Rigveda, Mandala 2, Hymn 23, Verse 1. This verse is a hymn dedicated to Lord Ganapati (Ganesha) and is one of the oldest references to Ganesha in the Vedic texts. (re-uploaded video with corrected lyrics)
This hymn is often used in prayers and rituals dedicated to Ganesha, particularly in Vedic and devotional contexts.
Lyrics:
ॐ गणानां त्वा गणपतिं हवामहे कविं कवीनामुपमश्रवस्तमम् ।
ज्येष्ठराजं ब्रह्मणाम् ब्रह्मणस्पत आ नः शृण्वन्नूतिभिःसीदसादनम् ॥
ॐ महागणाधिपतये नमः ॥
Om Gannaanaam Tvaa Ganna-Patim Hava-Amahe
Kavim Kaviinaam-Upama-Shravas-Tamam |
Jyessttha-Raajam Brahmannaam Brahmannas-Pata
Aa Nah Shrnnvan-Nuutibhih-Siida-Saadanam ||
Om Mahaa-Ganna-Adhipataye Namah ||
more about this prayer below**
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** more info:
The verse in question, "Gannaanaam Tvaa Ganna-Patim Havaamahe," is a subject of scholarly debate. Traditionally, it is often associated with Lord Ganesha, who is widely regarded as the "Gannapati" (Lord of the Ganas, or groups). However, some scholars argue that this hymn, found in the Rigveda (2.23.1), may have originally referred to Brihaspati, the divine priest and teacher of the gods, who is also known as Brahmanaspati.
Arguments for Brihaspati
● Context of the Rigveda: In the Rigvedic context, Brihaspati or Brahmanaspati is a prominent deity, often invoked as the lord of prayers and the protector of sacred rituals. The verse refers to him as "Gannapati," which in the Vedic sense could mean the leader of the assembly or group, aligning with his role as a priestly figure.
● Evolution of Ganesha Worship: The worship of Ganesha as a distinct deity with the elephant head became more prominent in later Vedic and post-Vedic periods. It's possible that the term "Gannapati" was later attributed to Ganesha as his worship evolved, while originally referring to Brihaspati in the Rigveda.
The first unambiguous reference to Ganesha as we know him today, with the attributes commonly associated with him, appears in later Vedic texts and more explicitly in the Puranas. The "Mudgala Purana" and the "Ganesha Purana" are among the earliest texts that detail Ganesha's pastimes, attributes, and significance. Mudgala Purana is earlier than the Ganesha Purana which he dates between 1100 and 1400 A.D. The Mudgala Purana is considered one of the Upapuranas, a genre of ancient Hindu texts that supplement the major Puranas. The Ganesha Purana is estimated to be the late medieval period, between the 13th- to 18th-century CE. It is considered a minor Purana.
Personal Conclusion
The verse "Gannaanaam Tvaa Ganna-Patim Havaamahe" could very well have been originally about Brihaspati, and later tradition attributed it to Ganesha. The association with Ganesha might reflect the evolution of religious practices and the integration of various deities' attributes into the worship of Ganesha.
The earliest unambiguous references to Ganesha specifically as we know him today are post-Vedic. But the nature of bhakti overshadows what may have been the original source of this prayer. If one is chanting to Lord Ganesha sincerely with this prayer, as many hundreds of thousands of devotees do, He will respond according to your bhakti.
Jai Sri Ganesha!
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