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 and there by bettering our lives. One
such method is mantra chanting.

Research has proved mantra’s as a powerful tool for healing. Mantra chanting or
even listening to it creates positive vibrations and removes negativities. ‘Navagraha
Mantra’ is a very popular Mantra and is used to please the planets and influence
them positively. VedVyas has written mantra’s to please the navagraha’s including
the Sun, Moon, Rahu and Ketu in actuality are not planets according to the modern
astronomy.

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 Stotram

"Namah Sooryaya, Chandraya, Mangalaya, Budhaya cha, Guruhu, Shukra,

Shanibhihi cha Rahuve, Ketuve Namaha."

This stotra praises the navagraha’s and is a very popular one. It is believed that by
chanting this stotra, can liberate us from all sins and ill effects that may occur due to
planetary positions.

Navagraha Stuti

"Aum brahmaa muraari streepuraantakaari,

Bhaanuh Shashi Bhoomisutau buddhashca,
Gurooshca Shukrah Shani Rahu Ketavah
Sarve graha shaantikara bhavantu."

The meaning is “May Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwara along with the 9 planets
bless us with peace.” This is a general mantra and is associated with Lord Brahma
who controls the nine planets. This mantra calls for him and the nine planets to
remove the malefic effects of the nine planets. This mantra should be chanted
minimum 7 times a day.
There are individual mantra’s one can chant on the basis of the day of the week like
Surya (Sun) mantra on Sunday, Chandra (Moon) mantra on Monday, Mangal (Mars)
Mantra on Tuesday, Buddha (Mercury) mantra on Wednesday, Brihaspathi (Jupiter)
mantra on Thursday,Shukra Mantra on Friday and Shani (Saturn) mantra on
Saturday. Rahu and Ketu Mantra’s can be chanted any day but based on timings.

Surya Mantra

Japakusuma Samkaasham Kashyapeyam Mahadhyuthim!

Tamorim Sarva Paapagnam Pranathosmi Divakaram!!

Chandra Mantra

Dadhishamkha tusharaabham ksheero daarnava sambhavam!

Namami Shashinam Somam Shambor Mukuta Bhooshanam!!

Budha Mantra

Priyam Gukaalikashyamam Rupenaam prathimam Budham!

Saumyam Saumya gunor petham tham Budham pranamaamyaham!!

Brihaspathi Mantra

"Devaanaam cha Hrisheenaam cha Gurum kaanchana Sannibham!

Buddhibhootam trilokesham tham namaami Brihaspatheem!!

Shukra Mantra

Himakundha Mrinaalabham Daithyaanam Paramam gurum!

Sarvashaastra pravatkaaram Bhaargavam pranamaamyaham!!

Shani Mantra

Neelaamjana Samaabhaasam Raviputram Yamagrajam!

Chchaaya maarthanda samboothm tham namaami Shanishwaram!!

Rahu Mantra

Ardhakaayam mahaveeryam chandradithya vimardhanam!

Sinhigaagarbha sambootham tham raahum pranamamyaham!!

Ketu Mantra

Palashapushpa sankasham taaragagraha masthakam!

Raudram raudrathmakamkhoram tham kethum pranamamhyaham!!

Chanting the mantra and lighting the dhoop in the 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd hour after
sunrise is said to be more beneficial than any other time of the day. One can also
wear navratna jewelry to get benefit from all the 9 planets. Read more about it here.

Chandra Dev, as a God, is fair and youthful in appearance. He is

considered wise, peaceful and auspicious. He wears white and carries a mace in one hand
and is seated on a lotus which is carried by a shining white chariot pulled by white
horses. The Moon rules the zodiac sign of Cancer. The gemstone of Moon is Moonstone
and Pearls. The metal representing Moon is silver and direction is northwest. The day
representing Moon is Monday. An afflicted Moon may mean personality disorders,
difficulties in relating to other people and emotional disturbances. In case of afflictions
the mantras of Chandra can be recited or other remedies can be done.

Mantras of Chandradev
‘Om Shraam Shreem Shraum Sah Chandraya Namah’
‘Om Som Somaya Namah’
Navagraha Chandra Mantra
‘Dadhishangkhatushaarabham Ksheerodaarnvasambhavam
Namaami Shashinam Somam Shambhormukutbhooshanam’
Meaning : I bow to the Moon God whose hue resembles the hue of Curds, a conch and
the color of show. I bow down to the one who sprang out from the milky ocean and the
one who beautifies and adorns the crest of Shiva and who is of the form of nectar.
Chandra Gayatri Mantras
‘Om Shirputraya Vidmahe
Amrit Tatvaya Dhimahi
Tanno Chandrah Prachodayat’

b‘Om Kshira puthraya Vidhmahe

Amrithathvaya Dheemahe
Thanno Chandra Prachodayath’

‘Om Padmadwajaya Vidhmahe

Hema roopaya Dheemahe
Thanno Chandra Prachodayath’
According to Astrology Mars or Mangal is the planet of power, strength, courage and
aggression. Astrologically Mars is seen as a cruel planet. As a God, Mars is often
described with a red body exemplifying the natural color of the astronomical body in the
sky. Mangal is also a Kshatriya and sits on a ram. He is a handsome youth having a short
stature and four arms, two of which carry a trident and a mace. His build is slender and
appearance youthful and his blood-red eyes burn fiercely. In terms of Marriage the
position of Mars is of supreme importance as it signifies passion, husband, marital knot,
sex etc. Mangal is known for positively or negatively affecting the chances of Marriage.
As per astrology, the placement of Mars in the 4th, 7th, 8th or 12th house from ascendant,
Moon and Venus results in the Mangalik Dosha. Mangal Dosha leads to delay in
marriage, dissatisfactions in married life, incompatible sexual preference, inadequate
longevity of spouse, low adjustment potential, lack of satisfaction with own spouse and
hence leading to extra marital affairs.

