Budha Jayanti 2024 | Prayers to Lord Budha
Budha Jayanti being celebrated on 02nd July 2024, is the birth of Lord Budha, one of the Nava Graha Devatas (Deity). One of the nine celestial bodies, as per the Hindu Vedic Astrology, Budha Jayanti day can be effectively used for praying to Lord Budha, offering Japas, Havan to the deity.
Importance of Lord Budha can be understood from the fact, that one of the days of the week has been named after him. Budha is the root of the word Budhavaasara or Budhavaara. In the ancient Hindu text ‘Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra’, it is mentioned that each day of the week is associated with a specific planetary deity. In the Hindu mythology, Budha is known as the divine embodiment of wisdom, intelligence, and communication.
The scriptures highlight the influence of Budha Graha on this day, indicating that it governs matters related to education, learning, business, and trade.
Devotees often observe special prayers, rituals, and fasts dedicated to Budha on Budhavar to seek blessings for intellectual growth, clarity of thought, and success in endeavours associated with communication and commerce. Devotees worship and offer prayers to Budha, seeking blessings for improved communication skills, enhanced intelligence, and academic success.
Birth of Budha | Budha Jayanti
The birth of Budha is mentioned in the ancient Hindu Puranas like Padma Purana and texts such as the Surya Siddhanta and Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra. The story of Budha unfolds in the great epic, Jaya which is also known as the Mahabharata. Aadi Parva, which is part of Mahabharat mentions the story related to Budha’s birth to the celestial couple Soma (Lord Chandra) and Taara.
Budha, as the offspring of Chandra and Tara, is said to have been born under the influence of the Rohini Nakshatra. This association connects Budha Graha with the qualities and attributes associated with Rohini, such as fertility, abundance, beauty, and sensuality.
Budha as Graha or Planet in Vedic Astrology
Lord Vishnu is the presiding deity of Budha Graha recognized as Mercury in the Western concepts. Budha Graha takes around one whole year to travel through all 12 Zodiac signs. Mercury stays for 14 to 30 days in a sign depending on the motion.
In Vedic astrology, individuals born under the Rohini Nakshatra are believed to possess artistic talents, a charismatic personality, and a strong desire for material comforts. Budha Graha’s influence on Rohini Nakshatra is said to enhance the native’s communication skills, intellectual abilities, and business acumen. Budha, is considered particularly significant as it governs intelligence, communication skills and analytical abilities. When Mercury is negatively placed or afflicted in one’s horoscope, it can cause obstacles in these areas.
Precious Stones and Budha Graha
Emerald as one of the Navaratnas, is said to represent Budha or planet Mercury. Onyx is another semi-precious mineral that is believed to receive the benevolence of Budha. It is recommended to be worn as a remedy to overcome the malefic Budha position in Birth-Chart, by the Vedic Astrology. The cosmic energies of Budha Graha, fostering intellectual growth, effective communication, and overall mental well-being in their lives is said to be received thus.
Swaroopa of Lord Budha
Budha is said to be born to the divine couple Lord Soma (Chandra or the Moon) and Tara. His consort is “Ila”. He is said to have led to the dynasty by Pururavs. Yayati was another great son of Budha. Budha is generally depicted a four-armed God carrying a Gada, Shankh, a Khadga while showing Abhaya Mudra in the right hand. In some scriptures, Budha Graha is depicted as a youthful deity with four arms, holding a shield, a mace, a book, and a lotus. The book symbolizes knowledge, while the lotus represents purity and enlightenment. In another imagery, he is depicted with four hands, holding a sword, a shield and a mace, while showing the gesture of giving boons.
An eagle is his ride and a chariot drawn by lions is his Vahan (vehicle). Budha is described as the God of the stars and has power to stop the misdeeds of the enemies.
How to please Lord Budha?
Green colour is attributed to Lord Budha and, Moong or the green gram is offered as a favourite grain to him. Hence, it is considered very auspicious to give away green colored clothes and moong as “Daan”.
