What the tradition says
Mercury-pacification rite. Traditional texts pair it with Wednesday offerings of green vegetables and recitation of the Vishnu-sahasranama. Often recommended for what the texts call 'vacha-dosha' - speech and articulation difficulties - and during Mercury mahadasha.
What it addresses
- Mercury
Traditional timing
- Wednesday morning is canonical.
- Ashlesha-Jyeshtha-Revati nakshatras are emphasised.
- Often paired with Vishnu-sahasranama recitation.
Source
BPHS ch. 88; Mantra-mahodadhi tarangini 13
Common questions
- What is Budha-shanti?
- Mercury-pacification rite. Traditional texts pair it with Wednesday offerings of green vegetables and recitation of the Vishnu-sahasranama. Often recommended for what the texts call 'vacha-dosha' - speech and articulation difficulties - and during Mercury mahadasha.
- What does Budha-shanti address?
- Traditionally associated with Mercury.
- When is Budha-shanti traditionally performed?
- Wednesday morning is canonical. Ashlesha-Jyeshtha-Revati nakshatras are emphasised. Often paired with Vishnu-sahasranama recitation.
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