Ancient Sanskrit Wisdom
Sacred Slokas
for Every Life Chapter
Classical Sanskrit mantras and stotrams — grouped by life phase, with Sanskrit original, transliteration, and meaning. Each sloka is aligned to its governing planet and deity.
Career & Recognition
6 slokas
Best For
Professionals, leaders, those seeking promotions or public visibility
Sanskrit
ततो युद्धपरिश्रान्तं समरे चिन्तया स्थितम्। रावणं चाग्रतो दृष्ट्वा युद्धाय समुपस्थितम्॥ दैवतैश्च समागम्य द्रष्टुमभ्यागतो रणम्। उपागम्याब्रवीद्राममगस्त्यो भगवान् ऋषिः॥
Transliteration
Tato yuddha-parishrantam samare chintayaa sthitam, Ravanam chaagrato drushtvaa yuddhaya samupasthitam, Daivataischa samaagamya drashtumabhyagato ranam, Upaagamyaabraveedramamagastyo bhagawan rishih.
When Rama stood exhausted in battle, facing Ravana ready to fight, the divine sage Agastya approached him on the battlefield, accompanied by the gods, and spoke this hymn of the Sun — the secret within the heart of the Sun God himself — promising victory to those who chant it with devotion.
Best For
Anyone seeking mental clarity, ethical leadership, or guidance in decisions
Sanskrit
ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात्॥
Transliteration
Om bhur bhuvah svah, Tat savitur varenyam, Bhargo devasya dhimahi, Dhiyo yo nah prachodayat.
We meditate upon the divine light of the Sun, who pervades the physical, astral, and causal planes. May that radiant consciousness illuminate and inspire our intellect toward right action.
Best For
Military, law, sports, surgery, engineering, anyone overcoming rivals
Sanskrit
षडाननं कुङ्कुमरक्तवर्णं महामतिं दिव्यमयूरवाहनम्। रुद्रस्य सूनुं सुरलोकनाथं ब्रह्मण्यदेवं शरणं प्रपद्ये॥
Transliteration
Shadananam kunkuma-rakta-varnam, Mahamatim divyamayura-vahanam, Rudrasya soonum suraloka-natham, Brahmanya-devam sharanam prapadye.
I take refuge in Lord Kartikeya — the six-faced one, radiant as vermillion, of supreme intelligence, who rides the divine peacock, son of Rudra, lord of the celestial realms, and protector of Vedic dharma.
Best For
Teachers, lawyers, advisors, writers, consultants, and academics
Sanskrit
देवानां च ऋषीणां च गुरुं काञ्चनसन्निभम्। बुद्धिभूतं त्रिलोकेशं तं नमामि बृहस्पतिम्॥
Transliteration
Devaanam cha rishinaam cha gurum kaanchana-sannibham, Buddhi-bhootam trilokesham tam namaami Brihaspatim.
I bow to Brihaspati, the golden-hued preceptor of gods and sages, the embodiment of wisdom itself, and the lord of the three worlds.
Best For
Professionals seeking authority, those with low energy or vitamin D deficiency, anyone needing confidence and self-esteem
Sanskrit
ॐ ह्रां ह्रीं ह्रौं सः सूर्याय नमः॥
Transliteration
Om Hraam Hreem Hroum Sah Suryaaya Namah.
Om — the prime universal sound. Hraam Hreem Hroum — the specific seed (bija) frequencies of Lord Surya. Sah — indicating the energy stream of the planet. Suryaaya — to the Sun, the source of all vitality. Namah — salutations and deep respect.
Best For
Those in Sade Sati, facing career delays, chronic illness, or anyone needing perseverance through hardship
Sanskrit
ॐ प्रां प्रीं प्रौं सः शनैश्चराय नमः॥
Transliteration
Om Praam Preem Proum Sah Shanaishcharaaya Namah.
Om — the prime universal sound. Praam Preem Proum — the specific seed (bija) frequencies of Lord Shani. Sah — indicating the energy stream of the planet. Shanaishcharaaya — to Saturn, the slow-moving lord of karma and discipline. Namah — salutations and deep respect.
Wealth & Debt Relief
5 slokas
Best For
Business owners, investors, those clearing debts, anyone seeking financial stability
Sanskrit
हिरण्यवर्णां हरिणीं सुवर्णरजतस्रजाम्। चन्द्रां हिरण्मयीं लक्ष्मीं जातवेदो म आ वह॥
Transliteration
Hiranya-varnam harinim suvarna-rajata-srajam, Chandraam hiranyamayim Lakshmim jaatavedo ma aa vaha.
O Jataveda (Fire), bring to me Lakshmi — golden in hue, green as life itself, adorned with garlands of gold and silver, brilliant as the moon, the embodiment of divine wealth.