Prayers to Lord Budha like Budha Panchavimshati Naama Stotram that can be chanted every day, or at least on Wednesday or the Budha Kavacham are said to bring the benevolence of Lord Budha or Budha Graha (Mercury). Of these, Budha Panchavimshati Stotram, that finds reference in Padma Puranam is mentioned here for easy reference.
Budha Panchavimshati Naama Stotram
The Budha Panchavimshati Naama Stotram is a sacred hymn from the Padma Purana consisting of 25 names of the Lord Budha. The stotra composed by Sage Prajapati and is addressed to Budha, seeks to invoke the blessings of Budha and mitigate any negative effects of the planet Mercury according to one’s horoscope. The Padma Purana is one of the largest and most significant Puranas in Hinduism. It contains over 55,000 verses organized into six parts known as Khandas. The Uttara Khanda section of the Padma Purana includes the Budha Panchavimshati Naama Stotram.
Budha Stotram provides a means to counteract such negative influences of Mercury through the chanting of Budha’s sacred names. The stotra bestows the qualities of a sharp mind, clear thought processes, eloquence and the ability to comprehend complex ideas. This aligns with the Padma Purana’s emphasis on the pursuit of spiritual wisdom and self-knowledge.
The Padma Purana recommends chanting this stotra regularly, especially on Wednesdays which are associated with Budha. Devotees are advised to chant the names with utmost faith and concentration for maximum benefits.
Benefits of Budha Panchavimshati Stotram
The stotra is considered very significant in Vedic astrology and chanting it is believed to have many benefits:
- Helps mitigate the negative effects of the planet Mercury in horoscope.
- Helps improve concentration and memory power.
- Helps achieve success in educational and professional pursuits.
- Budha controls career and financial matters.
Who can benefit chanting Budha Stotra?
Regular chanting of the hymn, even just the first 8 or 11 names, is considered spiritually and materially beneficial.
- Students seeking to improve academic performance and comprehension.
- Business professionals looking to further their career and achieve financial growth.
- Anyone facing obstacles due to an unfavourable Mercury position in their horoscope.
Budha Panchavimshati Stotram Lyrics
|| अस्य श्री बुधपंचविंशतिनाम स्तोत्रस्य |
| प्रजापतिर्ऋषिः |
| त्रिष्टुप् छंदः |
| बुधो देवता |
|| बुधप्रीत्यर्थं जपे विनियोगः ||
|| बुधो बुद्धिमतां श्रेष्ठो बुद्धिदाता धनप्रदः |
| प्रियंगुकलिकाश्यामः कंजनेत्रो मनोहरः ||1||
|| ग्रहोपमो रौहिणेयो नक्षत्रेशो दयाकरः |
