Graha Upāya – simple yet highly effective planetary remedies

Basic Principles

Remedial measures should never be done without consulting a good astrologer. NEVER! Different astrologers will recommend different grahas that need remediation and also different remedies for the same graha. There really is no right or wrong when it comes the type of remedies per se, the tricky part is choosing the graha that needs the remedy and then finding the graha remedy that would be most effective for the kuṇḍali in question.

There are countless remedies and cookie cutter remedies are never a good idea. Unlike modern day alopathic medicine, where the sysmtoms drive prescription, the remedies in Jyotiṣa need to be customized to each person, their situation and the times we are all living in. Failing to do could have placebos effects at best and catastrophic effects at worst.

So, it is essential to find an astrologer that you can trust, talk to him / her in detail about the blessing you are trying to ask the grahas to bestow or the life problem you need the grahas to help resolve. Ideally, the Jyotiśi should then spend some time meditating on the kuṇḍali till he is sure of the graha to be remedied and the remedy to be applied. Only after that the remedies should be started.

Remedies do not always have to be costly or expensive to be effective. The effectiveness of the remedy depends on the faith and intent with which the remedy is implemented. Patience is another key virtue that is needed when it comes to succeeding with remedies.

Jyotiṣa remedies can be classifed into the following categories

1. Behavioral
2. Mantras
3. Yantras
4. Gems

Each of these categories can have countless remedies. Listed below are some of the ones that I have found to be most effective.

Again, just like taking medicines without consulting a doctor can be fatal, so can doing a remedy without consulting a jyotiśi. So, please consult your jyotiśi to see if any of these can help you or if you’d like to reach me to help, feel free to reach out.

Sun / Surya

Remedies of the Sun are usually used to help improve health, self-confidence, father’s overall life condition.

Behavioral

1. Worshipping Lord Rama
2. Reading Ramayana
3. Doing Yoga
4. Service to the unhealthy, the blind
5. Controlling Ego
6. Mustard oil massage on Sunday morning

Mantra

ॐ नमो नारायणः

Om Namo Narayanah

ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं

भर्गॊ देवस्य धीमहि धियॊ यॊ नः प्रचॊदयात्

oṃ bhūr bhuvaḥ suvaḥ tat savitur vareṇyaṃ

bhargo devasya dhīmahi dhiyo yo naḥ prachodayāt

Jewels / Stones

Ruby, Pink Sapphire

Moon / Chandra

Moon’s remedies help to improve mental peace, overall happiness and mother’s overall life condition.

Mantra

Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya

Jewels

Naturn Peal

Miscellaneous

1. Donate milk
2. Service to mother and elderly women
3. Doing good / helping others in any ways possible
4. Pranayama
5. Bathing in rivers / flowing waters
6. Worshiping mother earth / Bhoomi Puja
7. Worshiping the Cow / Gau Puja
8. Durga Puja
9. Establishing emotional boundaries

Mercury / Buddh

Mercury’s remedial measures help improve intellect and memory, health conditions related to digestion.

Mantra

On Sri Ramaya Namah

Vishnu Sahasra Naam

Jewels

Emerald

Miscellaneous

1. Donating books
2. Helping students
3. Tulasi puja
4. Reading scriptures (Vedas)
5. Reducing sexuality

Venus / Shukra

Mantras

Om Sri Bhrgave Namah

Om Sri Shukraya Namah

Jewels

Diamond

Miscellaneous

1. Worshiping the cow / Gau puja
2. Offering flowers to Deities / Pushpa archan
3. Bhajan / Kirtan
4. Entertaining guests
5. Celibacy
6. Gifting / donating gems
7. Reading stories of Parasurama
8. Take care of your car / vehicle – clean, maintain

Mars / Mangal

Mantra

Om Sri Hanumante Namah

Om Namoh Bhagavate Narasimhaya

Jewels

Coral

Miscellaneous

1. Donation / service to celibate students
2. Feeding the bull
3. Reading the Sundara Kanda
4. Regular exercise
5. Refrain from anger and aggressiveness

Jupiter / Guru

Mantra

Om Sri Gurave Namah

Jewels

Yellow Sapphire

Miscellaneous

1. Charity to Brahmins / Guru
2. Donating ghee to temples
3. Donating money to the poor
4. Puja / Bhajan / Kirtan
5. Doing pilgrimages

Saturn / Shani

Mantra

Om Namah Shivaya

Om Shum Shanaischaryaya Namah

Jewels

Blue Sapphire

Miscellaneous

1. Worshiping Shiva
2. Feeding and donating to the poor, elderly, disabled
3. Feeding the birds
4. Pilgrimage to Ramesvaram
5. Observing silence / mauna

Rahu

Mantra

Om Ram Rahave Namah

Jewels

Gomedha / Hessonite Garnet

Miscellaneous

1. Helping the addicted
2. Refraining from gossip and criticism
3. Educating the poor
4. Encouraging dhamic / moral behavior
5. Reading stories of Rahu from Srimad Bhagvatam

Ketu

Mantra

Om Kem Ketave Namah

Jewels

Chrysoberyl Cat’s-eye

Miscellaneous

1. Worshiping Lord Ganesh
2. Donations to Sadhus / Tapasyis
3. Helping the mentally ill
4. Austerity with food, sex

Nakshastra Remedies

Gandanta remedies

Cancer / Leo – Praying to Goddess Saraswati

Scorpio / Saggitarius – Praying to Goddess Kali

Pisces / Aries – Praying to Goddess Lakshmi

Since these Goddesses rule these Gandanta points respectively.

Other remedies

Pranayama is a strong remedy for Saturn + Rahu afflictions since both are Vata planets.

Mantra comprises of “Mana” (mind) and “Trai” (protection). Mantras therefore are good way to protect the mind.