Planetary Mantras
From Healing Mantras by the late Thomas Ashley-Farrand
Once you have the information contained in your natal chart, you can begin working on your life with a clear idea of where to start. The Sanskrit mantras below translate roughly to “Salutations to the presiding spirit of the planet __________.” The Vedas teach that everything has consciousness within it. They also say that planets and stars are conscious in a way that is completely different from the way in which we humans are conscious.
Once you have the information contained in your natal chart, you can begin working on your life with a clear idea of where to start. The Sanskrit mantras below translate roughly to “Salutations to the presiding spirit of the planet __________.” The Vedas teach that everything has consciousness within it. They also say that planets and stars are conscious in a way that is completely different from the way in which we humans are conscious.
Below are short forms of mantras for seven planets (the karmic nodes of the moon will be included soon). If you are having difficulty in some part of your life, find the planetary mantra that seems to come closest to it and work with that mantra.
Short Planetary Mantra
Sun/Surya
Om Suryaya NamahaSun – Upper abdomen:
(Om Soor-yah-yah Nahm-ah-ha)
“Om and salutations to Surya, presiding spirit of the Sun”
In the physical body, the Sun is the ruler of the heart, head, lungs, liver, nervous system and skeletal structure. It indicates the right eye in a male and the left in a female. To fast on a Sunday is recommended if the Sun is weak in the horoscope.
Moon/Chandra
Om Chandraya NamahaMoon – Hands & Mind:
(Om Chanhn-drah-yah Nahm-ah-ha)
“Om and salutations to Chandra, presiding spirit of the Moon”
Mars/Kuja
Om Angarakaya NamahaMars – Head, Brain & Blood:
(Om Ahng-gah-rah-kah-ya Nahm-ah-ha)
“Om and salutations to the presiding spirit of the planet Mars”
Pluto & Mars – Large Intestine, Rectum & Anus:
Weak Mars may also make for a weak character, making them targets for mental and physical abuse. Physically, it causes a feeble immune system, poor appetite and a weak body in general. Wounds and injuries may be slow to heal and in men, it can cause lack of sexual desire and vitality. Blood diseases, ulcers and fevers, as well as excessive burns and / or bruises may also be attributed to the effects of this planet.
Mercury/Budh
Om Budhaya NamahaMercury – Heart, Lungs, Skin & Lower abdomen:
(Om Bood-hah-yah Nahm-ah-ha)
“Om and salutations to Buddha, presiding spirit of the planet Mercury”
Jupiter/Guru/Brihaspati
Om Guruve NamahaJupiter – Thighs:
(Om Goo-rah-vey Nahm-ah-ha)
“Om and salutations to Guru, presiding spirit of the planet Jupiter”
Neptune & Jupiter – Feet:
Venus/Shukra
In Shukraya NamahaVenus – Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat & Genital or sexual organs:
(Om Shoo-krah-yah Nahm-ah-ha)
“Om and salutations to Shukra, presiding spirit of the planet Venus”
Saturn/Shani
Om Shanaishcharaya Namaha
(Om Shahn-eish-chahr-eye-yah Nahm-ah-ha)
The ending of the Sanskrit word for the planet Saturn, “Shani,” changes endings depending upon the use of Namaha (neutral ending) or Swaha (feminine ending). Thus, for the mantra ending with ‘namaha,’ the mantra is “Om Sri Shanaishcharaya Namaha” but for the ‘swaha’ ending the mantra is “Om Sri Shanaishwaraya Swaha.”
Om Shanaishwaraya Swaha
(Om Shahn-eish-wahr-eye-yah Swa-ha)
“Om and salutations to Shani, presiding spirit of the planet Saturn”
When the energy of the body rises to the solar plexus, as it does at age twenty-nine, the addition of ‘Sri’ to the mantra aids the work of the mantra. The ending then changes from ‘namaha’ to ‘swaha’.
Knees are the parts in human body which enjoy the maximum influence of Saturn. Saturn helps for the formation of bones, cartilages and blood cell in human body.
Uranus & Saturn – Legs:
Rahu (North Node of the Moon)
Om Rahuve Namaha
(Om Rah-hoo-vey Nahm-ah-ha)
“Om and salutations to Rahu, presiding spirt of the North Node of the Moon”
Physically, Rahu can cause a weak immune system, thereby contracting diseases easily. Subjects are nervous, with an unhealthy pallor to their appearance. Disorders include constipation or dysentery, rheumatism, skin diseases, cholera and piles, to name but a few, together with many diseases difficult or impossible to diagnose easily. People so influenced may lose control of bodily functions and steadily degenerate with nervous and mental disorders.
