मंगल मंत्र — Word-by-Word Meaning
मंगल मंत्र
Every Sanskrit word explained in English
Word-by-Word Breakdown
ॐ
Om
the primordial sound
अं अङ्गारकाय
Ang Angarakaya
the name/seed of Mars (Mangal)
नमः
Namah
salutations / I bow
Complete Translation
ॐ। मंगल को नमस्कार — इसकी कृपा बढ़ाने तथा अशुभ प्रभाव शांत करने हेतु।
Origin & History
Source: The Vedic Navagraha mantra of Mars (Mangal)
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 Ang Angarakaya Namah" is the mantra of Mars (Mangal), which governs energy, courage, strength, land and property, brothers — and the Mangal (Manglik) dosha. When the planet is weak or malefic in the horoscope, sages prescribed chanting its mantra — together with charity, fasting on its day (Tuesday), worship of its deity and its gemstone (Red Coral (Moonga)) — to strengthen its grace and soften its difficulties.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Mangal Mantra?▼
It is the Vedic mantra of Mars (Mangal) — "Om Ang Angarakaya Namah". It is chanted to strengthen Mars (Mangal) in one's birth chart and to reduce the difficulties caused when the planet is weak or malefic.
What are the benefits of the Mangal Mantra?▼
Mars (Mangal) governs energy, courage, strength, land and property, brothers — and the Mangal (Manglik) 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 Mangal Mantra be chanted?▼
It is most powerful on Tuesday. Chant it 108 times daily on a mala; as a complete remedy it is traditionally done as a japa of 10,000 repetitions over a fixed period.
Which gemstone is associated with Mars (Mangal)?▼
The gemstone of Mars (Mangal) is Red Coral (Moonga). 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 Mangal Mantra used as an astrology remedy?▼
When Mars (Mangal) is weak, afflicted, or running an unfavourable dasha/transit, the mantra is chanted (108 times daily, or the full 10,000 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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