Graha #5 of 9
Brihaspati / GuruJupiter
बृहस्पति / गुरु · Presiding deity: Lord Brahma, Lord Indra (Guru of Devas), Lord Dakshinamurti
Day
Thursday
Mahadasha
16 years
Direction
North-East
Metal
Gold
Jyotish Karaka (What This Planet Signifies)
Jeeva karaka — wisdom, husband (for women), children, dharma, guru, wealth, religion, expansion
Exaltation (Ucha)
cancerDebilitation (Neecha)
capricornBody Part / Health Sphere
Liver, hips, thighs, fat tissue, ears
Mantras
Beej Mantra (108x daily)
Om Graam Greem Graum Sah Guruve Namah
ॐ ग्रां ग्रीं ग्रौं सः गुरवे नमः
Vedic Stotra
Om Devanaam Cha Rishinaam Cha Gurum Kanchana Sannibham Buddhi Bhutam Trilokesham Tam Namami Brihaspatim
Gayatri Mantra
Om Vrishabha Dhwajaaya Vidmahe Krini Hastaaya Dheemahi Tanno Guruh Prachodayat
Gemstone (Ratna)
Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj) — 3 to 6 carats, gold, index finger, Thursday sunrise
Only wear after chart confirmation — wrong stone harms.
Yantra
Brihaspati Yantra (7x7 magic square, sum 175)
Energize on the planet's sacred day.
Fasting Day
Thursday — yellow foods (chana dal, banana, turmeric), yellow attire, Vishnu/Sai puja
Charity (Daan)
Chana dal, turmeric, jaggery, gold, yellow cloth, books on Vedanta — Thursday
Friendship (Mitra Chakra)
When Strong
Wealthy, learned, married well, multiple/good children, respected, virtuous
WisdomDevotionWealthHealthy childrenGood husband (W)Teacher / guidePhilosophical mindGenerosity
When Weak
Spiritual emptiness, no children, husband troubles (W), liver disease, low wisdom, dishonor
Liver issuesObesity / diabetesChildlessnessLate marriage (W)Spiritual confusionLoss of faith
Remedies (Upaya)
- Recite Guru Stotra + Vishnu Sahasranama Thursdays
- Donate yellow items (chana, turmeric, banana)
- Apply turmeric tilak daily
- Respect teachers, elders, gurus — never speak ill
- Fast on Thursday + visit Vishnu / Sai temple
- Wear yellow sapphire only after confirmation (most-recommended Vedic gem when fit)
Significant Period
Guru Mahadasha (16 years) — marriage, children, wealth, spiritual growth. Guru Chandal Yoga (Jupiter + Rahu) needs remedy.
Temple Associations
Alangudi (Tamil Nadu — Guru Sthala), Brihadeeswara Thanjavur, Sai Baba shrines (Thursday devata)