Best For
Anyone in financial difficulty, seeking loans, clearing debts, or growing savings
Sanskrit
ॐ यक्षाय कुबेराय वैश्रवणाय धनधान्याधिपतये धनधान्यसमृद्धिं मे देहि दापय स्वाहा॥
Transliteration
Om Yakshaaya Kuberaaya Vaishravanaaya Dhana-dhaanyaadhipataye, Dhana-dhaaanya-samriddhim me dehi daapaya svaahaa.
O Kubera, Yaksha king, son of Vishrava, lord of all wealth and grain — grant me abundance of wealth and grain. Svaha.
Best For
Those in severe financial crisis, seeking breakthrough from poverty or stagnation
Sanskrit
अङ्गं हरेः पुलकभूषणमाश्रयन्ती भृङ्गाङ्गनेव मुकुलाभरणं तमालम्। अङ्गीकृताखिलविभूतिरपाङ्गलीला माङ्गल्यदास्तु मम मङ्गलदेवतायाः॥
Transliteration
Angam hareh pulaka-bhushanamaashrayanti, Bhringaanganeeva mukulabharanam tamaalum, Angikritaakhila-vibhootirapaanga-leela, Maangalyadaastu mama mangala-devataayaah.
She who rests on Vishnu's chest adorned by his divine bliss — like a bee drawn to the tamala tree's dark blossoms — who has accepted all divine powers as her own, whose glance bestows auspiciousness — may that goddess of good fortune bless me.
Best For
Those in severe debt, legal entanglement, or trapped in impossible circumstances with no human recourse
Sanskrit
ॐ नमो भगवते तस्मै यत एतच्चिदात्मकम्। पुरुषायादि-बीजाय परेशायाभिधीमहि॥ यस्मिन् इदं यतश्चेदं येनेदं य इदं स्वयम्। योऽस्मात्परस्माच्च परस्तं प्रपद्ये स्वयम्भुवम्॥
Transliteration
Om namo bhagavate tasmai yata etach chidaatmakam, Purushaayaadi-beejaaya pareshaayaabhidheemahi, Yasmin idam yatash-chedam yenedam ya idam svayam, Yo'smaat-parasmaaschcha paras-tam prapadye svayambhuvam.
I meditate upon that Supreme Being from whom this entire universe — which is of the nature of pure consciousness — has emerged. I take refuge in that Self-existent One who is the primordial seed of all beings and the Lord beyond all lords. In whom all this exists, from whom all this comes, by whom all this is pervaded — I surrender to that transcendent One. (The prayer of the Elephant King Gajendra, whose supreme surrender to Vishnu brought divine intervention when no worldly help remained.)
Best For
Entrepreneurs, freelancers, those starting new ventures or income streams
Sanskrit
ॐ महालक्ष्म्यै च विद्महे विष्णुपत्न्यै च धीमहि। तन्नो लक्ष्मीः प्रचोदयात्॥
Transliteration
Om Mahaalakshmyai cha vidmahe, Vishnupatnyai cha dhimahi, Tanno Lakshmih prachodayaat.
We know and meditate upon the great Lakshmi, consort of Vishnu. May that Lakshmi inspire and direct us.
Anxiety & Mental Peace
8 slokas
Best For
Those suffering from anxiety, insomnia, depression, or emotional instability
Sanskrit
दधिशङ्खतुषाराभं क्षीरोदार्णवसम्भवम्। नमामि शशिनं सोमं शम्भोर्मुकुटभूषणम्॥
Transliteration
Dadhi-shankha-tushaaraabham ksheerodarnavasambhavam, Namaami shashinam somam shambhor-mukuta-bhushanam.
I bow to the Moon — white as curds, conch, and frost, born from the ocean of milk, the cooling nectar-lord who adorns Shiva's crown.
Best For
Those in Shani Sade Sati, Shani Dasha, or experiencing prolonged struggle
Sanskrit
नीलाञ्जनसमाभासं रविपुत्रं यमाग्रजम्। छायामार्तण्डसम्भूतं तं नमामि शनैश्चरम्॥
Transliteration
Neelaanjana-samaabhaasam ravi-putram yamaagrajam, Chhaayaa-maartanda-sambhootam tam namaami Shanaishhcharam.
I bow to Saturn — who shines like dark blue antimony, son of the Sun, elder brother of Yama, born of Shadow and the Sun. O slow-moving one, I honour thee.
Best For
Anyone facing fear, grief, deep worry, or life-threatening situations
Sanskrit
सर्वमङ्गलमाङ्गल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थसाधिके। शरण्ये त्र्यम्बके गौरि नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते॥
Transliteration
Sarva-mangala-maangalye shive sarvaarthasaadhike, Sharanye tryambake Gauri Naaraayani namo'stu te.
Salutations to you, O Narayani — the auspiciousness of all auspicious things, the benevolent one who fulfils all purposes, the refuge of all, the three-eyed Gauri.
