Relieving Planetary Karma 

The one type of karma we cannot change with our good acts is astrological, but we can change ourselves to alter our reception of the planetary influences. The mantras and slokas chanted in the Navagraha puja are very effective in ameliorating the conflicts in our personal astrological chart.

 

It is a good idea to get your astrological chart done and get some advice about what that means to your life as the planets move into different configurations.  You can then chant the mantra for the planet(s) that are stressing you.

 

If you don't know what planet's mantra to chant, you can chant the Taraka mantra, Om Sri Rama Jaya Rama Jaya Jaya Rama.

 

As an example of how this works, my rising sign is Capricorn, which is ruled by Saturn.  Therefore, to relieve some of the physical issues I have, chanting the Saturn moola mantra below is effective.  Note:  The other version of the Shani mantra is for mental and spiritual issues, not physical.

 

Also, chanting the mantra for the sun or planets for the positive result listed below is a good practice. 

 

Here are the Nine Planets in the Jyotish/Vedic system, the result of chanting, and the parts of the body they control: 

 

 Sun (Surya)

 

Result of chanting:                                     

The planetary deity Surya is propitiated increasing courage and fame.

 

Physiological associations:  Heart and Circulatory System (centripetal circulation,) Thymus Gland, Upper portion of the back.

 

Moon (Chandra)

 

 

 

 

 

  

Jupiter (Guru)

 

 

Physiological Associations: The Liver, Gall Bladder, Posterior Lobe of the Pituitary Gland.  

 

Venus (Shukra)

 

Result: The planetary deity Shukra is propitiated increasing riches and conjugal bliss.

  

Physiological Associations: Venous Circulation (centrifugal circulation), Parathyroid Glands,Kidneys (with Mars), Throat, Genital area (with Mars), Chin, Cheeks, Eustachian Tubes, Lips, Navel, Neck, Olfactory Nerve, Seminal Vesicles, Thymus Gland (with the Sun).

 

Mercury (Budhi)

 

Result:  The planetary deity Budha is propitiated increasing health and intelligence.

 

Physiological Associations: Central Nervous System, Sensory System, Thyroid Gland, Respiratory System, Arms, Gall Bladder (with Jupiter), Sight, Tongue, Vocal cords.

                                     

Saturn (Shani)

 

 

Physiological Associations: Skeletal System, Skin, Anterior Lobe of the Pituitary System, Ears, Calves of the Legs, Cartilage, Blood Circulation in tissues, Ligaments, Peripheral Sympathetic Nervous System, Spleen, Teeth, Tendons

 

Moon's North Node (Rahu)

 

 

Esoteric:  Barriers lifted. Tensions eased. Endeavors become favored.  

 

Moon's South Node (Ketu)

 

Esoteric: Negative conditions eliminated.  Harmony restored to Lunar astrological alignments. 

I have recorded mantras for all 9 planets.  You will find them on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUeJFyI93ylTqUghleTPPg 

To that end, Namadeva Acharya wrote and recorded a number of works.  He also traveled to North America and the UK to teach workshops, which Satyabhama is now continuing. 

Bi-annually, we lead a Pilgrimage Tour of India's Holy Places, visiting with the Shankaracharayas at Kanchi Math, Vishwa Shanti Ashram (our gurus ashram), and Kanchi, among the highlights of the trip. 

We have founded a religious organization, Sanatana Dharma Satsang, (a 501(c)3 nonprofit) which has opened a Gayatri Temple in Beaverton, Oregon.  Sanatana Dharma Satsang is the organization certifying Priests, Mantra Teachers and Pujaris. The link to it is in the right column.

 

These works are offered in a spirit of service.  We sincerely hope that they will further you on your path.