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Vedic Upay · Monday

Chandra (Moon) Mantra

चंद्र

Why does your mind never quiet down? Why do emotions surge without warning — peace always out of reach?

Chandra governs the mind (manas), emotions, and mother. An afflicted Chandra in your kundali creates restlessness, emotional volatility, and an unanchored sense of self.

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Beej Mantra (Primary)

ॐ श्रां श्रीं श्रौं सः चन्द्राय नमः

Om Shraam Shreem Shraum Sah Chandraya Namah

Meaning: Salutations to Chandra. The seed syllables Shraam, Shreem, Shraum carry the lunar vibration — calming emotional turbulence and nourishing the mind (Manas).

Count: 108 × dailyStart: MondayTime: Moonrise or between 7 PM and 10 PM, facing north or northeast
Daily 108 Japa Mala Counter

Chandra (Moon) Mantra Japa

ॐ श्रां श्रीं श्रौं सः चन्द्राय नमःOm Shraam Shreem Shraum Sah Chandraya Namah

0 Mala Rounds Completed

Vedic Mantra

ॐ इमं देवा असपत्नं सुवध्यं महते क्षत्राय महते ज्यैष्ठ्याय । महते जानराज्यायेन्द्रस्येन्द्रियाय इमममुष्य पुत्रममुष्यै पुत्रम् ॥

Om Imam Deva Asapatnam Suvad-hyam Mahate Kshatraya Mahate Jyaishthyaya | Mahate Janarajyayendra-syendriyaya Imamamushya Putramamushai Putram ||

Source: Yajurveda 10.18

Graha Gayatri

ॐ क्षीरपुत्राय विद्महे अमृततत्त्वाय धीमहि तन्नो चन्द्रः प्रचोदयात्

Om Kshiraputraya Vidmahe Amritatattvaya Dhimahi Tanno Chandrah Prachodayat

How to Chant — Jaap Method

  1. Perform on Monday, ideally starting on Purnima (full moon) or Shukla Paksha.
  2. Wear white or silver clothes. Light a white candle or diya with ghee.
  3. Use a white sandalwood or pearl mala for recitation.
  4. Sit facing north or northeast; place a small bowl of water or milk nearby.
  5. Chant softly — the Moon mantra should feel like a lullaby, not a declaration.
  6. 108 repetitions daily; increase to 324 (3 malas) on Mondays and Purnima. Parashara's full anushthana is 11,000 total.
  7. After jaap, offer the milk/water to a Shiva Linga or pour under a plant.

Duration: Complete a 40-day (chaalees din) cycle. If interrupted, resume — you do not need to restart.

Signs of Chandra (Moon) Affliction

Check your birth chart with a qualified Jyotishi to confirm affliction. These are the classical indicators that this graha mantra is needed:

  • A mind that won't switch off — constant restlessness and disturbed sleep
  • Emotional swings and mood instability
  • Strained relationship with mother
  • Water-related health issues or fluid imbalances
  • Difficulty feeling emotionally secure

Where does Chandra (Moon) sit in your kundali?

See where Chandra (Moon) sits in your kundali; its house, degree and nakshatra need your birth time.

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Benefits of Chandra (Moon) Mantra Jaap

  • Calms emotional instability, anxiety, and recurring worry
  • Improves memory, creativity, and intuition
  • Strengthens mother relationship and domestic harmony

Ritual Reference

Deity
Chandra Devata, Shiva (as Chandrashekhar) (चंद्र देवता, शिव)
Best Day
Monday (सोमवार)
Best Time
Moonrise or between 7 PM and 10 PM, facing north or northeast
Color to Wear
White or silver on Mondays during mantra period
Jaap Count
108 times (1 mala)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to chant Chandra mantra?

Mondays during Shukla Paksha (waxing moon fortnight) are the most powerful time. Within the day, evening after sunset or during the night is preferred as Chandra is the lord of the night. Full moon nights (Purnima) amplify the effect significantly.

What gemstone strengthens Chandra in the kundali?

Natural pearl (Moti) is the classical gemstone for Chandra, worn on the little finger of the right hand on a Monday. Moonstone is a milder alternative. Always verify with an experienced Jyotishi before wearing — Chandra's strength and sign placement determine whether the gemstone will benefit or create excess lunar energy. The gemstone is optional; consult an astrologer before wearing any gemstone.

Which house placement makes Chandra weak in Vedic astrology?

Chandra is debilitated in Vrischika (Scorpio) at 3 degrees, which is classically its most difficult placement, creating emotional intensity without release. Chandra in dusthana houses (6th, 8th, 12th) is also challenging. Waning moon (Krishna Paksha) birth charts, especially Amavasya, are traditionally considered to indicate a weaker Chandra requiring mantra upay.

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