Dasharatha Shani Stotram
King Dasharatha composed this eleven-verse hymn to appease Lord Shani when Saturn threatened Rohini Nakshatra. Recited on Saturdays during Sade Sati and Shani Mahadasha, it is among the most trusted Saturn remedies in Vedic astrology.
Chaupai 1
कोणोऽन्तको रौद्रयमोऽथ बभ्रुः कृष्णः शनिः पिंगलमन्दसौरिः। नित्यं स्मृतो यो हरते च पीडां तस्मै नमः श्रीरविनन्दनाय॥
Kono-antako raudrayamo-tha babhruh krishnah shanih pingalamandasaurih. Nityam smrito yo harate cha pidam tasmai namah shriravinandanaya.
Salutations to the son of the Sun (Ravi-nandana), called Kona, Antaka, Raudra, Yama, Babhru, Krishna, Shani, Pingala, Manda, and Sauri — who removes afflictions when remembered.
Chaupai 2
सुरासुराः किंपुरुषोरगेन्द्रा गन्धर्वविद्याधरपन्नगाश्च। पीड्यन्ति सर्वे विषमस्थितेन तस्मै नमः श्रीरविनन्दनाय॥
Surasurah kimpurushoragendra gandharvavidyadharapannagashcha. Pidyanti sarve vishamasthitena tasmai namah shriravinandanaya.
Gods, demons, Kimpurushas, serpent-lords, Gandharvas, Vidyadharas, and Nagas — all suffer when Shani is unfavourably placed. Salutations to Ravi-nandana.
Chaupai 3
नरा नरेन्द्राः पशवो मृगेन्द्रा वन्याश्च ये कीटपतंगभृङ्गाः। पीड्यन्ति सर्वे विषमस्थितेन तस्मै नमः श्रीरविनन्दनाय॥
Nara narendrah pashavo mrigendra vanyashcha ye kitapatangabhrungah. Pidyanti sarve vishamasthitena tasmai namah shriravinandanaya.
Men, kings, animals, beasts of the forest, insects, birds, and bees — all are afflicted by Shani's adverse position. Salutations to Ravi-nandana.
Chaupai 4
देशाश्च दुर्गाणि वनानि यत्र सेनानिवेशाः पुरपत्तनानि। पीड्यन्ति सर्वे विषमस्थितेन तस्मै नमः श्रीरविनन्दनाय॥
Deshashcha durgani vanani yatra senaniveshah purapattanani. Pidyanti sarve vishamasthitena tasmai namah shriravinandanaya.
Countries, forts, forests, army camps, cities, and towns — all suffer under Shani's harsh transit. Salutations to Ravi-nandana.
Chaupai 5
तिलैर्यवैर्माषगुडान्नदानैर्लोहेन नीलाम्बरदानतो वा। प्रीणाति मन्त्रैर्निजवासरे च तस्मै नमः श्रीरविनन्दनाय॥
Tilairyavairmashagudannadanaairlohena nilambaradanato va. Prinati mantrairnijavasare cha tasmai namah shriravinandanaya.
He is pleased by offerings of sesame, barley, black gram, jaggery, food, iron, and blue cloth, and by mantras chanted on his day (Saturday). Salutations to Ravi-nandana.
Chaupai 6
प्रयागकूले यमुनातटे च सरस्वतीपुण्यजले गुहायाम्। यो योगिनां ध्यानगतोऽपि सूक्ष्मस्तस्मै नमः श्रीरविनन्दनाय॥
Prayagakule yamunatate cha sarasvatipunyajale guhayam. Yo yoginam dhyanagato-api sukshmastasmai namah shriravinandanaya.
He who is subtle yet present in the meditation of yogis at Prayag, on the Yamuna bank, in Sarasvati's holy waters, and in caves — salutations to Ravi-nandana.
Chaupai 7
अन्यप्रदेशात्स्वगृहं प्रविष्टस्तदीयवारे स नरः सुखी स्यात्। गृहाद् गतो यो न पुनः प्रयाति तस्मै नमः श्रीरविनन्दनाय॥
Anyapradeshat svagriham pravishtastadiyavare sa narah sukhi syat. Grihad gato yo na punah prayati tasmai namah shriravinandanaya.
One who returns home from another land on Shani's day lives in happiness; one who leaves home on that day does not return. Salutations to Ravi-nandana.
Chaupai 8
स्रष्टा स्वयंभूर्भुवनत्रयस्य त्राता हरीशो हरते पिनाकी। एकस्त्रिधा ऋग्यजुःसाममूर्तिस्तस्मै नमः श्रीरविनन्दनाय॥
Srashta svayambhur bhuvanatrayasya trata harisho harate pinaki. Ekastridha rigyajussamamurtistasmai namah shriravinandanaya.
Brahma the creator, Vishnu the protector, and Shiva Pinaki the destroyer — the three forms of the Vedas — all bow to Shani. Salutations to Ravi-nandana.
Chaupai 9
शन्यष्टकं यः प्रयतः प्रभाते नित्यं सुपुत्रैः पशुबान्धवैश्च। पठेत्तु सौख्यं भुवि भोगयुक्तः प्राप्नोति निर्वाणपदं तदन्ते॥
Shanyashtakam yah prayatah prabhate nityam suputraih pashubandhavaishcha. Pathettu saukhyam bhuvi bhogayuktah prapnoti nirvanapadam tadante.
One who recites this Shani Ashtakam daily at dawn with sons, cattle, and kin attains worldly happiness and ultimately reaches liberation.
Chaupai 10
कोणस्थः पिङ्गलो बभ्रुः कृष्णो रौद्रोऽन्तको यमः। सौरिः शनैश्चरो मन्दः पिप्पलादेन संस्तुतः॥
Konasthah pingalo babhruh krishno raudro-antako yamah. Saurih shanaishcharo mandah pippaladena samstutah.
Kona-stha, Pingala, Babhru, Krishna, Raudra, Antaka, Yama, Sauri, Shanaishchara, Manda — praised by Pippalada.
Chaupai 11
एतानि दश नामानि प्रातरुत्थाय यः पठेत्। शनैश्चरकृता पीडा न कदाचिद्भविष्यति॥
Etani dasha namani pratarutthaya yah pathet. Shanaishcharakruta pida na kadachid bhavishyati.
Whoever rises early and chants these ten names of Shani shall never suffer affliction caused by Saturn.
About Dasharatha Shani Stotram
Dasharatha Shani Stotram is one of the most revered devotional hymns in the Hindu tradition, dedicated to Lord Shani (Saturn). Recited by millions of devotees, it invokes divine grace, mental steadiness, and protection from negative influences.
- Planetary Remedy for Saturn (Shani): In Vedic astrology, this hymn is widely recommended during Saturn (Shani) Mahadasha, Antardasha, or challenging transits to harmonize planetary energy and reduce karmic pressure.
Benefits of Recitation
- Relieves Saturn afflictions, Sade Sati, and Dhaiya when chanted on Saturdays
- Attributed to King Dasharatha from the Brahma Purana tradition
- Lists Shani's ten sacred names for daily morning recitation
- Pleases Shani through devotion alongside sesame, iron, and blue-cloth offerings
Best Time and Method
Recite on Saturday after morning bath, ideally during Shani Hora. Chant all eleven verses with a rudraksha or black sesame mala. Light a sesame oil lamp before Shani Dev. Pair with honest conduct and the Shani remedies guide.
Astrological Significance
Regular recitation aligns the mind with dharmic discipline — the foundation of all Vedic remedies. Pair this practice with honest conduct, seva (selfless service), and consistency rather than fear-based ritual alone.