Vakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samaprabha, Nirvighnam Kurume Deva Sarva-Kaaryeshu Sarvada-: "O Lord Ganesha, with your curved trunk and mighty form, shining brighter than a million suns, please remove all obstacles from my path and bless all my endeavors with ease and success." Ganesha, the Vighnaharta and remover of all barriers, is worshiped first in all auspicious activities. Reciting the Ganesha Sahasranama, a religious hymn worshiping him with over a thousand titles, helps to remove obstacles and provides success in life. This hymn, which appears in both the Mudgala Purana and the Ganesha Purana, emphasizes Ganesha's celestial forms as well as his role as the guiding light of wisdom. ...