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Ketu Mantra (Om Sraam Sreem Sraum Sah Ketave Namah)
Last updated: October 9, 2026
Om Sraam Sreem Sraum Sah Ketave Namah, the Ketu mantra — Sanskrit text, meaning, benefits for spiritual detachment, and how to chant it correctly.
ॐ स्रां स्रीं स्रौं सः केतवे नमः
Om Sraam Sreem Sraum Sah Ketave Namah
Meaning
"I bow to Ketu." Built around the beej syllables "Sraam Sreem Sraum," this mantra invokes Ketu's energy. In Vedic astrology, Ketu is the second of the two shadow planets (chhaya grahas), paired with Rahu, and is traditionally associated with detachment, introspection, and spiritual insight. This mantra is chanted for inner clarity and to ease a difficult Ketu period.
मैं केतु देव को नमन करता हूँ। "स्रां स्रीं स्रौं" बीज अक्षर केतु ग्रह की शक्ति का प्रतीक हैं। यह मंत्र वैराग्य, आध्यात्मिक अंतर्दृष्टि और केतु की पीड़ा से राहत पाने के लिए जपा जाता है।
Benefits
- Chanted for spiritual insight, detachment, and introspection.
- Traditionally recited during a difficult Ketu period (such as Ketu Mahadasha) in Vedic astrology.
- Believed to support letting go of unnecessary attachment or worry.
How to Chant
Chant on Tuesday, a day commonly associated with Ketu in some traditions (practices vary by lineage). Sit quietly, and repeat the mantra with a reflective, settled attitude, since Ketu's energy is traditionally understood through introspection rather than active pursuit.
Recommended count: 108 times, traditionally using a cat's eye (lehsunia) or rudraksha mala
Ketu among the Navagraha
Ketu is one of the nine grahas (Navagraha) in Vedic astrology, alongside Surya and Shani, though like Rahu it’s a shadow point rather than a physical body — associated with the lunar south node. It’s traditionally linked to detachment and spiritual reflection, and its mantra is often chanted alongside the Rahu Mantra, since the two are always considered together in Vedic astrology.
How to chant the Ketu Mantra
Chant Om Sraam Sreem Sraum Sah Ketave Namah 108 times with a reflective, settled attitude, on the day your tradition associates with Ketu. A cat’s eye (lehsunia) or rudraksha mala is traditional but any mala works. New chanters can read why mantras are chanted 108 times and the guide to starting a daily mantra practice.
Navagraha mantras are traditional remedies, not guarantees.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Ketu Mantra used for?
It is chanted for spiritual insight, detachment, and introspection, and to ease a difficult Ketu period in Vedic astrology.
Why are the Ketu and Rahu mantras chanted together?
Rahu and Ketu are the two lunar nodes and are always considered as a pair in Vedic astrology, so their remedies are usually practised together.
How many times should the Ketu Mantra be chanted?
The traditional count is 108, one mala.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ketu Mantra (Om Sraam Sreem Sraum Sah Ketave Namah) mean?
"I bow to Ketu." Built around the beej syllables "Sraam Sreem Sraum," this mantra invokes Ketu's energy. In Vedic astrology, Ketu is the second of the two shadow planets (chhaya grahas), paired with Rahu, and is traditionally associated with detachment, introspection, and spiritual insight. This mantra is chanted for inner clarity and to ease a difficult Ketu period.
How many times should Ketu Mantra (Om Sraam Sreem Sraum Sah Ketave Namah) be chanted?
The traditional recommendation is 108 times, traditionally using a cat's eye (lehsunia) or rudraksha mala.
What are the benefits of chanting Ketu Mantra (Om Sraam Sreem Sraum Sah Ketave Namah)?
Chanted for spiritual insight, detachment, and introspection. Traditionally recited during a difficult Ketu period (such as Ketu Mahadasha) in Vedic astrology.