Shri Budha Stotram

Shri Budha Stotram is an astrological devotional hymn composed by Sage Veda Vyasa in praise of Lord Budha (Mercury / Son of Moon).

In Vedic astrology (Jyotish), Lord Budha is the planet governing analytical intellect (Buddhi), speech (Vak), communication, mathematics, technology, commerce, and trade (Vanijya). An afflicted Mercury in one's horoscope causes stammering, nervous disorders, memory loss, poor concentration, and business failures.

Reciting the Budha Stotram on Wednesdays enhances mental agility, sharpens analytical skills for students, grants success in trading and public speaking, and pacifies Budha Doshams.

• Verse 1: Salutations to Budha, green like Priyangu bud, matchless beauty, gentle-natured.
• Verse 2: Son of Moon, highly intelligent, dressed in yellow silk, sinless protector.
• Verses 3–4: Four-armed, holding sword and shield, speaker of poetry and scriptures, greatest among the wise.
• Verse 5 (Phalashruti): Reciting with devotion grants all knowledge, intellect, and prosperity.

Spiritual Significance

Budha Stotram praises Mercury as ruler of intellect:

1. Priyangu Flower Color: Describes Budha's dark green complexion like the Priyangu flower bud.
2. Kavya Shastra Pravakta: Praises Budha as the master teacher of poetry, literature, and scriptures.
3. Intellectual Sharpness: Primary astrological prayer for students, accountants, traders, and programmers.

According to scriptural tradition and Phalashruti verses of this stotram, daily recitation of Shri Budha Stotram grants the following blessings:

• Enhancement of Intellect and Memory (Buddhi-Vardhana): Sharpens logical reasoning, memory retention, and exam performance.
• Mastery over Speech and Public Speaking: Cures speech hesitations, stammering, and grants eloquence.
• Success in Commerce, Trade, and IT (Vanijya Siddhi): Bestows growth in business, technology, finance, and trading.
• Neutralization of Budha Doshams: Cleanses nervous afflictions, skin rashes, and Mercury transits.

Budha-Stotram-Idaṃ Puṇyaṃ Yaḥ Paṭhet-Bhakti-Samyuktaḥ ।
Sa Labhet-Sakalāṃ Vidyāṃ Buddhi-Riddhi-Samannvitām ॥ 5 ॥

Meaning of Phalashruti

Whoever recites this Budha Stotram with devotion will be blessed with all branches of knowledge, sharp intellect, and commercial prosperity (Buddhi-Riddhi-Samannvitam).

1. When should Budha Stotram be chanted?

Wednesdays, Mercury Mahadasha, exams, and before starting business activities.

2. What offerings please Lord Budha?

Moong dal (green gram), green flowers, green clothes, and lighting a ghee lamp on Wednesdays.