Deity
Ekadanta
एकदन्त
- verses
- 139
- book
- 1
- chapters
- 29
- A form of
- Ganexa
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
Capítulo 55: A Conclusão dos Feitos de Madasura. Saudações a Ganesha. Gritsamada disse: Vendo Madasura completamente pacificado, os deuses liderados por Vishnu, e os principais yogis começando com Bhrigu, aproximaram-se de Ekadanta.
- 2.52.1
Capítulo 52: A Graça de Ekadanta. Saudações a Shri Ganesha. Gritsamada disse: Assim solicitado pelos humildes, Sanatkumara dirigiu-lhes palavras de alegria.
- 2.53.8
"A morte não virá a mim daqueles que habitam o universo. Quem é este Ekadanta? Eu o matarei, cheio de raiva."
- 2.55.1
Key chapters
The chapters where Ekadanta matters most.