Syllables,

their Planetary Lords,

and Mystical Meanings
Sanskrit syllables written in ITRANS (for font translator go to www.omkarananda-ashram.org)
Source: Vedic Remedies In Astrology by Sanjay Rath which is based on thefifteenth century teachings of
Sri Achyutanada Das of Orrisa (with minor additional information)
Ruling Planet Syllable Mystical Meaning
a Raksha Beeja for protection; Imperishable; unity of mind and
soul; Symbolizes Omniscient Brahma. Initiator of Pranava
(AUM)
aa Supreme power, brilliance, creator of Vagdevi Beeja (enhances
speech).
i Bestows Nectar; imparts knowledge; Sthambhak (arresting evils);
ii infatuating, Armed for eradicating black magic etc. Connected to
Ardhanaarisvara.
u The seed of Uccahatan (infatuation) bestows supreme power to
uu attain any desire. Symbolizes Omnipresent Vishnu and the
middle of the Pranava.
R^i Bestows Mantra Siddhi as it refers to the Seer or Rishi, Success
Surya R^I
L^i
in all good and righteous works.
Preaches truth, inventor of speech, cause for the origin of
Vowels
L^I Lakshmi Beeja; responsible for salvation.
e Saraswati Beeja; The origin of Jala Beeja (Seed of water); Giver
ai of Vidya (Knowledge) & Siddhi (Success in good actions); Ends
enmity and court cases i.e. establishes justice
o Sublime, Worships Vishnu & Lakshmi; youthful; Used for other
Beeja with specific objective attainment.
au Powerful Maran (destructions) and Ucchhatan (infatuation)
Beeja, bestows of auspicious results quickly;
aM Bestows faith-the natural Guru Mantra; creates peace, knowledge
and represents Godhead.
aH Shanti Beeja, Grants boons
Ruling Planet Syllable Mystical Meaning
ka Brahma Akshara; grants fame & unparalleled knowledge; Fulfiller
Mars of all desires as Kama or Krishna Beeja (Kleem).
 Gutterals kha Aakasha Beeja; Gives success & mastery of Tantra; considered
akin to Kalp Vriksha i.e. the wish fulfilling tree.
ga Works towards Pranava and Maya Beeja and is the Ganesha Beeja.
gha Sthamban Beeja; remover of impediments, creator of Mohan
Beeja.
~Na Destroyer of enemies. Creator of Vidveshan (Causing differences)
Beeja. Used for worshipping Narada.
Ruling Planet Syllable Mystical Meaning
ca Manasa Siddhi; Creator of Uccahhatan Beeja
Cha Creator of Aap Beeja, cause of death, Chhaya the shadowy wife
of the Sun God.
Venus ja Invokes inner protection; destroyer of mental and physical
Palatals sufferings, Mritunjaya Beeja (Jum).
jha Instantly removes black magic and evils.
~na Used in Infatuation
Ruling Planet Syllable Mystical Meaning
Ta Bahri Beeja, Beeja for fire sacrifice. Used in Ucchatan Tantra for
Hanuman.

Buddha Tha Used in Dhoomavati Beeja, doer of cruel and evil deeds; violent,
Da Judicious & auspicious
Retroflexes
Dha Maran Beeja, creates disturbances.
Na Bestows peace & all Siddhi’s.
Ruling Planet Syllable Mystical Meaning
ta Attractive, innovator of power, accomplisher of things capable of
achieving Sarva Siddhi in combination with Saraswati Beeja.
tha Accomplisher of good task, friend of Lakshmi Beeja capable of
infatuation in combination with other Beeja.
Guru da
dha
Destroys Karma Yoga and self control , Sukra (Desire) Beeja.
Helper of Shreem and Kleem Beeja; a friend indeed; producer of
Dentals
Maaya Beeja.
na Indicator of will – power, mind purifier, creator of five elements
(Tathwas).
Ruling Planet Syllable Mystical Meaning
pa A friend coming for the help of the mind to reach salvation.
pha Kartaveeryarjuna Beeja; Agni Astra (Weapon of Fire); used in

Shani ba
Ucchatan as FHAT.
Helping to play according to the circumstances.
Labial bha Used for Maran and Ucchatan.
ma Natural Mother (Ma) used in the Mantras for begetting children.
Ruling Planet Syllable Mystical Meaning
 ya Peace giver; Prostration; Vayu (Air) Beeja
ra Vahni/Agni (fire) Beeja; Carries the mantra to the Gods and is
used in most Beejakshara e.g. Hraam, Hreem, , Kreem etc.
contain RA.

Moon la Prithvi (Earth) Beeja; Lakshmi: Used for wealth & prosperity.
Causes Agni sthambana (extinguishes the fire of RA Beeja and
replaces it with the happy LA Beeja) and carries the prayers to the
Semivowel
Gods e.g. Hleem, Kleem etc.
va Jala (Water) Beeja.
sha Shanti (Peace) Beeja.
Sha Agni Stambhana (Fire extinguisher). Used in black magic etc.
Sibilants
sa Satya Karma Yoga. When used in Mantra, all works are
accomplished.
ha Gagana (Sky) or Akasha Beeja. It represents Shiva/Hanuman and
can remove all evils.
Aspiration
xa Poison Destroyer Garuda Beeja. Used with all mantra that destroy
the evil connected with the Nivritti Direction ruled by Rakshas
See Matangi Mantra broken down into syllables to understand deeper meanings within the
mantra.