|| Shukra Stotram ||
The Shukra Stotram is a sacred hymn dedicated to Lord Shukra (Venus), found within the ancient Skanda Purana. Composed by **Sage Bharadwaja**, this stotra highlights the twenty-one benevolent names of Venus, which act as a vibration to harmonize one's life with the planet's auspicious qualities.
In the cosmic council of planets, Venus represents Aishwarya (prosperity), Dharma (righteousness), and Jñana (higher knowledge). When Venus is weak in a horoscope, one may face financial instability, relationship hurdles, or health issues. Reciting this stotra serves as a divine remedy to turn these challenges into spiritual and material gains.
Viniyoga (Ritual Intention)
Asya shrii-shukra-stotra-mantrasya bhaaradwaaja rishih |
Gaayatrii chhandah shukro-devataa |
Shukra piidaa-parihaaraartham jape viniyogah ||
Context: For this Shukra Stotra, Sage Bharadwaja is the seer, Gayatri is the meter, and Lord Shukra is the presiding deity. It is recited to eliminate the distress (Peeda) caused by an ill-placed Venus.
The Sacred Verses (English Transliteration)
Shukrah kaavyah shukra-retaah shukla-ambara-dharah sudhiih |
Himaabhah kunda-dhavalah shubhraam-shuh shukla-bhuushanah || 1 ||
Niitijño niiti-krin-niiti-maargagaamii grahaadhipah |
Ushanaa veda vedaanga-paaragah kaviraatma-vit || 2 ||
Bhaargavah karunaa sindhur-jñaanagamyah sutapradah |
Shukrasy-aitaani naamaani shukram smritvaa tu yah pathet || 3 ||
Aayur-dhanam sukham putram lakshmiim vasatim-uttamaam |
Vidyaam chaiva svayam tasmai shukras-tushto dadaati cha || 4 ||
Meaning and Spiritual Benefits
Lord Shukra is described as wearing white robes (Shuklambara) and being as brilliant as snow (Himabha) or a white jasmine (Kunda). He is the master of ethics and the Vedas, often called **Kavi** (The Poet/Visionary) because he can see what others cannot.
Regular chanting of the Shukra Stotram grants the following "Phala" (Fruits):
- Wealth and Luxury: Attracts Lakshmi (prosperity) and provides a beautiful residence (Uttamam Vasatim).
- Marital Harmony: Strengthens the bond between partners and helps in finding a compatible soulmate.
- Intelligence: Bestows Vidya (Knowledge) and the sharpness of Sudhi (Great Intellect).
- Health and Vitality: Grants long life (Ayur) and physical radiance.
- Offspring: Assists in the blessing of children (Sutaprada).
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 to bridge ancient wisdom with modern seekers. Venus is the planet of Balance; by honoring it, we invite harmony into our material and spiritual worlds.
