Deity
Vighnaraja
विघ्नराजVighnarāja
- verses
- 111
- book
- 1
- chapters
- 57
- A form of
- Ganesh
What the texts say
In the Mudgala Purana, Vighnaraja is a form of Ganesha, the embodiment of Brahman, who is praised as dwelling in the heart. Mudgala Purana 1.4.19 Hymns in the same Purana say that his elephant face is the form of Truth, and that saints hold him in their hearts as the essence of Yoga. Mudgala Purana 7.9.18, 7.9.19 Another verse says that Vighnaraja, in his incarnation, is the killer of Mamatasura, the demon of attachment. Mudgala Purana 1.20.11 The Purana calls Vighnaraja the destroyer of the obstacles of his devotees, and says that by his grace Shiva, Vishnu and all other beings destroy invincible obstacles. Mudgala Purana 2.5.45, 2.18.33 One verse bows to Vighnaraja as one who loves devotion and removes obstacles for his devotees yet creates them for those devoid of devotion, and who, when pleased, grants both worldly enjoyment and liberation. Mudgala Purana 8.49.40
Where to read
Every verse that names Vighnaraja, book by book.
- 7.6.1
Chapitre 7.6 : La Manifestation de Vighnaraja. Salutations à Ganesha. Kashyapa dit : Alors les dieux, remplis de détresse, délibérèrent par l'intermédiaire de Shambhu. Tous, terrifiés par la peur, préparèrent la destruction de l'Asura.
- 1.1.59
Mudgala dit : Ne t'inquiète pas, ô Daksha, le meilleur des seigneurs des sujets. Souviens-toi du Roi des Obstacles (Vighnaraja) ; par Lui, rien n'est inaccessible.
- 1.4.14
Étant éternellement doté de Shakti, je suis le puissant Seigneur Ishvara. Par l'illusion d'une souveraineté absolue, je n'ai pas invoqué le nom de Vighnaraja.
- 7.6.1
Key chapters
The chapters where Vighnaraja matters most.