Brihaspati (Guru) Mantra — Word-by-Word Meaning
बृहस्पति (गुरु) मंत्र
Every Sanskrit word explained in English
Word-by-Word Breakdown
ॐ
Om
the primordial sound
बृं बृहस्पतये
Brim Brihaspataye
the name/seed of Jupiter (Brihaspati / Guru)
नमः
Namah
salutations / I bow
Complete Translation
Om. Salutations to Jupiter (Brihaspati / Guru) — strengthening its grace and softening its malefic effects.
Origin & History
Source: The Vedic Navagraha mantra of Jupiter (Brihaspati / Guru)
Author: Traditional (Vedic Jyotish)
In Vedic astrology (jyotish) the nine grahas shape the course of life, and each has its own mantra for blessing and remedy. "Om Brim Brihaspataye Namah" is the mantra of Jupiter (Brihaspati / Guru), which governs wisdom, knowledge, fortune, wealth, children, marriage and dharma. When the planet is weak or malefic in the horoscope, sages prescribed chanting its mantra — together with charity, fasting on its day (Thursday), worship of its deity and its gemstone (Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj)) — to strengthen its grace and soften its difficulties.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Brihaspati?▼
It is the Vedic mantra of Jupiter (Brihaspati / Guru) — "Om Brim Brihaspataye Namah". It is chanted to strengthen Jupiter (Brihaspati / Guru) in one's birth chart and to reduce the difficulties caused when the planet is weak or malefic.
What are the benefits of the Brihaspati?▼
Jupiter (Brihaspati / Guru) governs wisdom, knowledge, fortune, wealth, children, marriage and dharma. Chanting its mantra is a classic jyotish remedy to bless these areas, to ease the planet's hard periods (dasha and transits), and to bring peace of mind and protection.
On which day should the Brihaspati be chanted?▼
It is most powerful on Thursday. Chant it 108 times daily on a mala; as a complete remedy it is traditionally done as a japa of 19,000 repetitions over a fixed period.
Which gemstone is associated with Jupiter (Brihaspati / Guru)?▼
The gemstone of Jupiter (Brihaspati / Guru) is Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj). It is worn (set in the correct metal and finger) only after consulting a qualified astrologer, alongside the mantra and the charity of the planet's items.
How is the Brihaspati used as an astrology remedy?▼
When Jupiter (Brihaspati / Guru) is weak, afflicted, or running an unfavourable dasha/transit, the mantra is chanted (108 times daily, or the full 19,000 japa), combined with daan (charity) of the planet's items, fasting or worship on its day, and — with astrological guidance — its gemstone. Recite it with the Navagraha Mantra for overall planetary balance.
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