Navagraha Chalisa: Influence on our Lives

Many a time, when we are struck with bad luck, ill health, or misfortune in life or simply find ourselves in a rut, we are plagued with the question – ‘Why me?’ The answer to this question can be found in Vedic Astrology and, in one word, would be the navagrahas.

What are the Navagrahas?

According to Hinduism, the Navagrahas are the nine heavenly bodies that govern our lives here on Earth. In Sanskrit, nava means nine and graha means planet or to seize/grasp. Seven of the nine are physical entities—the Sun, moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. The other two do not exist astronomically but are mathematical points in Vedic Astrology: Rahu and Ketu. (Interestingly, Rahu and Ketu are demons in Hindu mythology and are believed to have got themselves into this heavenly group by trickery.)

The position of the planets at the time of our birth are believed to govern how our life will shape up to be. The placement and movement of these nine planets with respect to the fixed stars in the zodiac constellations exert influence over every aspect of our lives—physical, mental, emotional, financial, etc. These influences may be positive or negative and are specific to each individual.

This is not to say that everything that happens in our life is determined by external forces and we have no sway over it. Worshipping the navagrahas in a proper and appropriate manner is believed to tone down the malefic or bad influences of the planets and bring us peace and prosperity.

Most Hindu temples have deities of the nine planets on a pedestal which are prayed to, before worshiping the other gods, to remove hindrances, and overturn bad fortune. There are even temples dedicated solely to adore and placate the navagraha deities.

Benefits of chanting the Navagraha Chalisa

The Navagraha Chalisa is a powerful prayer in praise of all the nine planets and their deities. 

• It is highly effective in reducing the ill-effects that the planets can have on every aspect in our lives—our health, our career, our family life or our mental peace.
  
  
• Chanting this holy text can help harmonise ourselves with the universe and thereby bring back balance into our lives.
  
  
• Regular recitation can strengthen the positive vibrations around us and counteract any misfortune or bad luck that might be waiting for us due to the planetary influences of the navagrahas.
  
  
• It can assist us in clearing obstacles that might afflict our physical or mental well-being; and give us the strength to deal with difficult situations that may come our way.

Many a time, life throws us a curve ball and we don’t know how we can change our fortunes. A regular reading of Navagraha Chalisa can do just that. It can show you light if you are going through a bad phase and has the power to imbue more happiness and positivity into your life.

You can pick up a premium copy of the Navagraha Chalisa here . Order a personalised version of the Navagraha Chalisa today for yourself or as a meaningful gift for a loved-one and test out the efficacy of this sacred mantra for yourself by chanting it every day with faith and devotion.