|| Rahu Panchavimshati Nama Stotram ||
The Rahu Panchavimshati Nama Stotram, sourced from the Skanda Purana, is one of the most effective spiritual tools to harmonize the intense energy of Rahu. Known as the "Shadow Planet," Rahu can cause sudden ups and downs, but when pleased through these 25 sacred names, he becomes a bestower of worldly success and spiritual insight.
Salutation to Lord Ganesha
Raahur-daanava-mantrii cha simhikaa-chitta-vandanah |
Ardha-kaayah sadaa-krodhii chandra-aaditya-vimardanah || 1 ||
Raudro rudra-priyo daityah svar-bhaanur-bhaanu-bhiitidah |
Graha-raajah sudhaa-paayii raakaa-tithya-bhilaashukah || 2 ||
Kaala-drishtih kaala-ruupah shrii-kantha-hridaya-ashrayah |
Vidun-tudah saimhikeyo ghora-ruupo mahaa-balah || 3 ||
Graha-piidaa-karo damshtrii rakta-netro mahodarah |
Pañcha-vimshati-naamaani smritvaa raahum sadaa narah || 4 ||
Yah pathen-mahatii piidaa tasya nashyati kevalam |
Aarogyam putram-atulaam shriyam dhaanyam pashuums-tathaa || 5 ||
Dadaati raahus-tasmai yah pathate stotram-uttamam |
Satatam pathate yastu jiived-varsha-shatam narah || 6 ||
Benefits of Reciting the 25 Names of Rahu
The Phalashruti (fruit of recitation) mentioned in the Skanda Purana promises profound transformations for the sincere practitioner:
- Nullifying Planetary Distress: Even severe planetary afflictions (Mahatii Peeda) are dissolved by the grace of Rahu.
- Career and Wealth: Rahu grants incomparable wealth (Shriyam), grains (Dhanya), and assets to those who recite this hymn.
- Health and Longevity: It is a divine remedy for chronic health issues. Those who chant it constantly are said to live a healthy life of a hundred years.
- Family Welfare: Rahu bestows the blessing of children (Putram) and overall family prosperity.
Frequently Asked Questions & Glossary
Expert Guidance: Sri Santosh Kumar Sharma
With over 31 years of experience in Vedic Jyotish, Sri Sharma provides these authentic translations and remedies to help people overcome planetary hurdles through the power of ancient stotras.
