rāhu aṣṭottara śata nāma stotram

This sacred hymn invokes the one hundred and eight names of Rahu, the malefic yet powerful shadow planet in Vedic astrology. Derived from the Puranas, the stotra identifies Rahu as the son of Simhika and a master of illusion who eclipses the moon. Devotees chant these names to appease the planetary deity, seeking protection from sudden obstacles, mental turmoil, and the adverse effects of Rahu’s transit. Regularly reciting this prayer is believed to pacify karmic burdens, grant spiritual clarity, and bestow the grace of the eclipse-maker, ultimately leading to success and worldly stability for the practitioner.