Deity

Vakratunda

वक्रतुण्डVakratuṇḍa

verses
214
book
1
chapters
55
A form of
Ganeśa

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

      Bogowie i mędrcy rzekli: Kłaniamy się wiecznemu Brahmanowi, wolnemu od przemian, a jednak będącemu źródłem wszelkich przemian, czczonemu przez Śiwę i innych. Wielbimy jedynego Wakratundę o nieskończonej postaci, poznawalnego tylko przez…

    • 1.38.1

      Mudgala rzekł: Do Matsary, który mówił tak z wielkim gniewem, Vakratunda z pogodną duszą i jakby uśmiechając się, przemówił w ten sposób.

    • 1.32.1

      Rozdział 32: Objawienie Wakratundy. Pokłon dla Śri Ganeśy. Mudgala rzekł: Słuchaj, o mądry Dakszo, o najwyższym czynie bogów, który opowiem pokrótce.

Key chapters

The chapters where Vakratunda matters most.

  1. Vakratundāntardhāna

    Mudgala Purana 1.39 · 33 verses

  2. The Victory of Vakratunda

    Mudgala Purana 1.38 · 16 verses

  3. The Manifestation of Vakratunda

    Mudgala Purana 1.32 · 14 verses

  4. Dialogue with Dambhasura's Messenger

    Mudgala Purana 1.43 · 10 verses

  5. Matsarasura Vicharanam

    Mudgala Purana 1.33 · 9 verses

  6. The Episode of the Deva-Asura War

    Mudgala Purana 1.34 · 9 verses

  7. Brahma's Penance and the Vision of Vakratunda

    Mudgala Purana 1.40 · 6 verses

  8. Dambhasura Rajyabhisheka

    Mudgala Purana 1.41 · 6 verses

  9. Granting Boons to Kashi and Shiva

    Mudgala Purana 1.52 · 5 verses

  10. The Arrival of Matsarasura

    Mudgala Purana 1.37 · 4 verses