Direction
Northeast (Ishanya)
Vedic deity · mantra tradition
Brahmanaspati (Brihaspati)
Lord of Sacred Prayer, Divine Priesthood, and Guru of Gods
Essence
Direction, symbols, and spiritual significance
Symbol / weapon
Golden staff, sacred scriptures, rosary, and wise scholarly aura
Significance
Essential for spiritual guidance, eloquence, wisdom, and success in educational endeavors.
Description
Brahmanaspati (or Brihaspati) is the lord of sacred speech, prayer, and ritual chanting. He acts as the divine priest who ensures prayers reach the gods and guides intellect toward righteousness and higher wisdom.
Mantra
Chant with reverence
ॐ बृहస్పतये नमः॥
Om Brihaspataye Namah
Salutations to Lord Brihaspati, the divine preceptor and teacher of wisdom.
By Veda
- rigveda: 3
- samaveda: 1
Philosophy & themes
- ancestors
- cosmic_order
- royal_power
- solar_light
- soma_nectar
- wisdom
- yajna