Mantras of Mangal
‘Om Ang Angarkaaya Namah’

'Aum Kum Kujaaya Namah'

‘Om Krim Kum Kujaya Namah’

"Om Kraam Kreem Kraum sah Bhaumaya Namah"

“Om Agnirmoordhadivah Kakutpati Prithivya Ayam
Apaang Retaang Si Jinvati Bhoumay Namah”

Navagraha Mangal Mantra

‘Dharanee Garbhsambhootam Vidyutkantisamprabham
Kumaram Shaktihastam Cha Mangalam Pranamamyaham"
Meaning : I offer my obeisances to Mangala, who was born from the womb of Goddess
Earth. His brilliant effulgence is like that of lightning, and he appears as a youth carrying
a spear in his hand.
Mangal Gayatri Mantras
Aum Angarkaya vidmahe
bhoomipalaya dhimahi
tanno kujah prachodayat.
Aum Chitri Putrayai Vidmahe
Loyhe Tangai dhimahi
Tanno Bhooma Prachodayat

As a God, Budh is the most intelligent of all. He is a Vaishya by caste

and has four arms and his vehicle is lion. He is the son of Som (Moon) and Tara. He is
extremely learned and has a bright appearance. Saturn and Venus are his friends and
Jupiter and Moon are enemies. Wednesday is the day of Budh and the emerald is his
Gemstone. According to Indian astrology Mercury is the messenger between God and
man. Mercury is referred to as Budh or Buddhi karaka. Mercury is the planet of
intelligence and the IQ of a person depends on the strength of Mercury in the horoscope.
If Mercury is badly placed then health problems could include gastric problems, psychic
diseases, insomnia, nervous breakdown, skin diseases, loss of memory or speech,
deafness, asthma etc. For afflictions of Mercury his mantras can be chanted or Other
remedies can be done.
Budha Beeja mantra
'Om bram breem broum sah Budhaya namah'
'Om bum budhaaya namah'
Budha Gayatri Mantra
'Om Gajadhwajaaya Vidmahae
Sukha Hastaaya Dheemahi
Tanno Budha Prachodayaat'.
Budha Navagraha Mantra
'Priyam gukalikaashyaamam Rupenaam prathimam Budham
Saumyam Saumya gunorpetham tham Budham pranamaamyaham'.
Meaning : I bow down to Buddha who is dark and black like a black tulip, matchless in
form of appearance and extraordinarily intelligent and wise being the son of Soma and
endowed with pleasing and auspicious qualities.
 According to Hindu mythology Jupiter is considered to be the
teacher of gods or Devas. In Vedic astrology, the planet Jupiter is known as Guru,
Brihaspati and Devagura. As a God Brihaspathi is a handsome youth with a big-bellied
body and a broad chest. Brihaspati is a Brahman by birth and son of Sage Angirasa (and
grandson of Brahma) and Surupa. He is the teacher of Gods and knows the Vedas and is
an expert in all forms of knowledge. Brihaspathi is four armed and wears yellow cloths
and is very fond of sweets. He sits on a lotus and his chariot is pulled by eight yellow
horses.
Afflictions to Guru or Brihaspathi can mean bad luck, loss in litigation, skin problems,
arthritis, heart troubles, impurity of the blood, liver malfunction, diabetes etc. One can
chant the Mantras of Guru in case of afflictions or do other remedies.

Mantras of Brihaspati
‘Om Brim Brihaspatye Namah’
‘Om Graam Greem Graum Sah Gurve Namah’
‘Om vrim Brihaspataye Namah’
‘Aum Hreem Kleem Hoom Brihaspataye Namah’

Gayatri Mantras of Guru / Brihaspathi

‘Aum Guru Devaya Vidmahe
Parabrahmane Dheemahi
Tanno Guruh Prachodayat’

‘Vrusha Dhwajaaya Vidhmahe

Gruni Hasthaaya Dheemahi
Thanno Guruh Prachodayat’

Brihaspati (Guru) Navagraha Mantra

‘Devaanaam Cha Risheenaam Cha Gurum Kaanchana Sannibham
Buddhibhootam Trilokesham Tam Namaami Brihaspateem’

Meaning : I bow down to Brihaspathi who is the teacher of Gods ans sages, who is
resplendent and lustrous like burnished gold and who is endowed with a lot of wisdom
and who is the lord of the three worlds.
 The planet Venus is known as Sukra in Vedic astrology. According
to Hindu Astrology Shukra or Venus is a part of the nine planets or navagrahas and
considered a benefic planet. In astrology, the planet of Venus is considered to be the guru
of demons. As a God Shukra is the Guru of Asuras. According to Hindu scriptures, he is
the son Sage Bhrigu and his wife Usha. Any type of prosperity is the result of Shukra's
blessing. A broken marriage, ill-repute, excess expenditure, kidney problem, diabetics,
throat infection are the results of Venus in a malignant position. Lord Shukra is pictured
as a fair god. He has four hands, and is seated on a white lotus. Shukracharyas chariot is
pulled by eight flaming horses. In appearance, He is medium-sized with a broad chest,
powerful shoulders and long hands. His curly hair is dark and short. Shukra overflows
with virility and is intelligent, handsome and sensuous. He holds a stick, beads and a
lotus and sometimes a bow and arrow.He is an expert in every form of learning, including
the Sanjivini Vidya which is the knowledge of resurrecting the dead. Shukracharya is the
Lord of the Earth's wealth like metals, minerals, herbs, sacred and divine knowledge.

Shukra Mantras
"Om Dram Dreem Draum Sah Shukraya Namah"
"Om Shum Shukraya Namah"
Shukra Gayatri Mantra
Om Aswadhwajaaya Vidmahe
Dhanur hastaaya dheemahi
Tanno shukra prachodayaat
Navagraha Shukra Mantra
"Himkundmrinaalaabham Daityaanam Paramam Gurum
Sarvashastrapravaktaram Bhargavam Pranmaamyaham"
Meaning : I bow down to Shukra who is as white and fair as snow and who is the teacher
of daithyas who are the enemies of Gods and who is knowledged of all scriptures.
For more on Shukra Mantras and remedies click here
 Shanidev is the most feared deity in Hindu Religion. He plays the role
of a judge in human lives and depending on our Karmas reward or punish us. According
to Vedic Astrology Shanaiswar is representation of the Planet Saturn and is a very slow
moving Planet. Saturn is generally known to affect one adversely on occasions when he
occupies certain positions in one's horoscope like the Saade Sati (7 1/2 years) ,Ashtama
Shanaiswara (Saturn in 8th house - 2 1/2 years) etc. Chanting the Shani Mantra reduces
the malefic effects of Saturn in Horoscope. Given below are some Mantras of Shani dev.

