Shri Shani Stotram (Dasaratha Krita)
Shri Shani Stotram composed by King Dasaratha in Padma Purana. Complete 10 verses praising Lord Saturn for protection from Sade Sati and famine in IAST English transliteration, Phalashruti, and English meaning.
Shri Shani Stotram (Dasaratha Krita)
Stotram (English Transliteration)
Verse 1
Namaḥ Kṛṣṇāya Nīlāya Śiti-Kaṇṭha-Nibhāya Ca ।
Namaḥ Kālāgni-Rūpāya Kṛtāntāya Ca Te Namaḥ ॥ 1 ॥
Verse 2
Namo Nir-Māṃsa-Dehāya Dīrgha-Śmaśru-Jaṭāya Ca ।
Namo Viśāla-Netrāya Śuṣkodara-Bhayānaka ॥ 2 ॥
Verse 3
Namaḥ Paruṣa-Gātrāya Sthūla-Romṇe Ca Te Namaḥ ।
Namo Nityaṃ Kṣudhārtāya Atṛptāya Ca Te Namaḥ ॥ 3 ॥
Verse 4
Namo Nīlānjanākhyāya Nīla-Varnāṅka-Dhāriṇe ।
Namaḥ Śuṣkāya Śūrṇāya Śanaīścharate Namaḥ ॥ 4 ॥
Shri Shani Stotram (Dasaratha Krita)
Introduction
Shri Shani Stotram (popularly known as Dasaratha Krita Shani Stotram) is an iconic 10-verse astrological hymn composed by King Dasaratha (father of Lord Shri Rama) in the Padma Purana.
According to Purana legend, when Lord Saturn was about to enter the constellation of Rohini (Rohini Shakata Bhedana), an omen predicting 12 years of severe global drought and famine, King Dasaratha flew up in his divine chariot to confront Saturn. Impressed by Dasaratha's courage, righteous concern for his kingdom, and humility, Lord Saturn granted a boon that He would not pierce the Rohini constellation. Dasaratha then praised Lord Shani with these 10 famous verses.
Reciting the Dasaratha Shani Stotram on Saturdays pacifies Lord Saturn's wrath, converts the 7.5-year Sade Sati into a period of spiritual growth, and protects the devotee from debt, poverty, and disease.
Benefits of Recitation (Phalashruti)
According to scriptural tradition and verse 11 of this stotram, daily recitation of Shri Shani Stotram (Dasaratha Krita) grants the following blessings:
- Boon of Saturn Protection: Lord Shani promised King Dasaratha that anyone chanting this stotram will never suffer from Shani afflictions.
- Neutralization of Sade Sati & Ashtama Shani: Cleanses severe astrological transits of Saturn.
- Relief from Debts, Famine, and Financial Ruin: Bestows stability, food security, and financial recovery.
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Q1When should Dasaratha Shani Stotram be chanted?
Every Saturday morning or evening, during Sade Sati, Ashtama Shani, and Shani Mahadasha.