The 9 Planetary Mantras (Beej and Vedic): Pronunciation, Counts, Days

In Vedic philosophy, mantras are sound forms that carry the deity-vibration of their associated planet. The beej (seed) mantra is the compressed, single-syllable plus root form; the longer Vedic mantra invokes the planet through its full mythological identity.

Mantra effectiveness depends on: - **Pronunciation accuracy** (especially the seed syllables — sound-shape matters more than meaning understanding) - **Repetition count** (108 daily is the classical baseline; 1,000 daily for intensive 40-day work) - **Time of day** (each planet has a peak hour) - **Day of the week** (each planet has its day) - **Mental focus** (mind wandering reduces but does not eliminate effect) - **Consistency** (40-day unbroken practice is the classical minimum for visible result)

**Sun (Surya) — Sunday** Beej: *Om Hraam Hreem Hroum Sah Suryaya Namah* Vedic: *Om Bhaskaraya Vidmahe, Mahadyutikaraya Dhimahi, Tanno Surya Prachodayat* Count: 108 daily for 40 days; for intensive Sun strengthening, 7,000 over 40 days

**Moon (Chandra) — Monday** Beej: *Om Shraam Shreem Shroum Sah Chandraya Namah* Vedic: *Om Padmadwajaya Vidmahe Hema Roopaya Dhimahi Tanno Chandra Prachodayat* Count: 108 daily; 11,000 over 40 days for intensive

**Mars (Mangala) — Tuesday** Beej: *Om Kraam Kreem Kroum Sah Bhaumaya Namah* Vedic: *Om Angarakaya Vidmahe Shaktihastaya Dhimahi Tanno Bhauma Prachodayat* Count: 108 daily; 10,000 over 40 days

**Mercury (Budha) — Wednesday** Beej: *Om Bhraam Bhreem Bhroum Sah Budhaya Namah* Vedic: *Om Saumyaroopaya Vidmahe Bana Hastaya Dhimahi Tanno Buddha Prachodayat* Count: 108 daily; 17,000 over 40 days

**Jupiter (Guru/Brihaspati) — Thursday** Beej: *Om Gram Greem Groum Sah Gurave Namah* Vedic: *Om Vrishabhadhwajaya Vidmahe Krunipataye Dhimahi Tanno Guru Prachodayat* Count: 108 daily; 16,000 over 40 days

**Venus (Shukra) — Friday** Beej: *Om Draam Dreem Droum Sah Shukraya Namah* Vedic: *Om Aswadhwajaya Vidmahe Dhanur Hastaya Dhimahi Tanno Shukra Prachodayat* Count: 108 daily; 16,000 over 40 days

**Saturn (Shani) — Saturday** Beej: *Om Praam Preem Proum Sah Shanaye Namah* Vedic: *Om Neelanjana Samabhasam, Ravi Putram Yamagrajam, Chaya Martand Sambhutam, Tam Namami Shanaicharam* Count: 108 daily; 19,000 over 40 days (especially during Sade Sati)

**Rahu (north node) — Saturday** Beej: *Om Bhram Bhreem Bhroum Sah Rahave Namah* Vedic: *Om Naakadhwajaya Vidmahe Padma Hastaya Dhimahi Tanno Rahu Prachodayat* Count: 108 daily; 18,000 over 40 days

**Ketu (south node) — Tuesday** Beej: *Om Sraam Sreem Sroum Sah Ketave Namah* Vedic: *Om Padma Hastaya Vidmahe Dhwajini Dhraya Dhimahi Tanno Ketu Prachodayat* Count: 108 daily; 7,000 over 40 days

Beyond planet-specific mantras, classical Vedic practice draws on broader mantras during difficult periods:

• **Mahamrityunjaya Mantra** — *Om Tryambakam Yajamahe, Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam, Urvarukamiva Bandhanan, Mrityormukshiya Mamritat*. For health, longevity, freedom from death-fear. 108 daily during severe periods.
• **Gayatri Mantra** — *Om Bhur Bhuvah Svah, Tat Savitur Varenyam, Bhargo Devasya Dhimahi, Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat*. Universal protection, intelligence, dharmic clarity.
• **Hanuman Chalisa** — 40-verse devotional poem; recommended during Mars/Saturn afflictions and difficult Sade Sati periods.
• **Vishnu Sahasranama** — 1,000 names of Vishnu; for general life protection and dharmic flow.

These mantras can be combined with planetary mantras during difficult periods.

Realistic protocol for someone starting today:

1. Identify which planet your chart most needs strengthened (a chart-aware reading or Jyothish AI's Remedies tab). 2. Learn the beej mantra for that planet — 5 minutes of careful pronunciation practice. 3. Buy a 108-bead rudraksha or sandalwood mala (avoid plastic). 4. Pick a quiet 10-minute window each morning. The planet's day (Sunday for Sun, Monday for Moon, etc.) is the peak day; daily practice on all 7 days is ideal. 5. Sit upright. Close eyes. Repeat 108 mantras using the mala (one bead per repetition). Initial sessions take 7-10 minutes; mature practice settles to 5-6 minutes. 6. End with a brief intention — what you are dedicating the practice to. 7. Continue for 40 unbroken days. Note any visible changes in dreams, mood, sleep, work flow.

After 40 days, decide: continue, switch to a longer count (1,000 daily for intensive work), or rotate to another planet.

Mantra practice is the most accessible Vedic remedy — costs nothing, requires no jewellery or ritual props, and produces measurable effects in classical reports when practiced consistently.