Navagraha Mantra — Word-by-Word Meaning
नवग्रह मंत्र
Every Sanskrit word explained in English
Word-by-Word Breakdown
सूर्य
Surya
The Sun — soul, vitality, authority, father
चन्द्र
Chandra
The Moon — mind, emotions, mother, nurture
अंगारक
Angaraka
Mars (Mangal) — courage, energy, siblings, warfare
बुध
Budha
Mercury — intellect, communication, business, speech
बृहस्पति
Brihaspati
Jupiter (Guru) — wisdom, spirituality, teacher, expansion
शुक्र
Shukra
Venus — love, beauty, arts, luxury, marriage
शनैश्चर
Shanaishchara
Saturn (Shani) — discipline, karma, justice, longevity
राहु
Rahu
North lunar node — desire, illusion, obsession, foreign
केतु
Ketu
South lunar node — detachment, liberation, spirituality
Complete Translation
Om, I bow to the Sun — source of light, life and vitality.
Om, I bow to the Moon — ruler of the mind and emotions.
Om, I bow to Mars — planet of courage and energy.
Om, I bow to Mercury — planet of intellect and communication.
Om, I bow to Jupiter — the great teacher and source of wisdom.
Om, I bow to Venus — planet of love, beauty and arts.
Om, I bow to Saturn — lord of karma, discipline and justice.
Om, I bow to Rahu — the north lunar node of desire.
Om, I bow to Ketu — the south lunar node of liberation.
Origin & History
Source: Navagraha Suktam (Vedic texts) and Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra
Author: Vedic Rishis and Sage Parashara
Period: Ancient Vedic period
The Navagraha mantras originate from the Vedic astronomical tradition where sages observed that nine celestial bodies profoundly influence human life. Sage Parashara systematized this knowledge in the Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, the foundational text of Vedic astrology. Temples dedicated to the Navagraha exist throughout South India, where devotees circumambulate the nine planetary deities to seek their blessings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Navagraha?▼
The nine celestial bodies in Vedic astrology: Sun (Surya), Moon (Chandra), Mars (Mangal), Mercury (Budh), Jupiter (Guru/Brihaspati), Venus (Shukra), Saturn (Shani), and the two lunar nodes Rahu and Ketu.
When should I chant Navagraha mantras?▼
Chant during planetary transits, Graha Dosha periods, or when facing difficulties related to specific planets. Each planet has its day: Sun-Sunday, Moon-Monday, Mars-Tuesday, Mercury-Wednesday, Jupiter-Thursday, Venus-Friday, Saturn-Saturday.
How do Navagraha mantras work?▼
According to Vedic astrology, the nine planets influence different aspects of life. Chanting their mantras appeases their energies, reducing negative effects and strengthening positive influences in your birth chart.
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