Śrī Rāhu deva daśākṣarī mahāmantraḥ (श्री राहु देव दशाक्षरी महामन्त्रः) :-

Source :- Upāsanā Pārijātam.

Purpose :- Sudden accumulation of wealth, removal of all dangers, release from prison and bondage, removal of debts, removal of serious ailments, success in occult sciences, as well as removal of all miseries due to the ill placement or aspects on/of Rāhu (Dragon’s head) in one’s horoscope.

Pre-requisites :- Initiation to the mantra is recommended.

1. viniyogaḥ (विनियोगः) :-

asyaśrī rāhu mantrasya ।

brahmā ṛṣiḥ ।

gāyatrī chandaḥ ।

śrī rāhuḥ devatā ।

sām̐ bījaṃ ।

sīm̐ śaktiḥ ।

saum̐ kīlakaṃ ।

rāhu graha prasāda siddhyarthe jape viniyogaḥ ॥

अस्यश्री राहु मन्त्रस्य ।

ब्रह्मा ऋषिः ।

गायत्री छन्दः ।

श्री राहुः देवता ।

साँ बीजं ।

सीँ शक्तिः ।

सौँ कीलकं ।

राहु ग्रह प्रसाद सिद्ध्यर्थे जपे विनियोगः ॥

Meaning:- This prayer/mantra japa is to invoke Śrī Rāhu (Dragon’s head) deva and perform His mantra japa to obtain His complete grace in all aspects, specifically for removal of all types of maladies in one’s horoscope caused due to the aspects or bad placement of Rāhu (Dragon’s head)  in one’s natal horoscope, as well as to gain peace of mind and contentment in life. With His blessings, one gains complete happiness, abundance in wealth, good health, free from dangers etc. The sage (ṛṣiḥ) is the divine seer Brahmā, the meter (chandas) for the mantra is Gāyatrī and the deity is the intelligence giver Śrī Rāhu deva, the seed (bījaṃ) is sām̐, the power or śakti is sīm̐. The key (kīlakaṃ) to unlock the mantra is saum̐.

2. ṛṣyādi nyāsa ( ऋष्यादि न्यास ) :-

S.no.

IAST

Devanāgari

Procedure

1

Brahmā ṛṣaye namaḥ śirasi

ब्रह्मा ऋषये नमः शिरसि

Open the right palm and touch the top of the forehead with the ring and thumb fingers joined at the top.

2

Gāyatrī chandase namaḥ mukhe

विराट् छन्दसे नमः मुखे

Now touch the lips of the mouth with the above mudrā.

3

Śrī Rāhu devatāyai namaḥ hṛdi

श्री राहु देवतायै नमः हृदि

Touch the heart with the right palm.

4

sām̐ bījāya namaḥ guhye

साँ बीजाय नमः गुह्ये

Touch the genitalia with the right ring finger and thumb joined together.

5

sīm̐ śaktaye namaḥ pādayoḥ

सीँ शक्तये नमः पादयोः 

Touch the feet with the right ring finger and thumb joined together.

6

saum̐ kīlakāya namaḥ nābhau

सौँ कीलकाय नमः नाभौ

Touch the navel area with the right ring finger and thumb joined together.

7

Rāhu graha prasāda siddhyarthe jape viniyogāya namaḥ sarvāṅge

राहु ग्रह प्रसाद सिद्ध्यर्थे जपे विनियोगाय नमः सर्वाङ्गे

Run both the palms all over the body.

8

iti ṛṣyādi nyāsaḥ

इति ऋष्यादि न्यासः

 

3. karanyāsaḥ (करन्यासः) :-

S.no.

IAST

Devanāgari

Procedure

1

sām̐ aṅguṣṭhābhyāṃ namaḥ

साँ अङ्गुष्ठाभ्यां नमः

Use both the index fingers and run them on both the thumbs.

2

sīm̐ tarjanībhyāṃ namaḥ

सीँ तर्जनीभ्यां नमः

Use both the thumbs and run them on both the index fingers.