"Om Hlim Sham Shanaye Namah"

"Om praam preem praum sah shanayishraya namah"
"Om sham shanayscharaya namaha"
"Aum Aing Hring Shring Shung Shanaishcharaye Namah Aum"

Shani Gayatri Mantra

"Om Sanaischaraya vidhmahe

Sooryaputraya dhimahi

tanno manda prachodayat"

Shani Dhyan Mantra

Nilanjana samabhasam raviputram yamagrajam

chaya martanda sambhutam tam namami shaishcharam

Meaning

I bow to Lord Shani, who is black in colour and son of Sun and born to Chaya and
brother of Yama , who moves very slowly.

Read more on Shani and remedies for shani affliction

 In legends the Sun God is portrayed as seated on a chariot drawn by
seven horses. According to Indian Astrology a well-located Sun in horoscope indicates
intelligence, good health, confidence, leadership qualities, courage, strength,
independence, fame, success, power, vitality and straight forwardness in an individual.
But an ill-placed Sun could mean ill health, lack of endurance, low vitality, fear and
dependency. However an overly strong or poor placement of the Sun may bring in some
negative qualities in people. Sun Worship is very helpful for those who face problems,
hurdles and misfortune in their lives. Given below are some of the mantras of Suryadev.

OM GHRINI SURYA ADITYA OM

OM HRAM HREEM HROUM SAH SURYAYA NAMAH

Surya Dyana Mantra

Dvibhujam padma hastam caratham makutanvitam

Dhyayeddivakaram Devam Sarva bhista pradayakam

Surya Gayatri Mantra

'OM Bhaskaraya Vidmahe Mahadyutikaraya Dhimahi

Tanno Adityah Pracodayat'

For more on Sun Worship visit my HubPages Article 'Sun Worship in Hinduism'.

Ketu is the descending lunar node and generally referred to as a

"shadow" planet. Venus and Rahu are its friends, whereas Moon and Mars are its
enemies. Though Ketu is not a Planet it is counted as one of the Navagrahas. The effects
of Ketu are somewhat similar to that of Mars. According to Vedic astrology Ketu is the
representation of karmic collections both good and bad, spirituality and supernatural
influences.
Mantras of Ketu
“Aum Hrim Krum Krura Rupine Ketave Aim Suh Svaha”
"Om Sraam Sreem Sraum Sah Ketave Namah”
"Aum Ketave Namah"
"Om Kem Ketave Namah"
"Om Hum Kem Ketave Namah"
"Palasha Puspa Sangasham
Tarakagraha Mastakam
Rowdram Rowdratmakam Ghoram
Tam Ketum Pranamamyaham"
Meaning
I offer my obeisance to the violent and fearsome Ketu who is endowed with the potency
of Lord Shiva and having a complexion resembling the flower of a palasa plant, he serves
as the head of the stars and planets.
Ketu Gayatri Mantra
"Aum Chitravarnaya Vidhmahe,
Sarparoopaya Dhimahi,
Tanno Ketu Prachodayat."
More on Ketu Mantras and Remedies

According to Vedic Astrology, Rahu is a shadowy Planet and its effects

are equated with that of Shani by Vedic Astrologers. Though not a Planet Rahu is
counted as one of the navagrahas. Rahu is normally depicted as a dragon head with no
body riding a chariot drawn by eight black horses. When the Rahu is afflicted one faces
several miseries and obstacles in the way of success and remedies should be done to
reduce the ill effects by chanting the planetary mantras, wearing gemstones etc.

Mantras of Rahu

"Ardakayam mahaviryam chandraditya vimardanam singhika garba sambootam tam

rahum pranamamyaham."

Meaning : I offer my obeisance’s to Rahu who was born from the womb of Singhika and
who has only half a body yet possess great power, being able to subdue the Sun and the
Moon.

"Aum rahave namah"

"Aum rang rahave namah aum"
"Om dhum ram rahave namah"
"Om bhraam bhreem bhraum sah rahave namah"
"Om raam rahve namah"

Rahu Gayatri Mantra

AUM Sookdantaya Vidmahe,

Ugraroopaya Dhimahi,
Tanno Rahu Prachodayat.

More on Rahu and Mantras

Lord Bhairav is considered to be the incarnation of Lord Shiva.

Kalabhairava is the Lord of the March of Time. The Sanskrit meaning of the word
‘Bhairava’ is ‘Terrible’ or ‘Frightful’. Kaala Bhairav Ashtakam composed by Shri Adi
Shankaracharya is devoted to in Kaal Bhairav.Bhairav is a fierce form of Lord Shiva and
worshipped by Hindus and Buddhists alike. It is believed that Kalabhairava would solve
most of the problems which are pending for a long time. Those who wish to improve
their time management skills also may worship him. Persons having malefic planets in
the birth lagna (time) or n transit is effective to reduce their negative effects. According
to Indian Astrology worshipping Bhairav is also helpful for those suffering from the
malefic effects of Rahu in the horoscope.
Bhairava Mantras
" Hrim vatukaya apadudharanaya kuru kuru batukaya hrim."
“Om hreem vam vatukaaya Aapaduddharanaya vatukaaya hreem”
“Om Hraam Hreem Hroom Hrime Hroum Ksham Kshetrapaalaaya Kaala Bhairavaaya
Namaha”
Kala Bhairava Gayatri Mantra
Om Kaalakaalaaya Vidhmahey Kaalaatheethaaya dheemahi Thanno Kaala Bhairava
Prachodhayaath.
For more details of this diety check my hub Kalabhairava - The Lord of the March of
Time.
 Hanuman is a very popular God in Hindu Religion.Hanuman is
considered to be the eleventh incarnation of Lord Shiva. Sri Hanuman is a celibate god
who is symbolic of strength, divinity, courage, knowledge and devotion. Reciting the
Hanuman Chalisa or Hanuman Mantra helps to overcome fear and bless with courage and
wisdom.

