Shani mantras play an important role in mitigating the effects of Shani dosha. Lord Shani or the God of planet Saturn has negative effects on one’s horoscope. Saturn is a malefic planet in Vedic astrology. However, only in some positions in some houses, Shani has a positive impact.
Shani dosha occurs when the Saturn planet is placed in a bad position in one’s birth chart. Saturn may jointly be present with Mars, Rahu or Ketu, thus causing Shani dosha. This planet also takes the longest duration to go around the sun. Thus, it spends a lot of time dwelling in each zodiac’s house. Shani is present for about 7 and a half years in people’s lives. During this period (known as Saade Sati), Shani creates havoc in one’s life.
The consequences of Shani dosha can also cause delays or obstacles in major life events and work, financial problems, delay in marriage, family and relationship problems, health problems, lack of confidence and the like.
Chant the following Maha mantra to invoke the blessing s of Lord Shani. Reciting this mantra regularly will provide relief from Shani dosha.
However, there are also a number of ways by which Shani dosha can be remedied. This includes fasting, making donations, carrying out charitable activities, fasting and reciting certain powerful mantras regularly.
Shani Dev Mantra
“Nilanjana Samabhasam Ravi Putram Yamagrajam
Chaya Martanda Sambhutam Tam Namami Shanescharam”
The meaning of this mantra is- I bow to Lord Shani who is radiant like a blue mountain. Son of Lord Surya, Brother or Yamaraj, Born to Chaya and Marthanda(Surya), I salute and worship thee.
The reason behind our sufferings from Shani dosha is related to our past actions and karma. Hence, we suffer as a consequence of our bad deeds from the past or in the previous life. Thus when we suffer from Shani dosha we must compensate by performing good deeds.
Chanting the Shani mantra with devotion for 23000 times during the Saade Sati period can reduce the effect of this dosha.
Shani Dev Slokas
There are a number of Shani slokas which can be recited regularly to please Lord Shani and reduce effects of the dosha. Listed below are the Shani mantras or slokas that are effective for people with Shani dosha:
1.Ekakshari Mantra:
“Om Sham Shanaicharaay Namah”
Recite this mantra 108 times to have a prosperous life.
2. Shani Mantra:
“Om Tryamabakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam
Urvaruk Miva Bandhanan MrityorMookshiya Ma Mruthath
Om Shannodevirabishtaya Aapo Bhavantu Peethaye
Shanyorbhishravantu nah
Om Sham Shanaishcharya namah
Nilanjana Samabhasam Ravi Putram Yamagrajam
Chaya Martanda Sambhutam Tam Namami Shanescharam”
3.Shani Beej Mantra: This short but powerful mantra helps keep away all evil, making life happy and peaceful.
“Om Pran Preen Pron Se
Shanishcharaya Namah”
4.Shani Mantra:
“Saajyam Ch Vartisanyuktam Vahninaa Yojitham Maya
Deepam Grihan Devesham Threlokya Thimira Paham
Bhaktya Deepam Prayachami Devaya Paramaathmane”
Chanting this mantra 108 times on consecutive Saturdays can bring about a positive change in one’s life.
5.Shani Gayatri Mantra:
“Om Shanishcharaya Vidhmahe Chayaputhraaya Dheemahi
Thano Mandhaha Prachodayat”
The meaning of this mantra is- Oh Lord Shani, I meditate on your great powers. You are the son of Lord Surya. You are the one that moves slowly. I worship you to brighten my mind and intellect.
6.Shani Deva Mantra:
“Om Kaakadwajaaya Vidmahe Khadga Hastaaya Dheemahi
Thano Mandhaha Prachodayat”
The meaning of this mantra is- I meditate upon the lord with the crow. I worship you to brighten my mind and intellect.
Benefits of Shani Mantras
Shani mantra chanting has several, miraculous and life-changing benefits. It can treat Shani dosha that is a problem that affects people for a long duration. While there are numerous ways of reducing the effects of Shani dosha, chanting mantras is one of the easiest and simplest ways of tackling this problem. Additionally, it is a method by which you can worship Lord Shani. Thus, if chanted with faith, devotion and full concentration, one can please Lord Shani. Lord Shani has the power to strengthen one’s life and remove all obstacles from it, paving the way for success. He can also give you knowledge and courage coupled with an optimistic attitude. This will also enable you to perform actions that are ethically right. Thus, you will be able to compensate for the karma of your past bad deeds.
Also, Saturday is the auspicious day associated with Lord Shani. Thus, chanting the above-mentioned mantras on a Saturday will bring the blessings of Lord Shani. Shani is also the God of Justice. Hence, any unfair difficulties or testing times you’re undergoing will come to an end soon, if you pray to Lord Shani regularly. So, Shani mantra benefits include increasing one’s confidence, wisdom, patience, success in professional life and happy married life among others.
