Lord Shani (Saturn) is the divine dispenser of karmic fruits (Karmaphala Data). Chanting his mantra fosters patience, humility, and moral rectitude, mitigating harsh astrological periods such as Sade Sati.
Shani Moola Mantra (Nilanjana Samabhasam)
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Sanskrit Text (संस्कृतम्)
नीलाञ्जनसमाभासं रविपुत्रं यमाग्रजम् ।
छायामार्तण्डसम्भूतं तं नमामि शनैश्चरम् ॥
॥ ॐ शं शनैश्चराय नमः ॥
छायामार्तण्डसम्भूतं तं नमामि शनैश्चरम् ॥
॥ ॐ शं शनैश्चराय नमः ॥
Telugu Script (తెలుగు లిపి)
నీలాంజనసమాభాసం రవిపుత్రం యమాగ్రజమ్ ।
ఛాయామobserversార్తండసంభూతం తం నమామి శనైశ్చరమ్ ॥
॥ ఓం శం శనైశ్చరాయ నమః ॥
ఛాయామobserversార్తండసంభూతం తం నమామి శనైశ్చరమ్ ॥
॥ ఓం శం శనైశ్చరాయ నమః ॥
English / Roman Transliteration (IAST)
Nīlāñjana-Samābhāsaṁ Raviputraṁ Yamāgrajam |
Chāyā-Mārtaṇḍa-Sambhūtaṁ Taṁ Namāmi Śanaiścaram ||
|| Oṁ Śaṁ Śanaiścarāya Namaḥ ||
Chāyā-Mārtaṇḍa-Sambhūtaṁ Taṁ Namāmi Śanaiścaram ||
|| Oṁ Śaṁ Śanaiścarāya Namaḥ ||
Spiritual Meaning & Word-by-Word Translation
I bow to Saturn, of dark blue complexion like collyrium, son of the Sun god and Chhaya, elder brother of Yama, who moves deliberately and teaches righteousness through discipline.
How to Chant: Method, Posture & Purity
Light a lamp with black sesame oil on Saturday evenings, chant facing West.
Traditional Significance & Scriptural Origin
From the Navagraha Stotram, acknowledging Shani's role in spiritual refinement.
Benefits Traditionally Associated With This Mantra
Devotees chant this during Sade Sati, Kantaka Shani, or Ashtama Shani for fortitude, endurance, and ethical clarity.
Vedic Commentary & In-Depth Context
Frequently Asked Questions
Which oil should be used in the lamp for Lord Shani?
Pure black sesame (Til) oil or mustard oil is traditionally used.