Rahu Graha Pancharatna Stotram
Rahu Graha Pancharatna Stotram
राहु ग्रह पञ्चरत्न स्तोत्रम्
अर्धकायं महावीर्यं चन्द्रादित्य विमर्धनम् ।
सिंहिकागर्भ सम्भूतं तं राहुं प्रणमाम्यहम् ॥ 1 ॥
प्रणमामि सदा राहुं सर्पाकारं किरीटिनम् ।
सैंहिकेयं करालास्यं भक्तानामभय प्रदम् ॥ 2 ॥
शूर्पाकारासन स्थश्च गोमेधाभरणप्रियः ।
माषप्रियः काश्यपर्षि नन्दनोभुजगेश्वरः ॥ 3 ॥
आरोग्यमायु रखिलांश्च मनोरथार्दान् ।
तमोरूप नमस्तुभ्यं प्रसादं कुरुसर्वदा ॥ 4 ॥
करालवदनं खड्ग चर्मशूल वरान्वितम् ।
नीलसिंहासनं ध्यायेत् राहुं तं च प्रशान्तये ॥ 5 ॥
About This Stotram
Overview
The Rahu Graha Pancharatna Stotram is a Sanskrit stotram of five verses dedicated to Rahu, one of the Navagrahas (nine celestial bodies) in Vedic astrology. The name "Pancharatna" (five gems) indicates that the five verses are considered concentrated and potent for propitiating Rahu. The text belongs to the tradition of Graha stotra literature used in Vedic astrological practice to address planetary influence.
What are the benefits of chanting Rahu Graha Pancharatna Stotram?
- Propitiates Rahu and counters his malefic astrological influence
- Provides protection from sudden obstacles and misfortunes
- Builds courage and resolve during challenging planetary periods
- Supports favorable outcomes in Rahu-related endeavors
When is the best time to recite this?
The stotram is typically recited on Saturdays or during Rahu Kalam. It is also recommended during Rahu mahadasha or antardasha as an astrological remedy.
What is the historical and traditional background?
Graha stotras — hymns dedicated to individual planetary deities — form a recognized category within Sanskrit devotional literature and are used alongside Vedic astrological practice. The Pancharatna format, organizing praise into five verses, is a common compositional choice in this genre. Rahu, as the ascending lunar node, has been addressed through dedicated hymns in the Puranic and post-Puranic periods. The specific author and date of composition for this stotram are not recorded; it belongs to the later tradition of Graha devotional literature compiled by unknown scholars and devotees.
Available scripts
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Related Texts
- Navagraha Stotram — the collective stotram for all nine planetary deities
- Ketu Graha Stotram — the companion stotram for Ketu, the descending lunar node paired with Rahu