Shani Chalisa
शनि चालीसा • शनि चालीसा
About
Shani Chalisa is a forty-verse devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Shani (Saturn), the deity who governs justice, discipline, and karma. Reciting this chalisa appeases Saturn and reduces the malefic effects of Shani Sade Sati, Shani Dhaiya, and other Saturn-related afflictions in one's horoscope.
शनि चालीसा भगवान शनि को समर्पित चालीस छंदों का भक्ति गीत है। शनि देव न्याय, अनुशासन और कर्म के देवता हैं। इस चालीसा के पाठ से शनि की साढ़ेसाती, ढैय्या और कुंडली में शनि संबंधित अन्य दोषों के अशुभ प्रभाव कम होते हैं।
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Benefits
- Reduces effects of Shani Sade Sati and Dhaiya
- Removes obstacles caused by Saturn
- Protects from accidents and mishaps
- Helps in clearing debts and financial problems
- Grants justice in legal matters
- Bestows discipline and patience
- Removes fear and anxiety
- Brings stability in career and life
When to Recite
| Days | Saturday |
| Times | Evening, Sunset, Night |
| Occasions | Shani Amavasya, Shani Jayanti, During Sade Sati, During Shani Dhaiya |
| Recommended Count | 7, 11, or 40 times on Saturday |
Verses
जय जय श्री शनिदेव प्रभु, सूर्य पुत्र भगवान। जय जय छाया माई के, शनिश्चर गुण खान॥
Jai Jai Shri Shanidev Prabhu, Surya Putra Bhagwaan | Jai Jai Chhaya Maai Ke, Shanishchar Gun Khaan ||
नीलांबर नील वर्ण प्रभु, कृष्ण वर्ण अवतार। कर्मफल दाता शनि प्रभु, दंड करत संसार॥
Neelambar Neel Varna Prabhu, Krishna Varna Avataar | Karmaphal Daata Shani Prabhu, Dand Karat Sansaar ||
जय जय शनि देव दयाला। करत सदा भक्तन प्रतिपाला॥
Jai Jai Shani Dev Dayaala | Karat Sada Bhaktan Pratipaala ||
कोणस्थ पिंगल सूर्य सुवन। छाया माता हृदय नंदन॥
Konastha Pingal Surya Suvan | Chhaya Mata Hriday Nandan ||
यम अनुज यम से अति प्यारे। कालदंड भ्राता हितकारे॥
Yam Anuj Yam Se Ati Pyaare | Kaaldand Bhraata Hitkaare ||
श्याम वर्ण छवि अति शोभित। नील वसन मुख मंगल मोहित॥
Shyaam Varna Chhavi Ati Shobhit | Neel Vasan Mukh Mangal Mohit ||
गृध्र वाहन गद धारी। करत न्याय जगत हितकारी॥
Gridhra Vaahan Gad Dhaari | Karat Nyaay Jagat Hitkaari ||
तिल तेल उड़द प्रिय लागे। लोह दान से संकट भागे॥
Til Tel Udad Priy Laage | Loh Daan Se Sankat Bhaage ||
मकर कुंभ राशि के स्वामी। कर्म प्रधान करत अंतर्यामी॥
Makar Kumbh Raashi Ke Swaami | Karm Pradhaan Karat Antaryaami ||
तुला में उच्च मेष में नीचा। कर्म बंधन तोड़े हर सींचा॥
Tula Mein Uchcha Mesh Mein Neecha | Karm Bandhan Tode Har Seencha ||
साढ़ेसाती ढैय्या भारी। करत सदा प्राणी को मारी॥
Saadhesaati Dhaiyya Bhaari | Karat Sada Praani Ko Maari ||
जो करे शनि की उपासना। दूर होय सब दुख की व्यापना॥
Jo Kare Shani Ki Upaasana | Door Hoy Sab Dukh Ki Vyaapana ||
विक्रमादित्य को किया परीक्षा। राजा होय भिखारी की दीक्षा॥
