Shani Stotram
Pacifying Saturn's difficulties: delays, pressure, loss, and karmic burdens
How to chant: 19 times on Saturday at dusk
Shani Stotram Lyrics in Sanskrit
नीलाञ्जनसमाभासं रविपुत्रं यमाग्रजम्। छायामार्तण्डसम्भूतं तं नमामि शनैश्चरम्॥
Shani Stotram Transliteration
Neelaanjana-samaabhaasam ravi-putram yamaagrajam, Chhaayaa-maartanda-sambhootam tam namaami Shanaishhcharam.
Shani Stotram Meaning in English
I bow to Saturn — who shines like dark blue antimony, son of the Sun, elder brother of Yama, born of Shadow and the Sun. O slow-moving one, I honour thee.
Astrological Benefits of Chanting Shani Stotram
This mantra is governed by Saturn and invokes Shiva. In Vedic astrology, regular chanting strengthens Saturn's significations in your natal chart — bringing greater anxiety & mental peace.
Which Dasha or Planetary Affliction Does Shani Stotram Remedy?
Dasha & Transit Periods
- ◉Shani Mahadasha (19 years)
- ◉Shani Sade Sati (7.5 years)
- ◉Shani Dhaiya (2.5 years)
- ◉Saturn transit over natal Moon or Ascendant
Natal Chart Afflictions
- ◈Saturn in 1st house (heavy personality)
- ◈Saturn-Moon conjunction (Vish Yoga)
- ◈Saturn aspecting Ascendant lord
- ◈Saturn in Scorpio or Aries (debilitated)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shani Stotram?
Shani Stotram is a classical Sanskrit mantra for anxiety & mental peace. Pacifying Saturn's difficulties: delays, pressure, loss, and karmic burdens. It is governed by the planet Saturn and best chanted on Saturday.
How many times should I chant Shani Stotram?
19 times on Saturday at dusk
Which Dasha benefits most from chanting Shani Stotram?
Shani Mahadasha (19 years). Shani Sade Sati (7.5 years). Shani Dhaiya (2.5 years). Saturn transit over natal Moon or Ascendant.
What natal chart afflictions does Shani Stotram remedy?
Saturn in 1st house (heavy personality). Saturn-Moon conjunction (Vish Yoga). Saturn aspecting Ascendant lord. Saturn in Scorpio or Aries (debilitated).
Who should chant Shani Stotram?
Those in Shani Sade Sati, Shani Dasha, or experiencing prolonged struggle
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