Budh (Mercury)
बुध
Budha, the prince of the planets
Budh, Mercury, is the prince and the messenger of the Navagraha — the graha of intellect, speech, logic and commerce. He governs communication, learning, trade and the nervous system, and gives the quickness of mind that turns knowledge into skill. A strong Mercury gives wit, eloquence and business sense; an afflicted Mercury brings confused speech, nervousness and indecision.
Budh Beej Mantra
ॐ ब्रां ब्रीं ब्रौं सः बुधाय नमः
Om Braam Breem Braum Sah Budhaya Namah
What Budh Signifies
When Budh is Strong
A strong Mercury gives a quick, analytical mind, fluent speech and writing, skill in business, accounting, mathematics, technology and communication, good humour and adaptability. Such people learn fast, negotiate well and explain ideas clearly.
When Budh is Weak / Afflicted
An afflicted Mercury can bring stammering or confused speech, nervous and skin complaints, poor decisions, gullibility, problems in studies or business, and a scattered, anxious mind. Truthful, measured speech becomes an important discipline.
Budh Remedies (Upay)
- ✦Worship Lord Vishnu and Lord Ganesha; recite the Vishnu Sahasranama and the Budh beej mantra on Wednesdays.
- ✦Observe the Wednesday (Budhwar) practice and keep speech clean, kind and truthful.
- ✦Donate green moong dal, green cloth, bronze or books on Wednesday; support a student’s education.
- ✦Wear an Emerald (Panna) in gold only on qualified astrological advice.
- ✦Care for sisters, daughters and maternal aunts; cultivate clear, honest communication.
Mantras & Stotras for Budh
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Budh (Mercury) signify in astrology?
Mercury is the graha of intellect, speech, logic and commerce. He signifies communication, learning, trade, mathematics and the nervous system. A strong Mercury gives wit and business sense; an afflicted Mercury brings confused speech and indecision.
How can I strengthen a weak Mercury?
Worship Lord Vishnu and Ganesha, chant the Budh beej mantra "Om Braam Breem Braum Sah Budhaya Namah" and the Vishnu Sahasranama on Wednesdays, donate green moong or books, support a student, and practise truthful, measured speech. Wear an Emerald only on qualified advice.
Which day and gemstone belong to Mercury?
Mercury rules Wednesday; its gemstone is the Emerald (Panna) in gold, and its colour is green. Lord Vishnu and Lord Ganesha are worshipped for Mercurial strength of mind and speech.
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