In Vedic astrology, Lord Shani is a significant deity responsible for dispensing fairness based on one’s good and negative karma. However, due to its association with afflictions, bad timing, troubles, and unhappiness, many people fear its influence. To alleviate the negative effects of Shani’s afflicted position, astrologers recommend reciting the Shani mantra.
Who is Shani Deva?
Lord Shani is the Hindu god who is believed to ward off the evil eye and remove obstacles. He is well-known As Sani, Shani Dev, Ravinandana, Saneeswara, Saura, Pangu, Mandu, Kruradris, Asita and Saptarshi, Sani Bhagwan, Kruralochana, Asita, and Chayyaputra. These names are associated with his personality or with legends related to him.
Shani Dev signifies spiritual asceticism, penance, discipline, and conscientious work. Shani is the basis for Shanivara (Saturday)– one of the seven days in the Hindu calendar.
Shani Deva in Vedic astrology
Shani is also known as Saturn in Vedic astrology. Saturn is one of the nine planetary deities called the Navagraha. It is the seventh among them. Saturn is a very slow-moving planet. It takes about 30 years to travel through all 12 zodiac signs. It is said that the planet Saturn is a judge of our past deeds. (Effects of Saturn in 12 Houses)
Saturn is a Natural Benefactor of Jobs and Services, Metals, Industries, Age, Poverty, Hardships, Diseases, all kinds of obstacles, and selfishness. Saturn states our fortune, health, and popularity as the manifestation of inert matter. In Vedic astrology, anyone born under Shani’s influence is feared to possess bad luck. Shani Dev is often worshiped to prevent misfortune, adversity, and evil and alleviate negative hurdles. However, Shani is often misinterpreted.
Why are people scared of Shani (Saturn)?
Shani, also known as the “Lord of Righteousness,” is a significant deity in Hindu astrology responsible for dispensing fairness based on one’s good and negative karma. However, the slow-moving planet is also associated with afflictions, bad timing, troubles, and unhappiness, leading many people to fear its influence.
Shani Deva’s role in dispersing the consequences of people’s actions is seen as strict and unforgiving, leaving no one spared from the effects of their deeds. As a result, many people associate Shani Deva with a malefic planet that brings pain and suffering into their lives.
Shani mantras
Astrologers recommend reciting the Shani mantra to alleviate the negative effects of Shani’s afflicted position in the horoscope and the Saade Sati period, ultimately leading to the resolution of troubles and difficulties in one’s life.
Shani Mahamantra
Who can chant: Anyone
How to chant: Every morning and evening facing Lord Hanuman’s mantra
Benefits: Solves all your difficulties, obstacles, and concerns
नीलांजनसमाभासं रविपुत्रं यमाग्रजम्।
छायामार्तण्डसम्भूतं तं नमामि शनैश्चरम् ||
Nilanjana samabhasam raviputram yamagrajam
Chaya martanda sambhutam tam namami shaishcharam
He, the Shani deva, has the appearance of a blue sky, the sunlight of the Sun, and is the most powerful of those in power. He may even cast a shadow on the dazzling sun. We prostrate ourselves before Saturn, the god of command.
Shani Beej Mantra
Who can chant: Anyone
How to chant: Every morning 108 times in front of Lord Hanuman’s idol
Benefits: Overcome unpredictability of Life
ॐ प्राँ प्रीं प्रौं सः शनैश्चराय नमः ॥
Om praam preem praum sah shanayishraya namah.
Ode to Lord Shani, please be kind to me and soothe my nerves.
Shani Gayatri Mantra
Who can chant: Anyone
How to chant: Every morning 108 times in front of Lord Hanuman’s idol
Benefits: Lower impact of Sade Sati and Saturn’s impact on the horoscope
ॐ काकध्वजाय विद्महे खड्गहस्ताय धीमहि तन्नो मन्दः प्रचोदयात ॥
Om kaakadhwajaaya vidmahae khadga hastaaya dheemahi tanno mandah prachodayaat
Om, Let me reflect on him who has a crow on his flag, Oh, He who wields a sword in his palm, and let Saneeswara enlighten my thoughts.
Shani Moola mantra
Who can chant: Anyone
How to chant: Every morning and meaning 108 times in front of Lord Hanuman’s idol
Benefits: Calmness and spiritual relief
ॐ शं शनैश्चराय नमः ||
Om Sham Shanaiscaryaye Namah
Salutation to Shanivara’s dark Lord.
Do this to get an Optimal Benefit
Often, we get queries like ‘Guru I have been chanting these mantras for years and it hasn’t been so beneficial.’ Some even rage towards our Vedic practices. But often people remember mantras but do not care about procedures to chant mantras. Chant Shani mantra in this manner so that you can have full benefits of the mantra.
- It is a compulsion to take an early morning shower. For the ill or differently abled, do your best to touch the water before you chant the mantra.
- Make sure to chant the mantra on prescribed timing and the shanti mantra should be chanted 108 times a day.
- Be quiet and concentrate on your mind. The place can be hostile but your mind should be relaxed.
- Make sure you recite the mantra in front of Lord Hanuman Ji. It is best in front of the idol, if not idol picture works fine, digital image can also be used. If anything is not available, imagine the figure of Sri Hanuman and chant the mantra.
- Mantra alone will never work. It is how are you as a person. To get Shani’s grace to develop yourself into a trustworthy and decent person.
Remember, first you need to know what is creating an obstacle for you and know the best mantra to recite. You can consult our expert astrologers if you have doubts about which mantra to chant based on your planetary alignments. You can check our other articles on Mantras, and explore the range of Vedic Mantras for various benefits.