108 Names of Lord Shukra (Shukra Ashtottara Shatanamavali)
Discover the 108 names of Lord Shukra (Shukra Ashtottara Shatanamavali). Read the complete list of mantras in Sanskrit and English to attract love, beauty, and wealth.
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Chanting the 108 names of Lord Shukra (Venus) is a powerful spiritual practice to attract luxury, beauty, love, and artistic success. In Vedic astrology, Lord Shukra is the Guru of the Asuras (demons) but is a highly auspicious planet that governs romance, marriage, material comforts, and creativity. Regular recitation of the Shukra Ashtottara Shatanamavali removes obstacles in love, pacifies marital discord, and bestows the devotee with immense prosperity and a charismatic personality.
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Shukra Ashtottara Shatanamavali
Chanting the 108 names of Lord Shukra (Venus) invokes his energy of beauty, love, luxury, and artistic brilliance. Below is the complete table of the Shukra Ashtottara Shatanamavali, featuring the names in Sanskrit, their English transliteration, and meaning.
| No. | Sanskrit Mantra | English Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ॐ शुक्राय नमः। | Om Shukraya Namah। | The bright One |
| 2 | ॐ शुचये नमः। | Om Shuchaye Namah। | The radiant One |
| 3 | ॐ शुभगुणाय नमः। | Om Shubhagunaya Namah। | The One with the quality of beauty/auspiciousness |
| 4 | ॐ शुभदाय नमः। | Om Shubhadaya Namah। | The Bestower of beauty and good fortune |
| 5 | ॐ शुभलक्षणाय नमः। | Om Shubhalakshanaya Namah। | The One with the mark of beauty |
| 6 | ॐ शोभनाक्षाय नमः। | Om Shobhanakshaya Namah। | The One with beautiful eyes |
| 7 | ॐ शुभ्रवाहाय नमः। | Om Shubhravahaya Namah। | The One with a beautiful (white) vehicle |
| 8 | ॐ शुद्धस्फटिकभास्वराय नमः। | Om Shuddhasphatikabhasvaraya Namah। | The One that shines like a pure crystal |
| 9 | ॐ दीनार्तिहरकाय नमः। | Om Dinartiharakaya Namah। | The Remover of misery and pain |
| 10 | ॐ दैत्यगुरवे नमः। | Om Daityagurave Namah। | The Guru of the Daitya (demons) |
| 11 | ॐ देवाभिवन्दिताय नमः। | Om Devabhivanditaya Namah। | The One who is praised by Devas |
| 12 | ॐ काव्यासक्ताय नमः। | Om Kavyasaktaya Namah। | The One who is fond of poetry and arts |
| 13 | ॐ कामपालाय नमः। | Om Kamapalaya Namah। | The Ruler of desire |
| 14 | ॐ कवये नमः। | Om Kavaye Namah। | The wise One (poet/seer) |
| 15 | ॐ कल्याणदायकाय नमः। | Om Kalyanadayakaya Namah। | The Bestower of good fortune |
| 16 | ॐ भद्रमूर्तये नमः। | Om Bhadramurtaye Namah। | The Embodiment of auspiciousness |
| 17 | ॐ भद्रगुणाय नमः। | Om Bhadragunaya Namah। | The One with the quality of auspiciousness |
| 18 | ॐ भार्गवाय नमः। | Om Bhargavaya Namah। | The Son of Bhrigu |
| 19 | ॐ भक्तपालनाय नमः। | Om Bhaktapalanaya Namah। | The Protector of devotees |
| 20 | ॐ भोगदाय नमः। | Om Bhogadaya Namah। | The Bestower of enjoyment |
| 21 | ॐ भुवनाध्यक्षाय नमः। | Om Bhuvanadhyakshaya Namah। | The Overseer of the world |
| 22 | ॐ भुक्तिमुक्तिफलप्रदाय नमः। | Om Bhuktimuktiphalapradaya Namah। | The Bestower of the fruit of enjoyment and liberation |
| 23 | ॐ चारुशीलाय नमः। | Om Charushilaya Namah। | The One with an agreeable/beautiful nature |
| 24 | ॐ चारुरूपाय नमः। | Om Charurupaya Namah। | The One with a beautiful form |
| 25 | ॐ चारुचन्द्रनिभाननाय नमः। | Om Charuchandranibhananaya Namah। | The One whose face is beautiful like the moon |
