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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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About This Book

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

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Adhyayas

Chapters within each Skandha

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Shlokas

Verses read one by one

Available Reading Features

This edition of the Mudgala Purana on Vedapath includes:

Sanskrit

Original Sanskrit verses (Devanagari)

Transliteration

Transliteration for guided reading

Meanings

Word-by-word meanings and synonyms

Translations

Clear, faithful translations

Enrichment

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.

Vakratunda - The Curved Trunk

The Legend of Vakratunda

Vakratunda - The Curved Trunk

Первая Кханда Мудгала-пураны, озаглавленная «Вакратунда Чаритам», устанавливает высшую философскую и теологическую основу секты Ганапатья.

VakratundaMatsaraAvatara

55 Adhyayas

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Ekadanta - The Single Tusk

The Legend of Ekadanta (The Single-Tusked Form)

Ekadanta - The Single Tusk

Вторая Кханда Мудгала-пураны, озаглавленная «Экаданта Чаритам», повествует о божественном воплощении Господа Ганеши в образе Экаданты (Однозубого), который олицетворяет космический принцип Шанти (Мира) и абсолютной сосредоточенности.

EkadantaMadasuraBhakti

74 Adhyayas

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Mahodara - The Great-Bellied One

Mahodara Charitam: The Incarnation against Delusion

Mahodara - The Great-Bellied One

Третья Кханда Мудгала-пураны, озаглавленная Маходара Чаритам, повествует о божественном воплощении Господа Ганеши в образе Маходары для победы над Мохасурой, грозным демоном иллюзии и ослепления.

MahodaraMohasuraJnana

51 Adhyayas

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Gajanana - The Elephant-Faced

Gajananacharitam (The Incarnation of Gajanana)

Gajanana - The Elephant-Faced

Четвертая Кханда Мудгала-пураны, озаглавленная Гаджананачаритам, посвящена воплощению Господа Ганеши в образе Гаджананы для победы над Лобхасурой, олицетворением жадности.

GajananaLobhasuraChaturthi

53 Adhyayas

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Lambodara - The Pot-Bellied

The Legend of Lambodara and the Defeat of Krodhasura

Lambodara - The Pot-Bellied

Пятая Кханда Мудгала-пураны, озаглавленная «Ламбодара Чаритам», повествует о божественном воплощении Господа Ганеши в образе Ламбодары для победы над Кродхасурой, демоном, олицетворяющим гнев.

LambodaraKrodhasuraYoga

45 Adhyayas

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Vikata - The Unusual Form

The Legend of Vikata and the Glory of Mayura Kshetra

Vikata - The Unusual Form

Шестая Кханда Мудгала-пураны, озаглавленная «Викатачаритам», посвящена божественному воплощению Господа Ганеши в образе Викаты (Грозного).

VikataKamasuraBrahmacharya

47 Adhyayas

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Vighnaraja - Lord of Obstacles

The Incarnation of Vighnaraja and the Subjugation of Mamasura

Vighnaraja - Lord of Obstacles

Седьмая Кханда Мудгала-пураны, озаглавленная «Вигхнараджа Чаритам», повествует о божественном воплощении Господа Ганеши в образе Вигхнараджи (Владыки препятствий) для усмирения Мамасуры, грозного демона привязанности и собственничества.

VighnarajaMamasuraVairagya

16 Adhyayas

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Dhumravarna - The Smoke-Coloured One

The Incarnation of Dhumravarna and the Defeat of Ahankarasura

Dhumravarna - The Smoke-Coloured One

Восьмая Кханда Мудгала-пураны, озаглавленная «Дхумраварна Чаритам», повествует о воплощении Господа Ганеши в образе Дхумраварны (Господа дымчатого цвета), восседающего на мыши.

DhumravarnaAbhimanasuraMoksha

50 Adhyayas

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Yoga Charitam - The Path of Yoga

Yoga Charitam: The Path of Yoga and Devotion

Yoga Charitam - The Path of Yoga

Девятая Кханда, озаглавленная «Йога Чаритам», представляет собой философский и духовный зенит Мудгала-пураны. В ней в основном представлены глубокие диалоги между мудрецом Мудгалой и Праджапати Дакшей, разъясняющие эзотерические принципы йоги, природу Брахмана и иллюзию Майи.

