Shani Mantra lyrics in Sanskrit & English, with meaning
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Puranic mantra (Navagraha Stotra)#
नीलाञ्जनसमाभासं रविपुत्रं यमाग्रजम् ।
छायामार्तण्डसम्भूतं तं नमामि शनैश्चरम् ॥nīlāñjanasamābhāsaṃ raviputraṃ yamāgrajam |
chāyāmārtaṇḍasambhūtaṃ taṃ namāmi śanaiścaram ||मैं उन शनैश्चर को नमस्कार करता हूँ — जो नीले अंजन के समान आभा वाले हैं, सूर्य के पुत्र और यम के बड़े भाई हैं, छाया और मार्तण्ड (सूर्य) से उत्पन्न हैं।
I bow to Shanaishchara — who shines like blue-black collyrium, the son of the Sun and elder brother of Yama, born of Chhaya and Martanda (the Sun).
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Beej mantra#
ॐ प्रां प्रीं प्रौं सः शनैश्चराय नमः ॥
oṃ prāṃ prīṃ prauṃ saḥ śanaiścarāya namaḥ ||
ॐ — प्रां, प्रीं, प्रौं, सः बीजों सहित — मन्द गति से चलने वाले शनैश्चर को नमस्कार।
Om, with the seed syllables prām, prīm, praum and saḥ — salutations to Shanaishchara, the slow-moving one.
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Vedic mantra (Rigveda 10.9.4)#
ॐ शं नो देवीरभिष्टय आपो भवन्तु पीतये ।
शं योरभि स्रवन्तु नः ॥oṃ śaṃ no devīrabhiṣṭaya āpo bhavantu pītaye |
śaṃ yorabhi sravantu naḥ ||दिव्य जल हमारे लिए कल्याणकारी हों, हमारी रक्षा और पान के लिए हों; वे हम पर सुख और आरोग्य की वर्षा करें। (नवग्रह पूजा में शनि के वैदिक मन्त्र के रूप में प्रयुक्त।)
May the divine waters be a blessing for us, for our help and for our drinking; may they flow towards us with health and well-being. (Used as Shani's Vedic mantra in the Navagraha puja, for the opening word "śam".)
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Name mantra#
ॐ शं शनैश्चराय नमः ॥
oṃ śaṃ śanaiścarāya namaḥ ||
ॐ, "शं" बीज वाले शनैश्चर को नमस्कार।
Om, salutations to Shanaishchara, whose seed sound is "Sham".
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Shani Mantra — word by word
| Word | Transliteration | Meaning |
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| नीलाञ्जन-समाभासम् | nīlāñjana-samābhāsam | Shining like blue-black collyrium (kajal) |
| रवि-पुत्रम् | ravi-putram | Son of Ravi, the Sun |
| यम-अग्रजम् | yama-agrajam | Elder brother of Yama, the lord of death and dharma |
| छाया-मार्तण्ड-सम्भूतम् | chāyā-mārtaṇḍa-sambhūtam | Born of Chhaya ("shadow") and Martanda, the Sun |
| नमामि | namāmi | I bow |
| शनैश्चरम् | śanaiścaram | Shanaishchara — "the one who moves slowly" (Saturn takes about two and a half years in each sign) |
What Shani Mantra means
Shani is the planet Saturn among the Navagraha, the son of Surya and Chhaya, and the lord of karma and justice. His name Shanaishchara means "the slow-moving one". He is feared for the trials of Sade Sati and Shani dhaiya, but he is above all a just teacher who rewards patience, honest work and humility — so these mantras are prayers for steadiness and the right understanding of hardship, not only for its removal.
The Puranic verse "Nilanjana Samabhasam", from the Navagraha Stotra attributed to Vyasa, is the most widely chanted: it remembers Shani's dark radiance and his family — son of the Sun, brother of Yama. The beej mantra uses the seed syllables prām, prīm, praum and saḥ. In the Navagraha puja each planet also has a Vedic mantra; for Shani it is the Rigvedic verse "Sham no devir abhishtaye", chosen for its opening word "śam", peace.