| 26 | ॐ निधये नमः। | Om Nidhaye Namah। | The Treasure (of knowledge and wealth) |
| 27 | ॐ निखिलशास्त्रज्ञाय नमः। | Om Nikhilashastrajnaya Namah। | The Knower of all scriptures |
| 28 | ॐ नीतिविद्याधुरन्धराय नमः। | Om Nitividyadhurandharaya Namah। | The One skilled in political science and ethics |
| 29 | ॐ सर्वलक्षणसम्पन्नाय नमः। | Om Sarvalakshanasampannaya Namah। | The One endowed with all auspicious marks |
| 30 | ॐ सर्वापद्गुणवर्जिताय नमः। | Om Sarvapadgunavarjitaya Namah। | The One free from all types of misfortune |
| 31 | ॐ समानाधिकनिर्मुक्ताय नमः। | Om Samanadhikanirmuktaya Namah। | The One who is fully liberated (without equal) |
| 32 | ॐ सकलागमपारगाय नमः। | Om Sakalagamaparagaya Namah। | The One who has mastered all scriptures (Agamas) |
| 33 | ॐ भृगवे नमः। | Om Bhrigave Namah। | The Son of Bhrigu (another name for Shukra) |
| 34 | ॐ भोगकराय नमः। | Om Bhogakaraya Namah। | The Maker of enjoyment |
| 35 | ॐ भूमिसुरपालनतत्पराय नमः। | Om Bhumisurapalanatatparaya Namah। | The Protector of Brahmins (earth-gods) |
| 36 | ॐ मनस्विने नमः। | Om Manasvine Namah। | The intelligent One |
| 37 | ॐ मानदाय नमः। | Om Manadaya Namah। | The respectful One (Giver of honor) |
| 38 | ॐ मान्याय नमः। | Om Manyaya Namah। | The honorable One |
| 39 | ॐ मायातीताय नमः। | Om Mayatitaya Namah। | The One who has gone beyond Maya (illusion) |
| 40 | ॐ महायशसे नमः। | Om Mahayashase Namah। | The One with great fame |
| 41 | ॐ बलिप्रसन्नाय नमः। | Om Baliprasannaya Namah। | The One pleased by King Bali (or offerings) |
| 42 | ॐ अभयदाय नमः। | Om Abhayadaya Namah। | The Bestower of fearlessness |
| 43 | ॐ बलिने नमः। | Om Baline Namah। | The powerful One |
| 44 | ॐ सत्यपराक्रमाय नमः। | Om Satyaparakramaya Namah। | The One with true strength and courage |
| 45 | ॐ भवपाशपरित्यागाय नमः। | Om Bhavapashaparityagaya Namah। | The One who has abandoned the bond of worldly existence |
| 46 | ॐ बलिबन्धविमोचकाय नमः। | Om Balibandhavimochakaya Namah। | The One who released King Bali from bondage |
| 47 | ॐ घनाशयाय नमः। | Om Ghanashayaya Namah। | The Abode of clouds (depth of thought) |
| 48 | ॐ घनाध्यक्षाय नमः। | Om Ghanadhyakshaya Namah। | The Overseer of clouds |
| 49 | ॐ कम्बुग्रीवाय नमः। | Om Kambugrivaya Namah। | The shell-necked One (with auspicious lines on the neck) |
| 50 | ॐ कलाधराय नमः। | Om Kaladharaya Namah। | The One who supports and masters the arts |
| 51 | ॐ कारुण्यरससम्पूर्णाय नमः। | Om Karunyarasasampurnaya Namah। | The One full of the sentiment of compassion |
| 52 | ॐ कल्याणगुणवर्धनाय नमः। | Om Kalyanagunavardhanaya Namah। | The One who increases auspicious qualities |
| 53 | ॐ श्वेताम्बराय नमः। | Om Shvetambaraya Namah। | The One wearing white garments |
| 54 | ॐ श्वेतवपुषे नमः। | Om Shvetavapushe Namah। | The One with a white (pure) form |
| 55 | ॐ चतुर्भुजसमन्विताय नमः। | Om Chaturbhujasamanvitaya Namah। | The One endowed with four arms |
| 56 | ॐ अक्षमालाधराय नमः। | Om Akshamaladharaya Namah। | The One who wears a rosary |
| 57 | ॐ अचिन्त्याय नमः। | Om Achintyaya Namah। | The inconceivable One |
| 58 | ॐ अक्षीणगुणभासुराय नमः। | Om Akshinagunabhasuraya Namah। | The One radiating with undiminishing qualities |
| 59 | ॐ नक्षत्रगणसञ्चाराय नमः। | Om Nakshatraganasancharaya Namah। | The One moving through the lunar mansions (stars) |
| 60 | ॐ नयदाय नमः। | Om Nayadaya Namah। | The Bestower of prudent conduct (justice) |
| 61 | ॐ नीतिमार्गदाय नमः। | Om Nitimargadaya Namah। | The One who promotes the path of righteous policy |