Vikramaaditya Ko Kiya Pareeksha | Raaja Hoy Bhikhaari Ki Deeksha ||
हाथ काट गधा पर चढ़ाया। फिर भी राजा मान न पाया॥
Haath Kaat Gadha Par Chadhaaya | Phir Bhi Raaja Maan Na Paaya ||
अंत में राजा ने मान किया। शनि ने तब उसको सम्मान दिया॥
Ant Mein Raaja Ne Maan Kiya | Shani Ne Tab Usko Sammaan Diya ||
रावण को भी दंड दियो। लंका का विनाश करियो॥
Raavan Ko Bhi Dand Diyo | Lanka Ka Vinaash Kariyo ||
हनुमत ने पूंछ जलाई। शनि कृपा से लंका जराई॥
Hanumat Ne Poonchh Jalaai | Shani Kripa Se Lanka Jaraai ||
शनि भक्त हनुमत को प्यारे। उनके संकट दूर निवारे॥
Shani Bhakt Hanumat Ko Pyaare | Unke Sankat Door Nivaare ||
सूर्य पुत्र हो महाबली। करत कृपा जो मांगे बली॥
Surya Putra Ho Mahaabali | Karat Kripa Jo Maange Bali ||
ग्रह गणों में तुम बलवान। सबसे ऊंचा तेरा मान॥
Grah Ganon Mein Tum Balvaan | Sabse Ooncha Tera Maan ||
ब्रह्मा विष्णु महेश को सताया। शनि प्रकोप से कोई न बचाया॥
Brahma Vishnu Mahesh Ko Sataaya | Shani Prakop Se Koi Na Bachaaya ||
पर भक्त जन की रक्षा करते। संकट से सब दूर ही करते॥
Par Bhakt Jan Ki Raksha Karte | Sankat Se Sab Door Hi Karte ||
शनिवार को व्रत जो करहीं। पीपल पूजा जल से भरहीं॥
Shanivaar Ko Vrat Jo Karaheen | Peepal Pooja Jal Se Bharaheen ||
तेल तिल दान जो करहीं। शनि देव के कष्ट निवरहीं॥
Tel Til Daan Jo Karaheen | Shani Dev Ke Kasht Nivaraheen ||
लोहा उड़द छाया दान। करत शनि का होय कल्यान॥
Loha Udad Chhaaya Daan | Karat Shani Ka Hoy Kalyaan ||
नीलम रत्न धारण करहीं। शनि ग्रह पीड़ा दूर करहीं॥
Neelam Ratna Dhaaran Karaheen | Shani Grah Peeda Door Karaheen ||
कर्म प्रधान प्रभु शनिश्चर। देत फल कर्म अनुसार॥
Karm Pradhaan Prabhu Shanishchar | Det Phal Karm Anusaar ||
जो करे पाप को पुण्य न धोये। शनि ग्रह से दुख भोगी रोये॥
Jo Kare Paap Ko Punya Na Dhoye | Shani Grah Se Dukh Bhogi Roye ||
शनि महाराज को कोटि प्रणाम। पूर्ण करो मेरे सब काम॥
Shani Mahaaraaj Ko Koti Pranaam | Poorn Karo Mere Sab Kaam ||
रोग दोष सब मिटाओ प्रभु। दुख दरिद्र न सताओ प्रभु॥
Rog Dosh Sab Mitaao Prabhu | Dukh Daridr Na Sataao Prabhu ||
ऋण मुक्ति करो भंडारी। शत्रु नाश करो हितकारी॥
Rin Mukti Karo Bhandaari | Shatru Naash Karo Hitkaari ||
न्याय मिले कचहरी माहीं। शनि कृपा से पूर्ण सही॥
Nyaay Mile Kachahri Maaheen | Shani Kripa Se Poorn Sahi ||
साढ़ेसाती का कष्ट मिटाओ। ढैय्या का भी दुख हर जाओ॥
Saadhesaati Ka Kasht Mitaao | Dhaiyya Ka Bhi Dukh Har Jaao ||
शनि ग्रह शांति करो भगवान। दीजिए भक्त को सुख सम्मान॥
Shani Grah Shaanti Karo Bhagwaan | Deejiye Bhakt Ko Sukh Sammaan ||
जो कोई शनि चालीसा गावै। दुख दरिद्र सब दूर नसावै॥
Jo Koi Shani Chaalisa Gaavai | Dukh Daridr Sab Door Nasaavai ||
शनिवार को नित पाठ करहीं। सब मनवांछित फल प्राप्त करहीं॥
Shanivaar Ko Nit Paath Karaheen | Sab Manvaanchhit Phal Praapt Karaheen ||
ग्रह दोष सब मिटे जड़ से। शनि कृपा बरसे हर पल से॥
