Brihaspati Grah Mantra: Vedic, Beej and Puranic Mantras for Guru (Jupiter)
Brihaspati Grah Mantra - Sanskrit Text
Vedic Mantra:
ॐ बृहस्पते अति यदर्यो अर्हाद् द्युमद्विभाति क्रतुमज्जनेषु ।
यद्दीदयच्छवस ऋतप्रजात तदस्मासु द्रविणं धेहि चित्रम् ॥
Beej (Seed) Mantras:
ॐ ऐं क्लीं बृहस्पतये नमः ।
ॐ ग्रां ग्रीं ग्रौं सः गुरवे नमः ।
ॐ बृं बृहस्पतये नमः ।
Puranic Dhyana Mantra:
ॐ देवानां च ऋषीणां च गुरुं काञ्चनसन्निभम् ।
बुद्धिभूतं त्रिलोकेशं तं नमामि बृहस्पतिम् ॥
Transliteration (Roman/IAST)
oṃ bṛhaspate ati yadaryo arhād dyumadvibhāti kratumajjaneṣu | yaddīdayacchavasa ṛtaprajāta tadasmāsu draviṇaṃ dhehi citram ||
oṃ aiṃ klīṃ bṛhaspataye namaḥ | oṃ grāṃ grīṃ grauṃ saḥ gurave namaḥ | oṃ bṛṃ bṛhaspataye namaḥ |
oṃ devānāṃ ca ṛṣīṇāṃ ca guruṃ kāñcanasannibham | buddhibhūtaṃ trilokeśaṃ taṃ namāmi bṛhaspatim ||
Meaning
The Vedic mantra invokes Brihaspati, praying that as he shines forth - mighty, born of cosmic order, blazing among the people and the sacrifices; he may grant us wonderful and abundant wealth (dravinam). The beej mantras are concentrated seed-sound salutations to Brihaspati / Guru, used for japa to draw the planet's grace. The Puranic dhyana mantra means: "I bow to Brihaspati, the Guru (preceptor) of both the gods and the sages, golden-hued in radiance, the very embodiment of intelligence, and the lord of the three worlds."
About these Mantras
Brihaspati is the celestial Guru, preceptor of the devas, and the presiding deity of the planet Jupiter (Guru Graha) among the Navagrahas. This set gathers the principal mantras used in his worship: the ancient Vedic invocation, the tantric beej mantras for concentrated japa, and the Puranic dhyana verse for meditation upon his form. Together they form the standard liturgy for propitiating Jupiter in Vedic remedial practice.
Significance & Spiritual Benefits
As the planet of wisdom, dharma and expansion, Jupiter governs knowledge, teachers and gurus, higher learning, ethics, wealth, marriage (especially in a woman's chart) and children. Chanting Brihaspati's mantras is believed to bestow clarity of intellect, sound judgement, devotion, prosperity, success in education and examinations, timely marriage, and the blessing of progeny. Spiritually, Brihaspati's grace deepens faith, righteousness and the capacity to discriminate between right and wrong.
Astrological Relevance
Brihaspati is the deity of Guru (Jupiter), the greatest benefic of the chart and the karaka of wisdom, wealth (Dhana), children (Putra), the husband in a woman's chart, and dharma. These mantras are the foremost remedy when Jupiter is weak, debilitated (in Capricorn), combust, afflicted, or poorly placed, and during a challenging Guru Mahadasha or Antardasha. A strong Jupiter blesses the 2nd, 5th, 9th and 11th houses with knowledge, fortune and gains, so his propitiation is widely prescribed for education, marriage, childbirth and financial growth. Offerings of yellow items - turmeric, chana dal, gold, yellow flowers and yellow cloth - accompany the japa.
How to Chant (Vidhi)
Bathe and sit facing north-east before a lamp, ideally on a yellow seat. Light a ghee lamp and offer yellow flowers, turmeric, gram (chana) dal and a banana to Brihaspati or to Lord Vishnu (Jupiter's adhidevata). Begin the Vedic or dhyana mantra, then perform japa of the beej mantra - the classic count is 19,000 repetitions over a fixed period, or at least one mala (108) daily. Reciting under a peepal tree, or near a temple of Vishnu, is considered especially effective.
Best Day & Time
Thursday (Guruvar) is sacred to Brihaspati and is the ideal day to begin and continue the japa. Start on a Thursday in the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) and chant in the morning or evening. Pushya nakshatra and Guru Pushya yoga are especially auspicious. Many devotees also observe a Thursday fast (Brihaspativar Vrat) alongside the recitation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Brihaspati mantra should a beginner chant?
The simplest and most popular is the beej mantra "Om Gram Greem Graum Sah Gurave Namah" or "Om Brim Brihaspataye Namah." Begin with one mala (108 repetitions) daily on Thursdays and build up gradually.
What does Brihaspati's mantra help with?
It is chanted to strengthen Jupiter for wisdom, education, wealth, timely marriage, children, and overall good fortune, and to relieve difficulties during a weak or afflicted Jupiter period.
Why is yellow associated with Brihaspati?
Jupiter's colour is yellow/golden, reflecting his radiant, auspicious nature. Offering yellow flowers, turmeric and yellow cloth, and wearing yellow on Thursdays, are traditional ways to please the planet.
Invoking the preceptor of the gods for wisdom and auspicious timing
Brihaspati, the Devaguru - preceptor of the gods and lord of sacred speech - is among the most beneficent presences in the Vedic cosmos, and the mantras dedicated to him reflect the full scope of his blessings: wisdom, eloquence, dharmic judgment, marital harmony, progeny, and the deeper grace of spiritual direction. The tradition distinguishes between the Vedic mantra, which belongs to the most ancient layer of revealed scripture and addresses Brihaspati as the cosmic principle of divine intelligence; the bija or seed mantra, which concentrates his energy into a single syllable and is used in intensive japa practice; and the Puranic dhyana mantra, which provides a meditative image for the mind to rest on. Together they form a complete devotional toolkit suited to different temperaments and stages of sadhana.
In the Jyotish tradition, Jupiter (Guru) is considered the most auspicious of all the planets - the karaka for children, husband (in a woman's chart), dharma, wealth, and liberation. Thursdays are sacred to Brihaspati and form the natural anchor for a Jupiter mantra sadhana. Devotees believe that chanting these mantras with consistency - ideally beginning on a Thursday during the waxing moon - helps strengthen a debilitated or afflicted Jupiter in the natal chart, gradually restoring the qualities of clear judgment, generosity, and faith that a well-placed Guru bestows. The practice carries a particular warmth in the devotional tradition: to call upon Brihaspati is to seek not just planetary remedy but the inner guidance of a wise teacher, and that quality of genuine aspiration is held to be the most powerful offering of all.