Navagraha Chalisa: Invoking the Blessings of the Nine Planetary Deities

Navagraha Chalisa: Invoking the Blessings of the Nine Planetary Deities

In Hinduism, celestial bodies have always held significant spiritual importance, and the Navagraha, or the nine planetary deities, are believed to govern various aspects of human life. The Navagraha Chalisa is a powerful prayer dedicated to these nine planets—each of which has a distinct influence on the world and human existence. By reciting the Navagraha Chalisa, devotees seek to invoke the blessings of these celestial deities, mitigate negative planetary influences, and enhance the well-being of their lives.

Understanding the Navagraha

The term "Navagraha" refers to the nine planets in Hindu astrology, which are revered as divine entities responsible for different aspects of life. These nine planetary deities are:

1. Surya (Sun) - Represents health, vitality, and authority.
2. Chandra (Moon) - Governs emotions, mind, and relationships.
3. Mangala (Mars) - Influences courage, energy, and strength.
4. Budha (Mercury) - Affects intellect, communication, and learning.
5. Guru (Jupiter) - The planet of wisdom, knowledge, and spirituality.
6. Shukra (Venus) - Governs wealth, beauty, and love.
7. Shani (Saturn) - Represents discipline, karma, and challenges.
8. Rahu (North Node of the Moon) - Influences desires, illusions, and ambition.
9. Ketu (South Node of the Moon) - Governs spirituality, liberation, and past karmas.

Each of these planets exerts a significant influence on an individual’s fate, personality, and experiences, according to Hindu astrology. The Navagraha Chalisa is a prayer recited to balance these planetary energies, reduce malefic effects, and attract the positive influences of these celestial beings.

The Significance of the Navagraha Chalisa

The Navagraha Chalisa consists of forty verses (Chalisa) that praise each of the nine planets and seek their blessings for health, prosperity, wisdom, and overall well-being. By chanting this prayer, devotees seek to harmonize the influence of these planets in their lives, ensuring a smooth and positive existence.

Each planetary deity is believed to have both beneficial and harmful influences, depending on their position in the individual's birth chart. The Navagraha Chalisa acts as a shield against any malefic planetary impacts, such as those resulting from the placement of certain planets in unfavorable positions, and helps to amplify their positive effects.

Benefits of the Navagraha Chalisa

1. Mitigating Planetary Afflictions
   Certain planetary alignments are said to bring challenges or difficulties into one's life, such as financial problems, health issues, or emotional disturbances. By chanting the Navagraha Chalisa, devotees seek to neutralize or reduce these malefic effects and restore balance and harmony to their lives.

2. Enhancing Prosperity and Success
   The blessings of the Navagraha can lead to improved wealth, career, and social status. The prayer is particularly beneficial for those seeking professional success, financial stability, and positive opportunities. By invoking the blessings of planets like Shukra (Venus) and Guru (Jupiter), devotees can attract abundance and fortune.

3. Spiritual Growth and Protection
   The Navagraha Chalisa is also recited to seek spiritual guidance and protection from negative influences. Planets like Ketu (South Node) and Rahu (North Node) are associated with spirituality and liberation, and their favorable influence can help devotees on their spiritual journey, freeing them from past karmas and desires.

4. Emotional and Mental Peace
   Chandra (Moon) governs emotions, and Budha (Mercury) affects the intellect. Chanting the Navagraha Chalisa can promote mental clarity, emotional stability, and overall peace of mind. Devotees who are experiencing emotional turmoil or stress may find solace and calmness through this prayer.

5. Strengthening Relationships
   The Navagraha Chalisa can also help in resolving conflicts and improving relationships. The influences of planets like Venus and Mercury can help enhance love, communication, and understanding between individuals, leading to healthier personal and professional relationships.

How to Recite the Navagraha Chalisa

The Navagraha Chalisa can be recited at any time, but it is considered most effective when done during auspicious times, such as on Tuesdays or Saturdays, which are associated with Mars and Saturn, respectively. The recitation is usually performed in front of an altar or image of the Navagraha, and it is recommended to light incense or a lamp as an offering.

