When is the best time and day to chant Ṛṇamocaka Maṅgala Stotra: The Debt-Relieving Hymn to Mars?

It is traditionally most auspicious to recite during Brahma Muhurta (4:00 AM – 6:00 AM) or Evening Dusk (Sandhya), especially on Daily or auspicious lunar days (Ekadashi, Purnima, Pradosham). Traditional offerings include Ghee lamp (Deepa), Incense (Dhoopa), Fresh flowers & Water offering.

What are the benefits of regularly chanting Ṛṇamocaka Maṅgala Stotra: The Debt-Relieving Hymn to Mars?

According to sacred tradition, regular recitation brings: Peace of mind, spiritual upliftment, and harmonious energy in the home.

Stotras Murugan

Ṛṇamocaka Maṅgala Stotra

Q: Source and Attribution

This stotra comes from the *Skanda Purāṇa*, one of the eighteen major Purāṇas, and is attributed to the sage Bhārgava (a descendant of Bhṛgu, often identified with Śukra, the guru of the demons). Its title, *Ṛṇamocakamaṅgalastotra*, means “Auspicious Hymn for Debt Relief,” and it is specifically recited to remove financial burdens.

Q: Striking Claim of Supremacy

Verse 10 declares Maṅgala as *Graharāja* (“king of planets”) and *Mahābala* (“greatly powerful”), even surpassing Brahmā, Indra, and Viṣṇu in certain contexts. This is an unusual assertion—typically Sūrya (Sun) or Bṛhaspati (Jupiter) hold that title—and underscores the stotra’s high reverence for Mars as a bestower of boons.

The Debt-Relieving Hymn to Mars

A twelve-verse hymn to Mangala (Mars) from the Skanda Purana, asking release from debt, poverty and Mars-linked troubles.

Verses

rinamocakamangalastotram shreeganeshaaya namah | 1 |

The hymn to Mangala that releases debts. Salutations to Lord Ganesha.

Verse 1

mangalo bhoomiputrashca rinahartaa dhanapradah sthiraasano mahaakaayah sarvakarmaavirodhakah | 2 |

Mangala, the son of Earth, the remover of debts and bestower of wealth, the one who sits firmly, the great-bodied one, and the non-obstructor of all actions.

Verse 2

lohito lohitaakshashca saamagaanaam kripaakarah dharaatmajah kujo bhaumo bhootido bhoominandanah | 3 |

The red one, the red-eyed one, the bestower of grace upon those who chant the Sama Veda; the son of Earth, Kuja, Bhauma, the giver of prosperity, the delight of Earth.

Verse 3

angaarako yamashcaiva sarvarogaapahaarakah vrishteh kartaa'pahartaa ca sarvakaamaphalapradah | 4 |

Angaraka, and also Yama, the remover of all diseases; the one who causes and withholds rain, and the bestower of the fruits of all desires.

Verse 4

etaani kujanaamaani nityam yah shraddhayaa pathet rinam na jaayate tasya dhanam sheeghramavaapnuyaat | 5 |

Whoever daily recites these names of Kuja with devotion, for him no debt arises, and he swiftly attains wealth.

Verse 5

dharaneegarbhasambhootam vidyutkaantisamaprabham kumaaram shaktihastam ca mangalam pranamaamyaham | 6 |

I bow to Mangala, born from the womb of Earth, whose radiance equals that of lightning, the youthful one who holds a spear in his hand.

Verse 6

stotramangaarakasyaitatpathaneeyam sadaa nribhih na teshaam bhaumajaa peedaa svalpaapi bhavati kvacit | 7 |

This hymn of Angaraka should always be recited by people. For them, no suffering caused by Mars, however slight, ever occurs.

Verse 7

angaaraka mahaabhaaga bhagavanbhaktavatsala tvaam namaami mamaasheshamrinamaashu vinaashaya | 8 |

O Angaraka, most blessed one, O Lord who is affectionate to devotees, I bow to You. Please swiftly destroy all my debts.

Verse 8

rinarogaadidaaridryam ye caanye hyapamrityavah bhayakleshamanastaapaa nashyantu mama sarvadaa | 9 |

May debts, diseases, poverty, and all other untimely deaths, along with fear, distress, and mental torment, be completely destroyed for me forever.

Verse 9

ativakra duraaraadhya bhogamukta jitaatmanah tushto dadaasi saamraajyam rushto harasi tatkshanaat | 10 |

O one who is extremely crooked and difficult to worship, O bestower of liberation from bondage, O self-conquered one—when pleased, You grant an empire; when angered, You snatch it away in an instant.

