Shri Shani Stotram (Dasaratha Krita)

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.

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• Verse 1: Salutations to Shani, dark, blue-complexioned, radiant like Shiva, form of Kalaratri fire.
• Verse 2: Salutations to Shani, lean-bodied, with long beard and matted hair, large eyes.
• Verses 3–10: Salutations to Shani, slow-moving (Mandagami), son of Sun God, bestower of kingdom and taker of kingdom.
• Verses 11–12 (Phalashruti): Reciting morning Dasaratha Shani Stotram frees from sins and ensures Saturn never causes harm.

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Spiritual Significance

Dasaratha Shani Stotram contains Lord Shani's solemn boon:

1. Rohini Shakata Bhedana: Commemorates Dasaratha stopping Saturn's transit into Rohini.
2. Shani's Direct Boon: Lord Shani declared: "Whoever chants this hymn composed by you will never face suffering from Me during Sade Sati!"
3. : Praises Shani's 10 forms: .

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.
• Freedom from Chronic Bone and Joint Ailments: Heals paralysis, joint pain, and nerve disorders.

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Dasaratha-Kṛtaṃ Stotraṃ Śanaīśchara-Puraḥsaram ।
Yaḥ Paṭhet-Prātar-Utthāya Sa Pāpaiḥ Pramucyate ॥ 11 ॥

Na Tasya Jāyate Bādhā Graharājāt-Kadaācana ।
Sadaīva Vijayī Loke Śani-Kṛpayā Narah ॥ 12 ॥

Meaning of Phalashruti

Whoever recites this Shani Stotram composed by King Dasaratha every morning will be delivered from all sins. They will never face suffering from Lord Saturn (Na Tasya Jayate Badha) and will be victorious in all endeavors.

1. When should Dasaratha Shani Stotram be chanted?

Every Saturday morning or evening, during Sade Sati, Ashtama Shani, and Shani Mahadasha.

2. Why is Dasaratha Shani Stotram considered the best Saturn remedy?

Because Lord Saturn Himself granted a direct scriptural boon to King Dasaratha that anyone reciting these 10 verses will be completely protected from Shani's harsh transits.