| 62 | ॐ वर्षप्रदाय नमः। | Om Varshapradaya Namah। | The Bestower of rain |
| 63 | ॐ हृषीकेशाय नमः। | Om Hrishikeshaya Namah। | The Lord of the senses |
| 64 | ॐ क्लेशनाशकराय नमः। | Om Kleshanashakaraya Namah। | The Remover of afflictions |
| 65 | ॐ कवये नमः। | Om Kavaye Namah। | The wise One (poet) |
| 66 | ॐ चिन्तितार्थप्रदाय नमः। | Om Chintitarthapradaya Namah। | The Bestower of desired objects |
| 67 | ॐ शान्तमतये नमः। | Om Shantamataye Namah। | The One with a tranquil mind |
| 68 | ॐ चित्तसमाधिकृते नमः। | Om Chittasamadhikrite Namah। | The Maker of Samadhi (focus) in the mind |
| 69 | ॐ आधिव्याधिहराय नमः। | Om Adhivyadhiharaya Namah। | The Remover of mental and physical diseases |
| 70 | ॐ भूरिविक्रमाय नमः। | Om Bhurivikramaya Namah। | The One with great courage |
| 71 | ॐ पुण्यदायकाय नमः। | Om Punyadayakaya Namah। | The Bestower of virtue/merit |
| 72 | ॐ पुराणपुरुषाय नमः। | Om Puranapurushaya Namah। | The ancient Person |
| 73 | ॐ पूज्याय नमः। | Om Pujyaya Namah। | The honorable/worshipable One |
| 74 | ॐ पुरुहूतादिसन्नुताय नमः। | Om Puruhutadisannutaya Namah। | The One praised by Indra (Puruhuta) and others |
| 75 | ॐ अजेयाय नमः। | Om Ajeyaya Namah। | The unconquerable One |
| 76 | ॐ विजितारातये नमः। | Om Vijitarataye Namah। | The One whose enemies are conquered |
| 77 | ॐ विविधाभरणोज्ज्वलाय नमः। | Om Vividhabharanojjvalaya Namah। | The One brilliant with a variety of jewels |
| 78 | ॐ कुन्दपुष्पप्रतीकाशाय नमः। | Om Kundapushpapratikashaya Namah। | The One appearing like the jasmine flower |
| 79 | ॐ मन्दहासाय नमः। | Om Mandahasaya Namah। | The One who smiles softly |
| 80 | ॐ महामतये नमः। | Om Mahamataye Namah। | The highly intelligent One |
| 81 | ॐ मुक्ताफलसमानाभाय नमः। | Om Muktaphalasamanabhaya Namah। | The One with the radiance of a pearl |
| 82 | ॐ मुक्तिदाय नमः। | Om Muktidaya Namah। | The Bestower of liberation |
| 83 | ॐ मुनिसन्नुताय नमः। | Om Munisannutaya Namah। | The One praised by sages |
| 84 | ॐ रत्नसिंहासनारूढाय नमः। | Om Ratnasimhasanarudhaya Namah। | The One seated upon a jewelled throne |
| 85 | ॐ रथस्थाय नमः। | Om Rathasthaya Namah। | The One mounted upon a chariot |
| 86 | ॐ रजतप्रभाय नमः। | Om Rajataprabhaya Namah। | The One with the radiance of silver |
| 87 | ॐ सूर्यप्राग्देशसञ्चाराय नमः। | Om Suryapragdeshasancharaya Namah। | The One who moves east of the Sun |
| 88 | ॐ सुरशत्रुसुहृदे नमः। | Om Surashatrusuhride Namah। | The friend of the enemies of Devas (Asuras) |
| 89 | ॐ कवये नमः। | Om Kavaye Namah। | The wise One (repeated) |
| 90 | ॐ तुलावृषभराशीशाय नमः। | Om Tulavrishabharashishaya Namah। | The Lord of Libra (Tula) and Taurus (Vrishabha) |
| 91 | ॐ दुर्धराय नमः। | Om Durdharaya Namah। | The unrestrainable One |
| 92 | ॐ धर्मपालकाय नमः। | Om Dharmapalakaya Namah। | The Protector of Dharma |
| 93 | ॐ भाग्यदाय नमः। | Om Bhagyadaya Namah। | The Bestower of good fortune |
| 94 | ॐ भव्यचारित्राय नमः। | Om Bhavyacharitraya Namah। | The One with grand/auspicious conduct |
| 95 | ॐ भवपाशविमोचकाय नमः। | Om Bhavapashavimochakaya Namah। | The One who releases from worldly bonds |
| 96 | ॐ गौडदेशेश्वराय नमः। | Om Gaudadesheshvaraya Namah। | The Lord of the Gauda region |
| 97 | ॐ गोप्त्रे नमः। | Om Goptre Namah। | The Protector |
| 98 | ॐ गुणिने नमः। | Om Gunine Namah। | The One endowed with good qualities |
| 99 | ॐ गुणविभूषणाय नमः। | Om Gunavibhushanaya Namah। | The One adorned with good qualities |