Verse 10

virincishakravishnoonaam manushyaanaam tu kaa kathaa tena tvam sarvasattvena graharaajo mahaabalah | 11 |

What need is there to speak of humans, when even Brahma, Indra, and Vishnu are subject to You? Therefore, by Your supreme power, You are the king of planets, the greatly mighty one.

Verse 11

putraandehi dhanam dehi tvaamasmi sharanam gatah rinadaaridryaduhkhena shatroonaam ca bhayaattatah | 12 |

Grant me sons, grant me wealth; I have taken refuge in You. (I seek shelter) from the suffering of debts and poverty, and from the fear of enemies.

Verse 12

ebhirdvaadashabhih shlokairyah stauti ca dharaasutam mahateem shriyamaapnoti hyaparo dhanado yuvaa | 13 |

Whoever praises the son of Earth with these twelve verses attains great prosperity; indeed, he becomes like another Kubera, youthful and wealthy.

Verse 13

iti shreeskandapuraane bhaargavaproktam rinamocakamangalastotram sampoornam | 14 |

Thus concludes the hymn to Mangala that releases debts, as spoken by Bhargava in the Skanda Purana.

Verse 14

Worship Guidelines & Chanting Benefits (Phalashruti)

Auspicious Day

Daily or auspicious lunar days (Ekadashi, Purnima, Pradosham)

Best Time (Muhurta)

Brahma Muhurta (4:00 AM – 6:00 AM) or Evening Dusk (Sandhya)

Sacred Offerings

Ghee lamp (Deepa), Incense (Dhoopa), Fresh flowers & Water offering

Spiritual Benefits (Phalashruti)

Peace of mind, spiritual upliftment, and harmonious energy in the home

Background

This hymn, the Ṛṇamocaka Maṅgala Stotra, is part of the wider Skanda Purana tradition, a major Puranic text of Hinduism. It is traditionally attributed to the sage Bhārgava and is recited as a devotional prayer to the planet Mars (Maṅgala), who is considered the remover of debts and bestower of wealth. The stotra is often chanted on Tuesdays or during astrologically challenging periods associated with Mars, with the belief that it alleviates financial burdens, illnesses, and obstacles. Locator: the colophon reads 'iti shri-skandapurane bhargava-proktam rinamochaka-mangala-stotram', that is, spoken by Bhargava within the Skanda Purana; it does not name the section of the Purana. Verse 5 greets Mangala as Kumara, spear (shakti) in hand, the iconography of Skanda-Kartikeya, the warrior-god worshipped as Murugan in South Indian Hindu tradition.

Did You Know?

Source and Attribution

This stotra comes from the Skanda Purāṇa, one of the eighteen major Purāṇas, and is attributed to the sage Bhārgava (a descendant of Bhṛgu, often identified with Śukra, the guru of the demons). Its title, Ṛṇamocakamaṅgalastotra, means “Auspicious Hymn for Debt Relief,” and it is specifically recited to remove financial burdens.

Names of Mangala

The first three verses list the names of Mangala (Mars), including Bhūmiputra (son of Earth), Lohita (the red one) and Aṅgāraka (the burning one). Each name points to his origin, color, power over rain or ability to heal disease. Verse 4 promises that reciting these names with faith prevents debts and quickly brings wealth.

Mythological Role

Maṅgala is the son of the Earth goddess (Bhūmi) and is associated with the planet Mars. Though Mars is often considered malefic in astrology, this hymn emphasizes his benevolent side: when pleased, he grants sovereignty; when angered, he destroys instantly (verse 9). The stotra thus seeks to invoke his grace for material and spiritual well-being.

Striking Claim of Supremacy

Verse 10 declares Maṅgala as Graharāja (“king of planets”) and Mahābala (“greatly powerful”), even surpassing Brahmā, Indra, and Viṣṇu in certain contexts. This is an unusual assertion—typically Sūrya (Sun) or Bṛhaspati (Jupiter) hold that title—and underscores the stotra’s high reverence for Mars as a bestower of boons.

Practical Benefits and Usage

The hymn promises relief not only from debts but also from poverty, disease, untimely death, fears, and mental distress (verse 8). It is meant to be recited daily (nityaṃ in verse 4, sadā in verse 6) and concludes by stating that reciting these twelve ślokas brings great prosperity, making one like a youthful bestower of wealth (verse 12).

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