Stuti means ‘to praise’ and to enumerate the characteristics of the deity and to ask for blessings. It is a Sanskrit word derived from the root verb It is easy to remember as it is short, is composed in easy poetic meters and can also be sung.
The format of the stutis will be :
In Sanskrit.
With easy break-up of words.
Transliterated in English.
Explained:
With the meaning of each word.
With the contextual meaning of each sentence.
Paraphrased in English.
AndAccompanied by 3 audio files
for easy singing.
for easy recital.
for guidance of word-to-word pronunciation.
This series on ‘Understanding Sanskrit Stotra’ starts with the ‘Ganesh Stuti’ which extols Ganesha and seeks his blessings.
Lord Ganesha is known to be the remover of obstacles and, therefore, his name is generally recited before undertaking any task or at the beginning of any event or joyous occasion.
Vakratund Mahakaya is a very popular and commonly chanted stuti.
It is composed in the anushtubh meter.
Ganesh Stuti-Vakratund Mahakaya
Song
Recital
Pronunciation
Stuti in Sanskrit
Easy break-up of words
Transliterated version
Vakra-tunda mahaa-kaaya soorya-koti-sama-prabha,
nirvighnam kuru me deva sarva-kaaryeshu sarvadaa.
Translation
O God, with a curved trunk and a massive body, whose brilliance is equal to millions of suns, please make all my endeavors free of obstacles always.
Credits
Song by Rajesh Sawant
Essar: (Essar Engineering Services)
Distance Learning - Ganesh Stuti
It is easy to remember as it is short, is composed in easy poetic meters and can also be sung. 
