Gajkarnikaya Mantra

ॐ गजकर्णकाय नमः

Om Gajakarnakaya Namah

This mantra is a powerful invocation to Lord Ganesha, focusing on his large ears. It is chanted to gain the ability to listen attentively and discern truth from falsehood. It can also help with overcoming negativity and stress.

Meaning

Gaj means Elephant and Karnikay means ears. With the elephant's head and elephant ears, Ganesh was unable to listen to everything from all sources.

Benefits

This Mantra allows us to be just like him, and hear and accept only that which is good.Chanting the mantra shields us from external negativity and helps us overcome the stress caused by it.

Instructions to chant this Mantra

Number of times	108 repetitions
Who can chant this Mantra	Anyone seeking improved listening skills, clarity, or stress relief
When to chant this Mantra	Morning or evening, during times when you need to focus on listening
Facing	Facing a picture or idol of Lord Ganesha