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 the fifteenth century teachings ofSri
Achyutanada Das of Orrisa (with minor additional information)

Ruling Planet

Syllable

Mystical Meaning

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
ii
u
uu
R^i
R^I
L^i
L^I
e

Bestows Nectar; imparts knowledge; Sthambhak

(arresting evils); infatuating, Armed for eradicating
black magic etc. Connected to Ardhanaarisvara.
The seed of Uccahatan (infatuation) bestows supreme
power to attain any desire. Symbolizes Omnipresent
Vishnu and the middle of the Pranava.
Bestows Mantra Siddhi as it refers to the Seer or Rishi,
Success in all good and righteous works.
Preaches truth, inventor of speech, cause for the origin
of Lakshmi Beeja; responsible for salvation.

ai

Saraswati Beeja; The origin of Jala Beeja (Seed of

water); Giver of Vidya (Knowledge) & Siddhi (Success
in good actions); Ends enmity and court cases i.e.
establishes justice

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;

Surya

aM

Bestows faith-the natural Guru Mantra; creates peace,

knowledge and represents Godhead.

Vowels

aH

Shanti Beeja, Grants boons

Syllable
Ruling Planet

Mystical Meaning
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.

ja

Invokes inner protection; destroyer of mental and

physical sufferings, Mritunjaya Beeja (Jum).

jha

Instantly removes black magic and evils.

~na

Used in Infatuation

Venus
Palatals

Ruling Planet

Buddha

Ruling Planet

Mars
Gutterals

Syllable
Ta

Mystical Meaning

Bahri Beeja, Beeja for fire sacrifice. Used in

Ucchatan Tantra for Hanuman.

Retroflexes
Brahma Akshara;
fame
& unparalleled
knowledge;
Tha grants
Used
in Dhoomavati
Beeja,
doer of cruel and evil
Fulfiller of all desires as Kama or Krishna
Beeja
deeds; violent,
ka
(Kleem).
Da
Judicious & auspicious
Aakasha Beeja; Gives success & mastery of Tantra;
considered Dha
akin to Kalp Vriksha
i.e.Beeja,
the wish
fulfilling
Maran
creates
disturbances.
kha
tree.
Na
Bestows peace & all Siddhi's.
Works towards Pranava and Maya Beeja and is the
ga
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

Guru
Shani
Dentals

Attractive, innovator ofSyllable

power, accomplisher ofMystical
things Meaning
Ruling Planet
capable of achieving Sarva Siddhi in combination with
pa
ASaraswati
friend coming
ta
Beeja.for the help of the mind to reach
salvation.
Accomplisher of good task, friend of Lakshmi Beeja
tha
capable
of infatuation in combination with other Beeja.
Labial
da
dha

Ruling Planet
naya

Destroys
Yoga and self control
(Desire)
phaKarmaKartaveeryarjuna
Beeja;, Sukra
Agni Astra
(Weapon of Fire);
Beeja.
used in Ucchatan as FHAT.
Helperbaof ShreemHelping
and Kleem
Beeja;
a friendtoindeed;
to play
according
the circumstances.
producer of Maaya Beeja.
bha
Used for Maran and Ucchatan.
Mysticalcreator
Meaning
IndicatorSyllable
of will power, mind purifier,
of five
ma
Natural
Mother
(Ma)
used
in
the
Mantras for begetting
elements
(Tathwas).
Peace giver;
Prostration;
Vayu (Air)
Beeja
children.

Moon
Semivowel

Sibilants

Aspiration

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.

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 Gods e.g. Hleem,
Kleem etc.

va

Jala (Water) Beeja.

sha

Shanti (Peace) Beeja.

Sha

Agni Stambhana (Fire extinguisher). Used in black

magic etc.

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.

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: au hr

kl hu mtagyai phat svh

hr : My, Sakti bja; creator of the entire material world by this sound
kl : Kam bja, invoke the fire (of agni bja), fulfills all desires
hu : damana bja- supressionof all evils and problems (Rhu runs away)
m : Mother bja
ta : gives the power to attract, people will come to you, accomplisher of things capable of achieving all perfections
(sarva siddhi) in combination with Saraswat bja.

yai/ya : Vyu bja, peace giver, prostration

ai : Saraswat bja, giver of vidy (knowledge) and siddhi (perfection), origin of Jala bja (from here the water starts
flowing-creation, creative energy), ends enmity

ya + ai = yai : Vidy and siddhi for the purpose of peace

mtagyai: Attracting the Mother for knowledge and peace (Mataga means elephant, the person becomes as
powerful as an elephant).

pha : astra bja, invokes the power of the deity to protect, protects dharma
sv : self, atman, fire
h : k bja, the seed sound of space/ether tattva
svh : the wishes of the self taken to the skies, offered to the gods
Note on the ending of mantra :
svh: pull beads to you- asking for protection
pha: if not using svh, push beads away from you- throwing weapon, destroying faults, pushing mantra
away from you
Syllable and Words:
Matagis daaks ari mantra has 7 words and 10 aks aras. It takes the energy of the 7th (desire/partnership) to the 10th
house of career/karma in this world. Mataga is an elephant, so it brings auspicious energy to ones work, as well as
fame and good name. It suppresses the negative aspects of the Sun, which are ego, and controlling nature. It supports
vitality, speech, and dh (wisdom).