The Hanuman Mantra

"Maarutatulyavegam Jitendriyam
Buddhimataam Varistham,
Vaataatmajam Vaanarayoothmukhyam
Sriramdootam Saranam Prapadhye"

Meaning
I surrender to Lord Hanuman whose pace is rapid like wind and quick as the mind, who is
very intelligent, who has constrained his sense organs and who is the son of Vayu
(Pawan), the chief of monkey tribe and the messenger of Shri Rama. His pace is as rapid
as the wind and as quick as the mind.

Sri Panchamukha Hanuman Dhyana Sloka

Panchasyachutamaneka vichitra veeryam

Sri shanka chakra ramaniya bhujagra desam
Peethambaram makara kundala noopurangam
Dhyayethitam kapivaram hruthi bhvayami

Lord Kartikeya or Muruga is one of the most worshipped Gods in

South India, especially Tamilnadu. He is the son of Lord Shiva and Parvati. Kartikeya is
considered as an avatar of Lord Shiva. As per the Legend he was born of the six rays of
light that emerged from the third eye of Lord Shiva. The six rays fell on the forest of reed
grass and was carried to the Ganges by Vayu and Agni which turned to six beautiful
babies on six lotus flowers. The six babies were united into one with six faces and twelve
hands when Parvati held them in her arms. His avatar was to put an end to
Soorapadman’s cruelty. Lord Muruga is worshipped on the 6 day after Diwali on an
occasion called ‘Skanta Sashti’ making the victory over the demons Tarakasura and
Surapadman. It is believed that if one worships Lord Muruga on Friday and fasts on that
day all his wishes will get fulfilled.

Lord Kartikeya Mantras

'Om saravaṇa bhava'
'Om saravaṇa bhavaya namaḥ'
Gayatri Mantras of Lord Kartikeya
‘Om Thatpurushaya Vidhmahe
Maha Senaya Dhimahi
Thanno Skanda Prachodhayath’

'Om Thatpurushaya Vidhmahe

Maha Senaya Dhimahi
Thanno Shanmuga Prachodhayath’

Kubera is the god of wealth and son of Sage Vishrava who is the son
of Lord Brahma. Kubera is widely known as the gods appointed guardian of the treasures
of the gods and the nine special treasures of indefinite significance. But he is also the
King of Yakshas and one of the Ashta-Dikpalas, representing the north direction.As the
God of wealth and material, his responsibilities are to distribute them while creating
wealth is with Goddess Lakshmi. Worshiping Goddess Lakshmi and Kubera together
brings prosperity to the devotee by drawing new avenues and sources of income.

Kubera Mantra

Om Yakshyaya Kuberaya Vaishravanaaya Dhanadhanyadi Padayeh

Dhana-Dhanya Samreeddhing Me Dehi Tapaya Swaha

Kubera Gayathri

Om Yaksha Rajaya Vidhmaya

Alikadeesaya Deemahe
Tanna Kubera Prechodayath.

Chanting this mantras 108 times daily is said to attract Wealth and prosperity. For more
on this wealth God visit http://hubpages.com/hub/Mantras-of-Kubera---The-Wealth-
distributing-God
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Lord Ganesha , son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, is worshipped by Hindus as the
god of beginnings, knowledge, wisdom, intellect and remover of obstacles. One always
starts any prayer, ritual or occasion by worshipping the Beloved Elephant God. Lord
Ganesh blessings are also sought before starting any new venture. Lord Ganesha is also
referred to as Ganapati, Gajanana, Vinayaka, Vighneshawar and Pillaiyar.

One of my favourite Prayers of Shri Ganesha is

"Vakratunda Mahaakaaya Suryakotee Sama Prabha

Nirvighnam kuru mey Deva

Sarva kaaryeshu Sarvadaa"

Meaning

O Lord Ganesha who has a large body, curved trunk and brightness of a million suns,
please remove all obstacles in my work always.

Ganesha Mantras are full of energy and power of Lord Ganesha and these mantras when
chanted with genuine devotion removes obstacles and troubles in life and blesses with
success and prosperity. Ganesh Mantras are also referred to as Siddhi Mantras and can
remove depression, confusion, jealousy and fear from our minds.

Some Ganesh Mantras

"Aum Shri Ganeshaya Namah"

"Aum Gam Ganapataye Namah"

"Aum Vakratundaya Hum"

"Aum Kshipra Prasadaya Namah"

"Aum shrim hrim klim glaum gam ganapataye vara varada sarva janamme vashamanaya
svaha"

"Aum Ekadantaya namah"

"Aum sumukhaya Namah"

"Aum kapilaya Namah"

"Aum gajakarnikaya namah"

"Aum lambodaraya namah"

Ganesh Gayatri Mantra

"Aum Ekadantaya Vidmahe

Vakratundaya Dheemahi

Tanno Danti Prachodayat."

Goddess Durga is one of the most popular goddesses in

Hindu religion. She is the Divine Mother and representation of compassion, strength,
morality and protection. She protects her devotees from evil powers and safeguards them.
It is believed that Goddess Durga is said to be the combined form of powers of Goddess
Laxmi, Goddess Kali and Goddess Saraswati.

"Na Mantram Na Yantram Tadapi Cha Na Jane Stutimaho Na Chavhanam Dhyanam

Tadapi Cha Na Jane Stutikathah

Na Jane Mudraste Tadapi Cha Na Jane Vilapanam Param Jane Matastvadanusaranam

Kleshaharanam"

In this Prayer the Devotee addresses Durga as Maa (which means Mother) and tells her
that he does not know any prayer, mantra or any magic summons for Durga. He also
admits his ignorance that he does not know how to meditate on Goddess Durga nor does
he know much about her story and glory or the various postures of Durga. He further says
that he is seeking shelter and protection from Maa Durga as following her command will
definitely put an end to all his sufferings. In most of the prayers to Goddess Durga ,the
person reciting addresses himself as an incompetent and ignorant who only knows that
that if he prays her, she will offer her unconditional help to him and save him from all his
miseries by giving him courage and strength for facing all troubles. Goddess Durga is
respected and referred as the mother of whole of the world and all nature who protects
her children from all troubles. How much ever a son/daughter be bad, can a mother be
cruel and hate or leave her own child? The Durga mantra is the one which has in it the
best way of reaching towards the motherly Goddess Durga who would never let her
children down. Maa Durga is that Mother to whom we can have a soul talk about our
sufferings and troubles and ask for mercy and forgiveness if one has done a wrong deed
and be rest assured that Durga Maa will never let you to be in distress.

