Shani Kavacham
शनि कवचम् • शनिकवचम्
About
The Shani Kavacham is a powerful protective hymn dedicated to Lord Shani (Saturn), the son of Lord Surya and Chhaya. Shani Dev is considered the Lord of karma and justice, dispensing results based on one's past deeds. This sacred armor invokes the various names and forms of Shani Dev to protect the devotee from the malefic effects of Saturn in their horoscope, particularly during Sade Sati (seven and a half years of Saturn's transit), Shani Dhaiya, and Shani Mahadasha. Lord Shani, though feared by many, is actually a great teacher who helps souls evolve through karmic lessons. This kavach provides protection and helps mitigate the challenging effects while receiving Saturn's blessings for discipline, patience, and spiritual growth.
शनि कवचम् भगवान शनि (शनैश्चर) को समर्पित एक शक्तिशाली सुरक्षात्मक स्तोत्र है, जो भगवान सूर्य और छाया के पुत्र हैं। शनि देव को कर्म और न्याय का भगवान माना जाता है, जो पिछले कर्मों के आधार पर फल देते हैं। यह पवित्र कवच कुंडली में शनि के अशुभ प्रभावों से, विशेष रूप से साढ़े साती, शनि ढैय्या और शनि महादशा के दौरान, भक्त की रक्षा के लिए शनि देव के विभिन्न नामों और रूपों का आह्वान करता है। शनि देव वास्तव में एक महान शिक्षक हैं जो कर्म पाठों के माध्यम से आत्माओं को विकसित होने में मदद करते हैं।
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Benefits
- Protection from malefic effects of Saturn in horoscope
- Relief during Sade Sati (seven and a half years period)
- Mitigation of Shani Dhaiya effects
- Protection during Shani Mahadasha and Antardasha
- Removal of delays and obstacles caused by Saturn
- Protection from chronic diseases and accidents
- Relief from legal troubles and disputes
- Improvement in career and professional life
- Development of patience, discipline, and perseverance
- Karmic balance and spiritual growth
When to Recite
| Days | Saturday (Shanivar), Amavasya (New Moon) |
| Times | Evening, During Shani Hora, Before sunset on Saturdays |
| Occasions | Shani Jayanti, During Sade Sati, Shani Trayodashi, During Shani transit, Shani Amavasya |
| Recommended Count | 1, 7, 11, or 108 times, especially on Saturdays |
Verses
अथ श्रीशनिकवचम्। ब्रह्मोवाच - शृणुध्वमृषयः सर्वे शनिपीडाहरं महत्। कवचं शनिराजस्य सौरेरिदमनुत्तमम्॥
Atha shree shani kavacham | Brahmovacha - Shrinudhvamrishayah sarve shanipeedaaharam mahat | Kavacham shaniraajasya saureridamanuttamam ||
कवचं देवतावासं वज्रपञ्जरसङ्गकम्। शनैश्चरप्रीतिकरं सर्वसौभाग्यदायकम्॥
Kavacham devataaavaasam vajrapanjarasangakam | Shanaishcharapreetikaram sarvasaubhaagyadaayakam ||
ॐ श्रीशनैश्चराय नमः। ॐ शनैश्चरः शिरः पातु भालं छायासुतोऽवतु। नेत्रे मन्दगतिः पातु श्रोत्रे पातु शनैश्चरः॥
Om shree shanaishcharaaya namah | Om shanaishcharah shirah paatu bhaalam chhaayaasuto'vatu | Netre mandagatih paatu shrotre paatu shanaishcharah ||
घ्राणं पातु शनिर्नित्यं मुखं मे रविनन्दनः। जिह्वां पातु शनिः सर्वं कण्ठं पातु शनैश्चरः॥
Ghraanam paatu shanirnityam mukham me ravinandanah | Jihvaam paatu shanih sarvam kantham paatu shanaishcharah ||
स्कन्धौ पातु शनिश्चैव भुजौ पातु महाग्रहः। करौ पातु शनिर्नित्यं हृदयं पातु सौरिणः॥