Tradition everywhere pairs Shani worship with Hanuman, who is said to have freed Shani from Ravana's captivity, and with service to the poor, the old and those who labour — the people Shani is said to protect.
How to chant Shani Mantra
- WhenSaturdays, especially at sunset; Shani Jayanti (Jyeshtha Amavasya); during Sade Sati or Shani dhaiya
- Count108 times (the beej mantra is traditionally chanted 23,000 times as a full anushthana)
- MalaRudraksha or dark (black hakik) beads
- FacingWest, Shani's direction
- Prepare. On Saturday evening, bathe, wear dark or blue clothes if you like, and sit facing west.
- Lamp. Light a mustard or sesame oil lamp — at home, at a Shani temple, or under a peepal tree.
- Chant. Recite "Nilanjana Samabhasam" once, then chant the beej mantra or "Om Sham Shanaishcharaya Namah" 108 times.
- Remember Hanuman. Many also read the Hanuman Chalisa or Shani Chalisa.
- Give. Offer black sesame, black urad, oil or iron, and give food or help to the poor and to labourers — Shani's favourite service.
Astrological remedies vary by tradition and by horoscope. For a formal anushthana, consult a family priest; for daily devotion the Puranic mantra and the name mantra are chanted freely.
Where Shani Mantra comes from
The Navagraha Stotra, attributed to Vyasa, gives one verse to each of the nine planets; "Nilanjana Samabhasam" is its verse for Shani. The beej and name mantras come from the Tantric and astrological (jyotisha) traditions, and the Vedic mantras of the planets are used in the Navagraha homa and puja described in the Grihya and Puranic texts.
Shani temples such as Shani Shingnapur in Maharashtra, the Thirunallar Saneeswaran temple near Karaikal and Shani Dham in Delhi draw large crowds every Saturday, and the mantras are chanted there with offerings of oil.
About Shani Mantra
The mantras of Shani Dev — the Puranic "Nilanjana Samabhasam", the beej mantra, the Vedic mantra and the simple name mantra — with meaning and how to chant them on Saturdays. It comes from the Navagraha tradition, Traditional. The text is in Sanskrit.
Frequently asked questions
Who wrote Shani Mantra?
Shani Mantra comes from the Navagraha tradition (Traditional).
Where can I read Shani Mantra lyrics in English?
This page has the full Shani Mantra in Sanskrit (Devanagari) with the English transliteration under every verse, and the meaning of each verse in Hindi and English. Use the Chant and Meaning buttons above the verses to show only what you need.
शनि मन्त्र का अर्थ क्या है?
इस पेज पर शनि मन्त्र के हर पद के नीचे उसका सरल हिंदी अर्थ और अंग्रेज़ी अर्थ दिया गया है।
How many verses are there in Shani Mantra?
Shani Mantra has 4 verses as given on this page.
In which language is Shani Mantra?
Shani Mantra is in Sanskrit. This page gives the original text in Devanagari with Roman transliteration and meaning in Hindi and English.
How long does it take to recite Shani Mantra?
A full recitation takes about 4 min.
To whom is Shani Mantra dedicated?
Shani Mantra is dedicated to Shani Dev. The mantras of Shani Dev — the Puranic "Nilanjana Samabhasam", the beej mantra, the Vedic mantra and the simple name mantra — with meaning and how to chant them on Saturdays.
Which is the most powerful Shani mantra?
The most widely chanted are the Puranic "Nilanjana Samabhasam" verse and the beej mantra "Om Pram Prim Praum Sah Shanaishcharaya Namah". Choose one and chant it regularly with devotion.
When should the Shani mantra be chanted?
On Saturdays, ideally at sunset, and especially on Shani Jayanti and during Sade Sati or Shani dhaiya.
Why is Hanuman worshipped with Shani?
A popular story says Hanuman freed Shani from Ravana's captivity, and Shani promised not to trouble Hanuman's devotees.
Can women chant the Shani mantra?
Yes. Anyone may chant Shani mantras and read the Shani Chalisa; some temples have their own customs about women offering oil to the image.
