|| Brihaspati (Guru) Stotra ||
In Vedic Astrology, Jupiter (Guru) is the planet of wisdom, expansion, and grace. He is the cosmic teacher who guides us toward righteousness and prosperity. The Brihaspati Stotram, sourced from the Skanda Purana, is a potent spiritual tool to align with his benevolent energy.
If you are experiencing the effects of a debilitated Jupiter in your birth chart, facing hurdles in progeny (child birth), financial instability, or health issues like low back pain and diabetes, regular recitation of this stotra serves as a powerful remedy to bring stability and divine protection into your life.
Viniyoga (Ritual Intention)
Asya shrii-brihaspati-stotrasya gritsamada rishih, anushtup chhandah,
Brihaspatir-devataa, brihaspati-priityartham jape viniyogah |
Context: For this Brihaspati Stotram, Sage Gritsamada is the seer, Anushtup is the meter, and Lord Brihaspati is the presiding deity. It is recited to earn the grace of the Great Guru.
The Sacred Verses (English Transliteration)
Gurur-brihaspatir-jiivah suraachaaryo vidaamvarah |
Vaagiisho dhishano diirghashmashruh piitaambaro yuvaah || 1 ||
Sudhaa-drishtir-grahaadhiisho graha-piidaa-pahaarakah |
Dayaakarah saumyamuurtih suraarchyah kuñjmala-dyutih || 2 ||
Lokapuujyo lokagurur-niitijño niiti-kaarakah |
Taaraapatish-cha-angiraso veda-vaidya-pitaamahah || 3 ||
Bhaktyaa brihaspatim smritvaa naamaany-etaani yah pathet |
Arogii balavaan shriimaan putravaan sa bhaven-narah || 4 ||
Jiived-varsha-shatam martyo paapam nashyati nashyati |
Yah puujayed-gurudine piita-gandha-akshata-ambaraihi || 5 ||
General Meaning: These verses praise the Guru as the soul of wisdom (Jiva), the teacher of Gods (Suracharya), and the Lord of Speech (Vagisha). He is depicted with a long beard, wearing yellow robes, and possessing a nectar-like gaze that removes all planetary distress. He is the master of ethics and the grandfather of the Vedic sciences.
Benefits of Chanting Brihaspati Stotra:
- Planetary Harmony: Mitigates the negative effects of a weak or debilitated Jupiter.
- Progeny (Children): Assists in removing obstacles related to child birth and the welfare of children.
- Prosperity: Increases wealth (Shree) and financial opportunities.
- Health: Traditionally used to seek relief from diabetes and chronic back pain.
- Longevity: Grants a healthy life up to a hundred years and destroys past karmic sins.
How to Perform Guru Remedies:
To maximize the results, follow these traditional guidelines:
- Timing: Best recited on Thursdays or daily during the morning hours.
- Offerings: Worship Lord Brihaspati with yellow sandalwood, yellow flowers, and yellow clothes.
- Charity: On Thursdays, feeding Brahmins or providing food to the needy is considered a supreme act to please the planet.
- Lighting: Light a lamp with Ghee (clarified butter) to invite the light of wisdom into your home.
Frequently Asked Questions & Glossary
Expert Guidance: Sri Santosh Kumar Sharma
With over 31 years of profound experience in Vedic Astrology, Sri Sharma provides these authentic translations and remedies to help practitioners navigate life's challenges. Jupiter is the planet of Grace; approach him with a pure heart and sincerity.