3

sūm̐ madhyamābhyāṃ namaḥ

सूँ मध्यमाभ्यां नमः

Use both the thumbs on the middle fingers.

4

saim̐ anāmikābhyāṃ namaḥ

सैँ अनामिकाभ्यां नमः

Use both the thumbs on the ring fingers.

5

saum̐ kaniṣṭhikābhyāṃ namaḥ

सौँ कनिष्ठिकाभ्यां नमः

Use both the thumbs on the little fingers.

6

saḥ karatalakarapṛṣṭhābhyāṃ namaḥ

सः करतलकरपृष्ठाभ्यां नमः

Open both the palms; run the opened palms of the right hand on the front and back sides of the left palm and repeat the same for the other palm.

7

iti kara nyāsaḥ

इति कर न्यासः

 

 

4. aṅganyāsaḥ (अङ्गन्यासः) :-

S.no.

IAST

Devanāgari

Procedure

1

sām̐ hṛdayāya namaḥ

साँ  हृदयाय नमः

Open index, middle and ring fingers of the right hand and place them on the heart chakra.

2

sīm̐ śirase svāhā

सीँ शिरसे स्वाहा

Open middle and ring fingers of the right hand and touch the top of the forehead.

3

sūm̐ śikhāyai vaṣaṭ

सूँ शिखायै वषट्

Open the right thumb and touch the back of the head. This is the point where the tuft of hair, is kept.

4

saim̐ kavacāya hum̐

सैँ कवचाय हुँ

Cross both the hands and run the fully opened palms from shoulders to finger tips.

5

saum̐ netratrayāya vauṣaṭ

सौँ नेत्रत्रयाय वौषट्

Touch the eyes with the right index and ring fingers, with the middle finger touching the ājña cakra.

6

saḥ astrāya phaṭ

सः अस्त्राय फट्

Open up the left palm and strike it three times with index and middle fingers of the right hand.

7

iti ṣaḍaṅga nyāsaḥ

इति षडङ्ग न्यासः

 

bhūr-bhuva-ssuvarom-iti digbandhaḥ ॥

भूर्भुवस्सुवरोमिति दिग्बन्धः॥

May all the directions be sealed and may no thoughts or disturbances impact our ability to recite the hymn.

5. dhyānaṃ (ध्यानं) :-

vande rāhuṃ dhūmra varṇaṃ ardhakāyaṃ kṛtāñjalim ।

vikṛtāsyaṃ raktanetraṃ dhūmrālaṅkāramanvaham ॥ 1 ॥

nīlāmbaro nīlavapuḥ kirīṭī karālavāktraḥ karavalaśūlī ।

caturbhujaścarmadharaśca rāhuḥ siṃhāsanastho varadostu mahyam ॥ 2 ॥

वन्दे राहुं धूम्र वर्णं अर्धकायं कृताञ्जलिम् ।

विकृतास्यं रक्तनेत्रं धूम्रालङ्कारमन्वहम् ॥ १ ॥

नीलाम्बरो नीलवपुः किरीटी करालवाक्त्रः करवलशूली ।

चतुर्भुजश्चर्मधरश्च राहुः सिंहासनस्थो वरदोस्तु मह्यम् ॥ २ ॥

 

Meaning:- Salutations to Lord Rāhu, who is dark and smoky gray complexioned, adorned in dark clothes and appearing disfigured with only the upper half of His body (lower is Ketu) and standing in a reverential manner with folded hands. His eyes are blood red in appearance and is dressed at all times in dark gray garments. He has four arms and holds a large pointed spear, to pierce through karmas. He has a wide gaping mouth lending a terrifying appearance. He is wrapped in leather clothing and rides a lion as His mount. May the mesmerizing and powerful Divine Lord, grant all our wishes and bestow His grace upon us at all times!

The Lion signifies the ferociousness of Lord Rāhu in punishing the wrong-doers and those afflicted by bad karmas and an unfortunate placement of Rāhu (Dragon’s head) in their horoscope or during His transit. He is considered a very strong malefic and feared along with Lord Śani, Maṅgala and Ketu. Due to the slow movement of Rāhu (Dragon’s head), the long enduring torture bestowed by Rāhu deva, becomes unbearable for many.

