1) Surya (Sun)
Japa Kusuma Sankasham Kasyapeyam Maha Dhyuthim
Tamognam Sarvapaapghnam Pranatosmi Divakaram
Meaning:
I bow to the Sun God,
Who is as radiant as the red hibiscus flower,
Who belongs to the lineage of Sage Kashyapa,
Who possesses immense brilliance,
Who dispels darkness,
And who destroys all sins.
2) Chandra (Moon)
Dadhi Shankha tushaa-raabham Ksheero Darnava Sambhavam
Namami Shashinam Somam Shambho Mukuta Bhooshanam
Meaning:
I bow to the Moon God,
Who shines as white as curd and conch,
Who was born from the churning of the ocean of milk,
Who bears the image of a rabbit,
And who adorns the crown of Lord Shiva.
3) Kuja (Mars)
Dharanee garbha sambhutam ,Vidyut Kaanti Sama-prabham
Kumaram Shakti Hastam ,Tham Mangalaam Pranamamyamaham
Meaning:
I bow to Mars,
Who is born from the womb of Mother Earth,
Whose radiance resembles lightning,
Who is youthful and energetic,
And who wields a divine spear.
4) Budha (Mercury)
Priyangukalika Shyaamam , Roopenaa Pratimam Budham
Soumyam Soumya Guno Petham Tam Budham Pranamamyamham
Meaning:
I bow to Mercury,
Who is dark like the millet bud,
Who possesses incomparable beauty,
Who is gentle in nature,
And who radiates positivity and intelligence.
5) Guru (Jupiter)
Deva-naam cha Rishinam cha Gurum kaanchana sannibham
Buddhi Bhootam Trilokesham Tam Namaami Brihaspatim
Meaning:
I bow to Jupiter,
Who is the teacher of both Devas and sages,
Whose radiance resembles pure gold,
Who is the embodiment of wisdom,
And who is the lord of the three worlds.
6) Shukra (Venus)
HimaKunda Mrina-laabham Daitya-naam Paramam Gurum
Sarva Shastra Pravakta Ram Bhargava Pranamamyaham
Meaning:
I bow to Venus,
Who shines like the snow-white jasmine,
Who is the supreme teacher of the demons,
Who is well-versed in all scriptures,
And who is the son of Sage Bhrigu.
7) Shani (Saturn)
Neelanjanasamaabhasam Ravi Putram Yamaagrajam
Chaya Marthanda Sambhootam Tam Namaami Shanaiswaram
Meaning:
I bow to Lord Saturn,
Who has the hue of black collyrium,
Who is the son of the Sun God,
Who is the elder brother of Yama (God of Death),
And who is the offspring of the Sun and his shadow wife, Chhaya.
8) Rahu
Ardha Kaayam Mahaa Veeryam Chandra-Aditya Vimardanam
Simhika Garbha Sambhootam Tam Rahum Pranamaamyaham
Meaning:
I bow to Rahu,
Who has a half-body form,
Who possesses immense power,
Who eclipses the Sun and Moon,
And who is born of Simhika, a demoness.
9) Ketu
Palaasha Pushpa Sankaasham Tarakaa Graha Mastakam
Roudram Roudraa-makam Ghoram Tam Ketum Pranamaamya-ham
Meaning:
I bow to Ketu,
Who resembles the Palash flower in appearance,
Who has a star on his head,
Who is fierce and terrifying,
And who embodies the essence of destruction.
Prayer for All Nine Planets
Nama Suryaya Somaya Mangalaya Budhaya Cha,
Guru Shukra Sanibhyascha, Raghava Kethave Nama.
Meaning:
Salutations to the Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu, and Ketu.
Phala Sruti (Effects of Chanting)
Ithi Vyasa Mukhod Geetham Ya Pandit Susamihitha,
Dhiva Vaa, Yadhi Vaa Rathrou Vigna Santhir Bhavishyathi.
Nara Naari Nirupanam cha Bhaved, Duswapna naasanam,
Aishwaryam athula Teshama arogyam Pushti Vardhanam.
Graha Nakshatra Peeda, Taskaragni Samudbhava,
Thaa Sarvaa Prasamam Yanthi Vyaso Bruthe Na Samsaya.
Meaning:
- Whoever sincerely recites this hymn, day or night, will be freed from obstacles and attain peace.
- Men and women will be blessed with success and prosperity.
- Bad dreams will be dispelled.
- They will gain unparalleled wealth, good health, and spiritual growth.
- The effects of planetary afflictions, negative influences of stars, dangers from fire, and harm from thieves will be neutralized.
- Sage Vyasa assures them that they will lead a life filled with peace and prosperity.
