7. Ganesha Shloka and Mantras

The word mantra is derived from the Sanskrit word 'maan' which means 'to think'. Thus Mantras are a collection of words which enable us to think on a singular subject at a given time. The chanting of Mantras enables us to appraise the subject (particular God). The worshipper derives benefit from this chanting. 

The Mantras are structured as hymns or shlokas. They help in invoking God to seek His (or Her) blessings in form of spiritual growth, protection agaibst menace, material growth or seek blessings to perform ones duties better.  

The Agni Purâna mentions the importance of Mantras. It is mentions that when mantas are recited mutely (within mind) they become more effective.  

Mantras become effective when recited with true spirit. In other words, successful chanting depends on (1) mental discipline (2) mode of breathing (3) correct recitation.

Here are some of the important Ganesha Mantras - 

1.   Vakratunda Ganesha Mantra
श्री वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्य कोटी समप्रभा
निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्व-कार्येशु सर्वदा॥

Shree Vakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samaprabha, Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva Sarva-Kaaryeshu Sarvada

Meaning
O Lord Ganesha! The Great God with curved trunk and massive built, your splendor is equal to a billion Suns. I pray to you, mighty God to bless me in all my endeavours, so that I do not face any obstacles in my work.

2. Ganesha Shubh Labh Mantra

ॐ श्रीम गम सौभाग्य गणपतये
वर्वर्द सर्वजन्म में वषमान्य नमः॥
Aum Shreem Gam Saubhagya Ganpataye,
Varvarda Sarvajanma Mein Vashamanya Namah.

3. Ganesha Gayatri Mantra

ॐ एकदन्ताय विद्धमहे, वक्रतुण्डाय धीमहि,
तन्नो दन्ति प्रचोदयात्॥
Aum Ekadantaya Viddhamahe, Vakratundaya Dhimahi,
Tanno Danti Prachodayat॥

4. Shree Ganeshyah Mantra
ॐ गं गणपतये नमः l
Om Gaan Ganapataye Namaha
Meaning: I bow in praise and devotion to Lord Ganapati.

3.  ॐ श्री विघ्नेश्वराय नमःll

4.  शुक्लाम्बरधरं विष्णुं शशिवर्णं चतुर्भुजम् ।
     प्रसन्नवदनं ध्यायेत् सर्वविघ्नोपशान्तये ॥

5. ॐ तत्पुरुषाय विद्महे वक्रतुंडाय धीमहि ।
     तन्नो दंती प्रचोदयात ॥