Best For
Anyone in Shani Sade Sati, facing prolonged delays, job loss, or chronic illness with no visible end
Sanskrit
श्रृणु त्वं कवचं देव शनेः सर्वार्थसाधकम्। नीलाम्बरो नीलवपुः किरीटी गृध्रस्थितः। चतुर्भुजः सूर्यसुतः सदा मम प्रसन्नतां कुरु॥ पूर्वे रक्षतु मे सूर्यो दक्षिणे भूमिनन्दनः। पश्चिमे छायाजनितः उत्तरे यमसोदरः॥
Transliteration
Shrunutvam kavacham deva Shaneh sarvaarthasaadhakam, Neelaambaro neelavapuh kiritee griddhrasthitah, Chaturbhujah Sooryasutah sadaa mama prasannataam kuru, Poorve rakshatu me Sooryo dakshine bhoomi-nandanah, Pashchime Chhaayaajanitah uttare Yama-sodarah.
Listen to this Kavacham of Shani, the fulfiller of all purposes. You who are clad in blue, dark-hued, crown-wearing, seated on a vulture, four-armed son of the Sun — always grant me your grace. May the Sun protect me in the East; in the South may the son of Earth (Saturn) protect me; in the West the son of Chaya; in the North the brother of Yama.
Best For
Daily recitation for overall wellbeing, stability, and divine protection
Sanskrit
शान्ताकारं भुजगशयनं पद्मनाभं सुरेशं विश्वाधारं गगनसदृशं मेघवर्णं शुभाङ्गम्। लक्ष्मीकान्तं कमलनयनं योगिभिर्ध्यानगम्यं वन्दे विष्णुं भवभयहरं सर्वलोकैकनाथम्॥
Transliteration
Shaantaakaaram bhujaga-shayanam padmanaabham suresham, Vishvaadhaaram gagana-sadrisham megha-varnam shubhangam, Lakshmikantam kamala-nayanam yogibhir-dhyana-gamyam, Vande Vishnum bhavabhaya-haram sarvalokaikanaatham.
I salute Vishnu — serene in form, resting on the great serpent, lotus-naveled, lord of all gods, the foundation of the universe, vast as the sky, cloud-hued, auspicious-limbed, beloved of Lakshmi, lotus-eyed, accessible to yogis in meditation, the destroyer of worldly fear, and the sole lord of all realms.
Best For
Those battling deep fear, depression, toxic relationships, or enemies who seem invincible
Sanskrit
अयि गिरिनन्दिनि नन्दितमेदिनि विश्वविनोदिनि नन्दनुते गिरिवरविन्ध्यशिरोऽधिनिवासिनि विष्णुविलासिनि जिष्णुनुते। भगवति हे शितिकण्ठकुटुम्बिनि भूरिकुटुम्बिनि भूरिकृते जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते॥
Transliteration
Ayi girinandini nanditamedini vishvavinodini nandanute, Girivaravindhyashiro'dhinivaasinee Vishnuvilaasini Jishnunute, Bhagavati he shitikanthakutumbini bhoorikutumbini bhoorikrite, Jaya jaya he Mahishaasuramardinee ramyakapardinee shailasute.
O daughter of the mountain, delight of the earth, enchantress of the universe — praised by Nanda; O dweller on the peaks of great Vindhya, who enchants Vishnu, praised by Jishnu; O divine one, wife of the blue-throated Shiva, of the vast household, the greatly active — Victory! Victory to you, Mahishasura Mardini (Slayer of Mahishasura), O beautiful-haired daughter of the mountain.
Best For
Those suffering anxiety, mood swings, insomnia, or emotional turbulence; mothers and caregivers seeking inner peace
Sanskrit
ॐ श्रां श्रीं श्रौं सः चन्द्राय नमः॥
Transliteration
Om Shraam Shreem Shraum Sah Chandraaya Namah.
Om — the prime universal sound. Shraam Shreem Shraum — the specific seed (bija) frequencies of Lord Chandra. Sah — indicating the energy stream of the planet. Chandraaya — to the Moon, the lord of emotions and mind. Namah — salutations and deep respect.
Best For
Those experiencing sudden confusion, obsessive thoughts, addiction, or anxiety from Rahu afflictions
Sanskrit
ॐ भ्रां भ्रीं भ्रौं सः राहवे नमः॥
Transliteration
Om Bhraam Bhreem Bhroum Sah Raahave Namah.
Om — the prime universal sound. Bhraam Bhreem Bhroum — the specific seed (bija) frequencies of Rahu. Sah — indicating the energy stream of the shadow planet. Raahave — to Rahu, the north lunar node. Namah — salutations and deep respect.
