Brihaspati Gayatri Mantra (Guru / Jupiter Gayatri) — Word-by-Word Meaning
बृहस्पति गायत्री मंत्र
Every Sanskrit word explained in English
Word-by-Word Breakdown
ॐ
Om
the primordial sound, the Supreme Brahman
वृषभध्वजाय
Vrishabhadhwajaya
to the one with a bull on his banner
विद्महे
Vidmahe
may we know / we seek to know
क्रुणिहस्ताय
Krunihastaya
to the one holding a staff (danda) in his hand
धीमहि
Dhimahi
we meditate upon
तन्नः
Tannah
therefore, for us / may that
गुरुः
Guruh
Guru (Brihaspati), the planet Jupiter, preceptor of the gods
प्रचोदयात्
Prachodayat
may he inspire and illumine (our intellect)
Complete Translation
Om. May we know the one whose banner bears the bull; may we meditate upon the staff-bearing one; may that Guru (Jupiter) inspire and illumine our minds.
Origin & History
Source: The Gayatri mantra of Brihaspati (Jupiter), among the Navagraha Gayatris
Author: Traditional (Vedic)
Each of the nine planets (Navagraha) has its own Gayatri — a prayer in the sacred Gayatri meter invoking that graha to bestow its blessings and illumine the intellect. The Brihaspati Gayatri invokes Jupiter, the most benefic planet and the preceptor (guru) of the gods, depicted with a bull on his banner and a staff in his hand. As the lord of wisdom, dharma, fortune and growth, Jupiter is honoured through this mantra in the timeless pattern "Vidmahe… Dhimahi… Prachodayat," especially on Thursdays.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Brihaspati Gayatri Mantra?▼
It is the Gayatri mantra of the planet Jupiter (Brihaspati / Guru): "Om Vrishabhadhwajaya Vidmahe Krunihastaya Dhimahi. Tanno Guruh Prachodayat". Set in the sacred Gayatri meter, it invokes Jupiter — the bull-bannered, staff-bearing teacher of the gods — to bless and illumine the intellect, in the pattern "Vidmahe… Dhimahi… Prachodayat".
What are the benefits of the Brihaspati Gayatri Mantra?▼
It is chanted for wisdom, knowledge, good fortune, prosperity and spiritual growth, and for success in education and dharma. As the guru of the gods, Jupiter blesses good counsel, faith, marriage and progeny; the mantra also helps strengthen a weak or afflicted Jupiter.
What does Jupiter (Brihaspati) govern in astrology?▼
Brihaspati (Guru / Jupiter) is the most benefic planet, ruling wisdom, knowledge, dharma, fortune, wealth, children, marriage and spirituality. As preceptor of the gods, he represents the teacher and guide; a strong Jupiter brings auspiciousness and growth, which this mantra is chanted to invoke.
When and how many times should it be chanted?▼
Chant it 108 times on a mala, ideally on Thursday — the day of Jupiter — at dawn and the other sandhya times. Yellow flowers, turmeric and chana dal are traditional offerings. It can be made part of a daily Navagraha or Gayatri sadhana, especially for wisdom and good fortune.
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