Mudgala Purana in Malay
मुद्गलपुराणम्
The Sacred Narrative of Ganesha
The premier Ganesha-focused scripture, covering the eight incarnations of Ganesha, the Chaturthi vratas, the essence of the Ganesha Gita, and the path to liberation through devotion to Ganapati.
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The Mudgala Purana is the foremost Upapurana dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Attributed to the sage Mudgala, it contains 23,134 verses across 9 Skandhas. The text narrates the eight incarnations of Ganesha (Ashtavinayaka), each defeating a specific inner demon: jealousy, pride, delusion, greed, anger, lust, attachment, and ego. Its first Skandha retells the essence of the Ganesha Gita, its fourth sets out the Chaturthi vratas month by month, and its ninth, the Yoga Khanda, teaches the yoga of devotion to Ganesha. Throughout, it gives detailed instructions on vratas, mantras, and worship practices.
How This Book Is Organised
The Mudgala Purana unfolds progressively across nine skandhas.
Skandhas
Nine sections of the text
Adhyayas
Chapters within each Skandha
Shlokas
Verses read one by one
Available Reading Features
This edition of the Mudgala Purana on Vedapath includes:
Original Sanskrit verses (Devanagari)
Transliteration for guided reading
Word-by-word meanings and synonyms
Clear, faithful translations
Ganesha incarnation context, vrata details, and philosophical enrichments
Skandhas of the Mudgala Purana
The Mudgala Purana is traditionally divided into nine Skandhas.
The first eight each narrate an incarnation of Ganesha, and the ninth is the Yoga Khanda.
The Legend of Vakratunda
Vakratunda - The Curved Trunk
Khanda pertama Mudgala Purana, bertajuk Vakratunda Charitam, menetapkan kerangka falsafah dan teologi tertinggi mazhab Ganapatya.
The Legend of Ekadanta (The Single-Tusked Form)
Ekadanta - The Single Tusk
Khanda kedua Mudgala Purana, bertajuk Ekadanta Charitam, mengisahkan penjelmaan ilahi Dewa Ganesha sebagai Ekadanta, Sang Pemilik Satu Gading, yang melambangkan prinsip kosmik Shanti (Kedamaian) dan tumpuan mutlak.
Mahodara Charitam: The Incarnation against Delusion
Mahodara - The Great-Bellied One
Khanda ketiga Mudgala Purana, bertajuk Mahodara Charitam, mengisahkan penjelmaan ilahi Dewa Ganesha sebagai Mahodara untuk menakluki Mohasura, syaitan delusi dan keghairahan yang hebat.
Gajananacharitam (The Incarnation of Gajanana)
Gajanana - The Elephant-Faced
Khanda keempat Mudgala Purana, bertajuk Gajananacharitam, memfokuskan kepada inkarnasi Dewa Ganesha sebagai Gajanana untuk mengalahkan Lobhasura, personifikasi ketamakan.
The Legend of Lambodara and the Defeat of Krodhasura
Lambodara - The Pot-Bellied
Khanda Kelima Mudgala Purana, bertajuk Lambodara Charitam, mengisahkan penjelmaan ilahi Dewa Ganesha sebagai Lambodara untuk menewaskan Krodhasura, syaitan yang melambangkan kemarahan.
The Legend of Vikata and the Glory of Mayura Kshetra
Vikata - The Unusual Form
Khanda Keenam Mudgala Purana, bertajuk 'Vikatacharitam', memberi tumpuan kepada penjelmaan ilahi Dewa Ganesha sebagai Vikata (Yang Menakutkan).
The Incarnation of Vighnaraja and the Subjugation of Mamasura
Vighnaraja - Lord of Obstacles
Khanda ketujuh Mudgala Purana, bertajuk Vighnaraja Charitam, mengisahkan penjelmaan suci Dewa Ganesha sebagai Vighnaraja (Tuan Segala Halangan) untuk menundukkan Mamasura, syaitan keterikatan dan sifat memiliki yang hebat.
The Incarnation of Dhumravarna and the Defeat of Ahankarasura
Dhumravarna - The Smoke-Coloured One
Skanda kelapan Mudgala Purana, bertajuk Dhumravarna Charitam, menceritakan penjelmaan Dewa Ganesha sebagai Dhumravarna (Tuhan yang berwarna asap) yang menunggang seekor tikus.
Yoga Charitam: The Path of Yoga and Devotion
Yoga Charitam - The Path of Yoga
Khanda 9, bertajuk Yoga Charitam, mewakili kemuncak falsafah dan kerohanian Mudgala Purana. Ia terutamanya memaparkan dialog mendalam antara Pendeta Mudgala dan Prajapati Daksha, menjelaskan prinsip esoterik Yoga, sifat Brahman, dan ilusi Maya.
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