There are several mantras for Goddess Durga but the Mantra

"Om Sri Durgaya Namah"is the most simple and easy mantra to remember. It is believed
that by chanting this mantra regularly the Universal Mother would remove all the
physical, mental, economic problems in our life. Some other Mantras of Maa Durga are

"AUM AING HRING KLEENG CHAMUNDAYE VICHCHEY AUM"

"Ya devi sarvabhuteshu, shakti rupena samshthitha Namasteshwai Namasteshwai

Namasteshwai namo namaha".

Goddess Gayatri is worshipped by Hindu's as the mother of all Gods and

the culmination of the three lordesses Lakshmi, Parvati and Saraswati. Goddess Gayatri is
typically portrayed as seated on a red lotus, signifying wealth.The Gayatri Mantra ( also
refered to as Gayathri Mantra or Gaayathree Mantra) is one of the oldest and most
powerful of Sanskrit Mantras. Gayatri Mantra is a highly revered Mantra in Hinduism,
second only to the Mantra Om. It is believed that chanting this mantra can bring
happiness in life and shields from difficulties or miseries in life. The sound of this Mantra
can lift the believer towards the higher self.

The Mantra
"AUM BHOOR BHUWAH SWAHA,
TAT SAVITUR VARENYAM
BHARGO DEVASAYA DHEEMAHI
DHIYO YO NAHA PRACHODAYAT."

Meaning of the Mantra

O God! You are Omnipresent, Omnipotent and Almighty.

You are all Light and all Knowledge and Bliss.
You are Destroyer of fear; you are Creator of this Universe.
You are the remover of pain and sorrow and the bestower of happiness.
You are the Greatest of all.
May we receive your supreme sin-destroying light,
May you guide our intellect in the right direction.

The Gayathri mantra is considered one of the most universal of all Hindu mantras,
invoking the universal Brahman as the principle of knowledge and the illumination of the
primordial Sun. Gayatri Mantra is also reffered to as 'Guru Mantra' as the syllables of
the Mantra positively affect all the chakras or energy centers in the human body . The
maximum benefit of chanting the Mantra is said to be obtained by chanting it 108 times.
However, one may also chant this mantra 3, 9, or 18 times.The speed for Gayatri mantra
chanting is 4- 8 times per minute. Proper pronunciation is also very important to get
benefited from this Mantra.
Listen to Gayathri Mantra Chanting in my Hubpages Article.

Goddess Lakshmi is one of the most worshipped Deities in Hindu Religion.

Goddess Lakshmi is the consort of Maha Vishnu and because of this marriage she is also
referred to as Maha Lakshmi and the Empress of Satyug. She also married Sri Rama in
her incarnation as Sita and Krishna as Rukmini and Radha. Mahalakshmi is also depicted
as Devi in her universal form as Shakti where she kills the Demon Mahishasura. The
Goddess is described as eighteen armed bearing string of beads, battle axe, maze, arrow,
thunderbolt, lotus, water-pot, cudgel, lance, bow, sword, shield, bell, conch, wine cup,
noose, trident and sudarsana. In this form the Goddess is referred to as Ashta Dasa Bhuja
Mahalakshmi. Lakshmi is the embodiment of God's superior spiritual feminine energy
which purifies, empowers and uplifts the individual. She is also the personification of the
Spiritual energy within us and universe called Kundalini. Some Mantras of this Goddess
are given below.
"Om Shri Maha Lakshmyei Namah"
"Aum Gum Shreem Maha Lakshmiyei Swaha"
"Om Shrim Maha Lakshmiyei Swaha"
"Om Shrim Siddayei Namah'
"Om Shreeng "
"Om aing shreeng hreeng kleeng aing kamalvasinayae swaahaa"

More Mantras :
"Sarvagyay Sarvavarday Sarvadushtbhaydkree
Sarvadukhaharay Devi Mahalakshmi Namostutay"

"Siddhi Buddhipraday Devi Bhuktimuktipradayeenee

Mantramurtay Sada Devi Mahalakshmi Namostutay"
"Aadhantarhitay Devi Aadhshakti Maheshwari
Yogajay Yogasambhutay Mahalakshmi Namostutay"

"Sthulsukshmay Maharodray Mahashakti Mahodray

Mahapaapharay Devi Mahalakshmi Namostutay"

"Padnaasanstithay Devi Parbrahmaswaroopeenee

Parmashree Jaganmatra Mahalakshmi Namostutay"

Roughly, the meaning of all the above Mantra's can be summarized as follows:-

"I bow to Maa Lakshmi who everything, who grant favors to all, who terrorizes the evil
and who removes the misery of all. I bow to the divine goddess who is the provider of
success and intelligence and the benefactor of both worldly pleasure and freedom. I bow
to theUltimate Mother who is without beginning and without end. I surrender to the
auspicious Mother who can remove even the greatest of sins. I bow to the great Mother
who resides in the hearts of devotees is the goddess of wealth, luxury, beauty, power,
generosity and auspiciousness".
Lakshmi Gayatri Mantra

Om Maha Lakshmicha Vidmahe

Vishnu Patnicha Dhimahi
Tanno Lakshmi Prachodayat
 Goddess Saraswathi is the consort of Lord Brahma and is the Goddess of
wisdom and learning. Goddess Saraswati is considered as the personification of all
knowledge. Her presence is elegant and she is depicted as wearing a pure white sari and
seated on a white lotus representing purity and brilliance. Goddess Saraswati carries a
Veena which represents mastery over the physical organs and actions where the veena is
symbolic of life and strings are symbolic of feelings. The Book she carries is symbolic of
Knowledge. The white swan, lotus, cloths and white ornaments are symbolic of her
chastity and purity. Goddess Saraswati is said to possess the powers of speech, wisdom
and learning. Saraswati Mantra is an important mantra and people pray to her for
guidance and knowledge.

