Stotrams & Meanings:

Surya (Sun) Stotram

“Japaa Kusumasankasham Kasyapeyam Maha Dhyuthim,

Thamorim Sarvapaapghnam Pranatosmi Divakaram”

I bow down to the sun who is red like the flower of Hibiscus, who is the son of Kasyapa, who is the enemy of darkness, who destroys all sins and who has a splendid radiance.

Chandra (Moon) Stotram

“Dadhi Shankha tushaa-raabham Khseero Darnava Sambhavam,

Namaami Shashinam Somam Shambhor Mukuta Bhooshanam”

I bow down to the sun who is red like the flower of Hibiscus, who is the son of Kasyapa, who is the enemy of darkness, who destroys all sins and who has a splendid radiance.

Mangal (Mars) Stotram

“Dharanee garbha sambhootam, Vidyut Kaanti Sama-prabham,

Kumaram Shakti Hastam cha, Tham Mangalaam Pranamamyamaham”

I pray to Lord Mangal who shines like lightning, who is born of the Earth, who holds a weapon named Shakti in his hand and who is called Swami Kumara.

Budhan (Mercury) Stotram

“Priyangukalika Shyaamam, RoopenaaPratimam Budham

Soumyam Soumya Guno Petham Tam Budham Pranamamyamham”

I offer salutations to Budhan who has an incomparable beauty, who is very wise, the one who is the son of Soma and the one who possesses charming and noble characteristics.

Guru (Jupiter) Stotram

“Deva-naam cha Rishi Naam cha Gurum kaanchana sannibham

Buddhi Bhootam Trilokesham Tam Namaami Brihaspatim”

I bow down to Lord Guru, the preceptor of all gods, rishis and saints, the one who is the form of ultimate wisdom, the one who is the God of all the three worlds and the one who is like gold.

Shukran (Venus) Stotram

“HimaKundha Mrina-laabham Daitya-naam Paramam Gurum

Sarva Shastra Pravaktaaram Bhargavam Pranamaamyamham”

I bow down to the son of Bhagu, the Shukra who is the spiritual master of asuras, the greatest teacher of all the learning, the one who shines like snow and jasmine.

Shani (Saturn) Stotram

“Neelanjanasamaabhasam Ravi Putram Yamaagrajam

Chaaya Marthanda Sambhootam Tam Namaami Shanaiswaram”

I offer prayers to Lord Shani whose complexion is dark blue, the one who is the elder brother of the God of Death (Yama), the one who is born of Chaya and the one who is the son of the Sun.

Rahu Stotram

“Ardha Kaayam Mahaa Veeryam Chandra- Aditya Vimardanam

Simhika Garbha Sambhootam Tam Rahum Pranamaamyaham”

I offer salutations to Rahu, the one with a half-body, the one who has exceptional strength, the one who is born of Simhika and the one who is the eclipse of the sun and the moon.

Ketu Stotram

“Palaasha Pushpa Sankaasham Tarakaa Graha Mastakam

Roudram Roudraa-tmakam Ghoram Tam Ketum Pranamaamyaham”

I pray to Ketu, whose appearance resembles that of flower Palaasha, who is the head of all stars and planets. Lord Ketu is violet and fierce.