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TWELVE NAMES OF GANESHA

1. Pranamya Shirasa Devam Gauriputram Vinaayakam Bhakataavaasam Smare Nityam Aayuh Kaamartha Siddhaye Meaning:Every day, I bow down to that Lord, the son of Gowri, the Lord who lives in the heart of the devotees, blessing them always with good health and prosperity. 2. Prathamam Vakratundam Cha Ekadantam Dviteeyakam Thriteeyam Krishna Pingaaksham Gajavaktram Chaturthakam Meaning: Starting from here, the twelve names of Ganesha are mentioned and he is worshipped in those different forms. The first as the Lord with the curved trunk; second, as the one with only one tusk, third, as the one with black (red/brown) eyes, fourth, as the one with giant structure. 3. Lambodaram Panchamaam Cha Shashtam Vikatameva Cha Saptamam Vighnaraajendram Dhoomravarnam Tathaashtamam Meaning: Fifth, as the one with a big (long) stomach, six, as the one with a huge body, Seven, as the remover of obstacles, eight, as the one with smoke gray color 4. Navamam Phaalachandram Cha Dasamam Tu Vinaayakam Ekaadasam Ganapatim Dvaadasam Tu Gajaananam Meaning: Ninth, as the one with moon on the front of His head, tenth, as the foremost leader, eleventh, as the leader of the ganas, twelfth, as the one with elephant face. 5. Dvaadasaitaani Naamaani Trisandhyam Yah Pathernnarah Na Cha Vighna Bhayam Tasya Sarva Siddhikaram Prabho Meaning: Any person, who remembers these twelve names of Ganesha, three times in a day, will have all their obstacles and fear removed and will attain success. (This group of verses is said to be sage Narada's offering to Lord Ganesh.) ======================================================================== ===

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Shirdi Sai Baba's Eleven Assurances

1. Whosoever puts their feet on Shirdi soil, their sufferings will come to an end. 2. The wretched and miserable will rise to joy and happiness as soon as they climb the steps of the mosque. 3. I shall be ever active and vigorous even after leaving this earthly body. 4. My tomb shall bless and speak to the needs of my devotees. 5. I shall be active and vigorous even from my tomb. 6. My mortal remains will speak from my tomb. 7. I am ever living to help and guide all who come to me, who surrender to me and who seek refuge in me. 8. If you look to me, I look to you. 9. If you cast your burden on me, I shall surely bear it. 10.If you seek my advice and help, it shall be given to you at once. 11.There shall be no want in the house of my devotee. *****************************************************