Devotees can chant the prayer 108 times using a japa mala (prayer beads) to help focus the mind and amplify the prayer's effectiveness. The verses are traditionally recited in Sanskrit, but many also chant the Chalisa in their native language for better understanding and connection.

Conclusion

The Navagraha Chalisa is a powerful prayer that seeks the divine blessings of the nine planetary deities to mitigate negative influences, enhance prosperity, and bring peace and harmony to one’s life. By reciting the Chalisa, devotees aim to balance the energies of the planets, ensuring that their life is free from adversity and filled with divine protection and success. In a world where planetary positions can influence various aspects of existence, the Navagraha Chalisa serves as a spiritual tool to align oneself with the cosmic forces and invite positive change and growth.

Navagraha Chalisa is a devotional hymn dedicated to the nine planetary deities of Vedic astrology. Chalisa, meaning "forty verses," is a form of devotional poetry that expresses deep reverence and devotion towards the deities. By reciting Navagraha Chalisa with utmost faith and understanding, devotees seek the blessings of the planetary deities for harmony, success, and spiritual well-being. In this article, we explore the significance of Navagraha Chalisa, delve into its verses, and understand the spiritual benefits of reciting this sacred hymn.

 

INTRODUCTION TO NAVAGRAHA CHALISA

Navagraha Chalisa is a powerful devotional hymn that pays homage to the nine celestial bodies in Vedic astrology. These include the Sun (Surya), Moon (Chandra), Mars (Mangal), Mercury (Budha), Jupiter (Brihaspati), Venus (Shukra), Saturn (Shani), Rahu, and Ketu. Each of these planetary deities is believed to have a significant influence on human life and destiny. Navagraha Chalisa acts as a means to connect with these celestial forces, seek their blessings, and mitigate any adverse effects caused by planetary positions.

 

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF NAVAGRAHA CHALISA

Navagraha Chalisa holds immense significance for devotees seeking harmony, success, and spiritual well-being. By reciting this Chalisa with deep devotion, understanding, and a sincere heart, devotees aim to appease the planetary deities and seek their divine grace. It is believed that through the recitation of Navagraha Chalisa, devotees can overcome challenges, improve their planetary influences, and attain balance and prosperity in life.

 

THE VERSES OF NAVAGRAHA CHALISA

Navagraha Chalisa consists of forty verses, each dedicated to a specific planetary deity. These verses highlight the divine qualities, attributes, and influence of each planet, while seeking their blessings and grace. Reciting these verses with faith and devotion helps establish a spiritual connection with the planetary deities and invoke their positive energies in one's life.

 

 

Shri Navagraha Chalisa (English)

 

।। Doha ।।

Shri Ganapati Gurupad Kamal, Prem Sahit Shiranaea,

Navagraha Chalisa Kehat, Sharad Hot Sahae,

Jai Jayi Ravi Shashi Som Budha, Jai Guru Bhragu Shani Raj,

Jayati Rahu Aru Ketu Greh, Karahu Anugreh Aaja.

 

।। Shree Surya Stuti ।।

Prathmahi Ravi Keh. Navo Matha, Karhu Kripa Jan Jani Anatha,

Hey Aditya Divakar Bhanu, Mai Matimand Maha Agyanu,

Aba Nij Jan Kahan Harhu Kalesha,Dinkar Dvadasha Rupa Dinesha,

Namo Bhaskar Surya Prabhakar, Ark Mitr Agh Mogh Shmakara.

 

।। Shree Chandra Stuti ।।

Shashi Meyank Rajanpati Swami, Chandra Kalanidhi Namo Namami,

Rakapati Himanshu Rakesha, Pranavat Jan Tana Harahu Kalesha,

Som Indu Vidhu Shanti Sudhakar,Shit Rashmi Aushdhi Nishakar,

Tumahi Shobhit Sundar Bhal Mahesha, Sharan Sharan Jana Harahu Kalesha.

 

।। Shree Mangal Stuti ।।

Jai Jai Mangal Sukha Daata, Lauhit Bhaumadika Vikhyata,

Angarak Kuj Ruj Rannahari, Deya Karhu Yahi Vinae Hamari,

Hey Mahisut Chitisut Sukhrasi, Lohitanga Jai Jan Aghnasi,

Agam Amangal Ab Har Ljae, Sakal Manorath Puran Kije .

