Lord Budha (Mercury)

budha graha pañcaratna stotram

(Budha Graha Pancharatna Stotram in English (IAST))

Traditional

The Budha Graha Pancharatna Stotram is a revered five-verse hymn dedicated to Budha, the planet Mercury, who represents intellect, communication, and commerce in Vedic astrology. Composed in a classical Sanskrit style, the stotra praises his youthful, scholarly appearance and his benevolent qualities. Devotees chant this prayer to seek divine guidance in academic pursuits, clarity of speech, and the mitigation of malefic astrological influences. Regularly reciting this hymn is believed to sharpen one's analytical skills, enhance logical reasoning, and bring mental tranquility, ultimately bestowing wisdom and prosperity upon the seeker through the grace of the planetary deity.

priyaṅgu kalikāśyāmaṃ rūpeṇā pratimaṃ budham |
saumyaṃ saumyaguṇopetaṃ taṃ budhaṃ praṇamāmyaham || 1
ātreya gotrajo atyanta vinayo viśvapāvanaḥ |
cāmpeya puṣpa saṅkāśa ścāraṇa ścārubhūṣaṇaḥ|| 2
satyavāk satsasaṅkalpa satyabandhu ssadādaraḥ |
sarvaroga praśamana ssarva mṛtyunivārakaḥ || 3
siṃhārūḍhaṃ caturbhujāṃ khaḍgaṃ carma gadādharam |
somaputraṃ mahāsaumyaṃ dhyāyet sarvārtha siddhadam || 4
budhobudhārcita saumyasaumyaḥ citta śśubhapradaḥ |
varadāṅkita mudritaṃ devaṃ taṃ saumyaṃ praṇamāmyaham || 5

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