Shani Amavasya – Auspicious Day of the Lord Shanidev
Shani Jayanti is marked as birth anniversary of Lord Shani. Shani Jayanti falls on Amavasya Tithi during Vaishakha month. Lord Shani – Son of Surya and Chhaya, is also known as ‘Shanishwara‘ (The Supreme).
In Sanskrit ‘Shanishwara’ comes from ‘Shanishchara’ which means ‘slow mover’. Lord Shani is the most sought out among nine Graha or planets. Shani Jayanti coincides with Savitri Vrat which is also observed during Jyeshtha Amavasya. A prayer to Lord Shani will mitigate the hardships one will have to face during bad times.
On Shani, Jayanti devotees keep fast or Upvaas to propitiate Lord Shani and visit Shani dev’s temples to seek the blessing of Lord Shani.
Shani Jayanti is a very appropriate day to perform Hawan, Homam, and Yagya to appease Lord Shani. Shani Tailabhishekam (oil bathing of Shani deva) and Shani Shanti Puja are the most important ceremonies performed during Shani Jayanti.
Above ceremonies are performed to lessen the effect of Shani Dosha, which is popularly known as Sade Sati, in one’s Kundali (birth horoscope).
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Shani Moola Mantra
ॐ सः शनैश्चराय नमः ॥
“Om Sham Shanaiscaryaye Namah.”
Shri Shani Dev Chalisa
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| ॥ दोहा ॥
जय गणेश गिरिजा सुवन, मंगल करण कृपाल । जयति जयति शनिदेव दयाला । करत सदा भक्तन प्रतिपाला ॥ परम विशाल मनोहर भाला । टेढ़ी दृष्टि भृकुटि विकराला ॥ कर में गदा त्रिशूल कुठारा । पल बिच करैं अरिहिं संहारा ॥ सौरी, मन्द शनी दश नामा । भानु पुत्र पूजहिं सब कामा ॥ पर्वतहू तृण होइ निहारत । तृणहू को पर्वत करि डारत ॥ वनहुं में मृग कपट दिखाई । मातु जानकी गई चुराई ॥ रावण की गति-मति बौराई । रामचन्द्र सों बैर बढ़ाई ॥ नृप विक्रम पर तुहि पगु धारा । चित्र मयूर निगलि गै हारा ॥ भारी दशा निकृष्ट दिखायो । तेलहिं घर कोल्हू चलवायो ॥ हरिश्चन्द्र नृप नारि बिकानी । आपहुं भरे डोम घर पानी ॥ श्री शंकरहिं गह्यो जब जाई । पारवती को सती कराई ॥ पाण्डव पर भै दशा तुम्हारी । बची द्रोपदी होति उधारी ॥ रवि कहँ मुख महँ धरि तत्काला । लेकर कूदि परयो पाताला ॥ वाहन प्रभु के सात सुजाना । जग दिग्गज गर्दभ मृग स्वाना ॥ गज वाहन लक्ष्मी गृह आवैं । हय ते सुख सम्पत्ति उपजावै ॥ जम्बुक बुद्धि नष्ट कर डारै । मृग दे कष्ट प्राण संहारै ॥ तैसहि चारि चरण यह नामा । स्वर्ण लौह चाँदी अरु तामा ॥ समता ताम्र रजत शुभकारी । स्वर्ण सर्वसुख मंगल भारी ॥ अद्भुत नाथ दिखावैं लीला । करैं शत्रु के नशि बलि ढीला ॥ पीपल जल शनि दिवस चढ़ावत । दीप दान दै बहु सुख पावत ॥ ॥ दोहा ॥ पाठ शनिश्चर देव को, की हों ‘भक्त’ तैयार । |
