By : Dr.S. Krishna Kumar

While reciting a mantra, a person should have complete devotion to the mantra which is of primary importance. Then to the God or Goddess to which this mantra is oriented and then to the Guru (Teacher) who has imparted the mantra. The mantra is supposed to yield results only when all the above are followed by the reciter.


There are different types Vedic mantras and sthotras
for the upasana of Kshudra (Krura) and Soumya
(Shantha) devatas. The vedic mantras should always be practised under the guidance of a teacher (Guru) for attaining perfection in Swaras. It is said that Vedic mantras should never be pronounced in apaswaras as the four swaras, the swaritha, udattha, anudattha and deerga swaritha represent the four varnas— the Brahmana, Kshatriya, Vysya and Sudra varnas. A concept was induced in the minds of the reciter of these Vedas that one who misspells a swara is doing harm to a particular varna to which the swara belongs and that it was considered a sin to wrongly pronounce a swara in Vedic mantras.
Regarding the sthotra mantras, very strict adherence of swaras is not followed. Yet, because of the wrong code meaning a mantra gives by mis-pronouncing, there is a strict code followed for pronunciation only.
Whatever the mantra that is chanted, Vedic / non Vedic, it is said that one must have learnt the mantras from a Guru and adhere the following dictum while practising the mantra :
Mantre Thaddhevathayam cha thatha mantra Pradhe gurau,
Thrishu bhakti sadha karya saahi prathama sadhanam
The above sloka says that while reciting a mantra, a person should have complete to devotion to the mantra which is of primary importance, next to the God or Goddess to which this mantra is oriented and then to the Guru (Teacher) who has imparted the mantra. The mantra is supposed to yield results only when all the above are followed by the reciter.
It has been also mentioned as to why we have to take refuge in mantras.
Mantraadheenam Jagatsarv daivadheenam thu manthritham
Thanmanthram brahmanadheenam brahmano mama dhevatha
It says that the whole world is under the control of mantras. These mantras are under the control of God which in turn are in the control of brahmins.
Thus, astrology, a Vedanga has wonderful tools in Vedas for reducing or overcoming the miseries of life by performing suitable vedic recitations and homas as mentioned hereunder for the various day-to-day problems of mankind.
r Maha Mruthyunjaya Japa
“Om Thrayambakam Yajaamahe Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam
Urvarukamiva bandhanaamirtyor muksheeya maamruthaath.”
It helps in overcoming serious sickness / tiresomeness, and to get over the period of maraka dashas and bhuktis. When a person is admitted to hospital during the maraka dashas or bhukthis, reciting this Japa as many times as possible will help him a lot.


Effects of performance of various Homas are given under :
Bhagya Sooktha homa Prosperity.
Subramanya Japa or homa To overcome problems during pregnancy, abortions, Ceasarian operations, disputes, blood disorders, accident-cases, burn-injuries and skin allergies.
Pavamana Sooktha Homa To overcome sins procured through sexual indulgence.
Saraswathi Sooktha Homa To good education, memory power and to overcome obstacles in education.
Santhana Gopala Krishna Homa To overcome the problem of childlessness.
Ikyamathya Sooktha Homa To overcome the problem of marital unhappiness and to lead good marital life of mutal understanding.
Ashlesha bali or Durga To overcome the problem of Sarpa dosha and troubles caused Sookta Homa by Rahu to various planets signifying various facets of life.
Ganapathy Homa To overcome the troubles caused by Ketu in Ketu dasha.
Shree Sooktha Homa To overcome financial problems, marital problems and to get marital harmony.
Parvathi Swayamvara Homa To avoid delay in marriage.
Samunchaya Navagraha To improve the quality of life. It helps in increasing the Homa strength of planets even though they have lost strength in the Navamsha.
Purushooktha Homa Whenever Mercury gets troubled in the chart or duing bad Mercury dasha period.
Thila Homa If the childlessness is caused due to Pretha shapa. (curse of the deceased)
Ayushya Homa To improve longevity. Perform this Homa duing gandantha nakshatra dasha or maraka dashas.
Bhu sooktha Homa To get over problems from land and building.
Dhanvanthri Homa Relief from serious diseases.
Sudarshana Homa To overcome problems from enemies, paishachas, (ghost, devils) black magic etc.
Ashta Digbandhana To overcome suffering when a house is subjected to black magic and diseases.


