“May the gods nourish this Moon, the nectar of the stars, free from enemies. May the Moon expand (our vitality).” 3. Mangala (Mars) – अङ्गारक Sanskrit: ॐ अग्निर्मूर्धा दिवः ककुत्पतिः पृथिव्या अयम् । अपां रेतांसि जिन्वति ॥
Om bṛhaspati ati yad aryo arhād dyumad vibhāti kratumaj janeṣu | yad dīdayac chavasa ṛtaprajāta tad asmāsu draviṇaṃ dhehi citram || navagraha suktam with meaning
“May the divine waters (Shani’s energy) be peaceful for our protection and drinking. May they flow with peace and health toward us.” 8. Rahu (Ascending Node) – राहु Sanskrit: ॐ सूर्याचन्द्रमसौ धन्यौ ग्रहपीडाकरौ स्मृतौ । राहुश्चैव महादंष्ट्रः सर्वे ते नम्रतां गताः ॥ “May the gods nourish this Moon, the nectar
Om sūryācandramasau dhanyau grahapīḍākarau smṛtau | rāhuścaiva mahādaṃṣṭraḥ sarve te namratāṃ gatāḥ || May they flow with peace and health toward us
Reciting the Navagraha Suktam is believed to pacify malefic influences, strengthen benefic planets, and bring harmony to one’s life. It is often chanted during rituals, eclipses, or on specific weekdays corresponding to each planet. The Text: Sanskrit (Romanized) with Meaning Below is the standard Navagraha Suktam as found in the Taittiriya Aranyaka and other Vedic sources. Each mantra addresses one graha. 1. Surya (Sun) – आदित्य Sanskrit: ॐ तच्चक्षुर्देवहितं पुरस्ताच्छुक्रमुच्चरत् । पश्येम शरदः शतं जीवेम शरदः शतम् ॥
“O Brihaspati (Jupiter), who shines brightly among men with wisdom beyond the worthy one’s excellence. O born of cosmic order, by your strength you shine. Bestow upon us that wonderful wealth (of knowledge and prosperity).” 6. Shukra (Venus) – शुक्र Sanskrit: ॐ अन्नात्परिस्रुतो रसो बृहस्पतिरन्नपतिः । तं त्वान्नपते नमसा विधेम शुक्र त्वा विधेम ॥