Satsang SHRI SAINATH-STAVAN MANJARI

DAS GANU
Translated from the marathi by Smt.Zarine Taraporevala
and Edited by Dr. Smt.Indira Kher,
Ex.Executive Editor, Shri Sai Leela (English Edn)

A HUMBLE TRIBUTE OF PRAISE TO SHRI SAINATH
I bow down to Shri GANESH.
Oh,MAYURESHWARA ,You are the one on whom
we depend,
Oh,son of GAURI, the all-knowing.
Oh,You inconceivable one.
You with an immeasurable belly.
Protect me, oh, Shri GANAPATI ….1

You are the first and foremost of all the Ganas'
and of all the deities;
Therefore, you are called "GANESH"2
You are acknowledged by all the "SHASTRAS"
[sacred books]
You of sacred countenance, oh, BHALACHANDRA! .2

1. A term for certain troops of inteniror deities considered
as Shiva's attandants,
and under the especial superintendence of GANESH.
2. A name formed by the combination of JU and Be
i.e. Lord.
Oh, SHARADA,Goddess of Speech !
You are the mistress of the realm of words;
Because of your existence,
All wordily transactions are carried on. ….3

You are the deity revered by all author;
You are eternally the pride of this nation;
Your infinite power prevails everywhere.
I bow to you,
….4

You are the Supreme Spirit and beloved of the saints !
incarnation in human form of PANDHARIRAYA
You are the ocean of kindness and infinite compassion;
Oh Pandurang Narahari !