Mantra
ॐ गं गणपतये नमः
Om Gam Ganapataye Namah
Meaning
Salutations to Ganesha — lord of all beginnings, remover of obstacles, master of intellect.
Significance
Gam is Ganesha's bija, always recited before any new undertaking. Ganesha's elephant head represents supreme wisdom — the ability to grasp vast knowledge and overcome all obstacles. Mooladhara chakra (root) is activated by this mantra.