Mantra: Om Sraam Sreem Sroum Saha Chandramase Namaha

This is a powerful Vedic mantra dedicated to Chandra Deva, the Moon God. In Sanskrit, it is written as:

ॐ स्रां स्रीं स्रौं सः चन्द्रमसे नमः

Let’s break down its meaning:

  • Om (ॐ): The primordial, universal sound from which all creation emerged. It represents the absolute reality and consciousness.
  • Sraam Sreem Sroum (स्रां स्रीं स्रौं): These are bija or “seed” mantras. They are potent sound vibrations that encapsulate the energy of the deity. These specific bija mantras invoke the lunar energy of Chandra.
  • Saha (सः): This can be interpreted as “with” or as a part of the bija mantra sequence, representing the essence of Chandra.
  • Chandramase (चन्द्रमसे): This means “to Chandra” or “for the Moon God.” It is the dative case of the word Chandra (Moon).
  • Namaha (नमः): “I bow” or “I offer my salutations/adoration.”

Full Meaning:

“Om, I bow and offer my salutations to the Moon God, whose essence is contained in the seed sounds Sraam, Sreem, and Sroum.”

Significance and Purpose:

In Vedic astrology (Jyotish), the Moon (Chandra) governs the mind, emotions, mother, intuition, and general well-being. Chanting this mantra is believed to:

  • Strengthen a weak Moon in one’s astrological chart.
  • Promote mental peace and emotional stability.
  • Reduce stress, anxiety, and depression.
  • Enhance intuition and creative abilities.
  • Pacify malefic effects related to the Moon’s placement or transit.

It is often chanted on Mondays, the day associated with the Moon, or during the evenings.