Deity
Vakratunda
वक्रतुण्डVakratuṇḍa
- verses
- 214
- book
- 1
- chapters
- 55
- A form of
- Ganexa
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
Os deuses e sábios disseram: Curvamo-nos ao eterno Brahman, desprovido de mudanças, mas origem de todas as mudanças, adorado por Shiva e outros. Adoramos o único Vakratunda, de forma infinita, conhecível por Si mesmo.
- 1.38.1
Mudgala disse: Para Matsara, que falava assim com grande ira, Vakratunda, com a alma serena e como que sorrindo, falou-lhe assim.
- 1.32.1
Capítulo 32: A Manifestação de Vakratunda. Saudações a Shri Ganesha. Mudgala disse: Ouça, ó sábio Daksha, o ato supremo dos deuses, que contarei brevemente.
- 1.39.2
Key chapters
The chapters where Vakratunda matters most.