Shri Shukra Stotram
Shri Shukra Stotram composed by Sage Veda Vyasa. Complete verses praising Lord Shukra (Venus) for luxury, wealth, beauty, and marital bliss in IAST English transliteration, Phalashruti, and English meaning.
Verses
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Stotram Name | Shri Shukra Stotram |
| Primary Deity | Lord Shukra (Venus / Bhargava) |
| Composer | Sage Veda Vyasa / Purana Tradition |
| Language | IAST English Transliteration |
| Tradition | Vedic / Smarta / Jyotish |
Introduction
Shri Shukra Stotram (also known as Bhargava Stotram) is an astrological devotional hymn composed by Sage Veda Vyasa in praise of Lord Shukra (Venus / Bhargava).
In Vedic astrology (Jyotish), Lord Shukracharya is the planet governing beauty, fine arts, music, romance, marriage (Kalatra Karaka), luxury, vehicles (Vahana), and material affluence. He is also the master of the secret Sanjeevani Vidya (the science of resurrection and healing).
Reciting the Shukra Stotram on Fridays invokes Lord Shukra's gentle blessings, granting financial abundance, marital harmony, artistic creativity, comfort, and freedom from Shukra Doshams.
Verses
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Stotram Name | Shri Shukra Stotram |
| Primary Deity | Lord Shukra (Venus / Bhargava) |
| Composer | Sage Veda Vyasa / Purana Tradition |
| Language | IAST English Transliteration |
| Tradition | Vedic / Smarta / Jyotish |
Meaning
- Verse 1: Salutations to Bhargava, white like snow and jasmine, supreme Guru of Daityas, speaker of scriptures.
- Verse 2: Dressed in white silk, white flower garlands, riding white horse chariot, sinless protector.
- Verses 3–4: Master of Sanjeevani, poetic form, destroying all diseases and sins.
- Verse 5 (Phalashruti): Reciting with devotion grants fulfillment of desires, vehicles, gems, and Shukraloka.
Spiritual Significance
Shukra Stotram praises Venus as master of arts:
- Hima-Kunda-Mrinalabha: Describes Venus's pure white complexion like snow (Hima), jasmine (Kunda), and lotus stalk (Mrinala).
- Sanjeevani Dhara: Praises Shukracharya as the master holding the Sanjeevani Vidya.
- : Primary astrological prayer for marital bliss, romance, and artistic luxury.
Benefits
According to scriptural tradition and Phalashruti verses of this stotram, daily recitation of Shri Shukra Stotram grants the following blessings:
- Grant of Material Wealth, Luxury, and Comforts (Aishwarya Prada): Bestows prosperity, homes, vehicles, and financial growth.
- Marital Harmony and Romantic Joy (Kalatra Sukha): Cleanses marriage delays, relationship conflicts, and domestic friction.
- Enhancement of Artistic Talents and Creativity: Bestows success in music, cinema, arts, fashion, and design.
- Neutralization of Shukra Doshams: Cleanses afflicted Venus transits and health problems.
Sa Labhet-Sakalān-Kāmān-Vāhanān-Ratna-Saṃyutān ।
Śukra-Lokaṃ Sa Gacchati Śukra-Kṛpayā Narah ॥ 5 ॥
Meaning of Phalashruti
Whoever recites this Shukra Stotram with devotion will be blessed with all righteous desires, vehicles (Vahanan), gems, prosperity, and eventually reach Shukraloka.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. When should Shukra Stotram be chanted?
Fridays (Shukravara), Venus Mahadasha, and before starting artistic or financial ventures.
2. What offerings please Lord Shukra?
White sweets (Kheer/Barfi), white flowers (Jasmine/Lotus), curd, white rice, and lighting a ghee lamp on Fridays.