Skandhau paatu shanishchaiva bhujau paatu mahagrahah | Karau paatu shanirnityam hridayam paatu saurinah ||
नाभिं मन्दगतिः पातु मध्यं पातु शनैश्चरः। कटिं पातु शनिः श्रीमान् ऊरू मे सूर्यनन्दनः॥
Naabhim mandagatih paatu madhyam paatu shanaishcharah | Katim paatu shanih shreemaan ooroo me sooryanandanah ||
जानुनी कृष्णदेहश्च जङ्घे मे नीलवस्त्रधृक्। गुल्फौ मे पातु तीक्ष्णांशुः पादौ मे मन्दगः सदा॥
Jaanunee krishnadehashcha janghe me neelavastradhrik | Gulphau me paatu teekshnaamsuh paadau me mandagah sadaa ||
सर्वाङ्गं पातु मे नित्यं नीलाम्बरधरः शनिः। पूर्वे पातु शनिर्देवो आग्नेय्यां रविनन्दनः॥
Sarvaangam paatu me nityam neelambaradharah shanih | Poorve paatu shanirdevo aagneyaam ravinandanah ||
दक्षिणे पातु शनैश्चरो नैऋत्यां छायासुतः सदा। पश्चिमे पातु सौरिश्च वायव्यां क्रूरलोचनः॥
Dakshine paatu shanaishcharo nairityaam chhaayaasutah sadaa | Pashchime paatu saurishcha vaayavyaam kroralochanah ||
उत्तरे पातु मन्दश्च ऐशान्यां पातु भास्करिः। ऊर्ध्वं कोणस्थितः पातु अधस्तात्सूर्यनन्दनः॥
Uttare paatu mandashcha aishaanyaam paatu bhaaskarih | Oordhvam konasthitah paatu adhastaat sooryanandanah ||
दिवा पातु शनिर्देवो रात्रौ पातु शनैश्चरः। सर्वत्र पातु मां सौरिः संध्यायां रविसुतः सदा॥
Divaa paatu shanirdevo ratrau paatu shanaishcharah | Sarvatra paatu maam saurih sandhyaayaam ravisutah sadaa ||
ॐ प्रां प्रीं प्रौं सः शनैश्चराय नमः। कृष्णाम्बरः कृष्णवपुः किरीटी गृध्रासनस्थो दशभुज्य काली। वराभयोर्धूर्ध्वगदाधनुष्कः शूलत्रिशूलाभयकृन्तनस्थः॥
Om praam preem praum sah shanaishcharaaya namah | Krishnaaambarah krishnavapuh kireetee gridhraasanastho dashabhujya kaalee | Varaabhayordhoordhvagadaadhanushkah shoolatrishoolaabhayakrintanasthah ||
ध्येयोऽसौ सर्वदेवानां दुःखदारिद्र्यनाशनः। सर्वव्याधिहरो नित्यं सर्वसम्पत्प्रदायकः॥
Dhyeyo'sau sarvadevaaanaam duhkhadaaridryanaashanah | Sarvavyaadhiharo nityam sarvasampatpradaayakah ||
शनिर्मन्दः शनैश्चारी छायापुत्रो महाग्रहः। सौरिः शनैश्चरो मन्दः पिप्पलादेन संस्तुतः॥
Shanirmandah shanaishchaaree chhaayaputro mahagrahah | Saurih shanaishcharo mandah pippalaadena samstutah ||
कोणस्थः पिङ्गलाक्षश्च क्रूरात्मा नीलवर्णकः। गृध्रवाहो महासौरी रौद्रः कृष्णमुखः शनिः॥
Konasthah pingalaakshashcha krooraatmaa neelavarnaakah | Gridhravaho mahaasauree raudrah krishnamukhah shanih ||
एतानि नामानि शनेः प्रातःकाले पठेन्नरः। शनेर्भयं न भवति कर्मसिद्धिः प्रजायते॥
Etaani naamaani shaneh praataahkaale pathennaarah | Shanerbhayam na bhavati karmasiddhih prajaayate ||
साढेसप्तविंशतिमासे शनिर्यस्य भवेद्यदा। कवचं पठते भक्त्या तस्य पीडा न जायते॥
Saadhe saptavimshatimaase shaniryasya bhavedyada | Kavacham pathate bhaktyaa tasya peedaa na jaayate ||
अष्टमस्थे च द्वादशस्थे शनौ वा जन्मराशिगे। कवचं पठते भक्त्या तस्य पीडा न जायते॥
Ashtamasthe cha dvaadashasthe shanau vaa janmaraashige | Kavacham pathate bhaktyaa tasya peedaa na jaayate ||
शनिग्रहपीडायां शनिवारव्रते तथा। शनैश्चरस्य कवचं यः पठेत्सततं नरः॥
Shanigrahapeedaayaam shanivaraavrate tathaa | Shanaishcharasya kavacham yah pathetsatatam narah ||
शनेः प्रसादं लभते दुःखात्मुच्येत निश्चितम्। आयुर्यशो बलं पुष्टिं लभते पुत्रसम्पदम्॥
Shaneh prasaadam labhate duhkhaatmuchyeta nishchitam | Aayuryasho balam pushtim labhate putrasampaam ||