The Mantra of Saraswati

"Yaa Kundendu Tushaara Haaradhavalaa, Yaa Shubhravastraavritha
Yaa Veenavara Dandamanditakara, Yaa Shwetha Padmaasana
Yaa Brahmaachyutha Shankara Prabhritibhir Devaisadaa Vanditha
Saa Maam Paatu Saraswati Bhagavatee Nihshesha Jaadyaapaha"

Meaning

"May Goddess Saraswati, who is fair and beautiful like the jasmine-colored moon and
whose pure white garland resembles frosty dew drops; who is adorned in radiant white
attire, on whose arm rests the veena, and whose throne is a white lotus; who is
surrounded and respected by the Gods, Protect me. May you remove my lethargy and
brighten my life with the light of knowledge."

Another Mantra of this Goddess

"Om eim Saraswatyei Swaha"

Goddess Kali is one of the most worshipped Goddesses of Hindu Religion

as the destroyer of evil and compassionate mother who loves her devotees.Maha Kali is
easy to please and usually worshipped by tantriks to achieve special siddhis. Goddess
Kali is the goddess of liberation and worshipped in her destructive mode. Kali Ma is
terrifying to look at, black and furious, with four hands, dripping blood and dressed in
skulls. She is shown with one foot on Lord Shiva and with her tongue sticking out. She is
also the first of the ten Mahavidyas .

The Kali Beejakshari Mantra is

“KRING KRING KRING HING HRING DAKSHINE KALIKE

KRING KRING KRING HRING HRING HUNG HUNG SWAHA”

Some other Mantras of this goddess are

"Om aim hrim klim camundayai vicche svaha"

"Atha Kalimantraye Sadyovaksiddhiprapyivan

Aravitairyah Sarvestam Prapnuvanti Jana Bhuvih"

"Savaruhaammahabhimaghoradanshtram Hasanmukhim
Chaturbhujamkhadagmundavarabhayakaram Shivam
Mundamaladharamdevi Lolajihvandigambaram
Evam Sanchintayetkalim Shamasanalayavsinim"

According to Hindu Mythology, Lord Vishnu plays the role of the preserver
of the Universe. He is also a member of the Hindu Trinity, the others being Lord Brahma
and Lord Shiva. According to Vishnu Sahasranamam Vishnu is considered as the
supreme god and worshipped with great reverence. In order to protect and preserve the
World Vishnu manifested to the world in a variety of forms, called Avatars. According to
the Bhagavad gita, whenever evil gains ascendance, God incarnates on earth to restore
dharma, punish the evil and protect the weak and the righteous. Vishnu Mantra forms the
part of prayers offered to the lord. Given below are some of the mantras of Lord Vishnu.

“Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya”

"Om Namo Narayanaya" "Shaantaakaram Bhujagashayanam Padmanaabham Suresham

Vishwaadharam Gaganasadrasham Meghavarnam Shubhaangam Lakshikaantham
Kamalanayanam Yogibhir Dhyaanagamyam Vande Vishnum Bhavabhayaharam
Sarvalokaikanaatham."

Vishnu Gayathri Mantra

Aum Narayanaye Vidmahe

Vasudavaye Dhimahi
Tanno Vishnu Prachodayat

Lord Shiva is one of the trinities and is considered as the destroyer of the
world. He is one of the most popular Gods of the Hindu religion. Other than the Shiva
Mahamrityunjaya Mantra addressed to these deity there are a lot of other Mantras
devoted to this deity. I am putting a few below and would be posting more in future.

‘Mrutyunjayaaya Rudraaya
Neelakantaaya Shambhave
Amriteshaaya Sarvaaya
Mahadevaaya Te Namaha’

‘Gauri Vallabha Kaamaarey

Kaala Koota Vishaasana
Maam Uddhhare Padambhoje
Tripura Agnyata Kaantaka’

‘Vande Deva Umaa Pathim Suragurum

Vande Jagat Kaaranam
Vande Pannaga Bhooshanam Mruga Dharam
Vande Pashoonam Pathim
Vande Soorya Shashanka Vahni Nayanam
Vande Mukunda Priyam
Vande Bhakta Jana Ashrayam Cha Varadam
Vande Shiva Shankaram’

Shiva Gayatri Mantras

'Om Tat Purushaya Vidhmahe

Mahadevaya Dheemahe
Thanno Rudra Prachodayath.'

'Om Panchavaktraya Vidmahe

Mahadevaya Dhimahi
Tanno Rudraha Prachodayat.'

Read more on Shiva Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra

Shiva Rudrastakam
 The Mahamrityunjay Mantra dedicated to Lord Shiva is a centuries old
technique of connecting one to pure consciousness and bliss. Lord Shiva, the third
member of the Hindu Trinity ( The Trinity comprises of Lord Brahma who is the creater,
Lord MahaVishnu who is the preserver and Lord Shiva the destroyer), is said to be the
Lord of great mercy and compassion. Lord Shiva's destruction is not negative but
nourishing and constructive. Lord Shiva's destruction builds and transforms life and
energy for the welfare of the world. 'Mrityunjay' is another name for Lord Shiva. It is said
to be Lord Shiva's moksha mantra. The Maha Mrityunjay is a mantra that is said to
rejuvenate, bestow health, wealth, a long life, peace, prosperity, satisfaction, immortality
and contentment. Mahamrityunjay Mantra is a Mantra to conquer death and connects us
to our own inner divinity. This Mantra is also referred to as 'Tryambakam mantra' and
'Rudra Mantra'.

The Mantra

"Om Tryambhakam Yajamahe

Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam
Urvarukamiva Bandhanan
Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat"

Meaning of the Mantra

"We worship the Three-eyed One who is fragrant, immensely merciful & and who is the
Protector of the devotees. May he liberate us from death for the sake of immortality,
Even as the cucumber is severed from bondage to the creeper."

