Lord Shani

pippalāda kṛta śrī ṣani stotram

(Pippalada Krita Shri Shani Stotram in English (IAST))

Sage Pippalada

Attributed to the legendary Sage Pippalada, this powerful devotional hymn is dedicated to Lord Shani, the planet Saturn and the god of justice. The stotra recounts the origin of the sage's prayer, composed to appease the deity and mitigate the harsh effects of Shani's celestial influence. By chanting this stotra with sincerity, devotees seek relief from the trials associated with Sade Sati or planetary afflictions. It is believed to bestow inner strength, spiritual discipline, and divine protection, ultimately transforming the devotee's perspective on life's challenges by fostering endurance and devotion toward the cosmic laws of karma.

namo'stu koṇasaṃsthāya piṅgalāya namo'stu te | [krodha]
namaste babhrurūpāya kṛṣṇāya ca namo'stu te || 1 ||
namaste raudradehāya namaste cāntakāya ca |
namaste yamasañjñāya namaste sauraye vibho || 2 ||
namaste mandasañjñāya śanaiścara namo'stu te |
prasādaṃ kuru deveśa dīnasya praṇatasya ca || 3 ||
iti pippalāda kṛta śrī śani stotram |

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