There is something strange about silence after someone passes. It is not just their absence, it’s the shift in the air. In the realm of astrology, this space between worlds is not just empty, it’s charged. And if you have ever felt like you needed to say something, do something, or just honour someone, you are not alone. This is where prayers for departed souls come in, in a deeply human, cosmic way. These mantras are not about sending love and light forward, and, let’s be honest, maybe a bit of closure backwards too.

Why do we pray for departed souls?

Vedas says that death is not the end. It is a transition. Think it of as a journey of the soul from the physical world into the astral realm. According to Garuda Purana, the soul wanders for 13 days post-death before beginning its karmic evaluation. We pray to honour the departed souls. 

What happens to the soul after death?

Different astrological schools suggest that planetary positions at the time of death, especially Saturn, Ketu, and the Moon affect the soul’s journey. If malefic energies are high, the soul may face disturbances. That is why performing Pind Daan, Shraddha rituals, and chanting mantras help to smoothen the transition.

Mantras and prayers for departed souls

A few minutes of chanting these mantras can send ripples through worlds. Here are some of the most powerful mantras for departed souls:

1. Mahamrityunjaya Mantra

ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्।

उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान् मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मामृतात्॥

It means, ‘we worship the three-eyed Lord Shiva who permeates all life. May He liberate us from the bondage of death.’ This mantra is not just for the living, it releases fear, pain, and attachments in both worlds. Chanting it for someone who has passed helps their soul find freedom and your mind find stillness.

2. Ram Naam Satya Hai 

राम नाम सत्य है

You might have heard this in funeral processions. But it is more than just a cultural phrase. Repeating Ram Naam Satya Hai (The name of Lord Ram is the truth) helps anchor the soul in eternal consciousness. It brings peace that doesn’t depend on belief—only on intention.

3. Bhagavad Gita Shlokas (Chapter 2:20)

न जायते म्रियते वा कदाचिन्…

It means that the soul is never born, nor does it die. It is eternal, indestructible, and timeless. When chanted during prayer meetings or remembrance, this verse soothes grief and realigns your perspective. 

4. Om Namo Narayanaya

This is an ancient Vishnu mantra and is often chanted during Shraddha and Pitra Paksha rituals. It helps guide ancestral souls toward light and love, dissolving karma. You should chant this 108 times on a Tulsi mala, especially on Amavasya days, when the veil between worlds is believed to be the thinnest.

When should you chant these mantras?

• During the 13-day mourning period after a loved one passes

• On their death anniversary or birth anniversary

• During Pitra Paksha 

Do these mantras help?

From a spiritual point of view, yes, they do. These mantras help to guide the soul, bring you peace and reduce karmic baggage. From a psychological point of view too, chanting these mantras provides closure and helps your nervous system to calm down. Everything carries energy in astrology and these mantras are a way of sending healing frequencies to someone you still love after they have left this plane.

Let your love be the map. Let the prayer be the path. Ask Agastyaa. Let AstroSure.ai realign your mind and body.