, sans changement, pourtant source de tout changement, adoré par Shiva et les autres. Nous adorons l'unique Vakratunda, de forme infinie, connaissable par Lui-même.
- 1.38.1
Mudgala dit : À Matsara, qui parlait ainsi avec une grande colère, Vakratunda, l'âme sereine et comme souriant, lui parla ainsi.
- 1.32.1
Chapitre 32 : La manifestation de Vakratunda. Salutations à Shri Ganesha. Mudgala dit : Écoute, ô sage Daksha, l'acte suprême des dieux, que je raconterai brièvement.
- 1.39.2
Key chapters
The chapters where Vakratunda matters most.