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Navagraha Mantra Meaning — Line by Line

नवग्रह मंत्र

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Meaning — Line by Line

Every verse of Navagraha Mantra with its English meaning. Tap any word to hear it, or ▶ to recite the verse.

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  1. Verse 1. Om Suryaya Namah
  2. Verse 2. Om Chandraya Namah
  3. Verse 3. Om Angarakaya Namah
  4. Verse 4. Om Budhaya Namah
  5. Verse 5. Om Brihaspataye Namah
  6. Verse 6. Om Shukraya Namah
  7. Verse 7. Om Shanaishcharaya Namah
  8. Verse 8. Om Rahave Namah
  9. Verse 9. Om Ketave Namah
Verse 1#

Om Suryaya Namah

ॐ सूर्याय नमः

Om Suryaya Namah

MeaningOm, I bow to the Sun — source of light, life and vitality.

Verse 2#

Om Chandraya Namah

ॐ चन्द्राय नमः

Om Chandraya Namah

MeaningOm, I bow to the Moon — ruler of the mind and emotions.

Verse 3#

Om Angarakaya Namah

ॐ अंगारकाय नमः

Om Angarakaya Namah

MeaningOm, I bow to Mars — planet of courage and energy.

Verse 4#

Om Budhaya Namah

ॐ बुधाय नमः

Om Budhaya Namah

MeaningOm, I bow to Mercury — planet of intellect and communication.

Verse 5#

Om Brihaspataye Namah

ॐ बृहस्पतये नमः

Om Brihaspataye Namah

MeaningOm, I bow to Jupiter — the great teacher and source of wisdom.

Verse 6#

Om Shukraya Namah

ॐ शुक्राय नमः

Om Shukraya Namah

MeaningOm, I bow to Venus — planet of love, beauty and arts.

Verse 7#

Om Shanaishcharaya Namah

ॐ शनैश्चराय नमः

Om Shanaishcharaya Namah

MeaningOm, I bow to Saturn — lord of karma, discipline and justice.

Verse 8#

Om Rahave Namah

ॐ राहवे नमः

Om Rahave Namah

MeaningOm, I bow to Rahu — the north lunar node of desire.

Verse 9#

Om Ketave Namah

ॐ केतवे नमः

Om Ketave Namah

MeaningOm, I bow to Ketu — the south lunar node of liberation.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

सूर्य
Surya
The Sun — soul, vitality, authority, father
चन्द्र
Chandra
The Moon — mind, emotions, mother, nurture
अंगारक
Angaraka
Mars (Mangal) — courage, energy, siblings, warfare
बुध
Budha
Mercury — intellect, communication, business, speech
बृहस्पति
Brihaspati
Jupiter (Guru) — wisdom, spirituality, teacher, expansion
शुक्र
Shukra
Venus — love, beauty, arts, luxury, marriage
शनैश्चर
Shanaishchara
Saturn (Shani) — discipline, karma, justice, longevity
राहु
Rahu
North lunar node — desire, illusion, obsession, foreign
केतु
Ketu
South lunar node — detachment, liberation, spirituality

Origin & History

Source: Navagraha Suktam (Vedic texts) and Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra

Author: Vedic Rishis and Sage Parashara

Period: Ancient Vedic period

The Navagraha mantras originate from the Vedic astronomical tradition where sages observed that nine celestial bodies profoundly influence human life. Sage Parashara systematized this knowledge in the Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, the foundational text of Vedic astrology. Temples dedicated to the Navagraha exist throughout South India, where devotees circumambulate the nine planetary deities to seek their blessings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Navagraha?▼
The nine celestial bodies in Vedic astrology: Sun (Surya), Moon (Chandra), Mars (Mangal), Mercury (Budh), Jupiter (Guru/Brihaspati), Venus (Shukra), Saturn (Shani), and the two lunar nodes Rahu and Ketu.
When should I chant Navagraha mantras?▼
Chant during planetary transits, Graha Dosha periods, or when facing difficulties related to specific planets. Each planet has its day: Sun-Sunday, Moon-Monday, Mars-Tuesday, Mercury-Wednesday, Jupiter-Thursday, Venus-Friday, Saturn-Saturday.
How do Navagraha mantras work?▼
According to Vedic astrology, the nine planets influence different aspects of life. Chanting their mantras appeases their energies, reducing negative effects and strengthening positive influences in your birth chart.

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