6. Pañcapūjā (पञ्चपूजा) :-

S.no.

IAST

Devanāgari

Procedure

1

lam̐ - pṛthivyātmikāyai gandhaṁ samarpayāmi

 

लँ - पृथिव्यात्मिकायै गन्धं समर्पयामि

 

Hold the lower tip of the bottom phalange of the little fingers of both hands with the upper tip of the thumbs, with the back of the hand facing us.

2

ham̐ - ākāśātmikāyai puṣpaiḥ pūjayāmi

 

हँ - आकाशात्मिकायै पुष्पैः पूजयामि

 

Hold the lower tip of the bottom phalange of the thumbs of both hands with the upper tip/nails of the index fingers, with the back of the hand facing us.

3

yam̐ - vāyvātmikāyai dhūpamāghrāpayāmi

 

यँ - वाय्वात्मिकायै धूपमाघ्रापयामि

 

Hold the lower tip of the bottom phalange of the index fingers of both hands with the upper tip of the thumbs, with the back of the hand facing us.

4

ram̐ - agnyātmikāyai dīpaṁ darśayāmi

 

रँ - अग्न्यात्मिकायै दीपं दर्शयामि

 

Hold the lower tip of the bottom phalange of the middle fingers of both hands with the upper tip of the thumbs, with the back of the hand facing us.

5

vam̐ - amṛtātmikāyai amṛtaṁ mahānaivedyaṁ nivedayāmi

 

वँ - अमृतात्मिकायै अमृतं महानैवेद्यं निवेदयामि

 

Hold the lower tip of the bottom phalange of the ring fingers of both hands with the upper tip of the thumbs, with the back of the hand facing us.

6

sam̐ - sarvātmikāyai sarvopacāra pūjām samarpayāmi

 

सँ - सर्वात्मिकायै सर्वोपचार पूजाम् समर्पयामि

 

Hold the fingers of each palm in a folded manner with the tips of each fingers of both hands touching each other and the thumbs facing the heart, in a Namaste position.

7. Japamālā mantraṃ (जपमाला मन्त्रं) :-

Recite the below mantra once, to pray to the japa māla and invoke the blessings for a fruitful japa.

om̐ māṃ māle mahāmāye sarvamantra svarūpiṇi ।
caturvarga stvayinyasta stasmānye siddhidā bhava ॥

ॐ मां माले महामाये सर्वमन्त्र स्वरूपिणि ।
चतुर्वर्ग स्त्वयिन्यस्त स्तस्मान्ये सिद्धिदा भव॥

8. Guru Mantra (गुरु मन्त्र) :-

Recite the following guru mantra once, to seek the blessings of all gurus and the Guru.

om̐ hrīm̐ siddhaguro prasīda hrīm̐ om̐ ।

ॐ ह्रीं सिद्धगुरो प्रसीद ह्रीं ॐ ।

9. Atha Śrī Rāhu deva daśākṣarī Mantraḥ (अथ श्री राहु देव दशाक्षरी महामन्त्रः)

Following is the 10 lettered Śrī Rāhu deva mantra, that should be recited at least 108 times (1 mālā).

om̐ sām̐ sīm̐ saum̐ sam̐ rāhave svāhā ।

ॐ साँ सीँ सौँ सँ राहवे स्वाहा ।

Rāhu deva gāyatrī mantra (राहु देव गायत्री मन्त्र) – (Recite 10 times)

om̐ nīlāmbarāya vidmahe ।

śūladharāya dhīmahi ।

tanno rāhuḥ pracodayāt ॥

ॐ नीलाम्बराय विद्महे ।

शूलधराय धीमहि ।

तन्नो राहुः प्रचोदयात् ॥

Meaning:-

The bīja (seed) mantra om̐ represents Śabda Brahman and is also called the praṇava mantra or the primordial sound, the manifested super-consciousness in the form of sound and all syllables. All other sounds and waves are said to have emanated from this mantra.