Health & Vitality
3 slokas
Best For
Serious illness, surgery recovery, chronic conditions, and general vitality
Sanskrit
ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्। उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान्मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मामृतात्॥
Transliteration
Om tryambakam yajamahe sugandhim pushti-vardhanam, Urvarukamiwa bandhanaan-mrityormukshiya maamritaat.
We worship the three-eyed Shiva who is fragrant and nourishes all beings. May he liberate us from the bondage of death, just as a ripe cucumber is released from its vine — yet grant us immortality.
Best For
Chronic illness, before surgeries, for doctors and healers, those seeking cures
Sanskrit
ॐ नमो भगवते महासुदर्शनाय वासुदेवाय धन्वन्तरये: अमृतकलशहस्ताय सर्वभयविनाशाय सर्वरोगनिवारणाय त्रिलोकपथाय त्रिलोकनाथाय श्री महाविष्णुस्वरूपाय श्री धन्वन्तरिस्वरूपाय श्री श्री श्री औषधचक्र नारायणाय नमः॥
Transliteration
Om namo bhagavate Mahasudarshanaya Vasudevaaya Dhanvantaraye, Amrita-kalasha-hastaaya sarva-bhaya-vinaashaaya, Sarva-roga-nivaaranaaya triloka-pathaaya, Triloka-naathaaya Shri Maha-Vishnu-svarupaaya, Shri Dhanvantari-svarupaaya Shri Shri Shri, Aushhadha-chakra Naaraayanaaya namah.
Salutations to the divine Lord Dhanvantari — Vasudeva in his healing form, holder of the nectar pot, destroyer of all fears, remover of all diseases, the path and lord of all three worlds, the embodiment of Maha Vishnu — Lord of the healing wheel, Narayana.
Best For
Digestive disorders, malnutrition, new mothers, food insecurity
Sanskrit
नित्यानन्दकरी वराभयकरी सौन्दर्यरत्नाकरी निर्धूताखिलघोरपावनकरी प्रत्यक्षमाहेश्वरी। प्रालेयाचलवंशपावनकरी काशीपुराधीश्वरी भिक्षां देहि कृपावलम्बनकरी माताऽन्नपूर्णेश्वरी॥
Transliteration
Nityaananda-kari varabhaya-kari soundarya-ratnaakari, Nirdhootaakhila-ghora-pavana-kari pratyaksha-maaheshvari, Praaleyaachala-vamsha-pavana-kari Kashipuraadheeshvari, Bhiksham dehi kripaavalambanakari maataannapurnesvari.
O Annapurna, who gives eternal joy, grants boons and fearlessness, is a treasure of beauty, purifier of all terrible sins, the visible form of Maheshwari, purifier of the Himalayan lineage, ruler of Kashi — O compassionate mother, grant me your grace.
Education & Knowledge
6 slokas
Best For
Students, artists, writers, researchers, anyone in learning or creative work
Sanskrit
या कुन्देन्दुतुषारहारधवला या शुभ्रवस्त्रावृता या वीणावरदण्डमण्डितकरा या श्वेतपद्मासना। या ब्रह्माच्युतशंकरप्रभृतिभिर्देवैः सदा पूजिता सा मां पातु सरस्वती भगवती निःशेषजाड्यापहा॥
Transliteration
Yaa kundhendu-tushara-haara-dhavalaa yaa shubhra-vastraavruta, Yaa veenaa-varadanda-mandita-karaa yaa shweta-padmaasanaa, Yaa Brahmaaachyuta-Shankara-prabhritibhir-devaih sadaa poojitaa, Saa maam paatu Saraswati bhagavati nihshesha-jaadyaapahaa.
She who is white as the jasmine flower, the full moon, snow, and pearl garlands; who is clad in white; whose hands are adorned with the veena and the boon-granting staff; who sits on a white lotus; who is eternally worshipped by Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, and all gods — may that Goddess Saraswati, the destroyer of all inertia, protect me.
Best For
Competitive exam preparation, research, those with poor memory or concentration
Sanskrit
मेधां मे वरुणो ददातु मेधामग्निश्च वायुश्च मेधामिन्द्रश्च वृत्रहा। मेधां मे अश्विनावुभौ आधत्तां पुष्करस्रजौ॥
Transliteration
Medhaam me Varuno dadaatu, Medhaam Agnis cha Vaayus cha, Medhaam Indras cha vritraghaa, Medhaam me Ashvinaavubhau, Aadhataam pushkara-srajau.
May Varuna grant me Medha (retentive intelligence). May Agni and Vayu grant me Medha. May Indra, the slayer of Vritra, grant me Medha. May the twin Ashvins, garlanded with lotus flowers, together bestow Medha upon me.
Best For
Before any new course, exam, creative project, or intellectual endeavour
Sanskrit
ॐ गं गणपतये नमः। वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटिसमप्रभ। निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा॥
Transliteration
Om Gam Ganapataye namah. Vakratunda mahaakaaya suryakoti-sama-prabha, Nirvighnam kuru me deva sarvakaaryeshu sarvadaa.