By chanting this Mahamrityunjay Mantra, divine vibrations are generated which wards
off all the negative vibrations and evil forces and create a powerful protective shield. And
it is said to protect the one who chants against accidents and misfortunes of every kind. It
is also said to have a powerful healing of diseases declared incurable even by the doctors.
This is the Mantra to conquer death and connects us to our own inner divinity. This
Mantra will grant you best health and preserve you from all kinds of misfortunes, dangers
and accidents. Even if there is an earthquake that tears the ground beneath you into
pieces, no danger can approach you. You will be protected wherever you are.
Mahamrityunjaya Mantra chanting helps to please Saturn.

Meditate on the meaning of this Mantra while you repeat it. Direct all your inner attention
to the wonderful, all-seeing and all-pervading Divinity as a radiant light. Feel the light in
front of you, behind you, above you, below you, all around you and inside you. God is in
our eyes, our soul and wherever we look God is there before us. This mantra should be
chanted facing the East or North direction and chanted preferably using a Rudraksha
rosary 108 times regularly starting on a Monday in a divine atmosphere.

Guru Mantra
Gurur Bramha Gurur
Vishnu
Gurur Devo Maheswaraha
Guru Shakshath Para
Bramha
Thasmaisri Gurave
Namaha
Gurave Sarvalokanam
Bhishaje Bhavaroginam
Nithye Sarvadhiyanaam
Dhakshina Moorthaye
Namahah!
Guru is Lord Brahma,
Lord Vishnu and Lord
Maheswara
Guru is nothing but the
Supreme Brahman devoid
of attributes.
That is the reason why we
bow to the Guru.

"Gurubrahma Guruvishnu Gurudevo Maheswarah,

Guru saakshaat Param Brahma Tasmai shri guravey Namaha"

Meaning : The guru is none other than the creator, Lord Brahma; he verily is Lord
Vishnu, the preserver, and the truly is Maheswara, the destroyer. He is the supreme
Brahma himself. To such a guru I offer my salutations.
Lord Brahma is part of the Hindu Trinity and is the Lord of Creation. Lord Brahma
represents the universal mind as creation is the work of the mind and the intellect. He is
the generator of life on earth, a role which he performed by creating eleven 'Prajapatis'
for fathering human race.

Brahma Bija Mantra

"Aum Satchit Ekam Brahma"

“Om Eim Hrim Shrim Klim Sauh Satchid Ekam Brahma”

Brahma Gayatri Mantra

Om Chathur mukhaya Vidmahe

Hamasaroodaya Dheemahe
Thanno Brahma Prachodayath.

Om Vedathmanaya vidmahe,
Hiranya Garbhaya Dheemahi,
Thanno Brahma prachodayath.

Who does not wish to have good health? I guess all of us want to be
hail and hearty and without diseases. In order to have good health Lord Dhanwantari
have to be appeased using his Mantras. These are also excellent mantras to be practiced
by healers, ayurvedic practitioners and those in the Medicinal field.

Short Mantras of Lord Dhanvantri

Om Dhanvantaraye Namah
Om Shri Dhanvantre Namah

Dhanwantri Maha Mantra

"Om Namo Bhagavate
Maha Sudharshana
Vasudevaya Dhanvantaraye;
Amrutha Kalasa Hasthaaya
Sarva Bhaya Vinasaya
Sarva Roka Nivaranaya
Thri Lokya Pathaye
Thri Lokya Nithaye
Sri Maha Vishnu Swarupa
Sri Dhanvantri Swarupa
Sri Sri Sri
Aoushata Chakra Narayana Swaha"

Dhanwantari Gayatri Mantras

"Om tat purushaaya vidmahae
Amritha kalasa hastaaya dheemahi
Tanno Dhanvantri prasodayaat"

"Om aadivaidhyaaya vidmahae

Arogya anugrahaaya dheemahi
Tanno dhanvantri prasodayaat"

Sri Ayyappa is the son on Lord Shiva and Vishnu in his Mohini avatar. By
worshipping Swamy Ayyappa visible and invisible troubles are said to ward away. Sri
Ayyappa Swamy is the diety of the famous Sabarimala Temple in Kerala.

Sastha or Ayyappa Gayatri Mantra

Boodha Naathaya Vidmahe

Bhavaputhraaya Dheemahi
Thanno Saastha Prachodayaath.
 Goddess Annapurna is the Hindu Goddess of food and nourishment and is
considered as the sustainer of prosperity. In Sanskrit Language the word ‘Anna’ means
food and grains and ‘Purna’ means full or complete. It is believed that by worshipping
this goddess one will never be out of food anytime in life. Mata Sri Annapurneshwari
Devi is the Goddess for the fourth day of Durga Navrathri. She is a form of the Goddess
Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva.She is depicted with a jeweled vessel containing food
in one hand and a spoon in the other to distribute the food to her devotees. The Sri
Annapurna Ashtakam composed by Shankaracharya is devoted to this goddess of Hindu
religion.
Mantras of Goddess Annapurna
‘Om Annapurnayai Namaha’
‘Om Sadapurnayai Namaha’
'Om Hrim Namo Bhagavati Maheswari Annapurne Swaha’
‘Om Hreem Shreem Kleem Namo Bhagwatye Maheshwari Annapurne Swaha’
Annapurna Gayatri Mantra
'Om Bhagwatye Vidmahe
Maheshwarye Dheemahi
Tanna Annapurna Prachodayat'.

