Shlok
Vakratunda Mahakaya
A popular prayer to Lord Ganesha before beginning important work.
Vakratunda Mahakaya
वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय
सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ।
निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा॥
Meaning
Lord Ganesha is requested to remove obstacles from all endeavors.
Benefits
It is traditionally recited before starting important work.