Om Sham Shanicharyaya Namah
Om Sham Shanichar Namah.
Om Sham Shanischaraya Namah is a simple and famous mantra dedicated to Lord Shani. In Vedic astrology, Saturn is considered to be the factor of karma, justice, discipline, patience and hard work. On Saturday, Shani is worshiped and this mantra is chanted with devotion.
Being a short mantra, it is considered simple for regular sadhana and namsmarana.
Om – the sacred symbol of God and divine consciousness.
Sham – Alphabet associated with the spirit of peace, welfare and auspiciousness.
Shanaischaraya – to the god Shanichar, i.e. Lord Saturn.
Namah – bow or salute.
Simple meaning
"I offer my respectful obeisances to Lord Saturn and pray for his blessings."
Importance of Saturn in Astrology
In Vedic astrology, Saturn is considered to be a slow moving planet. Saturn is associated with a person’s karma and karma.
The major topics related to Saturn are:
- Action and justice
- Discipline
- Hard work and diligence
- Patience and temperance
- Responsibility
- Struggles
- Long term success
- Service and humility
- Important life experiences
It is not appropriate to consider Saturn as an evil planet only. In the astrological tradition, auspicious Saturn is considered to bring success through hard work, discipline, consistency and responsibility.
The importance of the mantra Om Sham Shanichar Namah
The chanting of this mantra is a means of expressing devotion and devotion to Lord Shani. During regular chanting, one can be inspired to concentrate the mind and develop positive thinking.
According to astrological beliefs, Shani is worshiped during Saturn's Sadhesati, Dhaiya or Saturn-related positions in the horoscope. However, for a particular astrological problem, an individual analysis of the horoscope is more appropriate.
Benefits of Shani Mantra Japa
According to religious and astrological beliefs, by chanting Om Sham Shanischaraya Namah with devotion:
- Helps develop peace of mind and patience.
- I am inspired to maintain self-reliance in difficult situations.
- Strong sense of discipline and responsibility.
- It can help you stay away from negative thoughts.
- There is a sense of receiving the grace of Lord Shani.
- It inspires us to understand the importance of action and hard work.
- It can help you develop stability and a positive outlook in life.
These benefits are based on religious and astrological beliefs.
When to chant the mantra?
Saturday is considered to be a special day for the worship of Saturn. On this day, one can take a bath in the morning or chant the mantra with a calm mind in the evening.
If possible, regularly chanting the mantra at a certain time helps in maintaining continuity in the sadhana.
Om Sham Shanicharyaya Namah Japa Vidhi
- Take a bath on Saturday morning and wear clean clothes.
- Clean the place of worship.
- Meditate on Saturn.
- Light the lamp according to your faith.
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With a calm mind, chant the mantra
- Rosary can be used to chant 108 times.
- After chanting, pray to Shani for good intelligence, patience and the power to do the right thing.
The importance of good deeds with Shani Mantra
Not only chanting mantras, but also good deeds and responsibility is considered to be of special importance in the worship of Shani. Shani is said to be the giver of the fruits of action, so performing one's duties honestly and treating others fairly is in line with the spirit of Shani sadhana.
Helping the needy, respecting the elderly, respecting labor and being honest in your actions are also considered important.
Worship of Saturn on Saturday
On Saturday, devotees worship Shani according to their faith. Along with Shani Mantra, religious traditions like meditating on Shani, reciting Shani Stotra and serving the needy are also prevalent.
Many devotees also worship Hanuman on Saturdays. This tradition is especially popular because of the religious aspects associated with Saturn.
Shani Mantra and Sadhesati
In astrology, Saturn's Saturn is considered a special period associated with Saturn's conjunction. During this time, many people worship Shani and chant mantras.
However, it is not correct to consider Sadhesati only as an inauspicious period. Its influence is believed to vary depending on the horoscope of the person, the position of Saturn and the relations of other planets.
Therefore, it is better to have the personal horoscope analyzed by a qualified astrologer rather than just the general remedy for a particular problem. It can be chanted with devotion and concentration on Saturdays.
The worship of Shani explains to us the importance of patience, discipline, hard work, justice and good deeds. With mantra chanting, if a person is honest about his actions and has goodwill towards others, this is the most positive message of Shani Sadhana.
॥ ॐ Sham Shanicharyaya Namah ॥
॥ Jai Shanidev.