Guru (Jupiter) Mantra
ॐ ग्रां ग्रीं ग्रौं सः गुरवे नमः ॥
Om Graam Greem Graum Sah Gurave Namah
Short mantra
ॐ बृं बृहस्पतये नमः ॥
Meaning
Salutation to Jupiter, the teacher of the gods, with seed syllables. It is traditionally chanted for wisdom, marriage, children and fortune.
| Chant count (traditional) | 19,000 — traditionally completed over 40 days |
| Auspicious day | Thursday |
| Planet's gemstone | Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj) |
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.