Unveiling the Mysteries of Navagrahas
Introduction:
Navagrahas, the nine celestial bodies, holds immense significance in Vedic astrology and Hinduism. These celestial forces influence human life and are believed to impact our destiny. Each Navagraha is associated with a specific beej mantra, color, day, and remedies that can help balance their energies. In this article, we will learn about Navagrahas and gain knowledge on their unique qualities and effective ways to harness their energies.
Surya (Sun):
Beej Mantra: “Om Hraam Hreem Hraum Sah Suryaya Namah.”
Color: Red
Day: Sunday
Remedies: Offering water to the sun, reciting Aditya Hridayam, wearing red clothing, and donating wheat, jaggery, or copper on Sundays.
Chandra (Moon):
Beej Mantra: “Om Shraam Shreem Shraum Sah Chandraya Namah.”
Color: White
Day: Monday
Remedies: Offering milk and white flowers to the moon, wearing white, and reciting the Chandra Mantra.
Mangal (Mars):
Beej Mantra: “Om Kraam Kreem Kraum Sah Bhaumaya Namah.”
Color: Red
Day: Tuesday
Remedies: Lighting a lamp with sesame oil, reciting the Hanuman Chalisa, and wearing red to pacify Mars.
Budh (Mercury):
Beej Mantra: “Om Braam Breem Braum Sah Budhaya Namah.”
Color: Green
Day: Wednesday
Remedies: Offering green cloth and emerald, reciting Vishnu Sahasranama, and wearing green to appease Mercury.
Guru (Jupiter):
Beej Mantra: “Om Graam Greem Graum Sah Gurave Namah.”
Color: Yellow
Day: Thursday
Remedies: Offering yellow flowers, bananas, and wearing yellow clothes. Reciting the Guru Mantra and reading or listening to the Vishnu Purana can also help.
Shukra (Venus):
Beej Mantra: “Om Draam Dreem Draum Sah Shukraya Namah.”
Color: White
Day: Friday
Remedies: Offering white flowers, rice, and wearing white. Chanting the Shukra Mantra and reading the Devi Bhagavata Purana can bring harmony.
Shani (Saturn):
Beej Mantra: “Om Praam Preem Praum Sah Shanaischaraya Namah.”
Color: Black
Day: Saturday
Remedies: Lighting a sesame oil lamp, offering black sesame seeds, and wearing black. Reciting the Shani Mantra and reading the Shani Mahatmya can alleviate Saturn’s influence.
Rahu:
Beej Mantra: “Om Bhraam Bhreem Bhraum Sah Rahave Namah.”
Color: Black or dark blue
Day: Saturday
Remedies: Offering black sesame seeds, lighting a black candle, and wearing black or dark blue. Reciting the Rahu Mantra and reading the Rahu Kavach can mitigate its effects.
Ketu:
Beej Mantra: “Om Straam Streem Straum Sah Ketave Namah.”
Color: Smoky grey
Day: Saturday
Remedies: Offering smoky grey or multi-colored clothing, lighting a camphor lamp, and wearing smoky grey. Reciting the Ketu Mantra and reading the Ketu Stotram can help pacify Ketu’s influence.
Conclusion:
Understanding the Navagrahas and their associated beej mantras, colors, days, and remedies can empower individuals to align themselves with the cosmic energies. By following these practices, one can strive for balance and harmony in life and minimize the adverse effects of planetary influences, as per Vedic astrology and Hindu traditions.
By:-
Prakhar Sharma
Founder, Upgrading India
