|| Navagraha Karavalamba Stotram ||
The Navagraha Karavalamba Stotram is a profound spiritual appeal to the nine planetary deities. In Sanskrit, "Kara" means hand and "Avalamba" means support. This hymn is recited by seekers who feel overwhelmed by life's hurdles and seek a "helping hand" from the cosmos to steady their journey.
By chanting this daily, one aligns their personal energy with the benevolent aspects of the planets, turning malefic influences into protective grace. It is especially effective when performed during the morning hours, setting a protective and successful tone for the day.
1. The Sun (Surya)
Jyotiisha deva bhuvanatraya muulashakte
Gonaatha bhaasura suraadibhi-riidyamaana |
Nrinaamshcha viirya vara daayaka aadideva
Aaditya vedya mama dehi karaavalambam || 1 ||
Meaning: O Lord of Light, the root energy of the three worlds, the radiant protector praised by the Gods! O Primeval God who grants strength to humanity, O Aditya, please grant me Your helping hand.
2. The Moon (Chandra)
Nakshatranaatha sumanohara shiitalaamsho
Shrii bhaargavii priya sahodara shvetamuurte |
Kshiiraabdhijaata rajaniikara chaarushiila
Shriimach-chashaanka mama dehi karaavalambam || 2 ||
Meaning: O Lord of the Stars, possessing cooling and beautiful rays, the beloved brother of Goddess Lakshmi, and the white-complexioned one born from the Ocean of Milk! O Moon, please grant me Your helping hand.
3. Mars (Mangala)
Rudraat-majaata budhapuujita raudramuurte
Brahmanya mangala dharaat-maja buddhishaalin |
Rogaartihara rinamocha-ka buddhidaayin
Shrii bhuumi-jaata mama dehi karaavalambam || 3 ||
Meaning: O Son of Shiva, worshipped by the wise, possessor of intense power! O auspicious son of Earth, the wise one who removes diseases and debts, please grant me Your helping hand.
4. Mercury (Budha)
Somaat-majaata surasevita saumyamuurte
Naarayana-priya manohara divyakii-rte |
Dhiipaatava-prada supandita chaarubhaashin
Shrii saumyadeva mama dehi karaavalambam || 4 ||
Meaning: O Son of the Moon, served by the Celestials, the gentle-faced one! O beloved of Narayana, giver of sharp intellect and eloquent speech, please grant me Your helping hand.
5. Jupiter (Guru)
Vedaantajñaana shrutivaachya vibhaasitaatman
Brahmaadi vandita guro sura sevitaanghre |
Yogiisha brahma guna bhuushita vishva yone
Vaagiisha deva mama dehi karaavalambam || 5 ||
Meaning: O embodiment of Vedantic wisdom, praised by the Vedas and worshipped by Brahma! O Teacher of the Gods, the source of the Universe and Lord of Speech, please grant me Your helping hand.
6. Venus (Shukra)
Ulhaasa daayaka kave bhriguvamshajaata
Lakshmii sahodara kalaatmaka bhaagyadaayin |
Kaamaadi-raagakara daityaguro sushiila
Shrii shukradeva mama dehi karaavalambam || 6 ||
Meaning: O giver of joy, the great poet born in the Bhrigu lineage! O brother of Lakshmi, the master of arts and bestower of fortune, O teacher of the Daityas, please grant me Your helping hand.
7. Saturn (Shani)
Shuddhaatma jñaana parishobhita kaalaruupa
Chhaayaasunandana yamaagraja kruuracheshta |
Kashtaadyanish-thakara dhiivara mandagaamin
Maartandajaata mama dehi karaavalambam || 7 ||
Meaning: O pure soul illuminated by knowledge, the form of Time! O son of Chhaya, elder brother of Yama, the slow-moving one born of the Sun, please grant me Your helping hand and protect me from hardships.
8. Rahu
Maartanda puurna shashi mardaka raudravesha
Sarpaadhinaatha surabhiikara daityajanma |
Gomedhikaa-bharana bhaasita bhaktidaayin
Shrii raahudeva mama dehi karaavalambam || 8 ||
Meaning: O one who eclipses the Sun and the Moon, the fierce one! O King of Serpents born of the Daityas, adorned with the Gomedha gem, please grant me Your helping hand and increase my devotion.
9. Ketu
Aaditya soma paripiidaka chitravarna
He simhikaatanaya viira bhujanga naatha |
Mandasya mukhya sakha dhiivara muktidaayin
Shrii ketu deva mama dehi karaavalambam || 9 ||
Meaning: O multi-colored one who troubles the Sun and Moon, O brave son of Simhika and Lord of Serpents! O close friend of Saturn and giver of liberation (Moksha), please grant me Your helping hand.
Phalashruti: The Divine Promise
Maartanda chandra kuja saumya brihaspatiinaam
Shukrasya bhaaskara sutasya cha raahu muurteh |
Ketoshcha yah pathati bhuuri karaavalamba
Stotram sa yaatu sakalaamshcha manoratharaan || 10 ||
Outcome: Whoever recites this great Karavalamba Stotra dedicated to the nine planets—Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu, and Ketu—will see all their heart's desires fulfilled and find divine support in every step of life.
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Authenticity & Expertise
With 31 years of experience in Vedic astrology, Sri Santosh Kumar Sharma provides these authentic translations to help global seekers connect with the ancient wisdom of the Rishis. This stotra is a powerful tool for those navigating difficult planetary transits.