Salutations to Ganapati with the Om-seed. O curved-trunked, vast-bodied one, radiant as a million suns — O Lord, always make all my endeavours free from obstacles.
Best For
Before meeting a teacher, guru, or mentor — or beginning formal education
Sanskrit
गुरुर्ब्रह्मा गुरुर्विष्णुः गुरुर्देवो महेश्वरः। गुरुः साक्षात् परब्रह्म तस्मै श्री गुरवे नमः॥
Transliteration
Gurur Brahmaa gurur Vishnuh gurur devo Maheshvarah, Guruh saakshaat Parabrahma tasmai shri Gurave namah.
The Guru is Brahma, the Guru is Vishnu, the Guru is the great lord Shiva. The Guru is verily the supreme Brahman himself. Salutations to that revered Guru.
Best For
Students, professionals, traders, anyone needing sharper intellect, better speech, or relief from Mercury afflictions
Sanskrit
ॐ ब्रां ब्रीं ब्रौं सः बुधाय नमः॥
Transliteration
Om Braam Breem Braum Sah Budhaaya Namah.
Om — the prime universal sound. Braam Breem Braum — the specific seed (bija) frequencies of Lord Budha. Sah — indicating the energy stream of the planet. Budhaaya — to the planet Mercury, the wise one. Namah — salutations and deep respect.
Best For
Teachers, scholars, spiritual seekers, those seeking marriage, children, or higher knowledge
Sanskrit
ॐ झ्रां झ्रीं झ्रौं सः गुरवे नमः॥
Transliteration
Om Jhraam Jhreem Jhroum Sah Gurave Namah.
Om — the prime universal sound. Jhraam Jhreem Jhroum — the specific seed (bija) frequencies of Lord Guru (Brihaspati). Sah — indicating the energy stream of the planet. Gurave — to Jupiter, the great teacher and guide. Namah — salutations and deep respect.
Marriage & Relationships
6 slokas
Best For
Singles seeking marriage, those with Mangal Dosha, delayed marriage in horoscope
Sanskrit
ॐ ह्रीं योगिनि योगिनि योगेश्वरि भगवती भगवती परमेश्वरि काल्यै नमः।
Transliteration
Om Hreem Yogini Yogini Yogeshvari, Bhagavati Bhagavati Parameshvari, Kaalyai namah.
O Yogini, Yogini, Yogeshwari, divine Bhagavati, the supreme Parameshwari, Kali — I bow to thee. (This is the seed-form invocation of the Swayamvara Parvati rite, calling Devi as the supreme power who grants a self-chosen spouse.)
Best For
Manglik individuals (Mars in 1st, 4th, 7th, 8th, or 12th house) facing repeated marriage obstacles or conflict in relationships
Sanskrit
ॐ क्रां क्रीं क्रौं सः भौमाय नमः॥ धरणीगर्भ-संभूतं विद्युत्कांति-समप्रभम्। कुमारं शक्तिहस्तं तं मंगलं प्रणमाम्यहम्॥
Transliteration
Om kraam kreem kraum sah Bhaumaaya namah. Dharanee-garbha-sambhootam vidyut-kaanti-sama-prabham, Kumaaramshakti-hastam tam Mangalam pranamamyaham.
Om, salutations to Mars (Bhauma) with the bija seed sounds. I bow to Mangala (Mars) — born from the womb of the Earth goddess, blazing with the brilliance of lightning, the youthful warrior who holds the spear. (The bija mantra "Om Kraam Kreem Kraum" is the seed sound of Mars; regular chanting pacifies Mars's malefic influence on the 7th house and marriage prospects.)
Best For
Young women seeking ideal marriage, or anyone wanting a spiritually aligned partner
Sanskrit
ॐ कात्यायनि महामाये महायोगिन्यधीश्वरि। नन्दगोपसुतं देवि पतिं मे कुरु ते नमः॥
Transliteration
Om Kaatyaayanee mahamaye mahaayoginy-adhishvari, Nandagopa-sutam devi patim me kuru te namah.
O Katyayani, great Maya, great yogini, supreme mistress — O goddess, grant me the son of Nandagopa (Krishna) as my husband. Salutations to thee. (Used symbolically today for divine alignment in finding an ideal partner.)
Best For
Married couples seeking harmony, those facing marital discord
Sanskrit
नमः शिवाभ्यां नवयौवनाभ्यां परस्परास्लिष्टवपुर्धराभ्याम्। नगेन्द्रकन्यावृषकेतनाभ्यां नमो नमः शङ्करपार्वतीभ्याम्॥
Transliteration
Namah shivaabhyaam nava-yauvanabhyaam, Parasparaashlishta-vapur-dharaabhyaam, Nagendraka-nyaavrisha-ketanabhyaam, Namo namah shankara-paarvatibhyaam.
