The Navagraha Stotram is one of the most revered hymns in Vedic Jyotish and Sanatana Dharma. Composed by the revered sage Veda Vyasa, this sacred stotra invokes the blessings of the nine celestial deities (Navagrahas) to bring balance, spiritual harmony, peace of mind, and protection from life's obstacles.
In Vedic philosophy, the nine Grahas are not merely distant physical astronomical bodies; they are cosmic administrators and mirrors of human consciousness, governing the unfolding of our past Karmas (Karmaphala). Reciting this stotram daily purifies our energetic field and aligns our inner rhythm with the cosmic order.
01. Surya — The Sun (☉)
तमोऽरिं सर्वपापघ्नं प्रणतोऽस्मि दिवाकरम्॥
Tamorim Sarva papaghnam Pranato'smi Divakaram."
“I bow to the Sun, who shines with the brilliant crimson brilliance of the Japa (Hibiscus) flower, born of the sage Kashyapa, of boundless radiance, the destroyer of all darkness, and the purifier of all sins.”
Mantra: ॐ सूर्याय नमः॥ (Om Suryaya Namah)
02. Chandra — The Moon (☽)
नमामि शशिनं सोमं शम्भोर्मुकुटभूषणम्॥
Namami Shashinam Somam Shambhor mukuta bhushanam."
“I bow to the Moon, whose white glow resembles fresh curd, the sacred conch shell, and snow; who emerged from the churning of the Ocean of Milk (Kshirasagara), and who adorns the sacred crown of Lord Shiva.”
Mantra: ॐ सोमाय नमः॥ (Om Somaya Namah)
03. Mangala — Mars (♂)
कुमारं शक्तिहस्तं च मङ्गलं प्रणमाम्यहम्॥
Kumaram Shakti hastam cha Mangalam Pranamamyaham."
“I bow to Mangala, born from the womb of the Earth (Bhumiputra), radiant like a flash of lightning, youthful and courageous, holding the divine Shakti spear in his hand.”
Mantra: ॐ मङ्गलाय नमः॥ (Om Mangalaya Namah)
04. Budha — Mercury (☿)
सौम्यं सौम्यगुणोपेतं तं बुधं प्रणमाम्यहम्॥
Saumyam Saumya gunopetam Tam Budham Pranamamyaham."
“I bow to Budha, whose complexion is like the tender dark bud of the Priyangu flower, incomparable in beauty, endowed with gentle intellect and graceful qualities.”
Mantra: ॐ बुधाय नमः॥ (Om Budhaya Namah)
05. Brihaspati (Guru) — Jupiter (♃)
बुद्धिभूतं त्रिलोकेशं तं नमामि बृहस्पतिम्॥
Buddhi bhutam Trilokesam Tam Namami Brihaspatim."
“I bow to Brihaspati, the supreme preceptor of the Devas and Sages, shining like pure gold, the embodiment of higher wisdom, and the honored guide of the three worlds.”
Mantra: ॐ बृहस्पतये नमः॥ (Om Brihaspataye Namah)
06. Shukra — Venus (♀)
सर्वशास्त्रप्रवक्तारं भार्गवं प्रणमाम्यहम्॥
Sarva shaashtra pravaktaram Bhargavam Pranamamyaham."
“I bow to Shukracharya, who shines like snow, the white jasmine flower, and the pure lotus stalk; the supreme guru of the Daityas, master of life-restoring wisdom (Mritasanjivani), and profound teacher of all scriptures.”
Mantra: ॐ शुक्राय नमः॥ (Om Shukraya Namah)
07. Shani — Saturn (♄)
छायामार्तण्डसम्भूतं तं नमामि शनैश्चरम्॥
Chaya martanda sambhutam Tam Namami Shanaishcharam."
“I bow to Shanaishchara (Saturn), who possesses the dark luster of blue-black collyrium, the son of Surya and elder brother of Yama, born from Chhaya and Martanda (Sun), the great dispenser of Karmic justice.”
Mantra: ॐ शनैश्चराय नमः॥ (Om Shanaischaraya Namah)
08. Rahu — The North Node (☊)
सिंहिकागर्भसम्भूतं तं राहुं प्रणमाम्यहम्॥
Simhika Garbha sambhutam Tam Rahum Pranamamyaham."
“I bow to Rahu, who possesses a half-body, wields immense power, eclipses the luminaries Sun and Moon, and was born from the womb of Simhika.”
Mantra: ॐ राहवे नमः॥ (Om Rahave Namah)
09. Ketu — The South Node (☋)
रौद्रं रौद्रात्मकं घोरं तं केतुं प्रणमाम्यहम्॥
Raudram Raudratmakam Ghoram Tam Ketum Pranamamyaham."
“I bow to Ketu, who has the reddish hue of the Palasha flame flower, who crown the celestial stars and planets, possessing a fierce mystic nature that leads consciousness to Moksha.”
Mantra: ॐ केतवे नमः॥ (Om Ketave Namah)
10. The Phala Shruti — The Fruits of Recitation
दिवा वा यदि वा रात्रौ विघ्नशान्तिर्भविष्यति॥
नरनारीनृपाणां च भवेद्दुःस्वप्ननाशनम्।
ऐश्वर्यमतुलं तेषामारोग्यं पुष्टिवर्धनम्॥
ग्रह-नक्षत्रजाः पीडास्तस्कराग्निसमुद्भवाः।
ताः सर्वाः प्रशमं यान्ति व्यासो ब्रूते न संशयः॥
Nara nari nripanam cha Bhaved Duhsvapna nashanam, Aishvaryam Atulam Tesham Arogyam Pusti vardhanam.
Graha nakshatra jah Pidas Taskaragni samudbhavah, Tah Sarvah Prashamam Yanti Vyaso Brute Na Sanshayah."
“Whoever recites this hymn sung from the lotus mouth of Sage Vyasa with full focus, by day or by night, will see all obstacles pacified. For men, women, and rulers, it destroys distressing dreams, bestows incomparable prosperity, radiant health, and vitality. All afflictions born of planets and stars, as well as dangers from thieves and fire, are completely dissolved. Thus speaks Vyasa without any doubt.”
“॥ इति श्रीव्यासविरचितं नवग्रहस्तोत्रं सम्पूर्णम् ॥”
“May Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, the Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu, and Ketu make this dawn auspicious and blessed for me.”