Lord Budha governs the analytical intellect (Buddhi), articulate speech, mathematics, and commercial ventures. Chanting his mantra fosters sharp clarity.
Budha Mantra (Mercury)
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Sanskrit Text (संस्कृतम्)
॥ ॐ बुं बुधाय नमः ॥
प्रियङ्गुकलिकाश्यामं रूपेणाप्रतिमं बुधम् । सौम्यं सौम्यगुणोपेतं तं बुधं प्रणमाम्यहम् ॥
प्रियङ्गुकलिकाश्यामं रूपेणाप्रतिमं बुधम् । सौम्यं सौम्यगुणोपेतं तं बुधं प्रणमाम्यहम् ॥
Telugu Script (తెలుగు లిపి)
॥ ఓం బుం బుధాయ నమః ॥
ప్రియంగుకలికాశ్యామం రూపేణాప్రతిమం బుధమ్ । సౌమ్యం సౌమ్యగుణోపేతం తం బుధం ప్రణమామ్యహమ్ ॥
ప్రియంగుకలికాశ్యామం రూపేణాప్రతిమం బుధమ్ । సౌమ్యం సౌమ్యగుణోపేతం తం బుధం ప్రణమామ్యహమ్ ॥
English / Roman Transliteration (IAST)
Oṁ Buṁ Budhāya Namaḥ ||
Priyaṅgu-Kalikā-Śyāmaṁ Rūpeṇāpratimaṁ Budham | Saumyaṁ Saumya-Guṇopetaṁ Taṁ Budhaṁ Praṇamāmyaham ||
Priyaṅgu-Kalikā-Śyāmaṁ Rūpeṇāpratimaṁ Budham | Saumyaṁ Saumya-Guṇopetaṁ Taṁ Budhaṁ Praṇamāmyaham ||
Spiritual Meaning & Word-by-Word Translation
I bow to Budha, dark green like the bud of the Priyangu creeper, of incomparable charm, gentle and endowed with analytical wisdom.
How to Chant: Method, Posture & Purity
Facing North during morning hours.
Traditional Significance & Scriptural Origin
Astrological ruler of logic, business, and communicative speech.
Benefits Traditionally Associated With This Mantra
Devotees chant this for academic success, analytical sharpness, and trade growth.
Vedic Commentary & In-Depth Context
Frequently Asked Questions
Which color is dear to Lord Budha?
Green (representing emerald and tender leaves) is associated with Budha.