Shani Stotram — Nīlāñjana Samābhāsam
Shani (Saturn)
Shloka/Verse
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Transliteration
Neelaanjana-samaabhaasam ravi-putram yamaagrajam
Chaayaa-maartanda-sambhootam tam namaami shanaishcharam
Original Sanskrit
नीलाञ्जनसमाभासं रविपुत्रं यमाग्रजम्।
छायामार्तण्डसंभूतं तं नमामि शनैश्चरम्॥
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Meaning
I bow to Shani — blue-black like collyrium, son of the Sun, elder brother of Yama, born of Chhaya and the Sun.
Word-by-Word
nīlāñjana = blue-black (collyrium/kajal); ravi-putra = son of Ravi (Sun); yamāgraja = elder brother of Yama (Death); chāyā = shadow; mārtaṇḍa = Sun; śanaiścara = Saturn (slow-mover).
When to Chant
Saturdays; Shani puja; during Shani Sade Sati.
Best Time: Saturday mornings
Benefits
Propitiates Shani. Reduces delays, obstacles, and hardships. Invokes Shani's blessing for steady progress.
Source
Navagraha Stotram (traditional verse for Saturn)
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Type
Shloka/Verse
Length
Short (1-2 lines)
Difficulty
Easy - Anyone can chant
Deity
Shani (Saturn)