| विरुद्धकार्यहंता च सौम्यो बुद्धिविवर्धनः ||2||
|| चंद्रात्मजो विष्णुरूपी ज्ञानिज्ञो ज्ञानिनायकः |
| ग्रहपीडाहरो दारा पुत्र धान्य पशुप्रदः ||3||
|| लोकप्रियः सौम्यमूर्तिः गुणदो गुणिवत्सलः |
| पंचविंशति नामानि बुधस्यैतानि यः पठेत् ||4||
|| स्मृत्वा बुधं सदा तस्य पीडा सर्वा विनश्यति |
| तद्दिने वा पठेद्यस्तु लभते स मनोगतम् ||5||
|| इति श्री पद्मपुराणे बुध पंचविंशतिनाम स्त्रोत्रम्संपूर्णम् ||
|| ಅಸ್ಯ ಶ್ರೀ ಬುಧಪಂಚವಿಂಶತಿನಾಮ ಸ್ತೋತ್ರಸ್ಯ |
| ಪ್ರಜಾಪತಿರ್ ಋಷಿಃ | ತ್ರಿಷ್ಟುಪ್ ಛಂದಃ |
| ಬುಧೋ ದೇವತಾ | ಬುಧಪ್ರಿತ್ಯರ್ಥಂ ಜಪೇ ವಿನಿಯೋಗಃ ||
|| ಬುಧೋ ಬುದ್ಧಿಮತಾಂ ಶ್ರೇಷ್ಠೋ ಬುದ್ಧಿದಾತಾ ಧನಪ್ರದಃ |
| ಪ್ರಿಯಂಗುಕಲಿಕಾಶ್ಯಾಮಃ ಕಂಜನೇತ್ರೋ ಮನೋಹರಃ ||೧||
|| ಗ್ರಹೋಪಮೋ ರೌಹಿಣೇಯೋ ನಕ್ಷತ್ರೇಶೋ ದಯಾಕರಃ |
| ವಿರುದ್ಧಕಾರ್ಯಹಂತಾ ಚ ಸೌಮ್ಯೋ ಬುದ್ಧಿವಿವರ್ಧನಃ ||೨||
|| ಚಂದ್ರಾತ್ಮಜೋ ವಿಷ್ಣುರೂಪೀ ಜ್ಞಾನಿಜ್ಞೋ ಜ್ಞಾನಿನಾಯಕಃ |
| ಗ್ರಹಪೀಡಾಹರೋ ದಾರ ಪುತ್ರ ಧಾನ್ಯ ಪಶುಪ್ರದಃ ||೩||
|| ಲೋಕಪ್ರಿಯಃ ಸೌಮ್ಯಮೂರ್ತಿಃ ಗುಣದೋ ಗುಣಿವತ್ಸಲಃ |
| ಪಂಚವಿಂಶತಿ ನಾಮಾನಿ ಬುಧಸ್ಯೈತಾನಿ ಯಃ ಪಠೇತ್ ||೪||
|| ಸ್ಮೃತ್ವಾ ಬುಧಂ ಸದಾ ತಸ್ಯ ಪೀಡಾ ಸರ್ವಾ ವಿನಶ್ಯತಿ |
| ತದ್ದಿನೇ ವಾ ಪಠೇದ್ಯಸ್ತು ಲಭತೇ ಸ ಮನೋಗತಮ್ ||೫||
|| ಇತಿ ಶ್ರೀ ಪದ್ಮಪುರಾಣೇ ಬುಧ ಪಂಚವಿಂಶತಿನಾಮ ಸ್ತ್ರೋತ್ರಮ್ ಸಂಪೂರ್ಣಮ್ ||
|| asya SrI budhapaMcaviMSatinAma stOtrasya |
| prajApatir^^RuShiH | triShTupCaMdaH |
| budhO dEvatA | budhaprityarthaM japE viniyOgaH ||
|| budhO buddhimatAM SrEShThO buddhidAtA dhanapradaH |
| priyaMgukalikASyAmaH kaMjanEtrO manOharaH ||1||
|| grahOpamO rauhiNEyO nakShatrESO dayAkaraH |
| viruddhakAryahaMtA ca saumyO buddhivivardhanaH ||2||
|| caMdrAtmajO viShNurUpI j~jAnij~jO j~jAninAyakaH |
| grahapIDAharO dAra putra dhAnya paSupradaH ||3||
|| lOkapriyaH saumyamUrtiH guNadO guNivatsalaH |
| paMcaviMSati nAmAni budhasyaitAni yaH paThEt ||4||
|| smRutvA budhaM sadA tasya pIDA sarvA vinaSyati |
| taddinE vA paThEdyastu laBatE sa manOgatam||5||
|| iti SrI padmapurANE budha paMcaviMSatinAma strOtramsaMpUrNam||
Budha Kavacham
The sacred text Budha Kavacham describes Budha as pious and kind. The text also hails Budha as a guardian of health who offers protection from all kinds of diseases and sorrows. It is also believed that reciting or hearing the chants makes any person victorious.
Budha Shanti Homam
Budha Shanti Homam for job security and career growth is performed in Thiruvenkadu Budha kshetra, Tamil Nadu by highly learned Vedic Gurukkal Pandits from PurePrayer.
Job security is one of the biggest concerns for many. The ruling planet for Jobs, careers, intellect & good speech is Lord Budhan (Mercury). This puja reduces the risks of job loss/layoffs and would result in a long term successful career path.
Budha Shanthi Homa can be performed remotely, in the absence of the devotee at Tiruvenkaadu.
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