Ketu Mantra
केतु मंत्र
Origin & Story
The Vedic Navagraha mantra of Ketu (the south lunar node) · 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 Kem Ketave Namah" is the mantra of Ketu (the south lunar node), which governs spirituality, detachment, moksha, hidden knowledge — and the Ketu and Kaal Sarp dosha. When the planet is weak or malefic in the horoscope, sages prescribed chanting its mantra — together with charity, fasting on its day (Saturday and Tuesday), worship of its deity and its gemstone (Cat's Eye (Lehsunia)) — to strengthen its grace and soften its difficulties.
The Mantra
ॐ कें केतवे नमः ॥
Om Kem Ketave Namah.
Meaning:Om. Salutations to Ketu (the south lunar node) — strengthening its grace and softening its malefic effects.
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Benefits of Chanting Ketu Mantra
The Vedic mantra of Ketu (the south lunar node), chanted to strengthen the planet in the horoscope and to calm its malefic (ashubh) effects
Recited as a jyotish (astrology) remedy by those facing the difficult periods (mahadasha, antardasha or transit) of Ketu (the south lunar node)
Ketu (the south lunar node) governs spirituality, detachment, moksha, hidden knowledge — and the Ketu and Kaal Sarp dosha; the mantra is chanted to bless and protect these areas of life
Most powerful on Saturday and Tuesday, the day of the planet; traditionally completed as a full japa of 7,000 repetitions, or 108 times daily
Often combined with wearing the planet's gemstone — Cat's Eye (Lehsunia) — after astrological consultation, charity (daan) of the planet's items, and worship of its presiding deity
Brings peace of mind and steadiness during planetary troubles; recited with the Navagraha Mantra for the balance of all nine planets
How to Chant Ketu Mantra
After a bath, sit facing east at dawn and chant "Om Kem Ketave Namah" 108 times on a mala, ideally on Saturday and Tuesday. As a full remedy for a weak or afflicted Ketu (the south lunar node), the mantra is traditionally completed as a japa of 7,000 repetitions over a fixed period, alongside the charity (daan) associated with the planet and, after consulting an astrologer, the wearing of its gemstone (Cat's Eye (Lehsunia)). Chant with faith and a calm, satvik discipline.