Shani Stotram Dasaratha Krutam
Shani Stotram Dasaratha Krutam
zani stotraM dazaratha kRtam
namaH kRSNAya nIlAya zikhikhaNDanibhAya ca |
namo nIlamadhUkAya nIlotpalanibhAya ca || 1 ||
namo nirmAMsadehAya dIrghazrutijaTAya ca |
namo vizAlanetrAya zuSkodara bhayAnaka || 2 ||
namaH pauruSagAtrAya sthUlaromAya te namaH |
namo nityaM kSudhArtAya nityatRptAya te namaH || 3 ||
namo ghorAya raudrAya bhISaNAya karAline |
namo dIrghAya zuSkAya kAladaMSTra namo'stu te || 4 ||
namaste ghorarUpAya durnirIkSyAya te namaH |
namaste sarvabhakSAya valImukha namo'stu te || 5 ||
sUryaputtra namaste'stu bhAsvarobhayadAyine |
adhodRSTe namaste'stu saMvartaka namo'stu te || 6 ||
namo mandagate tubhyaM niSprabhAya namonamaH |
tapasA jJAnadehAya nityayogaratAya ca || 7 ||
jJAnacakSurnamaste'stu kAzyapAtmajasUnave |
tuSTo dadAsi rAjyaM tvaM kruddho harasi tat kSaNAt || 8 ||
devAsuramanuSyAzca siddhavidyAdharoragAH |
tvayAvalokitAssaure dainyamAzuvrajantite || 9 ||
brahmA zakroyamazcaiva munayaH saptatArakAH |
rAjyabhraSTAH patantIha tava dRSTyA'valokitaH || 10 ||
tvayA'valokitAste'pi nAzaM yAnti samUlataH |
prasAdaM kuru me saure praNatvAhitvamarthitaH || 11 ||
About This Stotram
Overview
The Shani Stotram Dasaratha Krutam is an 11-verse Sanskrit stotram dedicated to Lord Shani, attributed to King Dasharatha of Ayodhya — father of Lord Rama in the Ramayana tradition. The text describes Shani's formidable attributes while seeking his benevolent aspect, and it belongs to the devotional literature surrounding planetary deity (graha) worship in Shaiva and Vaishnava adjacent folk traditions.
What are the benefits of chanting Shani Stotram Dasaratha Krutam?
- Mitigation of Shani's adverse influences, including Sade Sati and Shani Dhaiya
- Relief from obstacles, delays, and misfortunes attributed to Saturn's transit
- Protection during astrologically difficult periods
- Support for favorable outcomes in endeavors
When is the best time to recite this?
Saturday (Shaniwar) is the most auspicious day for this stotram, and it can be recited in the morning or evening. It is particularly recommended during active periods of Shani Sade Sati or Shani Dhaiya, or at any time when Shani's influence is considered challenging in the natal chart.
What is the historical and traditional background?
This stotram is traditionally attributed to King Dasharatha, who according to devotional narrative composed it to overcome astrological afflictions caused by Shani's planetary transit. The exact scriptural source has not been definitively established, and the text circulates in collections of Shani-related mantras and stotrams rather than in a single canonical Purana. The practice of composing propitiatory hymns to planetary deities is documented in texts such as the Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra and reflects the integration of Jyotisha (astrology) with Hindu devotional practice.
Available scripts
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Related Texts
- Shani Chalisa — a popular Hindi Chalisa dedicated to Shani, recited for the same propitiatory purpose
- Shani Vajrapanjara Kavacham — a Sanskrit kavacham offering protective invocation of Lord Shani