Salutations to Shiva and Parvati, who appear as eternally youthful, who hold each other in loving embrace, to the daughter of the mountain king and the bull-flagged Shankara — salutations again and again.
Best For
Those with weak Venus in the chart, seeking romance, creative expression, or charm
Sanskrit
हिमकुन्दमृणालाभं दैत्यानां परमं गुरुम्। सर्वशास्त्रप्रवक्तारं भार्गवं प्रणमाम्यहम्॥
Transliteration
Hima-kunda-mrinalabham daityanaam paramam gurum, Sarvashastra-pravaktaaram Bhaargavam pranamamyaham.
I bow to Shukra (Venus) — white as snow, jasmine, and lotus stalk, the supreme preceptor of the Daityas, the teacher and interpreter of all the shastras.
Best For
Those seeking love, improving relationships, artists, musicians, or anyone desiring luxury and aesthetic refinement
Sanskrit
ॐ द्रां द्रीं द्रौं सः शुक्राय नमः॥
Transliteration
Om Draam Dreem Droum Sah Shukraaya Namah.
Om — the prime universal sound. Draam Dreem Droum — the specific seed (bija) frequencies of Lord Shukra. Sah — indicating the energy stream of the planet. Shukraaya — to Venus, the lord of love and beauty. Namah — salutations and deep respect.
Protection & Obstacles
9 slokas
Best For
Fear, black magic, evil eye, Shani affliction, and any situation needing courage
Sanskrit
जय हनुमान ज्ञान गुण सागर। जय कपीश तिहुँ लोक उजागर॥ राम दूत अतुलित बल धामा। अञ्जनि पुत्र पवनसुत नामा॥
Transliteration
Jaya Hanumaan gyaana guna saagara, Jaya Kapeesa tihun loka ujaagara, Rama-doota atulita bala-dhaama, Anjani-putra Pavana-suta naama.
Victory to Hanuman, the ocean of wisdom and virtues! Victory to the lord of monkeys who illuminates all three worlds! He is the messenger of Rama, the abode of incomparable strength, known as the son of Anjani and son of the Wind.
Best For
Sudden crisis, court cases, accidents, unexplained obstruction, and fear of unknown enemies
Sanskrit
बाल समय रवि भक्षि लियो तब तीनहुँ लोक भयो अंधियारो। ताहि सों त्रास भयो जग को यह संकट काहु सों जात न टारो॥ देवन आनि करी बिनती तब छाड़ि दियो रवि कष्ट निवारो। को नहिं जानत है जग में कपि संकटमोचन नाम तिहारो॥
Transliteration
Baala samaya ravi bhakshi liyo tab teenahun loka bhayo andiyaaro, Taahi son traas bhayo jaga ko yaha sankat kaahu son jaat na taaro, Devan aani kari binatee tab chhaadi diyo ravi kasht nivaaro, Ko nahin jaanata hai jaga mein kapi Sankat Mochan naam tihaaro.
As a child you swallowed the Sun and darkness fell across all three worlds. The universe trembled in fear and this crisis could be ended by none. The gods came and pleaded with you, and you released the Sun, removing all distress. Who in this world does not know you, O monkey, by your name Sankat Mochan — the Remover of Crises?
Best For
Legal battles, persistent enemies, inexplicable suffering, Navratri practice, and anyone facing a seemingly invincible obstacle
Sanskrit
नमो नमो दुर्गे सुख करनी। नमो नमो दुर्गे दुख हरनी॥ निरंकार है ज्योति तुम्हारी। तिहूँ लोक फैली उजियारी॥ शुम्भ निशुम्भ दानव तुम मारे। रक्तबीज शंखन संहारे॥ महिषासुर नृप अति अभिमानी। जेहि अघ भार मही अकुलानी॥
Transliteration
Namo namo Durge sukha karanee, Namo namo Durge dukha haranee, Nirankaara hai jyoti tumhaaree, Tihhoon loka phailee ujiyaaree, Shumbha Nishumbha daanava tuma maare, Raktabeeja shankhan sanhaare, Mahishaasura nripa ati abhimaanee, Jehi agha bhaara mahee akulaanee.
Salutations again and again to Durga, giver of joy; salutations to Durga, destroyer of sorrow. Your divine light has no form; its brilliance spreads across all three worlds. You slew the demons Shumbha and Nishumbha, and annihilated Raktabija along with his armies. The proud demon-king Mahishasura, under whose sin-weight the earth cried out in agony — you destroyed him.
