दशरथ कृत शनि स्तोत्र — Word-by-Word Meaning
दशरथ कृत शनि स्तोत्र
Every Sanskrit word explained in English
Word-by-Word Breakdown
शनैश्चर
Shanaishchara
Saturn — the slow-moving planet
मन्द
Manda
Slow (Saturn moves slowly)
नीलांजनसमाभास
Neelanjanasama Bhasa
Dark/blue as collyrium
सूर्यपुत्र
Suryaputra
Son of the Sun
भयंकर
Bhayankar
Terrifying, fearsome
रौद्ररूप
Raudrarupa
Fierce form
छायापुत्र
Chhayaputra
Son of Chhaya (Shadow)
दशरथ
Dasharatha
King Dasharatha, father of Lord Ram
प्रसीद
Praseeda
Be pleased, be gracious
अनुकम्पितः
Anukampitah
Have compassion
अपगच्छ
Apagachchha
Depart, move away
नक्षत्र
Nakshatra
Stars, constellations
रक्षा कुरु
Raksha Kuru
Grant protection
Complete Translation
Om salutations to Shanaishchara (Saturn), the slow-moving one. Salutations to the one dark as blue collyrium, son of the Sun. Salutations to the terrifying one, of fierce form — salutations to Saturn.
Saturn stands in corners, moves slowly, is dark, fearsome. He is Shani, the slow one, son of Chhaya (Shadow), brown-dark, the jewel of the sky.
Salutations, salutations to Saturn! Be pleased, be pleased! Have compassion on me. O Lord, depart from the house of King Dasharatha. From the houses and from all the stars — always grant protection, O Lord.
Origin & History
Source: Skanda Purana / Astrological tradition
Author: King Dasharatha
Period: Treta Yuga (mythological era)
According to the Skanda Purana, when Saturn (Shani) was about to enter an inauspicious position in King Dasharatha's horoscope, the king was terrified — Saturn's transit could destroy his kingdom and family. Dasharatha composed this stotra with deep devotion and recited it before Shani Dev. Saturn was so pleased by the king's humility and devotion that he promised to be gentle and departed peacefully from the unfavorable position.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Dashrath and why did he compose this?▼
King Dasharatha was the father of Lord Ram. When Saturn entered an unfavorable position threatening his kingdom, Dasharatha composed this stotra to appease Shani Dev. Saturn was so pleased that he promised to be gentle with Dasharatha and left peacefully.
What is Sade Sati?▼
Sade Sati is the 7.5 year period when Saturn transits through the 12th, 1st, and 2nd houses from one's moon sign. It is considered the most challenging astrological period, bringing tests, delays, and karmic lessons. This stotra is the primary remedy.
When should I chant this stotra?▼
Every Saturday, especially during Sade Sati, Shani Dhaiya, or any difficult Saturn transit. Also during Shani Amavasya and Shani Jayanti.
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