Mantras

Vedic Mantras in Astrology

Mantras are deeply ingrained in astrology, particularly mantras for the nine planets, also known as Navagraha mantras. Each planet in astrology has its significance in a native's life because the benefits and negatives of these planets impact his or her long-term life decisions. As a result, as any astrologer will tell you, appeasing the various planets in astrology is critical for achieving the finest results in life. When it comes to making the most of life, pleasing any astrological body, including Nakshatras, Vastu energies, Yantras, or even God, might be beneficial. Mantras are one of the techniques to appease these astrological forces.

What is Vedic Mantra in Astrology?

Before we begin learning about the many types of mantras in astrology, we must first understand what mantras are, how to use or say, and recite them, as well as the benefits that different mantras can provide to the locals.

For thousands of years, Vedic astrology has been about making people's lives easier. To do so, Vedic astrology recognizes three major remedies or upays. The three remedies are mantras, yantras, and gemstones.

When it comes to Mantra recitation as a treatment, it is widely regarded as the most sought-after method for not only deciphering and solving issues but also pleasing God and the planets in astrology. Chanting Mantras has been linked to personal pleasure and can provide anyone seeking peace of mind. As a result, mantras in astrology provide both spiritual and psychological benefits.

Mantras in Vedic astrology are a collection of syllabi or hymns that, when correctly pronounced, assist the native in focusing one's thoughts on the universal energy and unlimited spiritual energy within oneself. Mantras have been around for thousands of years and are mentioned in many religious literature, including the Vedas. Over time, as Rishis became aware of the benefits of repeating mantras in astrology, they added to the number of mantras.

The core of the mantra is derived from its 'Root word' or Beej, and the power generated by it is known as Mantra Shakti. Each root word in a mantra represents a planet or God. Mantra chanting, also known as mantra jaap, physically urges you to synchronize your voice, breathing, and senses. The sound created by mantras can completely shift your emotions and way of thinking, transporting you to a higher spiritual dimension. Reciting mantras regularly instills a sense of spiritual awareness in the individual and leads to a life of serenity and tranquility.

Today, with the rise of Yoga and its global acceptance as a method of mental and physical healing, mantra chanting has received significant prominence. Even science today believes in the significance of the mantra and recommends that people use it in daily Yoga routines to achieve mental, physical, and spiritual calm.

Relationship between Mind and Mantras

Mantras can provide numerous benefits, but if you believe that saying mantras will magically solve all of your issues, you are simply living in a bubble. If you ask an astrologer how mantras work, they will explain how a mantra transforms the way you think, allowing you to change your life or actions for the better. However, to reap the benefits of mantras, you must say them daily.

The word 'mantra' originates in the ancient Sanskrit language. Mantra is a word composed of two terms:'man', which means'mind', and 'tra', which means 'tool or instrument'. Thus, a Manta is nothing more than a tool for thinking. Only by realizing your full potential will you be able to make the necessary life changes. But the issue must be asked: why do we end up impairing our thought processes? Astrologers argue that humans are both intellectual and emotional beings who make judgments depending on their emotional intelligence. This causes misalignment of thoughts and feelings at times, resulting in bewilderment for the native. So, mantras might help us connect our minds with our emotions.

Our minds are constantly active, and reciting a mantra serves as a tool for bringing them to a halt and allowing us to rest. We may now communicate with our subconscious since we are in a state of serenity. This gives us a greater sense of awareness, which helps us make better judgments in life. In truth, some mantras in astrology are just musical lines with no discernible meaning. Their primary objective is to musically boost an individual's senses, as music has been shown to strike the correct chords within us. This allows one to better align his head and heart to make wise life decisions for himself.

Astrological Importance of Mantras

As someone born in India, it is unlikely that you have ever heard a Mantra. Pandits chant mantras at a variety of events, including temples, weddings, and Bhoomi Pujan. Mantras are recited to placate the planets or Gods, and they are one way to petition for their favors. Having said that, there are several mantras in astrology, each of which represents a divine force.

In astrology, just as there is a mantra for each planet, there are also mantras for each Chakra. So, if any of the Chakras in your body get clogged or are unable to transfer the required energy, reciting the related mantra can assist unblock it and boost its life force energy.

