Mudgala Purana in Portuguese
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
O primeiro Khanda do Mudgala Purana, intitulado Vakratunda Charitam, estabelece a estrutura filosófica e teológica suprema da seita Ganapatya.
The Legend of Ekadanta (The Single-Tusked Form)
Ekadanta - The Single Tusk
O Segundo Khanda do Mudgala Purana, intitulado Ekadanta Charitam, narra a encarnação divina do Senhor Ganesha como Ekadanta, o de Uma Única Presa, que incorpora o princípio cósmico de Shanti (Paz) e foco absoluto.
Mahodara Charitam: The Incarnation against Delusion
Mahodara - The Great-Bellied One
O terceiro Khanda do Mudgala Purana, intitulado Mahodara Charitam, narra a encarnação divina do Senhor Ganesha como Mahodara para vencer Mohasura, o formidável demônio da ilusão e do apaixonamento.
Gajananacharitam (The Incarnation of Gajanana)
Gajanana - The Elephant-Faced
O quarto Khanda do Mudgala Purana, intitulado Gajananacharitam, centra-se na encarnação do Senhor Ganesha como Gajanana para derrotar Lobhasura, a personificação da ganância.
The Legend of Lambodara and the Defeat of Krodhasura
Lambodara - The Pot-Bellied
O quinto Khanda do Mudgala Purana, intitulado Lambodara Charitam, narra a encarnação divina do Senhor Ganesha como Lambodara para derrotar Krodhasura, o demônio que personifica a ira.
The Legend of Vikata and the Glory of Mayura Kshetra
Vikata - The Unusual Form
O Sexto Khanda do Mudgala Purana, intitulado 'Vikatacharitam', centra-se na encarnação divina do Senhor Ganesha como Vikata (o Formidável).
The Incarnation of Vighnaraja and the Subjugation of Mamasura
Vighnaraja - Lord of Obstacles
O sétimo Khanda do Mudgala Purana, intitulado Vighnaraja Charitam, narra a encarnação divina do Senhor Ganesha como Vighnaraja (O Senhor dos Obstáculos) para subjugar Mamasura, o formidável demônio do apego e da possessividade.
The Incarnation of Dhumravarna and the Defeat of Ahankarasura
Dhumravarna - The Smoke-Coloured One
O oitavo Khanda do Mudgala Purana, intitulado Dhumravarna Charitam, narra a encarnação do Senhor Ganesha como Dhumravarna (o Senhor de cor de fumaça) que monta um rato.
Yoga Charitam: The Path of Yoga and Devotion
Yoga Charitam - The Path of Yoga
O nono Khanda, intitulado Yoga Charitam, representa o ápice filosófico e espiritual do Mudgala Purana. Ele apresenta principalmente diálogos profundos entre o Sábio Mudgala e Prajapati Daksha, elucidando os princípios esotéricos do Yoga, a natureza de Brahman e a ilusão de Maya.
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