In Hinduism, each day of the week is dedicated to a specific planet or deity. Thursday is considered the day of Lord Vishnu and the divine teacher Brihaspati. Worshiping them and observing Thursday fasting brings auspicious results in life. Reading Guru Stotra during worship on Thursday is particularly beneficial.
If the planet Jupiter is weak in your horoscope, observing Thursday fasting brings peace to the planets. Observing Thursday fasting is considered auspicious for progress in career and success in business. A strong Jupiter in the horoscope brings happiness, prosperity, and success in life. Observing Thursday fasting, if done properly, is an excellent way to strengthen the Jupiter planet. If you want to strengthen the Jupiter planet, it is essential to recite Guru Stotra along with worship on Thursday. Guru Stotra, also known as the Guru Gita consisting of 14 verses, is a dialogue based on the glory of the guru between Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Reciting this hymn during worship on Thursday is especially significant as this day is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and the divine teacher Brihaspati.
Guru Stotra
“Gurur-Brahmaa Gurur-Vissnnur-Gururdevo Maheshvarah | Guruh-Saakshaat Parabrahma Tasmai Shrii Guruve Namah ||
Ajnana-Timiraandhasya Jnaanaanjana-Shalaakayaa | Caksur-Unmiilitam Yen Tasmai Shrii Gurave Namah ||
Akhanda-Mannddala-Akaaram Vyaptam Yen Caraacaram | Tat-Padam Darshitam Yen Tasmai Shrii Guruve Namah ||
Aneka-Janma-Sampraaptam Karma-Bandha-Vidaahine | Aatma-Gyaana-Pradaanea Tasmai Shrii Guruve Namah ||
Mannaathah Shriijagannaatho Madguruh Shriijagadguruh | Mamaatmaas-Sarvabhuutaatmaa Tasmai Shrii Guruve Namah ||
Brahmaanandam Parama-Sukhadam Kevalam Jnaanamuurtim, Dvandvaatiitam Gagana-Sadrsham Tattvamasyaadi-Laksyam | Ekam Nityam Vimalam Acalam Sarvadhiisaakssibhuutam, Bhaavaatiitam Triguna-Rahitam Sadgurum Tannamami ||
Brihaspati Kavach (Brihaspati Kavach Lyrics)
Abhiisstaphaladam Devam Sarvajnam Surapuujitam | Aksamalaadharam Shaantam Pranamami Brihaspatim ||
Brihaspatih Shirah Paatu Lalaatam Paatu Me Guruh | Karnau Suraguruh Paatu Netre Me Abhiisstha Daayakah ||
Jihvaam Paatu Suraacaaryo Naasam Me Vedapaargah | Mukham Me Paatu Sarvajno Kantham Me Devataaguruh ||
Bhujaavaamgirasah Paatu Karau Paatu Shubhapradah | Stanau Me Paatu Vaagiih Kantham Me Shubhalakshanah ||
Naabhim Kevalguruh Paatu Madhyam Paatu Sukhapradah | Katim Me Paatu Jagvandyuuruu Me Paatu Vaakpatih ||
Jaanujanghe Suraacaaryo Paadau Vishvaatmakastathaa | Anyaaani Yaanii Caangani Rakssenme Sarvato Guruh ||
Reciting this divine hymn three times a day brings all desires fulfilled and makes one victorious everywhere.
Benefits of Reciting Guru Stotra: Reciting Guru Stotra helps in acquiring knowledge and self-realization. It is believed that reciting Guru Stotra eliminates sins and leads to salvation. Reciting Guru Stotra brings peace to the planets and removes doshas from the horoscope. Reciting Guru Stotra brings success and prosperity in life. Reciting Guru Stotra calms the mind and relieves stress.
How to Recite Guru Stotra
- Take a bath on Thursday and wear clean clothes.
- Clean the place of worship and place the idol or image of the guru.
- Light a lamp and incense.
- Recite Guru Stotra with devotion and reverence.
- After reciting each verse, chant “Tasmai Shri Guruve Namah.”
- Conclude by performing the aarti of the guru and distributing prasad.