The bīja (seed) mantra sām̐ represents the combination of the power bestowing Śakti bīja ‘sa’ and also the knowledge bestowing Sarasvatī bīja (‘sam̐’), followed by the expansive Ākarṣiṇi devi bīja (‘ām̐’), culminating in the powerful and rapid cleansing of karma coupled with knowledge.

The bīja (seed) mantra sīm̐ represents the combination of the power bestowing Śakti bīja ‘sa’ and also the knowledge bestowing Sarasvatī bīja (‘sam̐’), followed by the divine perfection signifying Kāmakalā devi bīja (‘īm̐’), culminating in the powerful cleansing of karma and expansion of knowledge with precision and divine perfection.

The bīja (seed) mantra saum̐ represents the combination of the power bestowing Śakti bīja ‘sa’ and also the knowledge bestowing Sarasvatī bīja (‘sam̐’), followed by the healing Auṣadhātmikā devi bīja (‘aum̐’), culminating in the powerful cleansing of karma with healing and a full grasp of true knowledge, resulting in contemplation that could lead towards realization.

The Sarasvatī devi bīja sam̐, represents all the knowledge that can be gained in the human birth.

‘Rāhave’ represents the planet Rāhu (Dragon’s head), considered to be a very severe malefic graha and a great punisher and enforcer of karma. The transits and aspects of Rāhu (Dragon’s head) are normally very bad and cause loss of wealth, create health issues and severe problems in all relationships. He may also become a great benefic for natives with well-placed Rāhu (Dragon’s head) in their natal charts and if receiving good aspects. During His period, one can expect a windfall in material benefits, remarkable abilities in occult practices as well as spiritual well-being, if He is properly appeased.

The svāhā bīja (seed) mantra is for offering oblations and salutations to the deity and indicating our complete surrender and request to the deity to take charge of our destiny.

May the dark smoky gray dressed Lord Rāhu, cleanse us of all karmas, bestow true knowledge and lead us on a righteous path. Oblations to the most feared One!

 May the dark smoky gray dressed Lord Rāhu, the wielder of the karma penetrating spear, kindle our intellect and illumine it!

 10. aṅganyāsaḥ (अङ्गन्यासः)

S.no.

IAST

Devanāgari

Procedure

1

sām̐ hṛdayāya namaḥ

साँ  हृदयाय नमः

Open index, middle and ring fingers of the right hand and place them on the heart chakra.

2

sīm̐ śirase svāhā

सीँ शिरसे स्वाहा

Open middle and ring fingers of the right hand and touch the top of the forehead.

3

sūm̐ śikhāyai vaṣaṭ

सूँ शिखायै वषट्

Open the right thumb and touch the back of the head. This is the point where the tuft of hair, is kept.

4

saim̐ kavacāya hum̐

सैँ कवचाय हुँ

Cross both the hands and run the fully opened palms from shoulders to finger tips.

5

saum̐ netratrayāya vauṣaṭ

सौँ नेत्रत्रयाय वौषट्

Touch the eyes with the right index and ring fingers, with the middle finger touching the ājña cakra.

6

saḥ astrāya phaṭ

सः अस्त्राय फट्

Open up the left palm and strike it three times with index and middle fingers of the right hand.

7

iti ṣaḍaṅga nyāsaḥ

इति षडङ्ग न्यासः

 

bhūr-bhuva-ssuvarom-iti digvimokaḥ ॥

भूर्भुवस्सुवरोमिति दिग्विमोकः॥

11. dhyānaṃ (ध्यानं) :-

vande rāhuṃ dhūmra varṇaṃ ardhakāyaṃ kṛtāñjalim ।

vikṛtāsyaṃ raktanetraṃ dhūmrālaṅkāramanvaham ॥ 1 ॥

nīlāmbaro nīlavapuḥ kirīṭī karālavāktraḥ karavalaśūlī ।

caturbhujaścarmadharaśca rāhuḥ siṃhāsanastho varadostu mahyam ॥ 2 ॥

वन्दे राहुं धूम्र वर्णं अर्धकायं कृताञ्जलिम् ।

विकृतास्यं रक्तनेत्रं धूम्रालङ्कारमन्वहम् ॥ १ ॥

नीलाम्बरो नीलवपुः किरीटी करालवाक्त्रः करवलशूली ।

चतुर्भुजश्चर्मधरश्च राहुः सिंहासनस्थो वरदोस्तु मह्यम् ॥ २ ॥

12. Pañcapūjā (पञ्चपूजा) :-

S.no.

