Deity
Vighnaraja
विघ्नराजVighnarāja
- verses
- 111
- book
- 1
- chapters
- 57
- A form of
- Ganesha
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
Chatha chapter hai, Vighnaraja ka aana. Ganesha ko pranaam. Kashyap ne kaha ki dev log bahut pareshan the. Shiv ke paas jaake baat ki. Sab darr mein the. Soch rahe the ki Mamasura ko kaise khatam karein.
- 1.1.59
Mudgala ne kaha, Daksha, chinta mat karo. Tum logon ke bade rakshak ho. Ganesh ko yaad karo. Vighneshwar ka naam lo. Usse kuch bhi mushkil nahi rehta. Sab kuch mil jayega.
- 1.4.14
Main hamesha shakti se bhara hua hoon, main balwan Ishwar hoon. Par main itna apni badai mein phans gaya ki maine Vighnaraja ka naam yaad nahi kiya.
- 7.6.1
Key chapters
The chapters where Vighnaraja matters most.