Shri Guru Stotram (Brihaspati)

Shri Guru Stotram (specifically dedicated to Brihaspati / Lord Jupiter) is an astrological devotional hymn composed by Sage Veda Vyasa in the Purana Tradition.

In Vedic astrology (Jyotish), Lord Brihaspati is the supreme preceptor of the Gods (Deva-Guru), representing higher wisdom (Jnana), spiritual devotion, expansion, wealth, righteous progeny (Santana), and luck (Bhagya). An afflicted Jupiter causes lack of guidance, financial difficulties, delays in childbirth, and loss of fortune.

Reciting the Guru Stotram on Thursdays (Guruvara) invokes Brihaspati's golden grace, opening doors to higher education, spiritual wisdom, righteous wealth, and divine mentorship.

• Verse 1: Salutations to Brihaspati, preceptor of devas and sages, golden luster, embodiment of wisdom, ruler of 3 worlds.
• Verse 2: Suracharya, compassionate, auspicious, dressed in yellow silk, sinless protector.
• Verses 3–4: Image of knowledge, radiant, holding staff and water pot, master of all scriptures.
• Verse 5 (Phalashruti): Reciting with faith grants higher knowledge, fortune, and wealth.

Spiritual Significance

Guru Stotram praises Brihaspati as master of wisdom:

1. Suracharya: Praises Brihaspati as the preceptor (Acharya) of all Devas.
2. Kanchana Sannibha: Describes Brihaspati's golden yellow complexion and golden garments.
3. : Embodiment of intellect, expansion, and higher spiritual wisdom.

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

• Grant of Higher Wisdom and Knowledge (Jnana Prada): Enhances philosophical understanding, teaching ability, and spiritual intuition.
• Grant of Righteous Fortune and Wealth (Bhagya Prada): Bestows prosperity, career expansion, and financial stability.
• Blessing of Virtuous Offspring (Santana Prapti): Cleanses obstacles to progeny and blesses family happiness.
• Neutralization of Guru Doshams: Cleanses weak Jupiter transits and brings divine grace.

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

Meaning of Phalashruti

Whoever recites this Guru Stotram (Brihaspati) with deep faith will be blessed with higher knowledge, spiritual wisdom, immense fortune, and righteous wealth (Bhagya-Riddhi-Samannvitam).

1. When should Guru Stotram be chanted?

Thursdays (Guruvara), Jupiter Mahadasha, and before pursuing higher studies or spiritual practice.

2. What offerings please Lord Brihaspati?

Yellow flowers, Chana dal (Bengal gram), turmeric, yellow clothes, and lighting a ghee lamp on Thursdays.