Vedic chanting of MOON

Moon is the second most important planet in Vedic Astrology after SUN. However, Hindu Astrology is more or less governed by the position of the Moon at the time of birth. Moon is our emotional response towards outer world. It controls our flow of blood, emotions, and prosperity in general. If Moon is afflicted in your birth chart, It is recommended to perform Vedic mantra chanting of Moon to nullify its malefic effects.

Vedic Mantra Chanting of MOON

What does the moon represent in Hindu mythology?

The beautiful bright moon also referred to as ‘Soma’ is found among the major gods. Like Agni, Indra, Sun, and other gods, the Mantra to praise Soma are mentioned in Vedas.

The Maarkandeya Purana makes Chandra be the son of the sage Atri and his wife Anasuya, by the divine grace of Brahma. According to this story, the power of Brahma entered Atri and was born as Chandra to his wife. The moon has also been talked about in Skanda Purana. Chandra is said to have emerged from the sea of milk when it was churned by both the Asuras and Devas. Due to his brilliant form, he was given the status of a planet, one of the Navagrahas. He is considered one of the Devas. When there was an outcry about the poison, Lord Shiva himself drank it, due to which his throat turned blue. The moon started residing on his head to cool Shiva.

Why is the moon important in Vedic astrology?

Moon is the second planet after the Sun in the order of the planets. In Vedic astrology, it is the significator of mind, mother, mental state, morale, material things, travel, happiness, peace of mind, blood, left eye chest, etc. It is the Lord of Cancer sign, Rohini, Hasta and Shravan Nakshatra.

Effect of inauspicious MOON in your birth chart?

Chandra dev is very calm and cold by nature and that is why he controls our mental peace. But when Chandra is posited in malefic houses or waning in the chart, then its consequences can be very terrible and destructive. So if Moon ever becomes evil to you, then you can immediately please him with remedial measures. If the Moon is afflicted in the chart, then the person suffers from mental pain, memory loss and his mother faces a multitude of problems. Sometimes the person tries to commit suicide during this Moon period.

In astrology, the Moon is considered to be a significator of mind and beauty. So if moon is afflicted or weak in the horoscope, then it can be a matter of concern. The Great Maharshi Parasara has recommended Vedic Mantra Chanting of Moon ( 11000 Nos) to ward off the malefic effects of the Moon.

Vedic Mantra of Moon and Benefits

Om Imamdeva Asas Patnam Suvadhyam Mahate Kshatrayaam Mahate Jyesthayaya Mahte Janrajyayendrya Asyendriyaya ; Imam Mushyai Putra Mamusyai Putramusyai Visha aish Voamiraja Somo Asmakam Brahmanaanam Raja.

ॐ इमं देवा असपत्नं सुवध्यं महते क्षत्राय महते ज्यैष्ठ्याय महते जानराज्यायेन्द्रस्येन्द्रियाय। इमममुष्य पुत्रममुष्ये पुत्रमस्यै विश एष वोऽमी राजा सोमोऽस्माकं ब्राह्मणानां राजा।।

1. Improves Mental Peace and overall happiness
2. Increases mental capacity and concentration for happy married life.
3. Improves mother’s health and relationship with Mother
4. Brings stability in life to control emotions of mind to attain spiritual heights
5. Helps in getting favors from royal authorities( esp Royal Women)
6. Help in curing throat infections and inconsistent blood pressure.