Shri Ketu Stotram

Shri Ketu Stotram is an astrological devotional hymn composed by Sage Veda Vyasa in praise of Lord Ketu (the South Node of the Moon / Shadow Planet).

In Vedic astrology (Jyotish), Lord Ketu represents spiritual liberation (Moksha Karaka), intuitive wisdom, dispassion (Vairagya), occult sciences, and self-realization. While Rahu seeks material expansion, Ketu seeks spiritual dissolution. An afflicted Ketu causes sudden losses, confusion, skin diseases, isolation, and spiritual crises.

Reciting the Ketu Stotram pacifies Ketu Doshams, clears mysterious health problems, sharpens spiritual intuition, and turns worldly detachment into supreme Self-knowledge.

• Verse 1: Salutations to Ketu, red like Palasa flower, head of star planets, fierce form of Rudra.
• Verse 2: Form of Cosmic Time, immensely powerful, smoky complexion, infinite glory.
• Verses 3–4: Four-armed, dressed in smoky silk, holding sword, bestower of knowledge, destroyer of sins.
• Verse 5 (Phalashruti): Reciting with devotion delivers from all Ketu Doshams.

Spiritual Significance

Ketu Stotram praises Ketu as Moksha Karaka:

1. Palasa Pushpa Color: Describes Ketu's smoky red complexion like the flame-of-the-forest (Palasa) flower.
2. Jnanada & Moksha Karaka: Astrological planet governing higher spiritual wisdom, astrology, and Moksha.
3. : Primary scriptural prayer for pacifying Ketu Dasha and planetary transits.

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

• Attainment of Spiritual Wisdom and Liberation (Moksha Prada): Awakens deep intuition, spiritual discrimination, and Self-realization.
• Neutralization of Ketu Doshams and Kala Sarpa Dosha: Shields against sudden losses, confusion, and psychological distress.
• Protection from Skin Diseases and Mysterious Illnesses: Cleanses nerve problems, allergies, and infections.
• Grant of Inner Peace and Fearlessness: Removes phobias, isolation anxiety, and occult attacks.

Ketu-Stotram-Idaṃ Puṇyaṃ Yaḥ Paṭhet-Bhakti-Samyuktaḥ ।
Sa Sarva-Grahadoshaiḥ Mucyate Nātra Saṃśayaḥ ॥ 5 ॥

Meaning of Phalashruti

Whoever recites this Ketu Stotram with sincere faith will undoubtedly be delivered from all Ketu-related astrological afflictions (Sarva-Graha-Doshaih Mucyate).

1. When should Ketu Stotram be chanted?

Tuesdays, Saturdays, Ketu Mahadasha/Antardasha, and early morning prayers.

2. What remedies accompany Ketu worship?

Donating multi-colored blankets, sesame seeds, mustard oil, feeding street dogs, and worshipping Lord Ganesha.