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Rahu Mantra (Om Bhraam Bhreem Bhraum Sah Rahave Namah)
Last updated: August 31, 2026
Om Bhraam Bhreem Bhraum Sah Rahave Namah, the Rahu mantra — Sanskrit text, meaning, benefits for clarity during confusion, and how to chant it correctly.
ॐ भ्रां भ्रीं भ्रौं सः राहवे नमः
Om Bhraam Bhreem Bhraum Sah Rahave Namah
Meaning
"I bow to Rahu." Built around the beej syllables "Bhraam Bhreem Bhraum," this mantra invokes Rahu's energy. In Vedic astrology, Rahu is one of the two shadow planets (chhaya grahas), associated with ambition, obsession, and confusion, and this mantra is chanted especially by those going through a difficult Rahu period, seeking clarity and relief from restlessness or misdirection.
मैं राहु देव को नमन करता हूँ। "भ्रां भ्रीं भ्रौं" बीज अक्षर राहु ग्रह की शक्ति का प्रतीक हैं। यह मंत्र भ्रम और अनिश्चितता के समय स्पष्टता, तथा राहु की पीड़ा से राहत पाने के लिए जपा जाता है।
Benefits
- Chanted for clarity and steadiness during periods of confusion or restlessness.
- Traditionally recited during a difficult Rahu period (such as Rahu Mahadasha) in Vedic astrology.
- Believed to help redirect ambition toward constructive, grounded goals.
How to Chant
Chant on Saturday, a day commonly associated with Rahu in some traditions (practices vary by lineage). Sit calmly, and repeat the mantra with a grounded, unhurried attitude rather than urgency, since Rahu's energy is traditionally understood as needing to be steadied rather than intensified.
Recommended count: 108 times, traditionally using a hessonite (gomed) or rudraksha mala
Rahu among the Navagraha
Rahu is one of the nine grahas (Navagraha) in Vedic astrology, alongside Surya and Shani, though unlike the others it’s a shadow point rather than a physical body — associated with the lunar north node. It’s traditionally linked to ambition and illusion, and this mantra is chanted to bring steadiness and clear direction during its more challenging influence, often alongside the Ketu Mantra, since the two are always considered together in Vedic astrology.
How to chant the Rahu Mantra
Chant Om Bhraam Bhreem Bhraum Sah Rahave Namah 108 times with a grounded, unhurried attitude rather than urgency, since Rahu’s energy is understood as needing to be steadied. A hessonite (gomed) 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. A confusing period still calls for practical effort and, where needed, honest advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Rahu Mantra used for?
It is chanted for clarity and steadiness during periods of confusion or restlessness, and to help redirect ambition toward grounded goals during a difficult Rahu period.
Should the Rahu Mantra be chanted with the Ketu Mantra?
Yes, commonly. Rahu and Ketu are the two lunar nodes and are always treated as a pair in Vedic astrology, so their remedies are usually practised together.
How many times should the Rahu Mantra be chanted?
The traditional count is 108, one mala.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Rahu Mantra (Om Bhraam Bhreem Bhraum Sah Rahave Namah) mean?
"I bow to Rahu." Built around the beej syllables "Bhraam Bhreem Bhraum," this mantra invokes Rahu's energy. In Vedic astrology, Rahu is one of the two shadow planets (chhaya grahas), associated with ambition, obsession, and confusion, and this mantra is chanted especially by those going through a difficult Rahu period, seeking clarity and relief from restlessness or misdirection.
How many times should Rahu Mantra (Om Bhraam Bhreem Bhraum Sah Rahave Namah) be chanted?
The traditional recommendation is 108 times, traditionally using a hessonite (gomed) or rudraksha mala.
What are the benefits of chanting Rahu Mantra (Om Bhraam Bhreem Bhraum Sah Rahave Namah)?
Chanted for clarity and steadiness during periods of confusion or restlessness. Traditionally recited during a difficult Rahu period (such as Rahu Mahadasha) in Vedic astrology.