Mantra Library — Navagraha Beej Mantras
The traditional beej (seed) mantra for each of the nine Vedic planets, plus widely-cited general remedies like the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra — a reference for classical Vedic mantra practice, not a generated or paraphrased substitute.
A beej (seed) mantra is traditionally understood as the planet's own sound-vibration, chanted a specific number of times on that planet's ruling day as a classical remedial practice — this reference lists the authentic Sanskrit mantra for each of the nine Navagraha planets alongside commonly-cited general remedies.
Each mantra is traditionally chanted in multiples of 108 (a mala's full round) on the planet's own ruling weekday for maximum traditional effect — Sunday for the Sun, Monday for the Moon, and so on through the nine Navagraha planets.
These are offered here as a reference to the classical tradition itself, not a substitute for guidance from a qualified practitioner on correct pronunciation, timing, or personal suitability — chanting practice varies meaningfully by lineage and teacher.
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly is a beej (seed) mantra?
A short Sanskrit invocation built around a planet's core bija syllable, traditionally chanted to strengthen that planet's positive themes. Each of the nine Navagraha planets has its own.
Why chant a mantra 108 times?
108 repetitions is one full mala (prayer bead cycle) in Vedic practice, the traditional count for these planetary mantras.
What's the beej mantra for Saturn (Shani)?
"Om Praam Preem Praum Sah Shanaischaraya Namaha," traditionally chanted on Saturday, Saturn's own day, for patience, discipline, and resilience through hardship.
What's the difference between a planetary beej mantra and the Gayatri Mantra?
A beej mantra targets one specific planet's bija syllable. The Gayatri Mantra is one of the oldest and most widely chanted Vedic mantras overall, addressed to the Sun rather than a single planet's seed sound.
Do Rahu and Ketu have mantras even though they aren't physical planets?
Yes — Vedic astrology treats them as shadow planets with their own beej mantras, chanted to pacify rather than strengthen.