शुक्र स्तोत्र — 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
ॐ। हम अश्वध्वज (शुक्र) को जानें, धनुर्धारी का ध्यान करें; वे शुक्र (शुक्राचार्य/शुक्र ग्रह) हमें प्रेरित करें। (शुक्र गायत्री)
ॐ द्रां द्रीं द्रौं सः — शुक्र को नमस्कार। (शुक्र बीज मन्त्र)
हे भार्गवश्रेष्ठ! देव और दानव दोनों से पूजित आपको नमस्कार; वर्षा को रोकने वाले और वर्षा करने वाले भी आप ही हैं।
हिम, कुन्द और मृणाल-सी कान्ति वाले, दैत्यों के परम गुरु, समस्त शास्त्रों के प्रवक्ता — उन भार्गव (शुक्राचार्य) को मैं प्रणाम करता हूँ।
शुक्र, श्वेत वस्त्रधारी, शुभ्र, शुभदायक, शुभ लक्षणों वाले; उज्ज्वल किरणों और शुभ दृष्टि वाले, कल्याणकारी और शुभ की वृद्धि करने वाले।
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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