Shri Chandra Stotram

Shri Chandra Stotram is a devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Chandra (Soma / The Moon God), composed by Sage Veda Vyasa in the Purana Tradition.

In Vedic astrology (Jyotish), the Moon governs the human mind (Chandramā Manaso Jātaḥ), emotions, motherly affection, mental peace, fluids, and medicinal herbs. A afflicted Moon in one's horoscope causes depression, mood swings, anxiety, insomnia, and water-borne illnesses.

Reciting the Chandra Stotram on Mondays or Full Moon days (Purnima) cools the mind, restores emotional stability, enhances memory and sleep quality, and invokes Lord Soma's soothing, nectar-like blessings.

• Verse 1: Salutations to Chandra, white like conch and snow, born of Milk Ocean, ornament of Shiva's crown.
• Verse 2: May Sasanka protect me, born of ocean, husband of Rohini, lotus-eyed.
• Verses 3–4: Dressed in white, ruler of herbs, king of stars, nectar-radiant, 4-armed Lord.
• Verse 5 (Phalashruti): Reciting with focus delivers from all mental distress and emotional sorrow.

Spiritual Significance

Chandra Stotram praises Soma as ruler of mind:

1. Chandrama Manaso Jatah: Vedic principle establishing the Moon as ruler of human mind and emotions.
2. Lord of Medicinal Herbs: Praises Chandra as Oshadhinam Pati (Lord of plants and healing herbs).
3. : Honors Chandra residing as the crescent moon on Lord Shiva's matted hair.

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

• Attainment of Mental Peace and Emotional Balance (Mano Shanti): Cures anxiety, depression, mood swings, and insomnia.
• Neutralization of Chandra Dosham: Cleanses Moon afflictions in the horoscope (Khemadruma Dosha, Moon-Rahu conjunctions).
• Grant of Glowing Complexion and Eye Health: Enhances physical beauty, cooling vitality, and eyesight.
• Harmonious Relationships with Mother and Family: Improves maternal bonds and domestic happiness.

Chandra-Stotram-Idaṃ Puṇyaṃ Yaḥ Paṭhet-Susamāhitaḥ ।
Sa Sarva-Mānasika-Tāpaiḥ Mucyate Nātra Saṃśayaḥ ॥ 5 ॥

Meaning of Phalashruti

Whoever recites this Chandra Stotram with a focused mind will undoubtedly be delivered from all mental distress, anxiety, and emotional suffering (Sarva-Manasika-Tapaih Mucyate).

1. When should Chandra Stotram be chanted?

Mondays, Full Moon days (Purnima), and during moments of mental stress or insomnia.

2. What offerings please Lord Chandra?

White flowers, raw milk, rice pudding (Kheer), and silver ornaments.