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The Shani Chalisa is a devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Shani (Saturn), the deity of justice and karma in Hindu mythology. As the son of Surya (Sun God) and Chhaya (Shadow), Lord Shani is known for delivering justice based on an individual’s deeds, both good and bad. The Chalisa describes Lord Shani’s virtues, his role in the cosmic order, and the blessings he bestows upon devotees.
Regular recitation of the Shani Chalisa is believed to mitigate the adverse effects of Shani’s influence, known as Shani Dasha or Sade Sati, and bring peace, prosperity, and stability. It is particularly auspicious to recite this Chalisa on Saturdays or during Shani Jayanti.
Chalisa Lyrics
॥ Doha ॥
Jai-Jai Shri Shanidev Prabhu, Sunahu Vinay Maharaj।
Karahu Kripa Hey Ravi Tanay, Rakhahu Jan Ki Laaj॥
॥ Chaupai ॥
Jayati-Jayati Shanidev Dayala।
Karat Sada Bhaktan Pratipala॥
Chari Bhuja Tan Shyam Virajai।
Mathe Ratan Mukut Chhavi Chhajai॥
Param Vishal Manohar Bhala।
Tedhi Drishti Bhrikuti Vikrala॥
Kundal Shravan Chamacham Chamkai।
Hiye Maal Muktan Mani Damkai॥
Kar Mein Gada Trishul Kuthara।
Pal Vich Karen Arihin Sanhara॥
Pingal Krishno Chhaya Nandan।
Yam Kohnasth Raudra Dukh Bhanjan॥
Sauri Mand Shani Dash Nama।
Bhanu Putra Poojahin Sab Kama॥
Jaapar Prabhu Prasann Ho Jaahi।
Rankahu Rao Karen Kshan Mahi॥
Parvatahun Trin Hoi Niharat।
Trinahoon Ko Parvat Kari Darat॥
Raj Milat Ban Ramahi Dinha।
Kaikeyi Ke Mati Hari Linha॥
Banahun Mein Mrig Kapat Dikhai।
Mata Janaki Gayi Churai॥
Lashanahi Shakti Bikal Kari Dara।
Mach Gayo Dal Mein Haahaakara॥
Diyo Keet Kari Kanchan Lanka।
Baji Bajrang Veer Ko Danka॥
Nrip Vikram Par Jab Pagu Dhara।
Chitra Mayur Nigali Gai Haara॥
Haar Naulakha Lagyo Chori।
Haath Pair Darvayo Tori॥
Bhari Dasha Nikrisht Dikhayo।
Telihu Ghar Kolhu Chalvayo॥
Vinay Raag Deepak Mah Keeno।
Tab Prasann Prabhu Hain Sukh Deeno॥
Harishchandruhu Nrip Nari Bikani।
Aaphu Bhare Dom Ghar Paani॥
Vaise Nal Par Dasha Sirani।
Bhoonji Meen Kood Gai Pani॥
Shri Shankarahi Gaho Jab Jayi।
Parvati Ko Sati Karayi॥
Tani Bilokat Hi Kari Risa।
Nabh Udi Gayo Gauri Sut Seesa॥
Pandav Par Hain Dasha Tumhari।
Bachi Draupadi Hoti Ughari॥
Kaurav Ki Bhi Gati Mati Mari।
Yudh Mahabharat Kari Dari॥
Ravi Kahin Mukh Mah Dhari Tatkala।
Lekar Koodi Paryo Pataala॥
Shesh Dev Lakhi Vinati Laayi।
Ravi Ko Mukh Te Diya Chhudayi॥
Vahan Prabhu Ke Saat Sujana।
Gaj Diggaj Gardabh Mrig Swana॥
Jambuk Singh Aadi Nakh Dhaari।
So Phal Jyotish Kahat Pukari॥
Gaj Vahan Lakshmi Griha Aavai।
Hay Te Sukh Sampatti Upajavai॥
Gardabh Hani Karai Bahu Kaja।
Singh Siddhakar Raj Samaja॥
Jambuk Buddhi Nasht Kari Daarei।
Mrig De Kasht Praan Sanhaarei॥
Jab Aavahin Prabhu Swan Savaari।
Chori Aadi Hoy Dar Bhaari॥
Taisahin Chari Charan Yah Naama।
Swarn Loh Chaandi Aru Tamba॥
Loh Charan Par Jab Prabhu Aavai।
Dhan Sampatti Nasht Karaavai॥
Samata Tamra Rajat Shubhkaari।
Swarn Sarv Sukh Mangal Bhaari॥
Jo Yah Shani Charitra Nit Gaavai।
Kabahun Na Dasha Nikrisht Sataavai॥
Adbhut Nath Dikhavai Leela।
Karei Shatru Ke Nashi Bal Dheela॥
Jo Pandit Suyogya Bulvai।
Vidhivat Shani Graha Shaanti Karai॥
Peepal Jal Shani-Divas Chadhaavat।
Deep Daan Dai Bahu Sukh Paavat॥
Kahat Ram Sundar Prabhu Dasa।
Shani Sumirat Sukh Hot Prakasha॥
Religious Significance:
The Shani Chalisa holds immense importance in the lives of devotees who seek Lord Shani’s blessings. It is believed to:
- Mitigate Shani Dasha: Reduce the negative effects of Shani’s influence, such as Sade Sati or other astrological hardships.
- Promote Justice and Positivity: Lord Shani ensures justice by rewarding good deeds and punishing wrongdoing.
- Bestow Prosperity and Stability: Devotees experience material and spiritual benefits through his grace.
Specific Occasions and Recitation Method:
Auspicious Occasions:
- Reciting the Shani Chalisa on Saturdays is particularly powerful.
- It is also beneficial during Shani Jayanti and other astrological events.
Recitation Guidelines:
- Bathe and wear clean clothes before the recitation.
- Offer a lamp, sesame oil, and flowers to Lord Shani.
- Chant the Chalisa with a focused and serene mind.
Conclusion:
The Shani Chalisa is a devotional composition that extols the greatness and justice of Lord Shani. Regular recitation brings relief from hardships, peace of mind, and guidance on the righteous path. It reminds devotees of the importance of patience, karma, and devotion in overcoming life’s challenges.