Graha Dasha & Shiva Upasana: Which Shiva Mantra to Chant for Which Planet?
AstroAnanta Team
February 15, 2026
3 Min Read
324
Key Takeaway
Which Shiva Mantra is best for Planetary Relief?
While the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra is the universal cure for all planetary defects, specific Dashas require specific worship:
• Sun & Saturn Dasha: Mahamrityunjaya Mantra.
• Moon Dasha: Shiva Sahasranama.
• Mars Dasha: Rudra Jap & Bull Donation.
• Rahu Dasha: Shiva Pujan & Gold Donation.
• Key Insight: Lord Shiva is "Mahakal" (The Lord of Time); hence, He controls the effects of all planets and constellations.
Astrology is the science of Time (Kaal), and Lord Shiva is Mahakal (The Ruler of Time). Our sufferings are results of past karma, manifested through planetary Dashas (Periods). Worshiping Shiva is the ultimate remedy to neutralize these karmic debts.
बुद्धिमान पुरुष को चाहिए कि वह अपकर्मों का त्याग कर प्रत्येक क्षण ईश्वर-उपासना में निरत रहे।🔮 Planetary Dasha Remedies (Shivopasana)
Condition: Bad Antardasha of Sun, Saturn, or Ketu.
- Chant Mahamrityunjaya Mantra.
- Removes all defects related to vitality and authority.
Condition: Bad Antardasha of Jupiter, Saturn, or Ketu.
- Chant Shiva Sahasranama.
- In Venus Antardasha: Perform Rudra Jap.
- In Sun Antardasha: Perform Shiva Pujan.
- Mars Antardasha: Rudra Jap & Bull Donation.
- Rahu Antardasha: Nag-Dan (Silver Snake) & Mahamrityunjaya.
- Saturn/Jupiter Antardasha: Shiva Sahasranama.
Condition: Defective Jupiter Antardasha.
- Donate a Gold Image (Swarna Pratima).
- Perform regular Shiva Pujan.
- Inauspicious Yoga: Rudra Jap & Cow Donation (Go-Dan).
- Rahu Antardasha: Chant Mahamrityunjaya Mantra.
- Saturn/Rahu Antardasha: Mahamrityunjaya Mantra.
- Jupiter Antardasha: Shiva Sahasranama & Gold Donation.
Condition: Bad Mars, Jupiter, or Saturn Antardasha.
- Bull Donation (Vrishabha Dan).
- Prevents untimely death (Apamrityu).
Condition: Bad Ketu or Jupiter Antardasha.
- Chant Shiva Sahasranama.
- Chant Mahamrityunjaya Mantra.
Condition: Bad Rahu, Jupiter, or Ketu Antardasha.
- Mahamrityunjaya Mantra is essential.
- Removes fear of accidental death.
The Ultimate Protection
Whether through Rudrabhishek, Stotra Path, or Mantra Jap, taking shelter in Lord Shiva destroys all planetary obstacles.
“चन्द्रशेखरमाश्रये मम किं करिष्यति वै यमः।”(I have taken refuge in Lord Chandrashekhara (Shiva); what can Yama (Death) do to me?)
