The Mantras for Mercury

Mercury is the great messenger of the Gods. He is the planet, which represents speech, communication and commerce on all levels. In his lower function he organises and articulates material resources. On a higher level he connects us with our inner capacities--the powers of the mind.

The power of Mantras & Shlokas has been acknowledged since time immemorial. A Mantra can consist of a powerful word or a combination of words and can be used for self realization, for freedom from worries, to fulfill one's desires, to ward off the effects of malefic planets, to bring you success, peace and contentment -- the range is truly vast. You can choose for yourself.

The following is the special name (nama) mantra for the Mercury as preceded by it's Shakti or power mantra. It can be used to connect with the planetary deity and to energize all the higher powers of the Mercury. 

The word 'Aim' in above mantra denotes Vachana Shakti, the power of articulation, calling, guiding and teaching.

The following mantras are also considered very good for planet Mercury. You may opt to recite one of the following mantra if you find it comparatively easy to remember.

The mantras are chanted on japa beads of 108 beads per string. They are similar to rosaries.

The Mercury's mantra may be recited 9,000 times within 21 days and puja performed with various flowers. begin recitation on a Wednesday during the bright half of the Moon.

presence of 'Vishnu yantra' at the place of recitation may help you in achieving the desired results faster.

Gayatri Mantra for Mercury:

This Gayatri mantra consists of three parts. The first is the chants to the Mercury. The second is the mantra proper. The third is a summary of the mantra's energies.

The Gayatri mantra is chanted at sunrise, noon and sunset. At dawn it is called Gayatri, the youthful form of the Goddess, consort of Lord brahma, the creator. It is called Savitri, the mature form, at noon, the consort
of Lord Shiva. It is called Sarasvati, the elderly form, at sunset, the consort of Lord Vishnu.

You may also opt to chant following puranic mantra for propiating the Mercury (4,000 times).

"I bow down to buddha, god of the planet Mercury, whose face is like a fragrent globe of the priyangu herb and whose beauty matches that of a lotus flower. He is most gentle, possessing all attractive qualities."

Mantras must be chanted or recited with unwavering devotion and motivation. Chanting them as a matter-of-course deprives them of power and is practically useless from the point of view of conscious growth, evolution and effect.