|| Ketu Panchavimshati Nama Stotram ||
The Ketu Panchavimshati Nama Stotram is a profound hymn sourced from the ancient Skanda Purana. This stotra enumerates 25 distinct names of Ketu, the "Shadow Planet" or the South Node of the Moon. While Ketu is often perceived as a planet of sudden changes and intensity, this prayer invokes his benevolent side to grant protection and spiritual clarity.
The 25 Names of Ketu (Transliteration)
Ketuh kaalah kalayitaa dhuumraketur-vivarnakah |
Lokaketur-mahaaketur-sarvaketur-bhayapradah || 1 ||
Raudro rudrapriyo rudrah kruurakarmaa sugandhadhruk |
Palaashadhuuma-sankaashash-chitrayajñopaviitadhruk || 2 ||
Taaraagana-vimardii cha jaimineyo grahaadhipah |
Pañchavimshati-naamaani ketoryah satatam pathet || 3 ||
Tasya nashyati baadhaa cha sarvaketu-prasaadatah |
Dhanadhaanya-pashuunaam cha bhaved vriddhir-na samshayah || 4 ||
Spiritual Significance & Benefits
The names mentioned in this stotra describe Ketu’s cosmic attributes. Chanting these names regularly leads to the following benefits:
- Removal of Obstacles: By the grace of Sarvaketu (The all-encompassing Ketu), all planetary afflictions and life hurdles are dissolved.
- Prosperity: The devotee is blessed with an increase in wealth (Dhana), grains (Dhanya), and livestock or assets (Pashu).
- Mental Peace: It is a divine remedy for those suffering from "Evil Eye" (Drishti), mental tensions, and skin-related issues like allergies.
- Spiritual Growth: Ketu is the Karaka (significator) of Moksha (liberation). Chanting his names helps in detaching from worldly illusions and gaining deeper wisdom.
Frequently Asked Questions
Expert Guidance: Sri Santosh Kumar Sharma
Drawing from 26 years of experience in Vedic Jyotish, Sri Sharma provides these authentic mantras to help practitioners navigate the complex energies of Ketu with faith and clarity.