Gayatri Mantra
The Mantra:
AUM bhurbhuvaH svaH, AUM tat.h
saviturvareNyaM
bhargo devasya dhiimahI dhiyo yo naH
prachodayAt
Summary of the Mantra:
O God, Thou art the Giver of Life, the Remover of
pains and sorrows, the Bestower of happiness O
Creator of the Universe, may we receive Thy
Supreme Sin destroying light, May Thou guide our
intellect in the right direction.
Meaning of each letter in mantra:
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OM = Almighty God
BHOOR = Embodiment of vital or spiritual energy
BHUVAHA = Destroyer of suffering
SWAHA = Embodiment of happiness
TAT = That (indicating God)
SAVITUR = Bright, luminous, like and sun
VARENIYAM = Supreme, best
BARGO = Destroyer of sins
DEVASYA = Divine
DHEEMAHI = May receive
DHIYO = Intellect
YO = Who
NAHA = Our
PRACHODAYAT = May inspire
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The Gayatri Mantra is the form of eternal truth. It is
the heart of all beings and the eternal Ved Mantra.
Gayatri destroys the sins of the world. All the four
Vedas have originated from this mantra:
In addition rishis have created 24 other Gayatri
mantras - Sakam Gayatri - ''with desire'' Gayatri.
The 24 words of the Gayatri appear in the form of
the 24 Divine Shaktis.
1. Ganesh Gayatri: The repetition of this mantra is
done for the destruction of obstacles and to succeed
in difficult tasks.
Om Eka Dandhaya Vidmahe
Vakratundaya Dhimahi
Tanno tantihi Prachodayat
2. Vishnu Gayatri: To develop sustaining power,
this mantra is used.
Om Narayanaya Vidmahe
Vasudevaya Dhimahi
Tanno Vishunha Prachodayat
3. Shiv Gayatri: To invoke auspiciousness, That is
to have pure thoughts and high spiritual feelings,
this mantra is used.
Om Panchavaktraya Vidmahe
Mahadevaya Dhimahi
Tanno Rudraha Prachodayat
4. Brahma Gayatri: To increase productiveness, that
is to increase the power of creative shakti, this
mantra is used.
Om Chaturmukhaya Vidmahe
Hansa Rudraaya Dhimahi
Tanno Brahma Prachodayat
5. Rama Gayatri: This mantra is used to establish
proper conduct and ethical behavior.
Om Daasharthaye Vidmahe
Sita Vallabhaya Dhimahi
Tanno Ramahi Prachodayat
6. Krishna Gayatri: To bring dynamic energy into
one's lify in order to be able to do anything, intense
sadhana is done for this Divine power with this
mantra.
Om Devaki Nandanaya Vidmahe
Vasudevaya Dhimahi
Tanno Krishna Prachodayat
7. Indra Gayatri: To ward off any form of attack,
intense sadhana is done for this Divine shakti using
this mantra.
Om Sahasranetraya Vidmahe
Vajrahastaya Dhimahi
Tanno Indra Prachodayat
8. Hanuman Gayatri: When there is a lack of
fulfilling one's duty within oneself, then this mantra
is used.
Om Anjanisutaya Vidmahe
Vayuputraya Dhimahi
Tanno Marutih Prachodayat
9. Surya Gayatri: Worship with this mantra is very
beneficial for curing grievous diseases.
Om Bhaskaraya Vidmahe
Divakaraya Dhimahi
Tanno Suryah Prachodayat
10. Chandra Gayatri: For the removal of suffering
and to get peace from dejection and worries, this
mantra has been used for the worship of this Divine
Shakti.
Om Shirputraya Vidmahe
Amrit Tatvaya Dhimahi
Tanno Chandrah Prachodayat
11. Yum Gayatri: This is universal prayer to gain
fearlessness from death.
Om Putryaya Vidmahe
Mahakalaya Dhimahi
Tanno Yumahah Prachodayat
12. Varun Gayatri: To develop sweetness and
melodiousness at all levels, in speech, action,
dealing with others, etc.., this mantra is used.
Om Jalbimbaya Vidmahe
Neel Purshaya Dhimahi
Tanno Varunah Prachodayat
13. Narayana Gayatri: In order to establish
discipline and make people listen to orders, one
concentrates on this mantra.
Om Narayanaya Vidmahe
Visudevaya Dhimahi
Tanno Narayanah Prachodayat
14. Nrishinga Gayatri: This mantra is used in order
to acquire this Divine Shakti, which has shown
itself to be successful in increasing our efforts and
in acquiring bravery.
Om Ugranrishinghaye Vidmahe
Vajrankhaya Dhimahi
Tanno Nrishinghaha Prachodayat
15. Durga Gayatri: This mantra is used to acquire
this Divine Shakti, which is used to gain victory
over enemies, attackers and obstacles.
Om Girijayei Vidmahe
Shiva Priyayei Dhimahi
Tanno Durga Prachodayat
16. Laxmi Gayatri: This is the one Shakti believed
to help in acquiring wealth, status, greatness, and
fame; therefore, this mantra is used to invoke this
Shakti.
Om Maha Laxmayei Vidmahe
Vishnupriyayei Dhimahi
Tanno Laxmi Prachodayat
17. Radha Gayatri: This is a unique Shakti to fill the
activities with the feelings of Divine Love;
therefore, this mantra is used to invoke this Shakti.
Om Vrishbhaanujayei Vidmahe
Krihsnpriyayei Dhimahi
Tanno Radha Prachodayat
18. Sita Gayatri: To develop the Shakti of penance,
it is very necessary to do worship with this mantra.
Om Janak Nandiniyei Vidmahe
Bhumijayei Dhimahi
Tanno Sita Prachodayat
19. Saraswati Gayatri: Learned scholars have said
that the use of this mantra can help to increase the
Shakti of the intellect and mental sharpness.
Om Saraswateyei Vidmahe
Brahmaputriye Dhimahi
Tanno Devi Prachodayat
20. Agni Gayatri: This is a famous mantra used to
bring effulgence into the life/force of the body and
in every activity of love.
Om Mahajwalyei Vidmahe
Agnidevaya Dhimahi
Tanno Agnih Prachodayat
21. Prithvi Gayatri: This mantra is considered useful
in strengthening one's Shakti to remove wavering of
resolve and in bringing steadfastness.
Om Prithvi Devayei Vidmahe
Sahasramurtayei Dhimahi
Tanno Prithvi Prachodayat
22. Tulsi Gayatri: To remove selfishness, increase
selflessness, and make doing selfless service the
goal of one's life, this mantra is very helpful.
Om Tulsayei Vidmahe
Vishnu Priyayei Dhimahi
Tanno Vrinda Prachodayat
23. Hansa Gayatri: To awaken discrimination, this
is a very powerful mantra.
Om Param Hansaye Vidmahe
Mahahansaye Dhimahi
Tanno Hansah Prachodayat
24. Hayegriva Gayatri: When one is surrounded by
fear on all four sides and is in need of courage, then
this mantra is used.
Om Vanishavaraye Vidmahe
Hayegrivaye Dhimahi
Tanno Hayegrivah Prachodayat.