DohaJai Ganesh Girija Suwan, Mangal Karan Krupaal. Deenan Ke Dhuk Dhoor Kari, Kheejai Naath Nihaal Jai Jai Sri Shanidev Prabhu, Sunahu Vinay Maharaaj Karahu Krupa Hey Ravi Thanay, Rakhahu Jan Ki Laaj.Jayathi Jayathi Shani Dayaala, Karath Sadha Bhakthan Prathipaala. Chaari Bhuja, Thanu Shyam Viraajai, Maathey Rathan Mukut Chavi Chaajai.Param Vishaal Manohar Bhaala, Tedi Dhrishti Bhrukuti Vikraala. Kundal Shravan Chamaacham Chamke, Hiye Maal Mukthan Mani Dhamkai.Kar Me Gadha Thrishul Kutaara, Pal Bich Karai Arihi Samhaara. Pinghal, Krishno, Chaaya, Nandhan, Yum, Konasth, Raudra, Dhuk Bhamjan.Sauri, Mandh Shani, Dhasha Naama, Bhanu Puthra Poojhin Sab Kaama. Jaapar Prabu Prasan Havain Jhaahin, Rakhhun Raav Karai Shan Maahin.Parvathhu Thrun Hoi Nihaarath, Thrunhu Ko Parvath Kari Daarath. Raaj Milath Ban Raamhin Dheenhyo, Kaikeyihu Ki Mathi Hari Linhiyo.Banhu Mae Mrug Kapat Dhikaayi, Maathu Janki Gayi Churaayi. Lashanhin Shakthi Vikal Kari Daara, Machiga Dhal Mae Haahaakaar.Raavan Ki Ghathi-Mathi Bauraayi, Ramchandra Soan Bair Badaayi. Dhiyo Keet Kari Kanchan Lanka, Baji Bajarang Beer Ki Danka.Nrup Vikram Par Thuhin Pagu Dhaara, Chitra Mayur Nigli Gai Haara. Haar Naulakka Laagyo Chori, Haath Pair Darvaayo Thori.Bhaari Dhasha Nikrusht Dhikaayo Thelhin Ghar Kholhu Chalvaayo. Vinay Raag Dheepak Mah Khinhayo, Thab Prasann Prabhu Hvai Sukh Dheenhayo.Harishchandrahun Nrup Naari Bhikani, Aaphun Bharen Dome Gar Paani. Thai nal par dasha sirani’ Bhunji-Meen Koodh Gayi Paani.Sri Shankarhin Gahyo Jab Jaayi, Paarvathi Ko Sathi Karaayi. Thanik Vilokath Hi Kari Reesa, Nabh Udi Gayo Gaurisuth Seesa.Paandav Par Bhay Dasha Thumhaari, Bachi Draupadhi Hothi Udhaari. Kaurav Ke Bi Gathi Mathi Maaryo, Yudh Mahabharath Kari Daryo.Ravi Kah Mukh Mahn Dhari Thathkala, Lekar Koodhi Paryo Paathaala. Sesh Dhev-Lakhi Vinthi Laayi, Ravi Ko Mukh Thay Dhiyo Chudaayi. Vaahan Prabhu Kay Sath Sujana, Gaj Vahan Lakshmi Gruha Aavai, Jhambuk Budhi Nasht Kar Darai, Thaishi Chaari Charan Yuh Naama, Samatha Thaamra Rajath Shubhkari , Adhbuth Nath Dhikavain Leela, Peepal Jal Shani Diwas Chadavath, Doha Path Shanishchar Dev Ko, Ki Ho Bhakt Taiyaar, |
Shani Dev Aarti
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| जय जय श्री शनिदेव भक्तन हितकारी, सूरज के पुत्र प्रभु छाया महतारी, जय जय श्री शनिदेव भक्तन हितकारी !!श्याम अंक वक्र दृष्ट चतुर्भुजा धारी, नालाम्बर धार नाथ गज की अवसारी, जय जय श्री शनिदेव भक्तन हितकारी !!क्रीट मुकुट शीश रजित दिपत है लिलारी, मुक्तन की माला गले शोभित बलिहारी, जय जय श्री शनिदेव भक्तन हितकारी !!मोदक मिष्ठान पान चढ़त है सुपारी, लोहा तिल तेल उड़द महिषी अति प्यारी, जय जय श्री शनिदेव भक्तन हितकारी !!दे दनुज ऋषि मुनि सुमिरत नर नारी, विश्वनाथ धरत ध्यान शरण हैं तुम्हारी, जय जय श्री शनिदेव भक्तन हितकारी !!ॐ शं शनिश्चराय नमः |
Jai jai shri shanidev bhaktan hitakaari Sooraj ke putra prabhu chaaya mahataari. Jai..Shyaam ank vakra drasht chaturbhujaa dhaari Nilaambar dhaar naath gaj ki sawari. Jai..Kirit mukut shish sahaj deepat hai lilaari Muktan ki maal gale shobhit balihaari. Jai..Modak mishtaan paan chadhat hai supaari Lohaa til tel udad mahishi ati pyaari. Jai..Dev danuj rishi muni surat nar naari Vishwanaath dharat dhyaan sharan hai tumhaari. Jai.. |