Recitation of Rudra sooktha and Chamakam in the house brings relief when the house is haunted by evil forces and the in-mates are fear-struck. Apart from these homas, one can undertake different homas and recitations according to the birth-star of the native for the benefit of allround prosperity. Marriage is to be performed to Neem and Peepal trees for childlessness and delay in marriage. There are a number of remedial measures but only a few are mentioned here

Remedies - This is the most mysterious and complicated part of Indian Astrology with earliest references coming from the Vedas , making the first literature available even before the first known text on Indian Astrology was discovered.

The Astrological Remedies can Broadly be broken up in three parts :

a) Mantra - It is the recitation of a particular sound repeatedly to overcome the problems set forth by the planet which responds to that particular sound. The basis of mind in its objective and structural aspect is the power inherent in different combinations of sounds. How consciousness differentiates into different states of mind is an interesting question and is impossible to know in the real sense until we can raise our consciousness to the level where this differentiation takes place and the manner in which it is brought about. Each root word generates a sound that activates a different centre in the human body that correlates to the particular planet.

b) Tantra - At times when the Mantra does not work because of difficult malefic position of planets in a horoscope in that case Tantric sound patterns work like surgery and clears most of the hurdles.

c) Yantra - This is a Mystic diagram often put up as a plaque. Some Yantra are a part of Tantra practice since Yantra is one of the cardinal principles of Tantra. This practise is followed when a particular remedy has to be practised over a long period of time and the querist is unable to perform other remedial measures due to ill-health, lack of time or distance.

Besides this there are the common remedies in form of Gems & Metals in combination worn to help tide over malefic effects of planets.

We at Indianastrology2000 make it our endevour to stick to the predictive part of Indian Astrology and if the problems are moderate then the person should pray to god , lead a honest life to tide over the difficult part till the bad phase is over.

But in some severe cases it has been noticed that the Malefic Effects of bad planetary combinations are such to push a person into abnormal mental stress ,Giving life threatening ailments or push a person to the brink of bankruptcy. Also in case of problematic birth stars a child is destined to lead a hollow life unless propriatory measures are taken to rectify the same ( Birth in Moola Nakshatra etc).

Even marriages where the matching was not adhered to attract a lot of problem which can partially be solved with the help of remedies.

In case you feel that you are going through an unfavourable phase and would like us to examine your birth chart to suggest the Remedy please click on the consultation link below with the problems you are facing currently.

We shall only be suggesting a remedy only if there is a genuine need for the same. PLEASE UNDERSTAND THE REMEDY CANNOT BE SHORT ROUTE TO SUCCESS BUT TO HELP YOU TIDE OVER DIFFICULT ASTROLOGICAL TIMES.

Our remedies can be any of the following options :

1. Mantra
2. Yantra or Tantra ( Maybe at an extra cost )
3. Gems or Metals - rings or talisman (as mentioned in ancient texts) : Suggestion only, Cost if any in procuring for you will be communicated to you.

In case there is reservation against any systems to be followed or against extra cost to be incurred then please mention that as part of your question.

Gemstones strenghten planetary powers and will boost their specific influences in three ways. First way is by adding 'cosmic color' to one's own aura. The second by 'astrologically' enhancing associated areas of one's life. Third way is by attracting the attention of their ruling planetary deities.

The first is determined by one's birth 'rasi' or zodiac (Moon) sign.

The Second method is based on one's birth constellation or 'naksatra'.

The third choice is based on one's lagna or 'rising sun'.

The forth way to choose one's planetary gem is based on prefrences. If a person is attracted to the influence of a particular stone, and provided it is'nt a dangerous planetary gem or harmful in their horoscope then one can use the gem for one's liking.

The fifth and most specific method is based on the prescription of a qualified 'Astrologer'. The astrologer on the basis of birth horoscope studies the position of nine planets. And determine which planet(s) would be most benefecial to strengthen. Time periods for using certain gemstones may also be prescribed based on one's Mahadasa or 'major planetary periods', Antardasha or 'sub-periods', as well as other astrological considerations.