Rin Mochan Mangal Stotram: Mars Stotra for the Removal of Debt
Rin Mochan Mangal Stotram - Sanskrit Text
॥ श्री मङ्गलाय नमः ॥
मङ्गलो भूमिपुत्रश्च ऋणहर्ता धनप्रदः ।
स्थिरासनो महाकायः सर्वकर्मविरोधकः ॥१॥
लोहितो लोहिताक्षश्च सामगानां कृपाकरः ।
धरात्मजः कुजो भौमो भूतिदो भूमिनन्दनः ॥२॥
अङ्गारको यमश्चैव सर्वरोगापहारकः ।
वृष्टेः कर्ताऽपहर्ता च सर्वकामफलप्रदः ॥३॥
एतानि कुजनामानि नित्यं यः श्रद्धया पठेत् ।
ऋणं न जायते तस्य धनं शीघ्रमवाप्नुयात् ॥४॥
धरणीगर्भसम्भूतं विद्युत्कान्तिसमप्रभम् ।
कुमारं शक्तिहस्तं च मङ्गलं प्रणमाम्यहम् ॥५॥
स्तोत्रमङ्गारकस्यैतत्पठनीयं सदा नृभिः ।
न तेषां भौमजा पीडा स्वल्पाऽपि भवति क्वचित् ॥६॥
अङ्गारक महाभाग भगवन्भक्तवत्सल ।
त्वां नमामि ममाशेषमृणमाशु विनाशय ॥७॥
ऋणरोगादिदारिद्र्यं ये चान्ये ह्यपमृत्यवः ।
भयक्लेशमनस्तापा नश्यन्तु मम सर्वदा ॥८॥
अतिवक्र दुराराध्य भोगमुक्त जितात्मनः ।
तुष्टो ददासि साम्राज्यं रुष्टो हरसि तत्क्षणात् ॥९॥
तेन त्वं सर्वसत्त्वेन ग्रहराजो महाबलः ।
पुत्रान्देहि धनं देहि त्वामस्मि शरणं गतः ॥१०॥
ऋणदारिद्र्यदुःखेन शत्रूणां च भयात्ततः ।
एभिर्द्वादशभिः श्लोकैर्यः स्तौति च धरासुतम् ॥११॥
महतीं श्रियमाप्नोति ह्यपरो धनदो युवा ॥१२॥
॥ इति श्री ऋणमोचक मङ्गलस्तोत्रम् सम्पूर्णम् ॥
Transliteration (Roman/IAST)
maṅgalo bhūmiputraśca ṛṇahartā dhanapradaḥ | sthirāsano mahākāyaḥ sarvakarmavirodhakaḥ ||1||
lohito lohitākṣaśca sāmagānāṃ kṛpākaraḥ | dharātmajaḥ kujo bhaumo bhūtido bhūminandanaḥ ||2|| ...
aṅgāraka mahābhāga bhagavan bhaktavatsala | tvāṃ namāmi mamāśeṣam ṛṇam āśu vināśaya ||7|| ... ebhir dvādaśabhiḥ ślokair yaḥ stauti ca dharāsutam | mahatīṃ śriyam āpnoti hyaparo dhanado yuvā ||12||
Meaning
The stotra opens by naming Mangal (Mars) as Bhumiputra (son of the Earth), the remover of debt (rin-harta), the giver of wealth (dhana-prada), firm-seated and mighty-bodied. It continues with his many epithets - the red one, red-eyed, gracious to the chanters of the Sama Veda, Kuja, Bhauma, Angaraka, Yama, the dispeller of all disease, sender and stayer of rains, granter of every desire. It declares that whoever recites these names of Kuja daily with faith incurs no debt and swiftly attains wealth. The devotee bows to Mars - born of the Earth, radiant as lightning, the youthful spear-bearer - and prays: "O great Angaraka, lord, lover of devotees, I bow to you; quickly destroy my every debt." The closing verses promise that one who praises the son of the Earth with these twelve verses gains great prosperity, becoming like a youthful bestower of wealth himself.
About this Stotra
The Rin Mochan Mangal Stotram ("the Mars hymn that frees from debt") is a classical twelve-verse prayer addressed to Mangal, the planet Mars among the Navagrahas. Mars is revered as the fiery, courageous commander (senapati) of the planets, the son of Bhumi (the Earth goddess), and - crucially in this hymn - as the deity uniquely invoked for release from indebtedness (rin-mochan). The stotra is a staple of remedial worship for those burdened by loans, financial pressure and recurring monetary obstacles.
