Deity
Vakratunda
वक्रतुण्डVakratuṇḍa
- verses
- 214
- book
- 1
- chapters
- 55
- A form of
- Ganesa
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
Kami bersujud kepada Vakratunda, yang senantiasa adalah Brahman, bebas dari perubahan, disembah oleh Mahesha dan lainnya, tak terbatas, dan hanya diketahui oleh diri-Nya sendiri.
- 1.38.1
Mudgala berkata: Kepada Matsara yang berbicara demikian dengan kemarahan yang besar, Vakratunda, dengan jiwa yang tenang dan seolah tersenyum, berbicara kepadanya.
- 1.32.1
Bab ke-32 berjudul Manifestasi Vakratunda. Salam kepada Shri Ganesha. Mudgala berkata: Dengarlah wahai Daksha yang bijaksana, perbuatan agung yang dilakukan oleh semua dewa, yang akan aku ceritakan secara singkat.
- 1.39.2
Key chapters
The chapters where Vakratunda matters most.