Navagraha Mool Mantras (All 9 Planets)
నవగ్రహ మూల మంత్రాలు
9 beeja-vinyasa mantras (one per planet); each ~6 syllables in beeja form, ~10 in namaskara form · Composed by Vedic tradition; compiled in Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra · Classical Jyotisha (Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, Phaladeepika); also Skanda Purana
Sanskrit (Devanagari)
सूर्य: ॐ ह्रां ह्रीं ह्रौं सः सूर्याय नमः । चन्द्र: ॐ श्रां श्रीं श्रौं सः चन्द्रमसे नमः । मंगल: ॐ क्रां क्रीं क्रौं सः भौमाय नमः । बुध: ॐ ब्रां ब्रीं ब्रौं सः बुधाय नमः ॥
Transliteration (IAST)
Sūrya: Oṃ Hrāṃ Hrīṃ Hrauṃ Saḥ Sūryāya Namaḥ / Chandra: Oṃ Śrāṃ Śrīṃ Śrauṃ Saḥ Chandramase Namaḥ / Maṅgala: Oṃ Krāṃ Krīṃ Krauṃ Saḥ Bhaumāya Namaḥ / Budha: Oṃ Brāṃ Brīṃ Brauṃ Saḥ Budhāya Namaḥ
English Translation
Salutations to Sun, Moon, Mars (Bhauma), and Mercury (Budha) — each invoked with their beeja (seed) mantras and namaskara mantras. The pattern continues for Jupiter (Guru), Venus (Shukra), Saturn (Shani), Rahu, and Ketu — totaling 9 mantras.
About the Navagraha Mool Mantras (All 9 Planets)
In Vedic Jyotisha, the navagrahas (nine planets) are not merely astronomical bodies but cosmic forces shaping the life of every individual based on their positions at birth. Each planet has a "mool mantra" — a root mantra in beeja-vinyasa form (using seed-syllables that vibrationally embody the planet's energy). The beeja seed syllables are arranged in a specific pattern: short vowel + long vowel + diphthong + nasal + namaskara. For example, the Surya (Sun) mantra "Oṃ Hrāṃ Hrīṃ Hrauṃ Saḥ Sūryāya Namaḥ" uses the Sun's beejas (Hrāṃ-Hrīṃ-Hrauṃ) followed by salutation. These mantras are prescribed by a qualified Jyotishi based on which planets in one's birth chart need strengthening (weak benefics) or pacifying (afflicting malefics). The classical count varies — Surya 7,000; Chandra 11,000; Mangal 10,000; Budha 9,000; Guru 19,000; Shukra 16,000; Shani 23,000; Rahu 18,000; Ketu 17,000 — totaling 1,30,000 for a full navagraha-shanti. For day-to-day practice, reciting the mantra of the day's ruling planet (e.g., Shani mantra on Saturday) for 108 times is sufficient. Always consult a Jyotishi for personalized prescription based on your birth chart.
Recitation Guide
Benefits
Remedies specific planetary afflictions in one's birth chart; balances the navagrahas; protection during difficult dashas; relieves planetary doshas (Mangal Dosha, Kala Sarpa Yoga, Sade Sati); enhances the benefic effects of well-placed planets.
Pronunciation Notes
The beeja mantras (Hrāṃ, Hrīṃ, Hrauṃ, etc.) must be pronounced exactly — these are sound-energies, and the precise vibration matters. Learn from a Sanskrit-trained priest or qualified Jyotishi.
How to Practice
- Preparation: Take a bath or wash face/hands/feet. Wear clean clothes (saffron, white, or yellow preferred).
- Seat: Sit on a wool blanket or grass mat (asana). Face east or north. Keep spine straight.
- Mala: Use a 108-bead mala (rudraksha for Shiva mantras, tulsi for Vishnu mantras, sphatika/quartz for universal).
- Sankalpa: Take a vow stating today's date, your name, and the purpose of the practice.
- Recite: 108 daily for the afflicting planet. Maintain steady rhythm — neither rushed nor too slow.
- End: Bow with folded hands. Dedicate the merit to all beings ("Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah").
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Navagraha Mool Mantras (All 9 Planets)?
In Vedic Jyotisha, the navagrahas (nine planets) are not merely astronomical bodies but cosmic forces shaping the life of every individual based on their positions at birth. Each planet has a "mool mantra" — a root mantra in beeja-vinyasa form (using seed-syllables that vibrationally embody the plan...
How many times should I recite Navagraha Mool Mantras (All 9 Planets) daily?
108 daily for the afflicting planet; 19,000–69,000 over a janmotsava for specific planet remedies (varies by planet — see Brihat Parashara)
When is the best time to recite Navagraha Mool Mantras (All 9 Planets)?
Each on its assigned day of the week; sunrise; during the planet's dasha/antardasha
Who composed the Navagraha Mool Mantras (All 9 Planets)?
Vedic tradition; compiled in Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, from Classical Jyotisha (Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, Phaladeepika); also Skanda Purana.
What are the benefits of reciting Navagraha Mool Mantras (All 9 Planets)?
Remedies specific planetary afflictions in one's birth chart; balances the navagrahas; protection during difficult dashas; relieves planetary doshas (Mangal Dosha, Kala Sarpa Yoga, Sade Sati); enhances the benefic effects of well-placed planets.
Other Vedic Mantras
Sanskrit text and translation cross-verified with classical sources. Editorial methodology reviewed by Pandit Ramachandra Sharma. For initiation (deeksha) into specific mantras, please consult a qualified Sanskrit-speaking guru in person.