Furthermore, mantra chanting is a fundamental component of many religions. Reciting a mantra allows the native to connect with the divine in the universe, whom he regards as the ruling force. You must have seen in movies or heard from your elders (or maybe practiced yoga) that to connect with the almighty energy, we must first focus our mind on one subject. Reciting mantras helps with this. It relaxes our minds and helps us reach the point when we can feel our inner consciousness. Although doing so is difficult, we have a plan in place. And what is that?

The 40-day concept of Mantra

Just as it takes 21 days to break a bad habit, it takes about 40 days to turn your attention toward spirituality and mental health. Astrologers recommend that if you practice mantra reciting, you say it 108 times every day for a 40-day cycle. 40 days is the least amount of time required to transform a person's consciousness and allow him to develop the attention necessary to get the most out of reciting a mantra. Also, the number 108 represents the number of nadis that must be activated to experience the pleasant elements of a mantra.

History of Vedic Mantras Recitation

The majority of Mantras are written in Sanskrit because the words emit clean vibrations. Writing mantras in Sanskrit helps produce pure vibrations of the chakras, ensuring they do not become clogged. Writing mantras is an age-old activity, with literature reaching back to 1000 BC. At its most basic, the word 'OM' is a mantra and is thought to be the first sound to emerge on earth. Mantras, in their more complex forms, are melodic phrases with spiritual connotations such as a human desire for the truth, reality, light, eternal life, peace, love, knowledge, and actions.

Today, the structure and style of mantra differ depending on the religion: Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, or Sikhism. However, most of these mantras are said to have evolved in the Vedic school of thought. The Rigveda Samhita has around 10552 mantras divided into ten volumes known as Mandalas. Mantras can take several forms such as ṛc (verses from the Rigveda) and sāman (musical chants from the Sāmaveda).

Since the Vedic time, the Rishis have been narrating and reciting hymns and poetry. However, the rishis are not the creators of these mantras; rather, they are solely accountable for imparting their knowledge of mantras revealed to them. Mantras were created by Vedic poets, and they deserve recognition. The Vedic poets were attracted by the inspirational effect of poems and referred to them as root dhi-, which later evolved into Hinduism's dhyana. In the middle of the Vedic period, mantras were derived from all Vedic works. They included ṛc (verses from Rigveda), sāman (musical chants from Sāmaveda), yajus (muttered formula from the yajurveda), and nigada (loudly sung yajus).

Later, throughout the Hindu epics period, there were additions to the Vedas as they multiplied to fulfill the diverse requirements of people. Several Mantra schools evolved, including Tantric ones. The Linga Purana lists Mantra as one of Lord Shiva's 1,008 names.

Types of Mantras in Astrology

Mantras have evolved over the decades, and the list has undoubtedly grown. In truth, mantras have been classified based on the wants and requirements of the people. As a result of the categorization, various sorts of mantras have arisen. These mantras are related to planets in astrology, Gods, nakshatras, and a variety of other topics such as love, marriage, and health. Overall, there are up to 70 million mantras in astrology today. Whether they will work for you or not is determined by the character of the person narrating them, not the superiority of one mantra over another.

There are three sorts of mantras: Beej, Saguna, and Nirguna.

1. Beej Mantra

One of the most sacred chants is 'OM'. It is a beej mantra, which means "seed sound," and serves as the foundation for all mantras. Om is a worldwide beej mantra, as it appears in many religions. Many more beej mantras exist, and they serve as the foundation for all other mantras in astrology. Each beej mantra is associated with a deity. Beej mantras, when recited with focus and commitment, can assist any native in accomplishing his or her desires.

Other beej mantras are:

The Kreem - Kreem Beeja mantra is linked with Goddess Kali. Reciting the beej mantra provides the native confidence. Chanting the Kreem beej mantra provides strength and knowledge.

Shreem - This beeja mantra is related to Mahalakshmi. Chanting this mantra enhances the native's social position and luck.

Hroum -  The beej mantra is connected with Shiva. Chanting the Hroum beej mantra aids a native in combating death, despair, and disease. The beej mantra facilitates the attainment of emancipation.

Doom - The Doom Beej mantra is related to Goddess Durga. Chanting this beej mantra promotes the fulfillment of desires. This beej mantra provides strength to the native.

Hreem - The Hreem beej mantra is linked to Goddess Bhuvaneshwari. The mantra serves to remove grief from the native's life while assuring the blessings of Shiva and Parvati.

Ayeim - This mantra has a connection with the goddess Saraswati. The beej mantra enhances the native's bravery, self-assurance, and communication skills.