| 100 | ॐ ज्येष्ठानक्षत्रसम्भूताय नमः। | Om Jyeshthanakshatrasambhutaya Namah। | Connected with the Jyeshtha Nakshatra |
| 101 | ॐ ज्येष्ठाय नमः। | Om Jyeshthaya Namah। | The most excellent (elder) One |
| 102 | ॐ श्रेष्ठाय नमः। | Om Shreshthaya Namah। | The superior One |
| 103 | ॐ शुचिस्मिताय नमः। | Om Shuchismitaya Namah। | The One with a pure, bright smile |
| 104 | ॐ अपवर्गप्रदाय नमः। | Om Apavargapradaya Namah। | The Bestower of liberation |
| 105 | ॐ अनन्ताय नमः। | Om Anantaya Namah। | The infinite One |
| 106 | ॐ सन्तानफलदायकाय नमः। | Om Santanaphaladayakaya Namah। | The Bestower of offspring |
| 107 | ॐ सर्वैश्वर्यप्रदाय नमः। | Om Sarvaishvaryapradaya Namah। | The Bestower of all wealth and sovereignty |
| 108 | ॐ सर्वगीर्वाणगणसन्नुताय नमः। | Om Sarvagirvanaganasannutaya Namah। | Praised by all the hosts of Devas |
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Discover the 108 names of Lord Shukra (Shukra Ashtottara Shatanamavali). Read the complete list of mantras in Sanskrit and English to attract love, beauty, and wealth.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the significance of chanting the Shukra Ashtottara Shatanamavali?
Chanting the 108 names of Lord Shukra (Venus) holds profound astrological and spiritual significance. Shukra is the planet of love, luxury, beauty, and the arts. Reciting his 108 names invokes his blessings for a harmonious married life, financial abundance, and an attractive aura. It is highly recommended as an astrological remedy to pacify a weak or afflicted Venus in the birth chart, which can otherwise cause relationship issues, lack of material comforts, and creative blocks.
How and when should one chant the 108 Names of Lord Shukra?
Friday (Shukravar) is the most auspicious day dedicated to Lord Shukra. Devotees should take a bath in the morning and wear clean, white or shining clothes, as white is the color associated with Venus. Sit facing the Southeast or East direction on a white mat. Lighting a ghee lamp and offering white flowers, white sweets (like kheer or barfi), and sandalwood paste to Lord Shukra or Goddess Lakshmi while chanting yields maximum positive results.
Can chanting these 108 names help in attracting love and marriage?
Yes. In Vedic astrology, Shukra is the 'Kalatra Karaka' (significator of the spouse) and the ruling deity of love and romance. Chanting the Shukra Ashtottara Shatanamavali with devotion helps in attracting a compatible life partner, resolving misunderstandings between couples, and bringing sweetness and passion into relationships.
Who is Lord Shukra in Vedic mythology?
In Vedic mythology, Lord Shukra (Shukracharya) is the son of Sage Bhrigu and the Guru (preceptor) of the Asuras (demons). He is renowned for his immense wisdom, mastery over scriptures, and possessing the 'Sanjeevani Vidya'—the secret knowledge to bring the dead back to life. Despite being the Guru of the demons, he is a highly respected Brahmin sage who guides his followers toward both material prosperity and ultimate liberation.
What are the benefits for artists and business people?
Since Lord Shukra governs all forms of arts, media, entertainment, and luxury businesses, chanting his 108 names is incredibly beneficial for actors, musicians, designers, and entrepreneurs in the beauty or luxury sectors. It enhances creativity, grants fame, refines aesthetic sense, and brings financial success and public admiration in these specific fields.