ॐ Navagraha Stotram ॐ

Navagraha stotram (with lyrics) by hindudevotionalstotram

According to Hindu Vedic Astrology, the unfavorable position of Planets in the Horoscope is responsible for all the hardships and struggles faced by us despite of the hard work and efforts we put in to improve our lives. The placement of the nine planets in the Horoscope points out the karmic influence on the behavior of the individual. Astrologists and Numerologists use this information to suggest remedial measures for appeasing the ill effects of Planets like  wearing gemstones or rudrakshas, chanting mantras related to the planet etc.

Research has proved mantra's as a powerful tool for healing. Mantra chanting or even listening to it creates positive vibrations and removes negativity. Navagraha Mantra is the mantra of the 9 planets. In 

other words, Navagraha Mantra (Navgraha Mantra or Nava graha mantra) is used to please the planets and influence them positively. Ved Vyas has written mantra's to please the nine planets or navagraha including the Sun, Moon, Rahu and Ketu in actuality are not planets according to the modern astronomy. This is a very popular mantra in Hindu Religion. When we chant certain mantra for certain planet, it produces energy and help our physical energy in a way to cope up or neutralizing the effect of particular planet.

Navagraha Stotram

Note: Nava Graha Strotrams (Prayers relating to celestial bodies)
(Either all can be recited on Sunday or each on the specified day)

Surya (Sun) Sunday

Japakusuma Sankasam Kasyapeyam Mahadyuthim

Thamorim Srarva Papaghnam Pranathosmi Divakaram

Meaning: I bow to Surya, who shines like JapaKusuma flower, who is son of Kasyapa, who is resplendent, who is enemy of darkness n who destroys all sins.

Chandra (Moon) Monday

Dhadhisankha Tushaarabham Kshirodharnava Samudhbhavam

Namami Sasinam Somam Sambhormakuta Bhushanam

Meaning: I salute Moon. who is beautiful and radiant like curd, counchand dew-drops, who is born from the ocean of milk, who adoms the sign of rabbit and who beautifies the crown of Lord Shiva.

Kuja(Mars) Tuesday

Dharani Gardha Sambhutham Vidhyuth Kanthi Samaprabham

Kumaram Sakthihastham tham Mangalam Pranamamyaham

Meaning: I salute the God Mangala (Mars) who was born of earth, who shines like a cluster of lightning, who is the Lord of the earth and is the same as the Kartikeya bearing the weapon known as Shakti.

Budha (Mercury) Wednesday

Priyangu Kalikasyaamam Rupena pratimam Budham

Saumyam Saumya Gunepetham Tham Budham Pranamamyaham

Meaning: I bow down to Budha (Mercury) who is the color of wheat and the bud of the Priyangu plant; who is very beautiful; who is calm and quiet in nature.

Guruhu (Jupiter) Thursday

Devanancha Rishinancha Guurumkanchana Sannibham

Budhimantham Trilokesam, Tham Namami Brihaspathim

Meaning: I prostrate to Båhaspati, the lord of the planet Jupiter, who is the preceptor of gods and sages, and is radiant like gold. He is the embodiment of Intelligence, and controls all the three worlds.

Sukra (Venus) Friday

Himakunda Mrinalabham DaityanamParamam Gurum

Sarva Sastra Pravaktaram Bhargavam Pranamamyaham

Meaning: I pray to Venus, the utimate preceptor of demons, promulgator of all learning, he who shines like the fiber of snow-white jasmine. 

Sani (Saturn) Saturday

Neelanjana Samabhasam Raviputhram Yamagrajam

Chaya Marthanda Sambhutham Tham Namami Sanaischaryam

Meaning: I pray to Saturn, the slow moving, born of Shade and Sun, the elder brother of Yama, the offspring of Sun, he who has the appearance of black collyrium. 

Rahu (Neptune) Saturday and /or Sunday

Ardhakayam Mahaveeram Chandradithya Vimardhanam

Simhakagarbha Sambhutham Tham Rahum Pranamamyaham

Meaning: I prostrate to Rāhu, the son of Simhika, who only has half a body but yet possesses great power. He has the power to subdue the Sun and the Moon.

Kethu (Pluto) Saturday and/or Sunday

Phalasa Pushpa Sankasam Tharakagrahamastghakam

Raudhram Raudhratmakam Ghoram Tham Kethum Pranamamyaham

Meaning: I prostrate to Kētu, whose color is that of the palaça flower. He serves as the head of the stars and planets. He is violent and fearsome.

The 9 Planet Representations

Sun represents soul, king, highly placed persons, father.

Moon represents Mind, queen, mother.
Mars represents energy, confidence and ego.
Mercury represents communication.
Jupiter represents the great teacher.
Venus represents wealth, pleasure and reproduction.
Saturn represents learning and Career.
Rahu represents an Asura who does his best to plunge any area of one's life he controls into chaos.
Ketu represents supernatural influences.

Navagraha worship

The importance of Navagraha stotra has been mentioned in Puranas. First of all, Navagraha are worshipped and their idols are established. Appropriate mantras are chanted for Navagraha. Dhoop, Agarbatti, camphor, saffron, sandalwood, rice, turmeric, clothes, five ratna, lamps, cloves, Shrifal etc are used for this worship.

A Navagraha mandal with nine blocks should be created for the worship of Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu. Navagraha are established in these blocks. Sun should be in the centre, Moon in Agneya, Mars in south, Mercury in Ishan, Jupiter in North, Venus in East, Saturn in West, Rahu in Nai Tretya and Ketu in Vayaska.

Once planets are established, they should be worshipped with dedication and devotion. Things associated with Navagraha should be donated. For example, wheat and jaggery can be donated for Sun.

Moon is the karak planet for mind and mother. Hence, sugar, milk and milk products should be donated. You can even donate white colored products. Fragrance from Jasmine flowers is also considered to be auspicious for Moon.

For worshipping Mars, you can donate jaggery, Masur dal, pomegranate, oats and honey. You can also donate fragrance made from red sandalwood and oil.

For worshipping Mercury, you can donate cardamom, green colored objects, peas, barley and moong dal. Using fragrance made from Champa flowers and oil is also considered to be auspicious.

For calming down Jupiter, you can donate grams, besan, corns, banana, turmeric, yellow clothes and fruits. Fragrance of yellow flowers and saffron also give auspicious results.

For worshipping Venus, you should donate sugar, sugar crystals, radish, silver, white flowers, camphor and sandalwood.

For calming down Saturn, you should donate black sesame seeds, urad dal, black pepper, peanut oil, cloves, iron and saunf.

For worshipping Rahu and Ketu, Urad dal, sesame seeds and sarson can be donated. A nice fragrance is also considered to be auspicious.