Introduction & King Dasharatha’s Legend (శని శాంతి స్తోత్ర విశిష్టత)
Shani Graha Shanti Stotram (శని గ్రహ శాంతి స్తోత్రం / शनि ग्रह शांति स्तोत्रम्), also reverently called the Dasharatha Shani Stotram, is found in the ancient Padma Purana. The astrological lore states that when Lord Saturn (Shani Bhagavan) was poised to enter the constellation of Rohini (an astrological phenomenon called Rohini Shakata Bhedana, which causes twelve years of catastrophic drought, famine, and destruction on Earth), King Dasharatha of Ayodhya ascended into the celestial sphere equipped with divine astras to protect his subjects.
Astounded by the king’s selfless love and courage, Lord Shani withheld his destructive transit and granted boons: “Anyone who recites this propitiation hymn composed by you shall never suffer from acute planetary afflictions caused by my transit.”
In Vedic astrology, Lord Shani is the lord of justice (Karmaphala Data). Chanting this stotram on Saturdays (Sanivaram) neutralizes the trials of Sade Sati (ఏలినాటి శని), Ashtama Shani, Kantaka Shani, and Shani Mahadasha.
Shani Graha Shanti Stotram in Telugu (పూర్తి శ్లోకాలు – తెలుగు లిపి)
ధ్యాన శ్లోకమ్:
నీలాంజన సమాభాసం రవిపుత్రం యమాగ్రజమ్ ।
ఛాయామstyleర్తాండ సంభూతం తం నమామి శనైశ్చరమ్ ॥
దశరథ ఉవాచ:
కోణస్థః పింగళో బభ్రుః కృష్ణో రౌద్రోంతకో యమః ।
సౌరిః శనైశ్చరో మందః పిప్పలాదేన సంస్తుతః ॥ 1 ॥
నమస్తే కోణసంస్థాయ పింగళాయ నమోస్తు తే ।
నమస్తే బభ్రరూపాయ కృష్ణాయ చ నమోస్తు తే ॥ 2 ॥
నమస్తే రౌద్రదేహాయ నమస్తే చాంతకాయ చ ।
నమస్తే యమసంజ్ఞాయ నమస్తే సౌరయే విభో ॥ 3 ॥
నమస్తే మందసంజ్ఞాయ శనైశ్చర నమోస్తు తే ।
ప్రసాదం కురు దేవేశ దీనస్య ప్రణతస్య మే ॥ 4 ॥
ఫలశ్రుతి శ్లోకాలు
ఏతాని దశ నామాని ప్రాతరుత్థాయ యః పఠేత్ ।
శనైశ్చరకృతా పీడా న కదాచిద్భవిష్యతి ॥ 5 ॥
సర్వదుఃఖ ప్రశమనం సర్వవ్యాధి వినాశనమ్ ।
ఆయురారోగ్యమైశ్వర్యం శనిస్తుష్ట్యా ప్రయచ్ఛతి ॥ 6 ॥
॥ ఇతి శ్రీ పద్మపురాణే దశరథ కృత శని స్తోత్రం సంపూర్ణమ్ ॥
Verse-by-Verse English Meaning & The 10 Names of Shani
Dhyana Shloka: Meditation on Lord Shani
Nīlāñjana Samābhāsaṃ Raviputraṃ Yamāgrajam | Chāyā-Mārtāṇḍa Saṃbhūtaṃ Taṃ Namāmi Śanaiścaram ||
Meaning: I bow before Lord Shanaishchara (Saturn), whose divine complexion shines like blue collyrium (Nilanjana), who is the noble son of the Sun God (Surya) and elder brother of Lord Yama, born of Mother Chhaya and Lord Martanda.
Verse 1 & 2: The Ten Sacred Names
Meaning: Salutations to Lord Shani who is hailed by ten divine names: Konastha (the angular dweller), Pingala (reddish-brown gaze), Babhru (tawny lord of cosmic justice), Krishna (the dark one who absorbs negativities), Raudra (fierce regulator), Antaka (bringer of cosmic conclusion), Yama (dispenser of discipline), Sauri (illustrious son of the Sun), Shanaishchara (slow, patient mover), and Manda (deliberate and deep).
Verses 3 & 4: The Prayer for Compassion
Meaning: “Salutations to You of terrible form, salutations to You who brings end to arrogance, salutations to Yama, salutations to the son of Surya! Salutations to the slow-moving lord! O Lord of Gods, shower Your compassion upon me, a humble devotee bowing at Your feet!”
Verses 5 & 6: Phalashruti (Freedom from Saturn Afflictions)
Meaning: Whoever wakes up at dawn and recites these ten sacred names of Lord Shani shall never suffer from any planetary afflictions caused by Saturn’s transits. All sorrows dissolve, all diseases are mitigated, and Lord Shani bestows long life, sound health, and wealth when pleased.
Saturday Shani Puja Vidhi & Remedies (శనివార పూజా విధానం)
- Til Oil Lamp: Light an earthen or iron deepam filled with mustard or sesame oil (Til oil) under a Peepal tree or in a temple on Saturday mornings or evening twilight.
- Black Sesame Offering: Offer black sesame seeds (Nalla Nuvvulu) wrapped in a black cloth or sprinkled onto the lamp.
- Hanuman Worship: Lord Shani promised Hanuman that anyone who chants the Hanuman Chalisa or worships Lord Hanuman on Saturdays will never be afflicted by Saturn’s gaze.
- Charity (Daanam): Donating black umbrellas, iron utensils, footwear, or food to poor laborers and disabled individuals on Saturdays instantly pacifies Lord Shani.
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