Modalondipe ninage Gananatha | ಮೊದಲೊಂದಿಪೆ ನಿನಗೆ ಗಣನಾಥಾ

ಮೊದಲೊಂದಿಪೆ ನಿನಗೆ ಗಣನಾಥಾ

ದೇವಾ ವಂದಿಪೆ ನಿನಗೆ ಗಣನಾಥಾ
ಬಂದ ವಿಘ್ನಗಳ ಕಳೆ ಗಣನಾಥಾ || ಪ ||

ಆದಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ನಿನ್ನ ಪಾದ ಪೂಜಿಸಿದ ಧರ್ಮರಾಯ
ಸಾಧಿಸಿದ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಗಣನಾಥಾ || ೧ ||

ಅಂದು ರಾವಣನು ಮದದಿಂದ ನಿನ್ನ ಪೂಜಿಸದೆ
ಸಂದ ರಣದಲಿ ಗಣನಾಥಾ || ೨ ||

ಮಂಗಳ ಮೂರುತಿ ಗುರು ರಂಗ ವಿಠಲನ ಪಾದ
ಹಿಂಗದೆ ಭಜಿಪೆ ಗಣನಾಥಾ || ೩ ||

ರಚನೆ: ಶ್ರೀ ಪಾದ ರಾಯರು

English Transliteration:

Modalondipe ninage Gananatha
Devaa vandipe ninage Gananatha
Banda vighnagala kale Gananatha || Pa ||

Aadiyalli ninna paada poojisida Dharmaraya
Saadhisida raajya Gananatha || 1 ||

Andu Raavananu madadinda ninna poojisade
Sanda ranadali Gananatha || 2 ||

Mangala moorthi Guru Ranga Vittalana paada
Hingade bhajipe Gananatha || 3 ||

Composer : Sri Padarayaru

English Meaning:

First, I offer salutations to you, O Gananatha!
O Lord, I bow to you again and again,
You are the one who removes all obstacles that come my way. || Pa ||

At the beginning, King Dharmaraya worshipped your holy feet,
And through that devotion, he attained a great kingdom. || 1 ||

Once, proud Ravana ignored your worship,
And in battle, he suffered defeat. || 2 ||

I worship the auspicious form, the feet of Guru Ranga Vittala,
Without fail, I always remember and praise you, O Gananatha! || 3 ||

Reflection:

This soulful Kannada bhajan invokes Lord Ganesha—the remover of obstacles and the first deity worshipped in all auspicious beginnings. Each verse provides a contrasting perspective on devotion and neglect: how King Yudhishthira gained fortune through worship, and how Ravana’s pride led to downfall by ignoring Ganesha’s grace.

The composition reminds us that success, peace, and spiritual progress begin with humility and prayer. Ganesha is not just a symbol of beginning rituals, but the energy that clears confusion, ego, and hindrances from our life path. Devotees are encouraged to not merely recite, but deeply reflect upon the bhajan’s message: surrender at the divine feet brings inner and outer victory.

In daily life, starting each action—be it work, study, or prayer—with remembrance of Lord Ganesha brings clarity and removes unseen blocks. Let this bhajan be your daily invocation to the divine remover of obstacles.

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