The Invocation of Venus (Shukra)

For the mantra "Your one form is bright" original: "śukraṃ te anyad", the Sage is Bharadwaja, the deity is Venus, and the meter is Trishtup.

Om. One of your forms is bright, the other is sacred; you are like the Day and Night in your diverse forms. Like the heavens, you are the protector of all creative power. O Swadhavan A term for a self-reliant or independent being, O Pushan, may your auspicious grace be here with us. This is Rigveda 6.58.1. Although traditionally addressed to the sun-deity Pushan, it is used here to invoke the brilliance of the planet Venus.

Salutations to the Lord, the descendant of Bhrigu, the teacher of all the Daityas The "demons" or titans of Hindu mythology, belonging to the Bhargava lineage, and ruler of the Bhojakata region An ancient region often associated with Vidarbha. His complexion shines with the luster of silver; he has four arms and carries a staff, a water-pot, and a rosary, while his fourth hand is held in the gesture of granting boons. He is adorned with white garments, garlands, and ointments, and his entire body is decorated with diamond ornaments. He is a master of all the sciences of ethics and politics.

Salutations to you! O Venus, arrive here in your chariot, which is adorned with raised white banners and flags, drawn by white horses, as you circumambulate Mount Meru. Along with the compassionate Indrani, please reside upon the silver image placed on the eastern petal of the lotus within the pentagonal altar, facing East, for the sake of this worship. I invite you.

To the right side:
Om Bhuh! I invite Indrani, the presiding deity of Venus.
Om Bhuvah! I invite Indrani, the presiding deity of Venus.
Om Svah! I invite Indrani, the presiding deity of Venus.
Om Bhur Bhuvah Svah! I invite Indrani, the presiding deity of Venus.

For the mantra "Among all these women, Indrani," the Sage is Vrishakapi, the deity is Indrani, and the meter is Pankti.

Om. Among all these women, I have heard that Indrani is the most fortunate; her husband shall never perish from old age. Indra is superior to all others. This is Rigveda 10.86.11, praising the eternal youth and power of the Queen of the Gods.

I invite Indrani, the presiding deity of Venus, who holds a branch of the "Santanamanjari" tree and grants boons with her two arms.

On the left side:
Om Bhuh! I invite Indra, the secondary presiding deity of Venus.
Om Bhuvah! I invite Indra, the secondary presiding deity...
Om Svah! I invite Indra, the secondary presiding deity...
Om Bhur Bhuvah Svah! I invite Indra, the secondary presiding deity of Venus.

For the mantra "Indra for Indra’s protection," the Sage is Medhatithi, the meter is Trishtup-Pragatha.

Om. We call upon Indra for protection at every rite, Indra at every gathering; we call upon the powerful Indra for the sake of gaining wealth. Rigveda 1.16.3

I invite Indra, the secondary presiding deity of the descendant of Bhrigu Venus. He is seated upon a four-tusked elephant, holds the thunderbolt and the goad, is the husband of Shachi, and is adorned with various ornaments.

On the western petal:
Om Bhuh! I invite Saturn original: "Shanishchara".
Om Bhuvah! I invite Saturn.
Om Svah! I invite Saturn.
Om Bhur Bhuvah Svah! I invite Saturn.

For the mantra "May Agni be auspicious," the Sage is Riribidi, the deity is Saturn, the meter is Jagati...