Bhagya Suktam – For Good Fortune and a Happy Marriage

Bhagya Suktam is a hymn that is addressed to Lord Bhaga, who is one of the 12 forms of the Sun (one of the 12 Aadityas, i.e., sons of Aditi). ‘Bhaga’ means ‘good fortune’ and ‘affluence’. Hence, people chant this Suktam to seek luck and prosperity. Bhaga is also the god who presides over marriage. Hence, it is also chanted by those who desire a happy marriage. It is also chanted during Yagnas or havans. This Suktam is also called Praathah Suktam (morning hymn). Each Mantra in the Vedas is associated with a rishi (seer), a deva (god), and a chandas (a poetical meter). The rishi who is associated with it is Vasishtha Maitraavaruni. The 7 Mantras of Bhagya Suktam are also called Kalyaanaartha Prarthana Suktam (hymn for well-being or marriage) in the Atharva Veda. It is also found in the Taittiriya Brahmana of the Krishna Yajurveda. Bhaagya Suktam must be recited in the morning. It begins by invoking many deities and seeking blessings from the forces of nature. Then it praises Lord Bhaga and prays to him for wealth and prosperity. If you would like to find out more about your chart or have a question about astrology you would love the answer to, please do connect with us at www.astroved.com Follow AstroVed on IG, Twitter, and FB @AstroVed