Best For
Those with powerful enemies, workplace persecution, witchcraft or evil eye, court injustice, or danger to life
Sanskrit
नमस्ते नारसिंहाय प्रह्लादाह्लाद-दायिने। हिरण्यकशिपोर्वक्षः शिला-टंक-नखालये॥ इतो नृसिंहः परतो नृसिंहो यतो यतो यामि ततो नृसिंहः। बहिर्नृसिंहो हृदये नृसिंहो नृसिंहमादिं शरणं प्रपद्ये॥
Transliteration
Namaste Naarasimhaaya Prahlaadaahlaada-daayine, Hiranyakashipor-vakshah shilaatanka-nakhaaalaye, Ito Nrisimhah parato Nrisimho yato yato yaami tato Nrisimhah, Bahir Nrisimho hridaye Nrisimho Nrisimhaaadim sharanam prapadye.
Salutations to Narasimha, the giver of joy to Prahlada, whose nails are the chisels that tore apart the chest of Hiranyakashipu like stone. Narasimha is before me, Narasimha is behind me — wherever I go, Narasimha is there. Narasimha is outside, Narasimha is in my heart — I take refuge in the primordial Narasimha.
Best For
Daily protection, long journeys, before surgery or danger, after nightmares or paranoia
Sanskrit
राम रक्षां पठेत् प्राज्ञः पापघ्नीं सर्वकामदाम्। शिरो मे राघवः पातु भालं दशरथात्मजः॥ कौसल्येयो दृशौ पातु विश्वामित्रप्रियः श्रुती। घ्राणं पातु मखत्राता मुखं सौमित्रिवत्सलः॥
Transliteration
Raama raksham patheth praajno paapa-ghnim sarva-kaamadaam, Shiro me Raaghavah paatu bhaalam Dasharathaa-tmajah, Kausalyeyeo drishau paatu Vishvaamitra-priyah shrutee, Ghraananam paatu makhatraataa mukham Saumitri-vatsalah.
The wise one should recite this Ram Raksha, destroyer of sins and granter of all desires. May Raghava (Rama) protect my head; may the son of Dasharatha protect my forehead; may the beloved of Kausalya protect my eyes; may the dear one of Vishvamitra protect my ears; may the protector of the Yajna protect my nose; may the one who loves Lakshmana protect my mouth.
Best For
Anyone starting something new or stuck in persistent obstacles
Sanskrit
मुदाकरात्तमोदकं सदाविमुक्तिसाधकं कलाधरावतंसकं विलासिलोकरक्षकम्। अनायकैकनायकं विनाशितेभदैत्यकं नताशुभाशुनाशकं नमामि तं विनायकम्॥
Transliteration
Mudaakaraattamodakam sadaavimukti-saadhakam, Kaalaadharaavatamsakam vilaasi-loka-rakshakam, Anaayakaikanaayakam vinaashitebha-daityakam, Nataashubhaashu-naashakam namaami tam Vinaayakam.
I bow to Vinayaka — who holds the modaka joyfully, who always helps attain liberation, who wears the crescent moon as ornament, the protector of the playful world, the sole leader of the leaderless, the destroyer of the elephant demon, the swift remover of misfortune of those who bow to him.
Best For
Those facing enemies, legal battles, or surrounded by negative energies
Sanskrit
सहस्रभाहुर्भुवनैकनाथ प्राज्ञाद्यमानान्तकृदन्तकोऽसि। महाबलं तेजसि धर्मनाथं सुदर्शनं भास्करकोटितुल्यम्॥
Transliteration
Sahasra-baahur-bhuvanaikanatho, Praajnyaadyamaanaantakrit-antako'si, Mahaa-balam tejasi dharma-naatham, Sudarshanam bhaaskara-koti-tulyam.
O Sudarshana — thousand-armed, sole lord of the universe, the end of ignorance-affliction, the death of Death itself, of immeasurable power, radiant as a million suns, the lord of dharma — I invoke thee.
Best For
Those in Rahu Mahadasha or Antardasha, experiencing sudden reversals or delusions
Sanskrit
अर्धकायं महावीर्यं चन्द्रादित्यविमर्दनम्। सिंहिकागर्भसम्भूतं तं राहुं प्रणमाम्यहम्॥
Transliteration
Ardhakaayam mahaaviryam chandraaditya-vimardanam, Simhikaa-garbha-sambhootam tam Raahum pranamamyaham.
I bow to Rahu — half-bodied, of immense power, the one who obscures the Moon and Sun, born from the womb of Simhika. I bow to thee.
Best For
Athletes, soldiers, those facing legal battles, surgery, or anyone needing raw courage and determination
Sanskrit
ॐ क्रां क्रीं क्रौं सः भौमाय नमः॥
Transliteration
Om Kraam Kreem Kroum Sah Bhaumaaya Namah.
Om — the prime universal sound. Kraam Kreem Kroum — the specific seed (bija) frequencies of Lord Mangal. Sah — indicating the energy stream of the planet. Bhaumaaya — to Mars, the son of the Earth. Namah — salutations and deep respect.
