Vedic Mantra · Lord Chandra (Moon)
चंद्र गायत्री मंत्र
Chandra Gayatri Mantra
Sanskrit (Devanagari)
ॐ क्षीरपुत्राय विद्महे अमृततत्त्वाय धीमहि तन्नो चन्द्रः प्रचोदयात्
Transliteration
Om Kshiraputraya Vidmahe Amritattvaya Dhimahi Tanno Chandrah Prachodayat
Meaning
We know the son of the milky ocean (Kshiraputra — Chandra was born from the churning of the cosmic ocean), we meditate on the essence of nectar (Amritatva) — may Chandra (the Moon) inspire and illuminate us.
Last updated: 20 April 2026 · Traditional Vedic mantra
Benefits of Chandra Gayatri Mantra
- ·Invokes the Moon's cooling, nourishing energy for emotional balance
- ·Strengthens weak or afflicted Moon in the horoscope
- ·Calms anxiety, depression, and mental turbulence
- ·Improves intuition, empathy, and creative sensitivity
- ·Most effective on Purnima (full moon) and Mondays
- ·Helps those with unstable emotions or troubled Moon placement
How to Chant
- 1.Monday evenings when the Moon is visible
- 2.Purnima (full moon) — chant facing the Moon
- 3.Use a crystal (sphatik) mala or pearl mala
- 4.Offer white flowers, white rice, and milk to Shiva (Chandra rests on Shiva's head)
- 5.Chant near water if possible — river, lake, or even a bowl of clean water
- 6.Can be combined with Chandra Beej Mantra in the same session
Best Time
Monday evenings. Purnima (full moon night). Monday Brahma Muhurta.
Recommended Count
108 times daily. Purnima: 1008 times facing the Moon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.How does Chandra Gayatri help with mental health?
In Vedic astrology, the Moon governs the mind (manas), emotions, and psychological health. A weak or afflicted Moon often manifests as anxiety, depression, mood instability, or psychosomatic disorders. The Chandra Gayatri directly invokes the Moon's nourishing and cooling energy, which stabilizes the emotional body. Regular practice, especially on Mondays and Purnima, creates measurable improvements in emotional stability over time.