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Sacred Mantras

Shani Dev Mantras

शनिदेव

2 authoritative mantras for Shani Dev — chanted for centuries by sadhakas. Each with Sanskrit, transliteration, meaning and recitation guide.

How to recite

  • Sit facing east or north; spine straight; eyes closed or soft-focused.
  • Count repetitions on a 108-bead mala (one round = 108).
  • Morning brahma muhurta (4-6 AM) is most potent. Daily consistency > intensity.
  • Beej mantras require initiation (diksha) from a guru for full effect.
Beej Mantra 108x

ॐ शं शनैश्चराय नमः

Om Sham Shanaishcharaaya Namah

Meaning

Salutations to Shani, the slow-moving one, with the bija Sham.

Benefit

Shani Beej Mantra — mitigates Sade Sati and Dhaiya effects. Recited on Saturdays facing the Shani idol, lamp lit with mustard oil.

Praise / Stotra 11x

नीलाञ्जनसमाभासं रविपुत्रं यमाग्रजम्। छायामार्ताण्डसम्भूतं तं नमामि शनैश्चरम्॥

Neelaanjana-samaabhaasam Ravi-putram Yamaagrajam | Chhaayaa-maartanda-sambhutam Tam Namaami Shanaishcharam

Meaning

I bow to Shanaishchara, who shines like blue collyrium, son of Sun, elder brother of Yama, born of Chhaya and Martanda.

Benefit

Shani Dhyana Shloka — recited before any Shani Sade Sati pacification puja. Acknowledges Shani as karma-phalada (karma-fruit-giver), not punisher.

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