Budha (Mercury)
బుధుడుGraha #4 of 9 · Wednesday · 17-year mahadasha
Budha Mool Mantra
Om Braam Breem Braum Sah Budhaya Namah
Beeja form: Om Braam (single seed: Buṁ)
Recite 108 times daily on Wednesday. The shorter beeja mantra can be repeated more times (1,008 or 10,008) for deeper transformation during Budha's mahadasha.
Budha Mahadasha Effects
Strong Mercury dasha brings success in business, intelligence, communication skills, education, writing, and trade. Afflicted Mercury causes nervous disorders, speech issues, financial confusion, and skin or respiratory problems. The 17-year dasha shapes intellectual and commercial life.
Graha Shanti — Remedies for Budha
When Budha is afflicted or unfavorably placed in the birth chart, the following remedies are prescribed in classical Jyotisha:
- Mantra recitation: 108 to 10,008 times of the mool mantra on Wednesday
- Daana (donation): green moong dal, green cloth, emerald, bronze utensils, books, spinach — donate to a Brahmin priest, temple, or needy person on Wednesday
- Gemstone: Emerald (Panna) in Brass / Bronze — ONLY after verified by a qualified astrologer (wrong gemstone amplifies afflictions)
- Temple visit: Thiruvenkadu (Tamil Nadu)
- Vrata observance: Fast on Wednesday from sunrise to sunset
- Bhakti hymn: Vishnu Sahasranama; Budha Stotram
When is Budha's Day?
Wednesday (బుధవారం) is ruled by Budha. Activities aligned with Budha's nature are most favored on this day. See today's panchangam to check whether today is a Budha-ruled day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Budha graha in Vedic astrology?
Budha (బుధుడు, English: Mercury) is graha #4 of the 9 Navagrahas. Day of week: Wednesday. Mahadasha period: 17 years. Strong Mercury dasha brings success in business, intelligence, communication skills, education, writing, and trade. Afflicted Mercury causes nervous disorders, speech issues, financial confusion, and ...
What is the mool mantra of Budha?
The mool mantra for Budha is: 'Om Braam Breem Braum Sah Budhaya Namah'. The shorter beeja form is: 'Om Braam (single seed: Buṁ)'. Recite 108 times daily on Wednesday for full benefit. Counts of 1,008 or 10,008 for significant transformation.
What gemstone represents Budha?
The gemstone for Budha is Emerald (Panna). Wear in Brass / Bronze setting on the recommended finger (varies by graha). For Vedic gemstone therapy, consult an astrologer who has verified the graha's strength in your birth chart before purchasing.
How do I do graha shanti for Budha?
Donate items associated with Budha: green moong dal, green cloth, emerald, bronze utensils, books, spinach. Visit a Budha temple: Thiruvenkadu (Tamil Nadu). Recite the bhakti hymn: Vishnu Sahasranama; Budha Stotram. Performed during Budha's mahadasha or antardasha for relief.
All 9 Navagrahas
సూర్యుడు2. Chandra
చంద్రుడు3. Mangala
కుజుడు / అంగారకుడు4. Budha
బుధుడు5. Guru
గురుడు / బృహస్పతి6. Shukra
శుక్రుడు7. Shani
శని8. Rahu
రాహువు9. Ketu
కేతువు
All navagraha data sourced from Brihat Parashara Hora Sastra, Phaladeepika, and Saravali. Editorial methodology reviewed by Pandit Ramachandra Sharma. Vedic gemstone therapy should only be undertaken after a qualified Jyotishi has analyzed your full birth chart — wrong gemstones can amplify afflictions instead of mitigating them.