Guru (Jupiter)
గురుడు / బృహస్పతిGraha #5 of 9 · Thursday · 16-year mahadasha
Guru Mool Mantra
Om Graam Greem Graum Sah Gurave Namah
Beeja form: Om Graam (single seed: Brṁ)
Recite 108 times daily on Thursday. The shorter beeja mantra can be repeated more times (1,008 or 10,008) for deeper transformation during Guru's mahadasha.
Guru Mahadasha Effects
Auspicious Jupiter dasha brings wisdom, wealth, children, marriage, spiritual growth, gurus' blessings, and educational success. Weak Jupiter causes obesity, diabetes, financial loss, lack of children, and loss of faith. The 16-year dasha is the most transformative of the long dashas when Jupiter is well-placed.
Graha Shanti — Remedies for Guru
When Guru 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 Thursday
- Daana (donation): chana dal (yellow gram), turmeric, yellow cloth, gold, yellow sapphire, ghee, bananas — donate to a Brahmin priest, temple, or needy person on Thursday
- Gemstone: Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj) in Gold — ONLY after verified by a qualified astrologer (wrong gemstone amplifies afflictions)
- Temple visit: Alangudi (Tamil Nadu)
- Vrata observance: Fast on Thursday from sunrise to sunset
- Bhakti hymn: Guru Stotram; Vishnu Sahasranama
When is Guru's Day?
Thursday (గురువారం) is ruled by Guru. Activities aligned with Guru's nature are most favored on this day. See today's panchangam to check whether today is a Guru-ruled day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Guru graha in Vedic astrology?
Guru (గురుడు / బృహస్పతి, English: Jupiter) is graha #5 of the 9 Navagrahas. Day of week: Thursday. Mahadasha period: 16 years. Auspicious Jupiter dasha brings wisdom, wealth, children, marriage, spiritual growth, gurus' blessings, and educational success. Weak Jupiter causes obesity, diabetes, financial loss, lack of children...
What is the mool mantra of Guru?
The mool mantra for Guru is: 'Om Graam Greem Graum Sah Gurave Namah'. The shorter beeja form is: 'Om Graam (single seed: Brṁ)'. Recite 108 times daily on Thursday for full benefit. Counts of 1,008 or 10,008 for significant transformation.
What gemstone represents Guru?
The gemstone for Guru is Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj). Wear in Gold 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 Guru?
Donate items associated with Guru: chana dal (yellow gram), turmeric, yellow cloth, gold, yellow sapphire, ghee, bananas. Visit a Guru temple: Alangudi (Tamil Nadu). Recite the bhakti hymn: Guru Stotram; Vishnu Sahasranama. Performed during Guru'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.