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Rahu Mantra — Word-by-Word Meaning

राहु मंत्र

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Word-by-Word Breakdown

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Om
the primordial sound
रां राहवे
Ram Rahave
the name/seed of Rahu (the north lunar node)
नमः
Namah
salutations / I bow

Complete Translation

Om. Salutations to Rahu (the north lunar node) — strengthening its grace and softening its malefic effects.

Origin & History

Source: The Vedic Navagraha mantra of Rahu (the north lunar node)

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 Ram Rahave Namah" is the mantra of Rahu (the north lunar node), which governs ambition, sudden change, foreign connections, illusion — and the Rahu 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 during Rahu Kaal), worship of its deity and its gemstone (Hessonite (Gomed)) — to strengthen its grace and soften its difficulties.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Rahu Mantra?▼
It is the Vedic mantra of Rahu (the north lunar node) — "Om Ram Rahave Namah". It is chanted to strengthen Rahu (the north lunar node) in one's birth chart and to reduce the difficulties caused when the planet is weak or malefic.
What are the benefits of the Rahu Mantra?▼
Rahu (the north lunar node) governs ambition, sudden change, foreign connections, illusion — and the Rahu and Kaal Sarp dosha. 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 Rahu Mantra be chanted?▼
It is most powerful on Saturday and during Rahu Kaal. Chant it 108 times daily on a mala; as a complete remedy it is traditionally done as a japa of 18,000 repetitions over a fixed period.
Which gemstone is associated with Rahu (the north lunar node)?▼
The gemstone of Rahu (the north lunar node) is Hessonite (Gomed). 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 Rahu Mantra used as an astrology remedy?▼
When Rahu (the north lunar node) is weak, afflicted, or running an unfavourable dasha/transit, the mantra is chanted (108 times daily, or the full 18,000 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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