Spiritual Growth
6 slokas
Best For
Seekers on the path of moksha, meditation practitioners, Shiva devotees
Sanskrit
नागेन्द्रहाराय त्रिलोचनाय भस्माङ्गरागाय महेश्वराय। नित्याय शुद्धाय दिगम्बराय तस्मै नकाराय नमः शिवाय॥
Transliteration
Naagendra-haaraaya trilochanaaaya, Bhasmaanga-raagaaya Maheshvaraaya, Nityaaya shuddhaaya digambaraaya, Tasmai Nakaaraaya namah Shivaaya.
Salutations to Shiva as the syllable NA — the one who wears serpents as garlands, who has three eyes, whose body is smeared with sacred ash, the great lord, the eternal, the pure, and the sky-clad one.
Best For
Deep study of Vedanta, self-enquiry, Jnana yoga, or cosmic perspective meditation
Sanskrit
सहस्रशीर्षा पुरुषः सहस्राक्षः सहस्रपात्। स भूमिं विश्वतो वृत्वात्यतिष्ठद्दशाङ्गुलम्॥
Transliteration
Sahasrasheershaa Purushah sahasraakshah sahasrapaat, Sa bhoomiim vishvato vrtvaatyatishthad-dashaangulam.
The Cosmic Person (Purusha) has a thousand heads, a thousand eyes, and a thousand feet. He pervades the earth on all sides and extends beyond it by ten fingers (transcending the universe).
Best For
Daily practice for anyone seeking to harmonise all planetary energies in their chart
Sanskrit
जपाकुसुमसंकाशं काश्यपेयं महाद्युतिम्। तमोऽरिं सर्वपापघ्नं प्रणतोऽस्मि दिवाकरम्॥ दधिशङ्खतुषाराभं क्षीरोदार्णवसम्भवम्। नमामि शशिनं सोमं शम्भोर्मुकुटभूषणम्॥
Transliteration
Japaa-kusuma-sankasham kashyapeyam mahaa-dyutim, Tamo-arim sarva-paapa-ghnam pranato'smi divaakaram. Dadhi-shankha-tushaaraabham ksheerodarnavasambhavam, Namaami shashinam somam shambhormukuta-bhushanam.
I bow to the Sun — brilliant as the hibiscus flower, son of Kashyapa, of great radiance, enemy of darkness, destroyer of all sins. I bow to the Moon — white as curds, conch, and snow, born from the ocean of milk, adorning Shiva's crown. (Opening verses of the 9-planet sequence — chant one verse per planet in order.)
Best For
Daily morning recitation for overall planetary harmony, before important decisions, or when multiple planets are afflicted
Sanskrit
ॐ ब्रह्मा मुरारिस्त्रिपुरान्तकारी भानुः शशी भूमिसुतो बुधश्च। गुरुश्च शुक्रः शनिराहुकेतवः सर्वे ग्रहा मम सुप्रभातं कुरु मे शान्तिं शान्तिं सुशान्तिम्॥
Transliteration
Aum Brahmah-Murari-Tripurantakari Bhanuh-Shashih-Bhumih-Suttau-Budhasscha Gurusscha-Shukrah-Shanih-Rahuh-Ketuh Sarva-Graha-mama Suprabhaattam Kuru-me-Shantih Shantih Su-Shantih.
Om — Brahma (creator), Murari (Vishnu, the preserver), Tripurantakari (Shiva, destroyer of the three cities), the Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu, and Ketu — may all these planetary forces grant me an auspicious dawn. Grant me peace, peace, supreme peace.
Best For
Those in Ketu Mahadasha, spiritual seekers, and those practicing renunciation
Sanskrit
पलाशपुष्पसंकाशं तारकाग्रहमस्तकम्। रौद्रं रौद्रात्मकं घोरं तं केतुं प्रणमाम्यहम्॥
Transliteration
Palaasha-pushpa-sankasham taaraakaagraha-mastakam, Raudram raudraatmakam ghoram tam Khetum pranamamyaham.
I bow to Ketu — resplendent as the palasha flower (deep red), the headless node of planets, fierce, embodying the nature of Rudra, and terrifyingly luminous.
Best For
Spiritual seekers, meditators, those experiencing sudden detachment, or anyone in Ketu Dasha needing clarity of purpose
Sanskrit
ॐ स्रां स्रीं स्रौं सः केतवे नमः॥
Transliteration
Om Shraam Shreem Shroum Sah Ketave Namah.
Om — the prime universal sound. Shraam Shreem Shroum — the specific seed (bija) frequencies of Ketu. Sah — indicating the energy stream of the shadow planet. Ketave — to Ketu, the south lunar node and lord of liberation. Namah — salutations and deep respect.
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