Deity
Vakratunda
वक्रतुण्डVakratuṇḍa
- verses
- 214
- book
- 1
- chapters
- 55
- A form of
- Ганеша
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
Боги и мудрецы сказали: Мы кланяемся вечному Брахману, лишенному изменений, но являющемуся источником всех изменений, почитаемому Шивой и другими. Мы поклоняемся единому Вакратунде, чей образ бесконечен и познаваем лишь Им Самим.
- 1.38.1
Мудгала сказал: Матсаре, говорившему так с великим гневом, Вакратунда с умиротворенной душой и словно улыбаясь, ответил так.
- 1.32.1
Глава 32: Проявление Вакратунды. Поклонение Шри Ганеше. Мудгала сказал: Слушай, о мудрый Дакша, о величайшем деянии богов, о котором я поведаю вкратце.
- 1.39.2
Key chapters
The chapters where Vakratunda matters most.