IAST

Devanāgari

Procedure

1

lam̐ - pṛthivyātmikāyai gandhaṁ samarpayāmi

 

लँ - पृथिव्यात्मिकायै गन्धं समर्पयामि

 

Hold the lower tip of the bottom phalange of the little fingers of both hands with the upper tip of the thumbs, with the back of the hand facing us.

2

ham̐ - ākāśātmikāyai puṣpaiḥ pūjayāmi

 

हँ - आकाशात्मिकायै पुष्पैः पूजयामि

 

Hold the lower tip of the bottom phalange of the thumbs of both hands with the upper tip/nails of the index fingers, with the back of the hand facing us.

3

yam̐ - vāyvātmikāyai dhūpamāghrāpayāmi

 

यँ - वाय्वात्मिकायै धूपमाघ्रापयामि

 

Hold the lower tip of the bottom phalange of the index fingers of both hands with the upper tip of the thumbs, with the back of the hand facing us.

4

ram̐ - agnyātmikāyai dīpaṁ darśayāmi

 

रँ - अग्न्यात्मिकायै दीपं दर्शयामि

 

Hold the lower tip of the bottom phalange of the middle fingers of both hands with the upper tip of the thumbs, with the back of the hand facing us.

5

vam̐ - amṛtātmikāyai amṛtaṁ mahānaivedyaṁ nivedayāmi |

 

वँ - अमृतात्मिकायै अमृतं महानैवेद्यं निवेदयामि।

 

Hold the lower tip of the bottom phalange of the ring fingers of both hands with the upper tip of the thumbs, with the back of the hand facing us.

6

sam̐ - sarvātmikāyai sarvopacāra pūjām samarpayāmi

 

सँ - सर्वात्मिकायै सर्वोपचार पूजाम् समर्पयामि

 

Hold the fingers of each palm in a folded manner with the tips of each fingers of both hands touching each other and the thumbs facing the heart, in a Namaste position.

13. Samarpaṇam (समर्पणम्) :-

Take water in uttaraṇi (spoon) and by reciting the following śloka, offer the water to the earth.

guhyātiguhyagoptrā tvaṁ gṛhāṇāsmat-kṛtaṁ japam ।
siddhirbhavatu me deva tvatprasādānmayi sthirā ॥

गुह्यातिगुह्यगोप्त्रा त्वं गृहाणास्मत्-कृतं जपम् ।

सिद्धिर्भवतु मे देव त्वत्प्रसादान्मयि स्थिरा ॥

14. japānaṃtaraṃ mālāmantraṃ (जपानंतरं मालामन्त्रं) :-

Recite the below śloka and mantra, followed by placing the māla upon the top of the head and then place it back in the māla bag and conceal it. It should NOT be worn.

śloka॥ om̐ tvaṃ māle sarvadevānāṃ prītidā śubhadā bhava।

śubhaṃ kuruṣya me bhadre yaśo vīryaṃ ca dehime॥

श्लोक॥ ॐ त्वं माले सर्वदेवानां प्रीतिदा शुभदा भव।

शुभं कुरुष्य मे भद्रे यशो वीर्यं च देहिमे॥

mantra॥ om̐ hrīm̐ siddhyai namaḥ॥

मन्त्र॥ ॐ ह्रीं सिद्ध्यै नमः॥

15. Puraścaraṇa (पुरश्चरण) :-

Japa

18,000

Homa

1,800

Tarpaṇa

180

Mārjana

18

Bhojana

2

This article is written by Krishna Vallapareddy and can be contacted at Krishna@manblunder.com