Ketu (South Node of the Moon)
Om Ketuve Namaha
(Om Key-too-vey Nahm-ah-ha)
“Om and salutations to Ketu, presiding spirit of the South Node of the Moon”
Extract: Some Simple Mantras, If You Are Just Starting OutA Selection from The Ancient Power of Sanskrit Mantra and Ceremony, Volume ISome of you may be interested or even fascinated by the discipline of mantra, but feel somewhat overwhelmed by the array of mantras and disciplines, astotaras and pujas you find in these pages. If so, then this chapter will be of use to you. The next few pages contain some simple mantras and their common application. They have been compiled from other chapters throughout the rest of this book, drawn from the various headings of the deities or principles involved. These mantras address various life issues which we all face from time to time. If you want more information or more mantras relating to the deities or principles involved, consult the appropriate chapter. Ganesha: Om Gum Ganapatayei NamahaRough Translation: 'Om and salutations to the remover of obstacles for which Gum is the seed.'The story of Ganesha is found in the chapter devoted to this principle. But for your immediate need, you need only know that for seen or unseen obstacles which seem to be standing in the way of your progress or achievement, either specifically or generally, this mantra has proved invaluable. It has been used it with great success not only in India, but here in the West dozens of people have related to me their success in turning things around in their life by using this mantra. Lakshmi: Om Shrim Mahalakshmiyei SwahaRough Translation: 'Om and salutations to that feminine energy which bestows all manner of wealth, and for which Shrim is the seed'This mantra has not only been used for the purpose of attracting prosperity, but also for drawing in proper friends, clearing up family misunderstandings and quarrels, and smoothing some health problems. As we all know, there are many different kinds of wealth. As you use this mantra, focus on the kind of wealth you wish to manifest in your life. Durga: Om Dum Durgayei NamahaRough Translation: 'Om and Salutations to that feminine energy which protects from all manner of negative influences, and for which Dum is the seed.'Durga is the Divine Protectress. Typically shown riding a lion or a tiger, Durga has a hundred arms, each with a different weapon of destruction. Yet her face is exquisitely beautiful to behold. The interpretation is that to the pious and the sincere seeker after truth, her sight can produce ecstacy and a variety of beautiful forms. But the negative, harmful or demonic, her countenance is as terrible as Kali, except she shows more weapons of destruction than Kali (who is described later). Saraswati: Om Eim Saraswatyei SwahaRough Translation: 'Om and salutations to that feminine energy which informs all artistic and scholastic endeavor, and for which Eim (pronounced I'm) is the seed.'Saraswati holds a musical instrument, the vina, in one hand and a rosary in another hand. She spans the world of mundane knowledge and spiritual understanding. Those pursuing any artistic or educational endeavor whatsoever will gain greatly from the practice of this mantra. Shiva: Om Namah ShivayaThis mantra has no approximate translation. The sounds related directly to the principles which govern each of the first six chakras on the spine...Earth, water, fire, air, ether. Notice that this does not refer to the chakras themselves which have a different set of seed sounds, but rather the principles which govern those chakras in their place. A very rough, non-literal translation could be something like, 'Om and salutations to that which I am capable of becoming.' This mantra will start one out on the path of subtle development of spiritual attainments. It is the beginning on the path of Siddha Yoga, or the Yoga of Perfection of the Divine Vehicle.Rama: Om Sri Rama Jaya Rama, Jaya, Jaya RamaRough Translation: 'Om and Victory to Rama (the self within), victory, victory to Rama.'Rama was an Avatar who came several thousand years ago. His sole purpose was to show how a person should live a Divine Life while living in a human body. A short story about the esoteric meaning of his life is found in the chapter devoted to him. You will recall from the previous chapter that Mahatma Gandhi practiced this mantra for over 60 years. This mantra will 'take one across' the ocean of rebirth. In a more immediate way, it is most powerful in reducing negative karmic effects no matter in which life they might have occurred. I have also had a powerful spiritual healing experience (for another person), while using this mantra intensely. Following is a recording of Thomas Ashley-Farrand (Namadeva Acharya) reciting the mantra Om Sri Rama Jaya Rama Jaya Jaya Rama. Use any of the following links to play this recording.Note: The audio clip features Namadeva chanting the mantra three times. To hear the mantra repeatedly, you may need to change the options in your audio player. For example, you can set some versions of Windows Media Player to play repeatedly by pressing CTRL T, or by choosing View / Options / Playback / Repeat Forever. In some versions of Real Player you can choose >> / Play / Continuous Play.
The Planet Saturn: Om Sri Shanaishwaraya SwahaRough translation: 'Om and salutations to the presiding spirit in the planet Saturn.'Saturn is the planet of lessons. It is closely related to the karma we may encounter in a given lifetime. It also stands as a gatekeeper to some of the higher vibrations to which we aspire though spiritual development. By offering salutations outwardly, one clears certain internal obstructing energy patterns. But Saturn has received an overly negative reputation from some astrologers. There have been circumstances where very positive things manifested in people's lives unexpectedly, apparently as a direct result of working with this mantra. Internally, Saturn energy is predominant in the spleen, knees and skeletal system. However, as Saturn moves through the various astrological signs, it 'triggers' karma we may have stored under astrological configurations found in that sign. Therefore, the use of the Saturn mantra can mitigate and even clear certain categories of karma which appear in our lives. This mantra has been used with great success personally. And I have received reports of its efficacy from many other people. Subramanya: Om Sharavana-bhavaya NamahaRough translation, 'Om and salutations to the son of Shiva, who brings auspiciousness and who is chief of the celestial army.'The positive effects of this mantra may not be so clearly seen or described as some of the others: a seeming increase in good fortune or luck; the ability to make the best of a set of circumstances which may occur; an increase in positive mental or emotional disposition; an easier route to becoming physically fit. Yet these few phrases do not begin to exhaust the benefits of using this mantra. It seems to brighten or optimize nearly everything in life.
Rama (Healing Mantra):
This is a long mantra to put in a chapter for those just starting off, but is placed here because it is the most powerful healing mantra I have ever encountered. The very rough translation is, 'Om, Oh most compassionate Rama please send your healing energy right here to the earth, to the earth (twice for emphasis.)' |
