Budh Mantra — Word-by-Word Meaning
बुध मंत्र
Every Sanskrit word explained in English
Word-by-Word Breakdown
ॐ
Om
the primordial sound
बुं बुधाय
Bum Budhaya
the name/seed of Mercury (Budh)
नमः
Namah
salutations / I bow
Complete Translation
Om. Salutations to Mercury (Budh) — strengthening its grace and softening its malefic effects.
Origin & History
Source: The Vedic Navagraha mantra of Mercury (Budh)
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 Bum Budhaya Namah" is the mantra of Mercury (Budh), which governs intellect, speech, communication, business, trade and analytical skill. When the planet is weak or malefic in the horoscope, sages prescribed chanting its mantra — together with charity, fasting on its day (Wednesday), worship of its deity and its gemstone (Emerald (Panna)) — to strengthen its grace and soften its difficulties.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Budh Mantra?▼
It is the Vedic mantra of Mercury (Budh) — "Om Bum Budhaya Namah". It is chanted to strengthen Mercury (Budh) in one's birth chart and to reduce the difficulties caused when the planet is weak or malefic.
What are the benefits of the Budh Mantra?▼
Mercury (Budh) governs intellect, speech, communication, business, trade and analytical skill. 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 Budh Mantra be chanted?▼
It is most powerful on Wednesday. Chant it 108 times daily on a mala; as a complete remedy it is traditionally done as a japa of 9,000 repetitions over a fixed period.
Which gemstone is associated with Mercury (Budh)?▼
The gemstone of Mercury (Budh) is Emerald (Panna). 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 Budh Mantra used as an astrology remedy?▼
When Mercury (Budh) is weak, afflicted, or running an unfavourable dasha/transit, the mantra is chanted (108 times daily, or the full 9,000 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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