Shukra Stotra — Word-by-Word Meaning
शुक्र स्तोत्र
Every Sanskrit word explained in English
Word-by-Word Breakdown
शुक्र
Shukra
Venus; the planet of love, beauty, marriage and prosperity
भार्गव
Bhargava
Son of sage Bhrigu — Shukracharya, guru of the asuras
द्रां द्रीं द्रौं सः
Dram Dreem Draum Sah
The bija (seed) syllables of the Shukra mantra
अश्वध्वजाय
Ashvadhvajaya
He of the horse-bannered chariot (Shukra Gayatri)
शुभदः
Shubhadah
The bestower of all that is auspicious
Complete Translation
Om. May we know the horse-bannered one (Shukra); may we meditate on him who bears the bow. May that Shukra (Venus) inspire and impel us. (Shukra Gayatri)
Om Dram Dreem Draum Sah — salutations to Shukra. (The Shukra bija mantra)
Salutations to you, O best of the Bhargavas, worshipped by gods and demons alike; you alone hold back the rain, and you alone send it forth.
Radiant as snow, jasmine and the lotus-stalk, the supreme guru of the daityas, the expounder of all the scriptures — to that Bhargava (Shukracharya) I bow.
Shukra, clad in white, pure and white-hued, the giver of good, of auspicious marks; of bright rays and auspicious gaze, the doer of good and the increaser of all good fortune.
Origin & History
Source: Traditional Navagraha (planetary) stotra
Author: Traditional
Period: Ancient
Shukra — the planet Venus — is personified as Shukracharya, son of the sage Bhrigu and guru of the asuras, master of the Mrita-sanjivani vidya that revives the dead. As one of the Navagrahas (nine planets), Shukra governs love, marriage, beauty, the arts, comfort and wealth. The Shukra Stotra and his bija mantra are chanted as a classical remedy to strengthen a weak Venus and win its gentle, prosperous influence.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Shukra Stotra and who is Shukra?▼
Shukra is the deity of the planet Venus and Shukracharya, the guru of the asuras and son of sage Bhrigu. The Shukra Stotra is a prayer to him, chanted to strengthen Venus in one's horoscope and gain its blessings of love, beauty, marriage and prosperity.
What is the Shukra mantra for marriage and love?▼
The Shukra bija mantra 'Om Dram Dreem Draum Sah Shukraya Namah' and the Shukra Gayatri are chanted for marriage, marital harmony and loving relationships, as Venus governs love and union.
On which day should the Shukra Stotra be chanted?▼
Friday (Shukravar) is the day of Venus and the most auspicious time, ideally at sunrise. It is especially recommended during a Shukra dasha or when Venus is weak or afflicted in the birth chart.
How many times should the Shukra mantra be chanted?▼
The bija mantra is traditionally chanted 108 times (one mala) daily, especially on Fridays. The full count for a Shukra remedy is often 16,000 repetitions over time.
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