Budhdev (Mercury) is considered the planet of intelligence, speech, reasoning, business, mathematics, and astrology. If Mercury is strong in a person’s horoscope, they achieve great success in business, writing, communication, and education. However, a weak Mercury can lead to mental stress, speech difficulties, decision-making problems, and financial troubles. In such cases, special worship and remedies for Budhdev are beneficial.
Budhdev’s Worship Procedure
This worship is especially performed on Wednesdays. It enhances a person’s speech, improves business growth, and boosts intellectual abilities. Below is the detailed worship procedure of Budhdev:
1. Worship Materials
- Green cloth or fabric
- Moong dal (green gram)
- Green fruits (such as guava, pear)
- Green flowers (such as Tulsi leaves or Durva grass)
- Panchamrit (a mixture of milk, curd, ghee, honey, and sugar)
- Ghee lamp and incense sticks
- A water-filled Kalash (sacred pot)
- An idol or picture of Lord Ganesha (Ganesha is significant in Mercury worship)
- Mercury mantra book or script
- Green bangles and a green handkerchief
2. Worship Procedure
- Take a morning bath and wear clean green clothes.
- Clean the worship place and spread a green cloth on a platform.
- Install Lord Ganesha’s idol and offer Durva grass.
- Place Budhdev’s idol or picture.
- Offer water, flowers, rice grains (Akshat), and sandalwood paste.
- Offer moong dal and green fruits.
- Bathe the idol with Panchamrit and distribute it as Prasad.
- Light a ghee lamp and incense sticks.
- Recite Mercury mantras as mentioned below.
3. Budhdev Mantras
Chanting the following mantras helps to please Budhdev:
1. Beej Mantra
“Om Bum Budhaya Namah” (Chant this mantra 108 times)
2. Budh Gayatri Mantra
“Om Aim Streem Shreem Budhaya Adityajaya Cha Vidmahe,
Saumyaroopaya Dhimahi, Tanno Budhah Prachodayat.”
(Chant this mantra 11 times)
3. Budh Graha Shanti Mantra
“Om Bram Breem Broum Sah Budhaya Namah.”
(Chant this mantra 108 times)
Remedies to Please Budhdev
To remove Mercury-related problems and to gain blessings, you can follow these special remedies:
1. Donating Green Objects
Donate Mercury-related objects such as green clothes, green vegetables, moong dal, green bangles, green handkerchiefs, emerald gemstones, etc., to the needy.
2. Feeding Green Grass to Cows
Feeding green grass or fodder to cows on Wednesdays pleases Budhdev and brings prosperity.
3. Worshipping Lord Ganesha
Lord Ganesha’s worship is essential for Mercury’s blessings. Offer Durva grass and chant “Om Gam Ganapataye Namah” to remove Mercury-related doshas.
4. Installing Mercury Yantra
Establishing a Budh Graha Yantra at home or workplace and worshiping it daily strengthens Mercury’s influence.
5. Wearing an Emerald (Panna)
If suggested by an astrologer, wearing an emerald gemstone (Panna) set in silver or gold can strengthen Mercury. Wear it on a Wednesday in the ring or little finger in an auspicious time.
6. Using Green Color More Often
Wearing green clothes and using green objects increases Mercury’s strength.
7. Donating Books and Study Materials
Mercury governs education and intelligence, so donating books, pens, notebooks, and mathematical tools to students strengthens Mercury.
8. Bathing with Durva Grass Water
Adding Durva grass to your bath water on Wednesdays helps in receiving Budhdev’s blessings.
Benefits of Worshiping Budhdev
- Enhances Intelligence & Memory – Mercury worship benefits students and competitive exam aspirants.
- Growth in Business & Career – Since Mercury governs commerce, worshiping Budhdev helps businessmen and professionals achieve success.
- Improves Speech & Communication – Those who struggle with speech difficulties can gain clarity and sweetness in their voice through Mercury worship.
- Strengthens Financial Stability – Mercury brings wealth, prosperity, and financial security.
- Removes Speech & False Accusation Problems – People facing speech disorders or wrongful accusations can benefit from Mercury worship.
- Develops Interest in Mathematics & Astrology – Mercury is associated with astrology and numbers, and its blessings enhance understanding in these fields.
- Cures Skin & Nerve-Related Diseases – Mercury rules the nervous system and skin, and worshiping it can help alleviate related health issues.
- Helps in Debt Clearance – Mercury’s blessings assist in debt removal and financial stability.
Performing Budhdev’s worship and following these remedies can bring peace, prosperity, financial stability, and intellectual growth. If Mercury is weak in your horoscope or you are experiencing Mercury’s Mahadasha or Antardasha, you can adopt these remedies to receive Budhdev’s blessings.
By worshiping Budhdev, one can attain mental peace, business success, and educational excellence.