Ketu Stotram
Awakening spiritual insight, past-life wisdom, and detachment from material illusion
How to chant: 7 times on Tuesdays
Ketu Stotram Lyrics in Sanskrit
पलाशपुष्पसंकाशं तारकाग्रहमस्तकम्। रौद्रं रौद्रात्मकं घोरं तं केतुं प्रणमाम्यहम्॥
Ketu Stotram Transliteration
Palaasha-pushpa-sankasham taaraakaagraha-mastakam, Raudram raudraatmakam ghoram tam Khetum pranamamyaham.
Ketu Stotram Meaning in English
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.
Astrological Benefits of Chanting Ketu Stotram
This mantra is governed by Ketu and invokes Ganesha. In Vedic astrology, regular chanting strengthens Ketu's significations in your natal chart — bringing greater spiritual growth.
Which Dasha or Planetary Affliction Does Ketu Stotram Remedy?
Dasha & Transit Periods
- ◉Ketu Mahadasha (7 years) — work with Ketu rather than resist
- ◉Ketu Antardasha — sudden spiritual experiences
- ◉Ketu transit over natal Moon or Sun
Natal Chart Afflictions
- ◈Ketu in 1st or 7th house axis (identity and relationship confusion)
- ◈Ketu-Moon conjunction (detachment from emotion)
- ◈Ketu-Sun conjunction (lost sense of purpose)
- ◈Strong 12th house Ketu (moksha path, renunciation)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ketu Stotram?
Ketu Stotram is a classical Sanskrit mantra for spiritual growth. Awakening spiritual insight, past-life wisdom, and detachment from material illusion. It is governed by the planet Ketu and best chanted on Tuesday.
How many times should I chant Ketu Stotram?
7 times on Tuesdays
Which Dasha benefits most from chanting Ketu Stotram?
Ketu Mahadasha (7 years) — work with Ketu rather than resist. Ketu Antardasha — sudden spiritual experiences. Ketu transit over natal Moon or Sun.
What natal chart afflictions does Ketu Stotram remedy?
Ketu in 1st or 7th house axis (identity and relationship confusion). Ketu-Moon conjunction (detachment from emotion). Ketu-Sun conjunction (lost sense of purpose). Strong 12th house Ketu (moksha path, renunciation).
Who should chant Ketu Stotram?
Those in Ketu Mahadasha, spiritual seekers, and those practicing renunciation
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