Budh Beej Mantra
ॐ ब्रां ब्रीं ब्रौं सः बुधाय नमः
Recommended repetitions: 108
Questions and Answers
What does the Budh Beej Mantra mean?
Om Bram Breem Braum Sah Budhaya Namah is the seed (beej) mantra of the planet Budh (Mercury). Bram, Breem and Braum are its seed syllables, "Sah" is the power-seed, and "Budhaya Namah" is reverent salutation to Budh Dev. In the Jyotish tradition it is chanted to invoke the intellect- and speech-bestowing grace of Mercury.
How many times should the Budh Beej Mantra be chanted?
It is traditionally chanted 108 times — one full round of a 108-bead mala. Many devotees keep a 40-day (or 40-Wednesday) sankalp of one mala daily for a complete cycle. Chant calmly with correct pronunciation.
Which day and time are best for chanting the Budh mantra?
Wednesday (Budhvar) is the weekday of Mercury, so it is considered the most auspicious day. Dawn (early morning) or the Budh Hora (Mercury planetary hour) is considered ideal. Sitting on a green seat facing east or north is the traditional practice.
Who can chant the Budh Beej Mantra and what benefits are believed to follow?
Anyone may chant it with devotion and a clean body and mind; no initiation is required for this beej mantra. In traditional Jyotish belief it is chanted to strengthen a weak Mercury in the horoscope and is associated with intellect, memory, clear speech, reasoning and skill in commerce. These are matters of faith and tradition, not guaranteed outcomes, and are not a substitute for medical or educational advice.
