ध्यान श्लोक
दधिशङ्खतुषाराभं क्षीरोदार्णवसम्भवम्।
नमामि शशिनं सोमं शम्भोर्मुकुटभूषणम्॥
बीज मन्त्र
ॐ श्रां श्रीं श्रौं सः चन्द्रमसे नमः॥
गायत्री मन्त्र
ॐ निशाकराय विद्महे कलानाथाय धीमहि।
तन्नः सोमः प्रचोदयात्॥
Chandra Stotram
The Chandra Stotram — a hymn to Chandra Deva (the Moon), to strengthen the Moon and bring mental peace and contentment.
dhyana shloka
dadhishankhatusharabham kshirodarnavasambhavam।
namami shashinam somam shambhormukutabhushanam॥
bija mantra
om shram shrim shraum sah chandramase namah॥
gayatri mantra
om nishakaraya vidmahe kalanathaya dhimahi।
tannah somah prachodayat॥
About the Chandra Stotram
The Chandra Stotram — a hymn to Chandra Deva (the Moon), to strengthen the Moon and bring mental peace and contentment.
Meaning
The hymn salutes Chandra, white as curd and conch, born of the milk-ocean, lord of the night and herbs, and prays for his cooling, nourishing grace.
Benefits
Recited on Mondays to strengthen a weak Moon, calm the mind, relieve emotional distress and bring peace, harmony and well-being.
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