Budh (Mercury) Mantra
ॐ ब्रां ब्रीं ब्रौं सः बुधाय नमः ॥
Om Braam Breem Braum Sah Budhaya Namah
Short mantra
ॐ बुं बुधाय नमः ॥
Meaning
Salutation to Mercury with seed syllables. It is traditionally chanted for intellect, speech, studies and success in business.
| Chant count (traditional) | 9,000 — traditionally completed over 40 days |
| Auspicious day | Wednesday |
| Planet's gemstone | Emerald (Panna) |
How to chant
- Sit in a clean, quiet place, preferably after a morning bath.
- Chanting 108 times on a rudraksha or tulsi mala makes one mala.
- Keep the pronunciation clear; you may chant silently or softly.
- Sit quietly for a few moments after chanting.