Shani Maha Mantra
The supreme prayer to Lord Shani to neutralize severe karmic retribution, protect against depression, and build lasting legacy.


Shani Maha Mantra
Presiding Deity: Shani Bhagavan • Vedic Pitch & Meter Verified
Sacred Syllables & Transliteration
Devanagari Sanskrit text with accurate IAST phonetics
ॐ नीलाञ्जनसमाभासं रविपुत्रं यमाग्रजम्। छायामार्तण्डसम्भूतं तं नमामि शनैश्चरम्॥
oṁ nīlāñjanasamābhāsaṁ raviputraṁ yamāgrajam | chāyāmārtaṇḍasambhūtaṁ taṁ namāmi śanaiścaram ||
Om, I bow down to the slow-moving Shani, who shines like black collyrium, the son of Surya and elder brother of Yama, born of Chhaya and the Sun.
Scriptural & Metaphysical Significance
Chanted by millions to navigate challenging astrological periods (Sade Sati, Ashtama Shani), replacing dread with solemn surrender and moral strength.
Benefits & Phalashruti
Traditional blessings and psychological impacts of devoted practice
Neutralizes intense karmic suffering during Saturn Mahadasha and Sade Sati.
Dissolves irrational melancholy, fear of aging, and social isolation.
Secures stable career authority, business longevity, and property.
Bestows divine protection against malevolent intentions and curses.
Agamic Sadhana Vidhi & Protocol
Classical parameters for optimal vibratory alignment and japa siddhi
Rudraksha Mala (108 beads)
108x on Saturdays
Saturday Dusk
West (Pashchima)
Clean dark asana
Step-by-Step Japa Procedure
Bathe and light a sesame or mustard oil lamp on Saturday dusk.
Recite 108 repetitions with focused reverence.
Conclude with prayer offering the merits to all suffering beings.
Related Sacred Mantras
Chants harmonizing with Shani Bhagavan and similar spiritual aspirations
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