Grah Dosh Sab Mite Jad Se | Shani Kripa Barse Har Pal Se ||
कर्म सुधारे जीवन संवारे। शनि देव सदा हितकारे॥
Karm Sudhaare Jeevan Sanvaare | Shani Dev Sada Hitkaare ||
अनुशासन और धैर्य सिखाते। जीवन पथ पर आगे बढ़ाते॥
Anushaasan Aur Dhairya Sikhaate | Jeevan Path Par Aage Badhaate ||
भक्ति भाव से जो शनि पूजे। उसके जीवन में दुख न झूझे॥
Bhakti Bhaav Se Jo Shani Pooje | Uske Jeevan Mein Dukh Na Jhoojhe ||
शनि महाराज की शरण पुकारो। भक्त की लाज सदा तुम धारो॥
Shani Mahaaraaj Ki Sharan Pukaaro | Bhakt Ki Laaj Sada Tum Dhaaro ||
कोटि कोटि वंदन शनि राया। जय जय शनिश्चर करो कृपाया॥
Koti Koti Vandan Shani Raaya | Jai Jai Shanishchar Karo Kripaaya ||
शनि चालीसा पावन पाठ शनिवार को गाय। साढ़ेसाती ढैय्या कष्ट सब दूर नसाय॥ जय शनि देव महाराज की जय॥
Shani Chaalisa Paavan Paath Shanivaar Ko Gaay | Saadhesaati Dhaiyya Kasht Sab Door Nasaay || Jai Shani Dev Mahaaraaj Ki Jai ||
About Shani Chalisa — Understanding Saturn's Role in Your Life
Shani Chalisa (शनि चालीसा) is a 40-verse devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Shani (Saturn) — the most feared yet most misunderstood deity in the Hindu planetary pantheon. Shani Dev is the son of Surya (Sun) and Chhaya (Shadow), born with a dark complexion and a gaze so powerful that it turned anything he looked upon to ashes. In Vedic astrology, Saturn is the Karmadhipati — the lord of karma and justice — and his transits through your birth chart bring the consequences of your past actions, both rewarding and punishing.
The Shani Chalisa addresses Saturn not as a malefic force to be feared, but as a strict teacher to be respected. The verses narrate the mythology of Shani Dev — his difficult birth, his estrangement from his father Surya, his devotion to Lord Shiva, the story of how even Lord Rama and Hanuman experienced his effects, and the episode of King Vikramaditya who endured Sade Sati with patience and emerged victorious. These stories carry the central message: Saturn does not punish arbitrarily — he enforces karmic balance, and those who face his tests with integrity emerge stronger.
In Vedic astrology, Saturn's influence is felt most intensely during three specific transit periods: Sade Sati (the 7.5-year transit through the 12th, 1st, and 2nd houses from Moon), Dhaiya or Kantak Shani (2.5-year transit through the 4th or 8th house from Moon), and Ashtam Shani (Saturn in the 8th house). During these periods, the Shani Chalisa becomes an essential devotional practice. Saturn takes approximately 29.5 years to orbit the zodiac, spending about 2.5 years in each sign — meaning everyone experiences Sade Sati 2-3 times in a lifetime. Use the Sade Sati calculator to check if you are currently under Saturn's transit influence.