Gam - Gam is the beej mantra honoring Lord Ganesha. Chanting this mantra brings insight, knowledge, and happiness into the native's life.

Fraum -  The Fraum Beej mantra corresponds with Lord Hanuman. The beej mantra provides the native with power and protection, as well as the ability to overcome his concerns.

Dam - Dam is Lord Vishnu's beej mantra. reciting this mantra helps the native achieve a happy marriage, money, and an abundance of good health.

Bhram - Lord Bhariav is associated with this powerful beej mantra. The beej mantra aids in dealing with the native in any type of court issue and also brings fame to the native.

Dhoom - The Dhoom beej mantra is connected with the goddess Dhoomvati. Chanting the mantra protects the natives from enemies.

2. Saguna Mantra

The Sanskrit term saguna means "with attributes" or "having qualities." Saguna mantras are also known as deity mantras since they frequently refer to some aspect of the divine.

3. Nirguna Mantra

Last but not least are the Nirguna mantras, which are thought to have originated in Vedic writings and hence are the oldest mantras. No deities are called by these words. Nirguna mantras can be difficult to decipher and are said to have no precise shape or meaning. These mantras are claimed to be associated with all of creation and contain key truths in yogic philosophy. It is stated that concentrating on abstract Nirguna mantras requires a very powerful intellect.

Benefits of Reciting Mantras

• Mantras in astrology serve a variety of purposes, including summoning deities and chanting them throughout various rites. According to astrology, repeating mantras has the following benefits.

• Each of us has planets in our natal chart that are weak/debilitated or poorly positioned in our Kundli, which might impede our progress. Reciting mantras is one of the ways to appease weak planets. There are mantras for each planet in astrology.

• Mantras can be utilized to appease and enhance the benefic planets in your Kundli.

• The best thing about mantras is that they only produce good results.

• Mantras can help you manifest health, riches, happiness, joy, love, and success.

• Reciting specific mantras can help you avoid lethargy, sicknesses, and problems.

• Many psychiatrists feel that mantra chanting reduces stress.

• Furthermore, mantra chanting clears the mind and calms the nervous system.

• Chanting mantras and concentration help to slow down the heart rate, which leads to lower blood pressure.

• Chanting mantras relaxes the mind, which leads to a lower consumption of oxygen.

• Chanting mantras helps to restore the body through deep sleep.

• Meditation practitioners believe that the vibrations of chanting specific syllables can induce a profound meditative state, aiding in the release of blocked energy or the unblocking of the chakras.

• Mantra meditation can assist boost brain health. You can retain information more effectively and for longer.

• Reciting a mantra while meditating might also help you develop a natural breathing pattern.

• A mantra repeated daily might improve your mood.

Mantras for planets in astrology

According to astrology, the Navgrahas are nine planets that govern the horoscopes of all people in the world. The influence of these planets helps to determine the fate of any native. The planet's effect can be positive or detrimental, depending on how and with whom it is positioned in your Kundli. For example, a planet may be put in a negative house or with a negative sign in the Kundli, resulting in poor outcomes for you. In these cases, employing a mantra as a force to counteract the negative impacts of a planet in your life might be beneficial. As a result, all nine planets in astrology have their mantras.

• Surya Mantra

"Om Hring Hraung Suryay Namah" Repeat the Surya Beej mantra 7000 times within 40 days for the best results.

• Chandra Mantra

"Om Aing Kling Somay Namah" Recite the Chandra Beeja mantra 11,000 times within 40 days.

• Mangal Mantra

"Om Hung Shring Bhaumay Namah" You can get the best results by chanting it 10,000 times within 40 days.

• Budh Mantra

"Om Aing Shring Shring Budhay Namah" Chant the mantra 9000 times in 40 days for best results.

• Brihaspati Mantra

"Om Hring Cling hung Brihsptye Namah" Chant the Guru Beej mantra 19,000 times within 40 days for the best results.

• Shukra Mantra

"Om Hring Shring Shukray Namah" For the best effects, chant the Guru Beej mantra 19,000 times over 40 days.

• Shani Mantra

"Om Aing Hring Shrind Shanaishchray Namah" To be effective, the Shani Beej mantra must be recited 23,000 times over 40 days.

• Rahu Mantra

"Om Aing Hring Rahave Namah" Chant this mantra 18,000 times within a time frame of 40 days to please Rahu.

• Ketu Mantra

"Om Hring Aing Ketave Namah" Repeat the Keu Beeja mantra 17,000 times in 40 days.