Wednesday – Budha – Mercury
budham āshrayAmi satatam suravinutam candratārāsutam budhajanaiveditam bhūsurair moditam madhurakavitāpradam mahanīyasampadam
I always seek shelter in Budha (Mercury), who is worshipped by the Gods, and is the son of Chandra and Tara. Who is revered by the learned and who brings joy to Brahmins. Who is the bestower of the sweet art of poetry, the one of splendorous wealth.
Budha or Mercury riding on a lion. Three of his hands hold a weapon, while the fourth one is held in the varada (boon-giving) mudra (symbolic hand gesture).
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