Shani Stotram Dasaratha Krutam
Shani Stotram Dasaratha Krutam
Shani Stotram Dasaratha Krutam
shani stotraM dasharatha kRRitam
namaH kRRiShNAya nIlAya shikhikhaNDanibhAya cha |
namo nIlamadhUkAya nIlotpalanibhAya cha || 1 ||
namo nirmAMsadehAya dIrghashrutijaTAya cha |
namo vishAlanetrAya shuShkodara bhayAnaka || 2 ||
namaH pauruShagAtrAya sthUlaromAya te namaH |
namo nityaM kShudhArtAya nityatRRiptAya te namaH || 3 ||
namo ghorAya raudrAya bhIShaNAya karAline |
namo dIrghAya shuShkAya kAladaMShTra namo.astu te || 4 ||
namaste ghorarUpAya durnirIkShyAya te namaH |
namaste sarvabhakShAya valImukha namo.astu te || 5 ||
sUryaputtra namaste.astu bhAsvarobhayadAyine |
adhodRRiShTe namaste.astu saMvartaka namo.astu te || 6 ||
namo mandagate tubhyaM niShprabhAya namonamaH |
tapasA j~nAnadehAya nityayogaratAya cha || 7 ||
j~nAnachakShurnamaste.astu kAshyapAtmajasUnave |
tuShTo dadAsi rAjyaM tvaM kruddho harasi tat{} kShaNAt || 8 ||
devAsuramanuShyAshcha siddhavidyAdharoragAH |
tvayAvalokitAssaure dainyamAshuvrajantite || 9 ||
brahmA shakroyamashchaiva munayaH saptatArakAH |
rAjyabhraShTAH patantIha tava dRRiShTyA.avalokitaH || 10 ||
tvayA.avalokitAste.api nAshaM 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