YogaOmkaraPhalashruti

41 Adhyayas

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Key episodes

  1. The birth of Matsarasura from the jealousy of Indra

    Skandha 1

  2. The penance of Matsarasura and his subsequent conquest of the three worlds

    Skandha 1

  3. The assembly of Devas seeking refuge in the formless Brahman

    Skandha 1

  4. The divine manifestation of Vakratunda on a lion mount

    Skandha 1

  5. The total surrender of Matsarasura and Dambhasura to the Lord

    Skandha 1

  6. The birth of Madasura from the shadow of arrogance

    Skandha 2

  7. The total defeat of the Devas and the displacement of Indra

    Skandha 2

  8. The collective penance of the gods to invoke the supreme form of Ganesha

    Skandha 2

  9. The appearance of Ekadanta riding the divine mouse Mushaka

    Skandha 2

  10. The philosophical dialogue where Madasura realizes the futility of ego and surrenders

    Skandha 2

  11. The establishment of Shanti Yoga as the path to liberation

    Skandha 2

  12. The birth of Mohasura from the delusion of the gods

    Skandha 3

  13. The penance of Mohasura and his subsequent conquest of the three worlds

    Skandha 3

  14. The manifestation of Mahodara riding the celestial mouse

    Skandha 3

  15. The philosophical debate where Mahodara exposes the futility of Mohasura's ego

    Skandha 3

  16. The surrender of Mohasura and his transformation into a devotee

    Skandha 3

  17. The emergence of Lobhasura from the greed of Kubera

    Skandha 4

  18. The manifestation of Gajanana to protect the Devas

    Skandha 4

  19. The surrender of Lobhasura and his transformation into a devotee

    Skandha 4

  20. Sage Vashistha's discourse on the efficacy of Sankashti and Vinayaki Chaturthi

    Skandha 4

  21. The defeat of Sindurasura and the establishment of Gajanana's supremacy

    Skandha 4

  22. Birth of Krodhasura from Shiva's seed

    Skandha 5

  23. Krodhasura's conquest of the three worlds

    Skandha 5

  24. The gods' collective penance to invoke a savior

    Skandha 5

  25. The manifestation of Lambodara on the divine mouse

    Skandha 5

  26. Sage Gritsamada's discourse on the methods of worship

    Skandha 5

  27. The emergence of Kamasura from the lustful gaze of Vishnu and Lakshmi

    Skandha 6

  28. The intense penance of the Devas to invoke Ganesha's protection

    Skandha 6

  29. The manifestation of Ganesha as the peacock-riding Vikata

    Skandha 6

  30. The surrender of Kamasura after realizing the futility of desire against divine wisdom

    Skandha 6

  31. The detailed revelation of Mayura Kshetra's sacred geography to Lord Brahma

    Skandha 6

  32. Mamasura's acquisition of boons and the subsequent conquest of the three worlds

    Skandha 7

  33. The defeat of Lord Shiva and the occupation of Mount Kailasha by the demon of attachment

    Skandha 7

  34. The collective prayer of the Devas leading to the manifestation of Vighnaraja

    Skandha 7

  35. The peaceful subjugation and spiritual transformation of Mamasura

    Skandha 7

  36. Sage Dattatreya's discourse on the non-dual nature of Brahman

    Skandha 7

  37. The rise of Ahankarasura and the displacement of the Devas

    Skandha 8

  38. The manifestation of Dhumravarna as the smoke-colored savior

    Skandha 8

  39. The philosophical discourse on the Ekakshara Mantra

    Skandha 8

  40. The submission of Ahankarasura to the Lord

    Skandha 8

  41. Shiva's revelation of his meditation on Ganesha to Parvati

    Skandha 8

  42. Mudgala's esoteric explanation of the syllables 'Ga' and 'Na'

    Skandha 9

  43. Daksha's realization of the illusory nature of Maya through Yoga

    Skandha 9

  44. The transition from abstract philosophy to the narrative Phala-Shruti

    Skandha 9

  45. The liberation of the crow and the snake through the power of Shravana

    Skandha 9

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