Puranic Mantra · Lord Shani (Saturn)
साढ़ेसाती के लिए शनि मंत्र
Shani Mantra for Sade Sati
Sanskrit (Devanagari)
ॐ शं शनैश्चराय नमः शनि स्तोत्र: नीलांजनसमाभासं रविपुत्रं यमाग्रजम् छायामार्तण्डसम्भूतं तं नमामि शनैश्चरम्
Transliteration
Om Sham Shanaischaraya Namah Shani Stotra: Neelanjanasamabhasam Raviputram Yamagrajam Chhayamartandasambhutam Tam Namami ShanaiScharam
Meaning
Om. I bow to Shani, the slow-moving one. Shani Stotra: I bow to Shani who resembles blue collyrium (anjana), who is the son of Surya (Sun), the elder brother of Yama (god of death), born of Chhaya (shadow wife of the Sun) and Martanda (the Sun).
Last updated: 20 April 2026 · Traditional Vedic mantra
Benefits of Shani Mantra for Sade Sati
- ·Dedicated remedy for Shani Sade Sati — the 7.5 year Saturn transit
- ·Reduces delays, financial losses, and health problems during Sade Sati
- ·Teaches acceptance of Saturn's karmic lessons with grace
- ·Converts Saturn from a malefic to a benefactor through sincere devotion
- ·Protects from accidents, legal problems, and chronic illness
- ·When combined with Shani Beej Mantra, offers the most comprehensive Saturn remedy
How to Chant
- 1.Every Saturday — fast from sunrise to sunset (or eat only once)
- 2.Visit a Shani temple; offer til (sesame) oil on the Shani idol
- 3.Chant 108 times facing west, using an iron or black thread mala
- 4.Light a sesame oil lamp and burn black sesame
- 5.Donate black sesame, black cloth, iron, and mustard oil on Saturdays
- 6.Serve the poor, disabled, and downtrodden — Saturn governs the underprivileged
Best Time
Every Saturday, especially Shani Amavasya (new moon on Saturday). During Sade Sati and Shani Dhaiya.
Recommended Count
108 times every Saturday. Full Sade Sati remedy: maintain practice for entire 7.5 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.Is Sade Sati always bad?
No. Sade Sati is often feared unnecessarily. While it brings challenges — delays, obstacles, health issues, financial stress — its ultimate purpose is karmic cleansing and character development. For those who have been living righteously, Sade Sati often brings unexpected elevation, spiritual growth, and the resolution of long-standing problems. The Shani mantra helps navigate this period with wisdom rather than fear.
Q.How do I know if I'm in Sade Sati?
Calculate your Moon sign (Rashi) from your birth chart. You are in Sade Sati when Saturn (Shani) is transiting through the sign before your Moon sign, your Moon sign itself, or the sign after your Moon sign. Each transit takes approximately 2.5 years, so the total duration is 7.5 years. A Vedic astrologer can tell you precisely where you are in your Sade Sati cycle.