Shri Shukra Stotra is recited to seek the blessings and favor of Shukra Graha (Venus). In Vedic astrology, Venus represents wealth, beauty, marital happiness, artistic talents, and luxury. Reciting this stotra can mitigate the negative effects of Venus and enhance its positive attributes.
Why is Shukra Stotra Recited?
The stotra is recited to gain the favor of Venus (Shukra Graha). Venus governs wealth, beauty, love, luxury, and artistic abilities. If Venus is weak or malefic in one’s horoscope, this stotra helps to pacify its effects.
Benefits of Shukra Stotra
- Wealth and Prosperity: Enhances financial stability and material comforts.
- Marital Bliss: Resolves issues in relationships and promotes harmony in married life.
- Progeny: Assists those seeking children.
- Health Benefits: Alleviates ailments and mental stress.
- Artistic Growth: Supports artists and those in creative fields.
- Karmic Relief: Helps in overcoming past karmic influences and purifies the soul.
Shukra Stotra
Namaste Bhargava Shreshta Deva Danava Poojitah।
Vrishti Rodha Prakartre Cha Vrishti Kartre Namo Namah।।
Meaning: Salutations to the great Bhargava (Venus), worshipped by both gods and demons! You control rainfall and drought, I bow to you.
Devayani Pitas Tubhyam Vedavedanga Paragah।
Parena Tapasa Shuddha Shankaro Lokashankarah।।
Meaning: O father of Devayani, the knower of Vedas and their branches, you are pure through supreme penance and a benefactor of the world.
Prapto Vidyam Jeevanakhyam Tasmai Shukratmane Namah।
Namastasmai Bhagavate Bharguputraya Vedhase।।
Meaning: Salutations to Shukra, who attained the knowledge of immortality, the son of Bhrigu and a divine sage.
Taramandala Madhyastha Swabhasa Bhasitambharah।
Yasya Udaye Jagat Sarvam Mangalarham Bhavedih।।
Meaning: Situated in the center of constellations, you illuminate the world with your radiance. At your rise, the world becomes auspicious.
Astaṃ Yate Hyarishtam Syat Tasmai Mangala Rupine।
Tripuravasino Daityan Shivabanapripiditan।।
Vidyaya Jeevayach Chukro Namaste Bhrugunandana।।
Meaning: When you set, inauspiciousness prevails. You revived the demons destroyed by Shiva’s arrows, O son of Bhrigu, I salute you.
Yayati Gurave Tubhyam Namaste Kavi Nandana।
Bali Rajyaprada Jeevas Tasmai Jeevatmane Namah।।
Meaning: Salutations to you, the guru of Yayati, the supporter of poets, and the one who restored Bali’s kingdom.
Bhargavaya Namastubhyam Purvam Girvana Vanditam।
Jeeva Putraya Yo Vidyam Pradat Tasmai Namo Namah।।
Meaning: Salutations to the son of Bhrigu, revered even by celestial beings, who imparted the knowledge of life to his followers.
Namah Shukraya Kavyaya Bharguputraya Dhimahi।
Namah Karana Rupaya Namaste Karanatmane।।
Meaning: Salutations to Shukra, the symbol of poetry and wisdom, the cause and the essence of existence.
Stava Rajam Idam Punyam Bhargavasya Mahatmanah।
Yah Pathech Chrunuyad Vapi Labhate Vanchhitam Phalam।।
Meaning: This sacred stotra dedicated to the great Bhargava (Shukra) fulfills all desires of those who recite or listen to it.
Putrakamah Labhet Putran Shrikamah Labhate Shriyam।
Rajyakamah Labhed Rajyam Strikamah Striyamuttamam।।
Meaning: Those desiring children will be blessed with progeny, those seeking wealth will attain prosperity, and those yearning for power or a virtuous spouse will achieve their goals.
Bharguvare Prayatnena Pathitavyam Samahitaih।
Anyavare Tu Horayam Pujayed Bhrugunandanam।।
Meaning: This stotra should be recited with devotion on Fridays. On other days, during the Venus hour, Shukra should be worshipped.
Rogarto Muchyate Rogad Bhayarto Muchyate Bhayat।
Yad Yat Prarthayate Vastu Tat Tat Prapnoti Sarvada।।
Meaning: The sick are freed from illness, and the fearful are relieved from fear. Whatever one desires will be granted through this stotra.
Pratah Kale Prakartavya Bhrugu Pooja Prayatnatah।
Sarva Papavinirmuktah Prapnuyach Shiva Sannidhih।।
Meaning: Worship Shukra in the morning with dedication. This grants freedom from sins and leads to divine blessings.
Reciting this stotra on Fridays brings the best results. It aligns one with the positive energies of Venus and ensures overall happiness and prosperity.
