|| Navagraha Peedahara Stotram ||
In Vedic Astrology, the term "Peeda" refers to the suffering or distress caused by unfavorable planetary alignments. The Navagraha Peedahara Stotram, sourced from the Brahmanda Purana, is a specialized spiritual tool designed to mitigate these challenges.
Whether you are facing a difficult transit (Gochara) or have specific afflictions in your birth chart, chanting this stotra daily helps harmonize your energy with the cosmic bodies, inviting peace and prosperity into your life.
The Hymn for Planetary Peace
1. The Sun (Surya)
Grahaanaam-aadir-aadityo loka-rakshana-kaarakah |
Vishama-sthaana-sambhuutaam peedaam haratu me ravih || 1 ||
Meaning: May the Sun, the first among planets and the protector of the worlds, remove all the distress caused by his placement in unfavorable positions in my horoscope.
2. The Moon (Chandra)
Rohiniishah sudhaa-muurtih sudhaa-gaatrah sudhaa-shanah |
Vishama-sthaana-sambhuutaam peedaam haratu me vidhuh || 2 ||
Meaning: May the Moon (Vidhu), the Lord of Rohini, the embodiment of nectar and the one who nourishes all, remove the suffering caused by his difficult placement.
3. Mars (Mangala)
Bhuumi-putro mahaa-tejaa jagataam bhaya-krit sadaa |
Vrishti-krid-vrishti-hartaa cha peedaam haratu me kujah || 3 ||
Meaning: May Mars (Kuja), the son of Earth and the possessor of great splendor, who controls rain and can instill awe in the worlds, remove my planetary distress.
4. Mercury (Budha)
Utpaata-ruupo jagataam chandra-putro mahaa-dyutih |
Suurya-priyakaro vidvaan peedaam haratu me budhah || 4 ||
Meaning: May the wise Mercury (Budha), the brilliant son of the Moon and the beloved friend of the Sun, remove the suffering caused by cosmic disturbances.
5. Jupiter (Guru)
Deva-mantrii vishaalaakshah sadaa loka-hite ratah |
Aneka-shishya-sampurnah peedaam haratu me guruh || 5 ||
Meaning: May Jupiter (Guru), the minister of the Gods, the wide-eyed one who is always engaged in the welfare of the world, remove all my afflictions.
6. Venus (Shukra)
Daitya-mantrii gurus-teshaam praanadash-cha mahaa-matih |
Prabhus-taaraa-grahaanaam cha peedaam haratu me bhriguh || 6 ||
Meaning: May Venus (Bhrigu), the wise minister of the Daityas, the giver of life and the lord of the stars and planets, remove my planetary pain.
7. Saturn (Shani)
Suurya-putro diirgha-deho vishaalaakshah shiva-priyah |
Manda-chaarah prasanna-atmaa peedaam haratu me shanih || 7 ||
Meaning: May Saturn (Shani), the son of the Sun, the tall and wide-eyed devotee of Lord Shiva who moves slowly with a tranquil soul, remove all my distress.
8. Rahu
Mahaa-shiraa mahaa-vaktro diirgha-danshtro mahaa-balah |
Atanush-chordhva-keshash-cha peedaam haratu me shikhii || 8 ||
Meaning: May Rahu, the one with a large head and mouth, long teeth, and immense strength, who is formless and has upward-growing hair, remove my suffering.
9. Ketu
Aneka-ruupa-varnaish-cha shatasho-atha sahasrashah |
Utpaata-ruupo jagataam peedaam haratu me tamah || 9 ||
Meaning: May Ketu (Tamah), who manifests in hundreds and thousands of forms and colors, remove the distress caused by his unpredictable nature.
Conclusion of the Stotra
|| Iti Brahmaanda-puraanoktam Navagraha-peedahara-stotram sampuurnam ||
Thus concludes the Navagraha Peedahara Stotram as described in the sacred Brahmanda Purana.
Authenticity & Expertise
With 31 years of experience in Vedic sciences, Sri Santosh Kumar Sharma shares this stotra as a spiritual remedy to help individuals find balance and relief from the karmic influences of the planets.