 

।। Shree Budha Stuti ।।

Jai Shashi Nandan Budh Maharaja, Karhu Sakal Jan Kahan Shubh Kaja,

Dije Budhi Sumati Sujana, Kathin Kast Hari Kari Kalyana,

Hey Tarasut Rohini Nandan, Chandra Suvan Duhkh Duwand Nikandan,

Pujahu Aas Daas Kahu Swami,Pranat Paal Prabhu Namo Namami.

 

।। Shree Brashpati Stuti ।।

Jayati Jayati Jai Shri Guru Deva,Karhu Sada Tumhari Prabhu Seva,

Devacharya Tum Guru Gyani,Indra Purohit Vidya Dani,

Vachaspati Bagisa Udara,Jeev Brashaspati Naam Tumhara,

Vidya Sindhu Angira Naama,Karhu Sakal Vidhi Puran Kama.

 

।। Shree Shukr Stuti ।।

Shukradev Tal Jal Jata,Daas Nirantar Dhyan Lagata,

Hey Ushena Bhargav Bhragunandan, Daitya Purohit Dusht Nikandan,

Bhragukul Bhusan Dusana Hari,Harahu Nest Greh Karahu Sukhari,

Tuhi Dwijvar Joshi Sirtaja, Nar Shareer Ke Tumhi Raja.

 

।। Shree Shani Stuti ।।

Jai Shri Shani Dev Ravinandan,Jai Krishno Sauri Jagvandan,

Pingal Mand Raudr Yam Nama,Vaphra Adi Konasth Lalama,

Vakra Dristi Piplan Tan Saja, Shran Mah Karta Rank Shran Raja,

Lalt Svarn Pad Karat Nihala,Hrahu Vipadi Chaya Ke Lala.

 

।। Shree Rahu Stuti ।।

Jai Jai Rahu Gagan Pravisaiea, Tumahi Chandra Aditya Grasaiya,

Ravi Shash Ari Svarbhanu Dhara,Shikhi Adi Bahu Naam Tumhara,

Saihinkey Nishachar Raja,Ardhakaya Jag Rakhahu Laja,

Yadi Greh Samae Pay Kahi Avahu,Sada Shanti Rahi Sukha Upajavahu.

 

।। Shree Ketu Stuti ।।

Jai Shree Ketu Kathin Dukhhari,Karhu Srijan Hit Mangalkari,

Dhvajayuta Rund Rup Vikrala, Ghor Raudratan Adhman Kala,

Shikhi Tarika Grah Balvana, Mahapratap Na Tej Thikana,

Vahan Min Maha Shubhkari,Deje Shanti Deya Ura Dhari.

 

।। Navagraha Shanti Phal ।।

Tirathraj Prayag Supasa, Bassai Ram Ke Sundar Daasa,

Kakra Gramhi Pure-Tiwari, Duvashram Jan Kasht Utarna Setu,

Nava-Greh Shanti Likheo Sukha Hetu, Jan Tan Kashta Utaran Setu,

Jo Nit Path Kare Chit Lave, Sab Sukh Bhog Param Pad Pave.

 

।। Doha ।।

Dhanye Navagreh Navagreh Dev Prabhu, Mahima Agam Apar,

Cheet Nav Mangal Mod Greh, Jagat Janan Sukhdvara,

Yeh Chalisa Navogreh Vichrit Sundardas,

Padat Premayukt Badat Sukh, Sarvnand Hulas.

