Deity
Ekadanta
एकदन्त
- verses
- 139
- book
- 1
- chapters
- 29
- A form of
- Ganesha
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
Kabanata 55: Ang Katapusan ng mga Gawa ni Madasura. Mga pagbati kay Ganesha. Sinabi ni Gritsamada: Nakitang lubos na napatawad si Madasura, at ang mga diyos na pinangungunahan ni Vishnu, at mga pinakadakilang yogi simula kay Bhrigu, ay…
- 2.52.1
Kabanata 52: Ang Biyaya ni Ekadanta. Mga pagbati kay Shri Ganesha. Sinabi ni Gritsamada: Sa gayon ay hiniling ng mga mapagpakumbaba, at si Sanatkumara ay nagsalita ng mga salitang puno ng kagalakan.
- 2.53.8
"Ang mga naninirahan sa sansinukob ay hindi maaaring maging sanhi ng aking kamatayan. Sino itong Ekadanta na ito? Papatayin ko siya nang may galit."
- 2.55.1
Key chapters
The chapters where Ekadanta matters most.