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Om Śanaiścarāya Namaḥ (Navagraha — Saturn)

Shani (Saturn) Naam Japa (Name Chant) Easy - Anyone can chant Safe for All Featured
Transliteration

Om Sha-nai-sh-cha-raa-ya Na-mah

Original Sanskrit

ॐ शनैश्चराय नमः

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Meaning

Salutation to Shani (Saturn), the slow-mover, the great teacher of karma and discipline.

Word-by-Word

Śanaiścara = "slow-mover" (Śanai = slowly + cara = mover). Saturn is the planet of karma, discipline, service, and longevity.

When to Chant

Saturdays; during Shani Sade Sati or Dhaiya periods; for protection from Saturn's afflictions.

Best Time: Saturday mornings (before sunrise)

Benefits
Propitiates Saturn. Reduces the harshness of Shani's lessons. Brings discipline, justice, longevity, and karmic resolution.
Source

Traditional Navagraha worship

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Type
Naam Japa (Name Chant)
Length
Short (1-2 lines)
Difficulty
Easy - Anyone can chant
Deity
Shani (Saturn)
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