 

।। Iti Shri Navagraha Chalisa Ends ।।

 

Shri Navagraha Chalisa in Hindi

 

।। चौपाई ।।

श्री गणपति गुरुपद कमल, प्रेम सहित सिरनाय।

नवग्रह चालीसा कहत, शारद होत सहाय।।

जय जय रवि शशि सोम बुध जय गुरु भृगु शनि राज।

जयति राहु अरु केतु ग्रह करहुं अनुग्रह आज।।

 

।। श्री सूर्य स्तुति ।।

प्रथमहि रवि कहं नावौं माथा, करहुं कृपा जनि जानि अनाथा।

हे आदित्य दिवाकर भानू, मैं मति मन्द महा अज्ञानू।

अब निज जन कहं हरहु कलेषा, दिनकर द्वादश रूप दिनेशा।

नमो भास्कर सूर्य प्रभाकर, अर्क मित्र अघ मोघ क्षमाकर।

 

।। श्री चन्द्र स्तुति ।।

शशि मयंक रजनीपति स्वामी, चन्द्र कलानिधि नमो नमामि।

राकापति हिमांशु राकेशा, प्रणवत जन तन हरहुं कलेशा।

सोम इन्दु विधु शान्ति सुधाकर, शीत रश्मि औषधि निशाकर।

तुम्हीं शोभित सुन्दर भाल महेशा, शरण शरण जन हरहुं कलेशा।

 

।। श्री मंगल स्तुति ।।

जय जय जय मंगल सुखदाता, लोहित भौमादिक विख्याता।

अंगारक कुज रुज ऋणहारी, करहुं दया यही विनय हमारी।

हे महिसुत छितिसुत सुखराशी, लोहितांग जय जन अघनाशी।

अगम अमंगल अब हर लीजै, सकल मनोरथ पूरण कीजै।

 

।। श्री बुध स्तुति ।।

जय शशि नन्दन बुध महाराजा, करहु सकल जन कहं शुभ काजा।

दीजै बुद्धि बल सुमति सुजाना, कठिन कष्ट हरि करि कल्याणा।

हे तारासुत रोहिणी नन्दन, चन्द्रसुवन दुख द्वन्द्व निकन्दन।

पूजहिं आस दास कहुं स्वामी, प्रणत पाल प्रभु नमो नमामी।

 

।। श्री बृहस्पति स्तुति ।।

जयति जयति जय श्री गुरुदेवा, करूं सदा तुम्हरी प्रभु सेवा।

देवाचार्य तुम देव गुरु ज्ञानी, इन्द्र पुरोहित विद्यादानी।

वाचस्पति बागीश उदारा, जीव बृहस्पति नाम तुम्हारा।

विद्या सिन्धु अंगिरा नामा, करहुं सकल विधि पूरण कामा।

 

।। श्री शुक्र स्तुति।।

शुक्र देव पद तल जल जाता, दास निरन्तन ध्यान लगाता।

हे उशना भार्गव भृगु नन्दन, दैत्य पुरोहित दुष्ट निकन्दन।

भृगुकुल भूषण दूषण हारी, हरहुं नेष्ट ग्रह करहुं सुखारी।

तुहि द्विजबर जोशी सिरताजा, नर शरीर के तुमही राजा।

 

।। श्री शनि स्तुति ।।

जय श्री शनिदेव रवि नन्दन, जय कृष्णो सौरी जगवन्दन।

पिंगल मन्द रौद्र यम नामा, वप्र आदि कोणस्थ ललामा।

वक्र दृष्टि पिप्पल तन साजा, क्षण महं करत रंक क्षण राजा।

ललत स्वर्ण पद करत निहाला, हरहुं विपत्ति छाया के लाला।

 

।। श्री राहु स्तुति ।।

जय जय राहु गगन प्रविसइया, तुमही चन्द्र आदित्य ग्रसइया।

रवि शशि अरि स्वर्भानु धारा, शिखी आदि बहु नाम तुम्हारा।

सैहिंकेय तुम निशाचर राजा, अर्धकाय जग राखहु लाजा।

यदि ग्रह समय पाय हिं आवहु, सदा शान्ति और सुख उपजावहु।

 

।। श्री केतु स्तुति ।।

जय श्री केतु कठिन दुखहारी, करहु सुजन हित मंगलकारी।

ध्वजयुत रुण्ड रूप विकराला, घोर रौद्रतन अघमन काला।

शिखी तारिका ग्रह बलवान, महा प्रताप न तेज ठिकाना।

वाहन मीन महा शुभकारी, दीजै शान्ति दया उर धारी।

 

