Complete Guide to Brihaspati — Significance, Worship, Mantras, and Festivals
Discover the significance of Brihaspati, the guru of the gods, and learn how to worship him with mantras and rituals.
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Introduction
Significance
Best Time to Perform
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Required Samagri (Materials)
Preparation Steps
- 1Clean and purify the worship area
- 2Bathe and wear clean clothes
- 3Prepare the necessary samagri
- 4Light the lamp and incense sticks
Step-by-Step Vidhi
- 1Invoke the blessings of Brihaspati with a prayer
- 2Offer yellow flowers and clothes to the deity
- 3Apply ghee and sugar to the deity
- 4Perform aarti and offer prasad
- 5Chant the Brihaspati mantra and recite the Brihaspati stotra
Mantras
Brihaspati Mantra
ओम बृहस्पतये नमः
Om Brihaspataye Namaha
Meaning: Salutations to Brihaspati
Brihaspati Stotra
बृहस्पतिर्ज्ञानकरः बृहस्पतिर्ज्ञानदः
Brihaspatir jnanakarah brihaspatir jnanadah
Meaning: Brihaspati is the giver of knowledge and wisdom
Do's
- ✓Offer yellow flowers and clothes to the deity
- ✓Recite the Brihaspati mantra and stotra
- ✓Perform aarti and offer prasad
Don'ts
- ✗Do not offer black or dark-colored flowers and clothes
- ✗Do not consume non-vegetarian food on Thursdays
- ✗Do not engage in arguments or conflicts
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- •Not following the vrat rules
- •Not reciting the Brihaspati mantra and stotra correctly
- •Not offering the correct samagri
Regional Variations
- •In some regions, Brihaspati worship is performed on Fridays instead of Thursdays
- •In some traditions, the Brihaspati mantra is recited 108 times
- •In some regions, the Brihaspati stotra is recited during the full moon
Frequently Asked Questions
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References & Traditional Notes
- •The Brihaspati mantra and stotra are mentioned in the ancient Hindu scriptures, the Vedas and the Puranas.
- •The worship of Brihaspati is mentioned in the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata.
Related Audio & Bhajans
Brihaspati Dev Aarti
Festivals
Hanuman Chalisa Hindu Bhajans
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