ರಾಗ: ಮಲಹರಿ
ತಾಳ: ರೂಪಕ
ರಚನೆ: ಶ್ರೀ ಪುರಂದರದಾಸರು
ಲಂಬೋದರ ಲಕುಮಿಕರ
ಅಂಬಾಸುತ ಅಮರ ವಿನುತ ||ಪ.||
ಶ್ರೀ ಗಣನಾಥ ಸಿಂಧುರ ವರ್ಣ
ಕರುಣ ಸಾಗರ ಕರಿವದನ ||೧||
ಸಿದ್ಧ ಚಾರಣ ಗಣ ಸೇವಿತ
ಸಿದ್ಧಿ ವಿನಾಯಕ ತೇ ನಮೋ ನಮೋ ||೨||
ಸಕಲ ವಿದ್ಯಾ ಆದಿ ಪೂಜಿತ
ಸರ್ವೋತ್ತಮ ತೇ ನಮೋ ನಮೋ ||೩||
TaaLam: Roopakam
Composer: Purandara Dasa
Language: Kannada
lambOdara lakumikara
ambaasuta amaravinuta
shree gaNanaatha sindoora varNa
karuNa saagara karivadana (lambOdara)
siddha chaaraNa gaNa sEvita
siddhi vinaayaka tE namO namO(lambOdara)
sakala vidyaadi poojita
sarvOttama tE namO namO (lambOdara)
Translation:
Pallavi:
O Lord Lambodara (One with a large belly), the giver of wealth!
Son of Goddess Ambā (Parvati), revered by the immortals!
Charana 1:
O Lord Ganapati, with a complexion like vermilion!
Ocean of compassion, elephant-faced one!
Charana 2:
You are served by Siddhas (spiritual adepts) and Chāraṇas (celestial bards).
O Siddhi Vināyaka, I bow repeatedly to You!
Charana 3:
You are venerated as the origin of all knowledge.
Supreme among all, I bow repeatedly to You!
Significance:
This song praises Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the harbinger of success and wisdom. The poet extols Ganesha’s divine attributes: His large belly symbolizing the universe, His elephant face signifying wisdom, and His role as the source of knowledge and prosperity. Ganesha’s worship by celestial beings highlights His universal appeal, while His compassion makes Him accessible to devotees. This geethe serves as a heartfelt invocation to Lord Ganesha before beginning any endeavor.