The Shani Chalisa is recited on Saturdays — Shanivar, the day named after Shani Dev. Traditional practice involves visiting a Shani temple, offering mustard oil to the Shani idol, lighting a sesame oil lamp, and reciting the Chalisa with folded hands facing the deity. The prayer is especially recommended during Shani Amavasya, Shani Jayanti, and throughout the Sade Sati period. The complete Shani Chalisa lyrics in Hindi with English translation are provided above, verse by verse.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shani Chalisa
What is Shani Chalisa and when should I recite it?
Shani Chalisa is a 40-verse prayer dedicated to Lord Shani (Saturn), the planet of karma, discipline, and justice. It should be recited on Saturdays, especially during Sade Sati (7.5-year Saturn transit), Dhaiya (2.5-year transit), or whenever Saturn is afflicting your birth chart. The ideal time is Saturday evening, after lighting a mustard oil or sesame oil lamp before a Shani image. It is also recited on Shani Amavasya and Shani Jayanti.
Does Shani Chalisa help during Sade Sati?
Yes — Shani Chalisa is considered one of the primary remedies during Sade Sati. The prayer appeases Lord Shani by acknowledging his authority as the lord of karma, showing respect for his role, and seeking his grace. Traditional astrologers recommend reciting Shani Chalisa every Saturday during the entire 7.5-year Sade Sati period, combined with donating black items (sesame seeds, black cloth, iron) and serving the elderly and disabled. To check if you are currently in Sade Sati, use the Sade Sati calculator with your birth details.
Is Shani Dev always harmful? Can Saturn be beneficial?
Shani Dev is not always harmful — this is the biggest misconception about Saturn. For certain Moon signs — Taurus, Libra, Capricorn, and Aquarius — Saturn is a functional benefic and can bring career success, financial stability, and long-term achievements even during Sade Sati. Saturn rewards hard work, discipline, patience, and ethical living. Many of history's greatest achievers had strong Saturn placements. The key is understanding Saturn's role in your specific birth chart — a well-placed Saturn can make you a leader, while an afflicted Saturn creates obstacles that are ultimately meant to teach and strengthen.
What remedies should I do along with Shani Chalisa?
Alongside Shani Chalisa, traditional Saturn remedies include: chanting "Om Sham Shanicharaya Namah" 108 times on Saturdays, reciting Hanuman Chalisa (Hanuman subdued Shani Dev), donating black sesame seeds, mustard oil, black cloth, and iron items on Saturdays, fasting on Saturdays (or eating only once), feeding crows (Shani's vehicle), serving the elderly and disabled, and wearing a Blue Sapphire (Neelam) only after proper astrological consultation. For personalized Saturn remedies based on your chart, try the personalized remedies feature.
What is the connection between Shani Dev and Hanuman?
The Shani-Hanuman connection is one of Hindu mythology's most important stories. According to the Ramayana tradition, when Shani tried to exert his influence on Hanuman, Hanuman — with his immense strength — subdued Shani Dev and made him promise to reduce his severity on Hanuman's devotees. This is why reciting the Hanuman Chalisa and Bajrang Baan are considered powerful remedies during Sade Sati. The two prayers complement each other — Shani Chalisa appeases Saturn directly, while Hanuman prayers invoke Hanuman's protective intervention.
How do I know if Saturn is affecting me right now?
To know if Saturn is currently transiting over or near your natal Moon (Sade Sati or Dhaiya), you need to know your Moon sign (Rashi) from your birth chart. Generate your free kundali using your date, time, and place of birth — it will show your Moon sign and current planetary positions. Then use the Sade Sati calculator to check if Saturn is in your 12th, 1st, 2nd, 4th, or 8th house from Moon. You can also check the transit analysis feature for a detailed assessment of all current planetary influences.
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