।। नवग्रह शांति फल ।।

तीरथराज प्रयाग सुपासा, बसै राम के सुन्दर दासा।

ककरा ग्रामहिं पुरे-तिवारी, दुर्वासाश्रम जन दुख हारी।

नवग्रह शान्ति लिख्यो सुख हेतु, जन तन कष्ट उतारण सेतू।

जो नित पाठ करै चित लावै, सब सुख भोगि परम पद पावै।।

 

।। दोहा ।।

धन्य नवग्रह देव प्रभु, महिमा अगम अपार।

चित नव मंगल मोद गृह जगत जनन सुखद्वार।।

यह चालीसा नवोग्रह, विरचित सुन्दरदास।

पढ़त प्रेम सुत बढ़त सुख, सर्वानन्द हुलास।।

 

।। इति श्री नवग्रह चालीसा समाप्त ।।

 

 

THE SPIRITUAL BENEFITS OF RECITING NAVAGRAHA CHALISA

Reciting Navagraha Chalisa with sincerity and understanding is believed to bestow several spiritual benefits upon the devotee. Some of the significant benefits include:

 

Harmony and Balance: By reciting Navagraha Chalisa, devotees seek to harmonize the energies of the nine planetary deities and balance their influence in their lives. This brings about a sense of harmony, peace, and overall well-being.

 

Mitigation of Negative Effects: Adverse planetary positions in one's birth chart can cause challenges and obstacles in life. Navagraha Chalisa is recited to appease the planetary deities and seek their blessings to mitigate the negative effects and promote positive outcomes.

 

Spiritual Growth: The recitation of Navagraha Chalisa with devotion and understanding fosters spiritual growth and deepens the connection with the planetary forces. It provides a pathway for self-reflection, introspection, and inner transformation.

 

Success and Prosperity: Navagraha Chalisa is recited to invoke the blessings of the planetary deities for success, prosperity, and abundance in various aspects of life. Devotees seek their guidance and divine grace to navigate through life's challenges and achieve their goals.

 

CONCLUSION

Navagraha Chalisa is a powerful devotional hymn that invokes the blessings of the nine planetary deities, promoting harmony, success, and spiritual well-being. By reciting this Chalisa with deep devotion, understanding, and a sincere heart, devotees establish a connection with the celestial forces and seek their divine grace in all aspects of life.

 

FAQS (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

Q1. Can anyone recite Navagraha Chalisa?

Yes, Navagraha Chalisa can be recited by anyone who has faith and devotion towards the planetary deities. It is open to people of all genders, ages, and religious backgrounds. By reciting the Chalisa sincerely, devotees can seek the blessings and divine grace of the nine planetary deities.

 

Q2. When is the best time to recite Navagraha Chalisa?

Navagraha Chalisa can be recited at any time. However, many devotees prefer to recite it during auspicious occasions, planetary transit periods, or on specific days associated with each planet. Some devotees also include it as part of their daily spiritual practice or recite it when seeking harmony, success, or protection from planetary influences.

 

Q3. Are there any specific guidelines to follow while reciting Navagraha Chalisa?

While there are no strict guidelines, it is recommended to recite Navagraha Chalisa in a clean and peaceful environment. Observing purity of body and mind, along with deep devotion and concentration, enhances the spiritual experience. Some devotees also light a lamp, offer flowers or incense, and maintain a meditative posture while reciting the Chalisa.

 

Q4. Can I recite Navagraha Chalisa for specific purposes or wishes?

Yes, Navagraha Chalisa can be recited for specific purposes or wishes. Devotees often seek the blessings of the planetary deities for harmony, success, protection, and spiritual growth. By focusing on their intentions and reciting the Chalisa with utmost devotion, devotees believe that the planetary deities' divine grace can fulfill their sincere prayers and aspirations.

 

Q5. Can I recite Navagraha Chalisa in any language?

Yes, you can recite Navagraha Chalisa in any language that you are comfortable with. While the original text is in Hindi, translations in various languages, including English, are available. The key is to understand the meaning and significance of the verses and recite them with deep devotion and reverence.