Significance & Spiritual Benefits
This hymn is recited above all to clear debts and escape the cycle of borrowing, but its blessings extend to relief from poverty (daridrya), disease, fear, mental anguish and untimely misfortune, as the verses themselves enumerate. By invoking Mars's strength and grace, the devotee gains courage, energy, victory over enemies and obstacles, and the steady prosperity that comes from disciplined effort. Faithful daily recitation is said to keep the afflictions of Mars (bhaumaja pida) far away and to draw wealth and security to the household.
Astrological Relevance
Mangal is the deity of Mars (Kuja/Angaraka), the karaka of energy, courage, land, brothers and debts. In Vedic astrology, debt and loans are read especially from the 6th house (rin, the house of debt, disease and enemies), and Mars is its natural significator of conflict and obligation. This stotra is therefore the classic remedy when Mars is afflicted, debilitated (in Cancer), poorly placed, or during a difficult Mangal Mahadasha or Antardasha, and for those troubled by Mangal Dosha (Manglik affliction), chronic debt, property disputes or strife. Offerings of red items - red flowers, masoor (red lentils), red cloth, copper and jaggery - and the worship of Hanuman (linked to Mars) accompany the recitation.
How to Chant (Vidhi)
Bathe and sit facing south or east before a lamp. Offer red flowers, red sandal, masoor dal and jaggery to Lord Mangal or to Hanuman, and light a lamp (ghee or sesame oil). Recite all twelve verses with faith, ideally daily, beginning on a Tuesday. Many devotees chant it after a bath in the morning, or perform it for a fixed period such as 21 or 40 days until debt-related difficulties ease. Donating red items or feeding the needy afterwards strengthens the remedy.
Best Day & Time
Tuesday (Mangalvar), the day of Mars, is the ideal day to begin and continue this stotra; the morning after a bath, or the Mars hora, is preferred. The day of Mangal in the bright fortnight and Mars-related festival days are especially auspicious. A Tuesday fast (Mangalvar Vrat) is often observed alongside.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Rin Mochan Mangal Stotram used for?
It is recited chiefly to be freed from debt (rin) and financial difficulty, and to gain wealth, courage and relief from poverty, disease, fear and enemies through the grace of Mars.
How long should I chant it?
Daily recitation is ideal, especially on Tuesdays. Many follow it for a fixed period such as 21 or 40 days, or until their debt-related difficulties begin to resolve, with faith and consistency.
Who should chant this stotra?
Anyone burdened by debt or loans, or troubled by an afflicted Mars (including Mangal Dosha), may recite it. It is also chanted generally for courage, strength and protection from financial hardship.
Mangal as liberator from debt: the Jyotish and devotional significance of this rare stotra
The Rin Mochan Mangal Stotram occupies a very specific and practical niche within Vedic devotional literature; it is one of the few traditional hymns addressed directly to a Navagraha with the explicit and declared purpose of removing financial debt (rin). This specificity is itself theologically interesting: in the Jyotish tradition, Mars (Mangala or Bhauma, son of the Earth) governs courage, property, land, blood, and energy, and an afflicted Mars in the natal chart or in transit is traditionally associated with legal disputes, accidents, debts accumulated through impulsive action, and financial struggles arising from over-commitment. By addressing Mars through his many names - each name illuminating a different dimension of his cosmic role - this twelve-verse stotra works simultaneously as devotional praise and as a traditional remedial measure for those navigating Mars-related difficulties.
The stotra is traditionally recited on Tuesdays, which is Mangalvar, Mangal's own day, and devotees typically undertake its recitation as a fixed practice for a designated number of weeks, often combined with the offering of red flowers, red sandalwood, and red lentils (masoor dal) to an image or yantra of Mangal. The deity addressed is understood not as a punishing force but as a powerful protector who, once properly honoured, redirects his energy from creating obstacles to clearing them. Devotees believe that consistent practice of this stotram, undertaken with sincerity and the proper Tuesday vidhi, gradually eases financial pressure and restores the confidence and clarity needed to address material challenges. It is a reminder that in the bhakti tradition, even the planets are approached not with fear but with the same warmth extended to any divine being.