Deity
Ekadanta
एकदन्त
- verses
- 139
- book
- 1
- chapters
- 29
- A form of
- Ganesha
What the texts say
In the Mudgala Purana, the incarnation of Ekadanta is described as the upholder of Brahman for embodied beings, the slayer of Madasura, and is remembered as riding a mouse. Mudgala Purana 1.20.6 It tells that when the wicked Ganasura destroyed Dharma, the Lord manifested as the son of Kapila, known as Ekadanta. Mudgala Purana 2.55.46 Madasura, king of the Daityas, reflects on the meaning of the name Ekadanta and understands in his heart the Lord of Obstacles. Mudgala Purana 2.53.45 In a salutation, Madasura addresses Ekadanta as one who takes the form of Maya and the illusionist, and Ganesha as always of the nature of Brahman. Mudgala Purana 2.54.9 In a later hymn of mental worship, Ekadanta is addressed as Lord of obstacles and offered praise joined with the essence of the Vedas, Smritis and Puranas. Mudgala Purana 5.38.71
Where to read
Every verse that names Ekadanta, book by book.
- 2.55.1
Bab 55: Kesudahan Perbuatan Madasura. Sembah sujud kepada Ganesha. Gritsamada berkata: Melihat Madasura telah sepenuhnya ditenangkan, para dewa yang dipimpin oleh Vishnu, dan para yogi utama bermula dengan Bhrigu, menghampiri Ekadanta.
- 2.52.1
Bab 52: Rahmat Ekadanta. Sembah sujud kepada Shri Ganesha. Gritsamada berkata: Demikian dimohon oleh yang rendah hati, Sanatkumara menuturkan kata-kata yang penuh sukacita.
- 2.53.8
"Mereka yang tinggal di alam semesta tidak akan dapat menyebabkan kematianku. Siapakah Ekadanta ini? Aku akan membunuhnya dengan penuh kemarahan."
- 2.55.1
Key chapters
The chapters where Ekadanta matters most.