Chandra Stotram
चन्द्र स्तोत्रम् in English · English
Origin & Story
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The Chandra Stotram is a cherished traditional hymn. A hymn of salutation to Chandra, the Moon god — the cool, nectar-rayed lord of the night and of the mind, worshipped for peace of mind, contentment and the soothing of lunar afflictions.
✦ As told in scripture
It is said that to recite the Chandra Stotram with a sincere and devoted heart is to draw near to the grace of the divine, which never forsakes those who lovingly call upon it.
The Mantra
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namaścandramase || namaścandrāya somāyendave kumudabandhave | vilohitāya śubhrāya śuklāmbaradharāya ca || 1|| tvameva sarvalokānāmāpyāyanakaraḥ sadā | kṣīrodbhavāya devāya namaḥ śaṅgaraśekhara || 2|| yugānāṃ yugakartā tvaṃ niśānātho niśākaraḥ | saṃvatsarāṇāṃ māsānāmṛtūnāṃ tu tathaiva ca || 3|| grahāṇāṃ ca tvameko'si saumyaḥ somakaraḥ prabhuḥ | oṣadhīpataye tubhyaṃ rohiṇīpataye namaḥ || 4|| idaṃ tu paṭhate stotraṃ prātarutthāya yo naraḥ | divā vā yadi vā rātrau baddhacitto hi yo naraḥ || 5|| na bhayaṃ vidyate tasya kāryasiddhirbhaviṣyati | ahorātrakṛttaṃ pāpaṃ paṭhanādeva naśyati || 6|| dvijarājo mahāpuṇyastārāpatirviśeṣataḥ | oṣadhīnāṃ ca yo rājā sa somaḥ prīyatāṃ mama || 7|| iti candrastotraṃ sampūrṇam |
Meaning:A hymn of salutation to Chandra, the Moon god — the cool, nectar-rayed lord of the night and of the mind, worshipped for peace of mind, contentment and the soothing of lunar afflictions.
Benefits of Chanting चन्द्र स्तोत्रम्
Recitation of the Chandra Stotram is held to bring the grace, blessings and protection of the deity.
Cultivates devotion, calms the mind and steadies the heart in the Lord’s remembrance.
Most auspicious on Mondays, and during Purnima (full moon).
A treasured Sanskrit hymn, suitable for daily recitation with faith.
How to Chant चन्द्र स्तोत्रम्
Bathe and sit facing north-west before an image of the deity. Light a lamp and recite the Chandra Stotram slowly and with devotion. It may be chanted daily, or especially on Mondays and during Purnima (full moon).
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