Navagraha Stotram: Praise and Benefits of the Celestial Planets

Sanskrit / Hindi	Translation	Meaning
रवि:
जपाकुसुमसंकाशं काश्यपेयं महाद्युतिम् । तमोऽरिं सर्वपापघ्नं प्रणतोऽस्मि दिवाकरम् ॥ १॥	Japaa Kusumasankasham Kasyapeyam Maha Dhyuthim Tamognam Sarvapaapghnam Pranatosmi Divakaram.	I salute Sun, who is red like a Hibiscus, the descendant of Kaashyapa, Foe of darkness and has splendid radiance and the one who dispels all sins.
चंद्र:
दधिशङ्खतुषाराभं क्षीरोदार्णवसंभवम् । नमामि शशिनं सोमं शम्भोर्मुकुटभूषणम् ॥ २॥	Dadhi Shankha tushaa-raabham Khseero Darnava Sambhavam Namaami Shashinam Somam Shambhor Mukuta Bhooshanam.	The one who has the hue of curd and icebergs, who rose from Ksheasagar and who adorns the head of Shiva. I prostrate to the Moon, the ruling deity of the soma juice.
मंगळ:
धरणीगर्भसंभूतं विद्युत्कान्तिसमप्रभम् । कुमारं शक्तिहस्तं तं मङ्गलं प्रणमाम्यहम् ॥ ३॥	Dharanee garbha sambhootam ,Vidyut Kaanti Sama-prabham Kumaram Shakti Hastam ,Tham Mangalaam Pranamamyamaham.	I pray to Mars, born of Earth, His effulgence is like that of lightning. He is called Kumara and who holds in his hand weapon called Shakti.
बुध:
प्रियङ्गुकलिकाश्यामं रूपेणाप्रतिमं बुधम् । सौम्यं सौम्यगुणोपेतं तं बुधं प्रणमाम्यहम् ॥ ४॥	Priyangukalika Shyaamam , RoopenaaPratimam Budham Soumyam Soumya Guno Petham Tam Budham Pranamamyamham.	I pray to Mercury, who has a dark blue complexion and whose beauty is unmatched. Mercury possesses gentle and charming characteristics.
गुरु:
देवानांच ऋषिणांच गुरुंकांचन सन्निभं । बुद्धिभूतं त्रिलोकेशं तं नमामि बृहस्पतिं ॥ ५॥	Deva-naam cha Rishi Naam cha Gurum kaanchana sannibham, Buddhi Bhootam Trilokesham Tam Namaami Brihaspatim.	I pray to Jupiter, the preceptor of saints, gods, and rishis, intellect incarnate, lord of the three worlds.
शुक्र:
हिमकुन्दमृणालाभं दैत्यानां परमं गुरुम् । सर्वशास्त्रप्रवक्तारं भार्गवं प्रणमाम्यहम् ॥ ६॥	HimaKundha Mrina-laabham Daitya-naam Paramam Gurum Sarv aShastra Pravaktaaram Bhargavam Pranamaamyamham.	I pray to Venus, the son of Bhagu. Venus is the spiritual master of asuras, promulgator of all learning, he who shines like the fiber of snow-white jasmine.
शनि:
नीलांजनसमाभासं रविपुत्रं यमाग्रजम् । छायामार्तण्डसंभूतं तं नमामि शनैश्चरम् ॥ ७॥	Neelanjanasamaabhasam Ravi Putram Yamaagrajam Chaaya Marthanda Sambhootam Tam Namaami Shanaiswaram.	Lord Shani is the one who is dark blue in complexion, who is the son of Lord Surya and his wife Chaya, who is the elder brother of Yama. The slow moving, I prostrate that Shaneeswara.
राहू:
अर्धकायं महावीर्यं चन्द्रादित्यविमर्दनम् । सिंहिकागर्भसंभूतं तं राहुं प्रणमाम्यहम् ॥ ८॥	Ardha Kaayam Mahaa Veeryam Chandra- Aditya Vimardanam Simhika Garbha Sambhootam Tam Rahum Pranamaamyaham.	I pray to Lord Rahu, the son of Simhika, having half a body, of exceptional strength and is the eclipser of the Moon and the Sun.
केतु:
पलाशपुष्पसंकाशं तारकाग्रहमस्तकम् । रौद्रं रौद्रात्मकं घोरं तं केतुं प्रणमाम्यहम् ॥ ९॥	Palaasha Pushpa Sankaasham Tarakaa Graha Mastakam Roudram Roudraa-tmakam Ghoram Tam Ketum Pranamaamya-ham.	I pray to Lord Ketu, who has the appearance of Palaasha flower, the head of planets and stars. Lord Ketu is fearsome and violent.
फलश्रुति :
इति व्यासमुखोद्गीतं यः पठेत्सुसमाहितः । दिवा वा यदि वा रात्रौ विघ्नशान्तिर्भविष्यति ॥ १०॥	Ithi Vyasa mukhod-geetam yah pathet-susamahitaha Divaa va yadi va ratrau vighna santir bhavishyathi	Reciting this stotram written by Vyasa will give the sovereign and makes them powerful. Also, they will succeed in the obstacles or troubles that occur either during the daytime or the night.
नरनारीनृपाणां च भवेद्दुःस्वप्ननाशनम् । ऐश्वर्यमतुलं तेषामारोग्यं पुष्टिवर्धनम् ॥	Naranaaree nrupanam cha bhavedduhu Swapna nasanam Aishwarya matulam teshamarogyam pushtivardhanam	Also for the ones who chant this stotram either the Men, women or the kings will be saved from the effects of the bad dreams.Those will also be granted with unparalleled wealth, good health, and nourishment.
ग्रह:
ग्रहनक्षत्रजाः पीडास्तस्कराग्निसमुद्भवाः । ताः सर्वाः प्रशमं यान्ति व्यासो ब्रूते न संशयः ॥	Graha-nakshatrajaha peedah taskaraagni samudbhavaha Taah sarwaaha prasamam yamti vyaso brute na samsayaha	Those who chant will also be saved from the troubles caused by planets and the stars and also from the troubles of thieves or fire. There should be no doubt (Samsaya) about these entire words of the Vyasa.
संशय:
॥ इति श्रीव्यासविरचितं नवग्रहस्तोत्रं सम्पूर्णम् ॥	Ithi Shri Vyasa virachitham Navagraha stotram sampoornam	Thus, ends the Navagraha Stotram (Hymns of praise to the Navagrahas) composed by Shri Vyasa.

Benefits of Navagraha Stotram:

Overcoming Planetary Troubles: The Stotram is believed to help mitigate the malefic effects of planetary positions and transits. It has the ability to ease the bad effects of the celestial planets, also known as Navagrahas, and bring peace into the devotee’s life.

Enhancing Good Fortune: By praising and invoking the blessings of the Navagrahas, individuals can attract positive energies and good fortune into their lives. The stotram is said to bestow prosperity and success on those who regularly chant it.

Gaining Divine Attributes: Each stanza in the stotram is dedicated to one of the nine Navagrahas, highlighting their divine attributes and significance. Individuals can connect with these celestial entities by chanting the stotram, which draws on their particular energy and attributes.

Cultivating Spiritual Awareness: Reciting the Navagraha Stotram regularly fosters spiritual consciousness and deepens one’s understanding of Hindu theology.

Removing Obstacles: The powerful vibrations of the stotram can remove obstacles and challenges from the path of the devotee.