नवग्रह अष्टोत्तर शतनामावली — Word-by-Word Meaning
नवग्रह अष्टोत्तर शतनामावली
Every Sanskrit word explained in English
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Complete Translation
नवग्रह — नौ ग्रह-देवता (सूर्य, चन्द्र, मंगल, बुध, गुरु, शुक्र, शनि, राहु व केतु) — के १०८ नाम, प्रत्येक “ॐ” व “नमः” सहित, ग्रह-दोष शान्ति व ग्रहों की कृपा हेतु पठित।
Origin & History
Source: Traditional
Author: Traditional
Period: Classical
The Navagraha Ashtottara Shatanamavali is a traditional garland of the 108 names of Navagraha. The 108 names of the Navagraha, the nine planetary deities (Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu) — each chanted with “Om” and “namaḥ”, recited to pacify planetary afflictions and seek their grace.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Navagraha Ashtottara Shatanamavali?▼
The 108 names of the Navagraha, the nine planetary deities (Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu) — each chanted with “Om” and “namaḥ”, recited to pacify planetary afflictions and seek their grace.
How is an Ashtottara Shatanamavali chanted?▼
It is chanted as an archana: each of the 108 names is recited with “Om” (ॐ) before it and “namaḥ” (नमः) after it, while offering a flower or a pinch of kumkum at the deity’s feet for each name. The complete garland of 108 names is offered in one sitting, especially on their respective weekdays and during eclipses, Amavasya and Saturdays.
What does “Ashtottara Shatanamavali” mean?▼
“Ashtottara-shata” means “a hundred and eight” (108) and “namavali” means “a garland of names”. So it is the sacred list of the 108 names of Navagraha, each a name of praise and meditation.
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