🌑 Shani Dandakam Stotram — Full Lyrics and Meaning

Shani Dandakam — ancient and rare stotra in praise of Shani Dev. Morning recitation on Saturday provides swift relief from Shani Dosha, Sade Sati and career obstacles.

📜 Complete Shani Dandakam Text

Shri Shani Dandakam

Hail, hail Shani Dev, salutations O Destroyer of Sins.
Of dark form, wearing blue garments — salutations to Shanaishchara.

Of Time's form, the soul of Time, the Great Time — salutations.
Elder brother of Yama, son of Chhaya — salutations to Shanaishchara.

Slow-moving, sharp-gazing, giver of karma's fruits.
Radiant as blue antimony — salutations to Shanaishchara.

Seven-faced, seven-rayed, ruler of seven spheres.
Worshipped by the three worlds — salutations to Shanaishchara.

Beloved of sage Pippalada, holding a noose, granting boons.
Bestowing grace on devotees — salutations to Shanaishchara.

Thus ends Shani Dandakam.

📖 Meaning of Key Verses

Kalarupaya, Kalatmane, Mahakalaya Namo Namah.

Shani Dev is the embodiment of Time. He is the aspect of Mahakala who gives every being results according to their karma.

Mandagamanaya, Tivradrishtaye, Karmaphalapradata.

Shani moves slowly but His gaze is sharp. He is the giver of results according to karma.

Pippalada Muni Priyaya, Pashahataya, Varadaya.

Shani Dev is beloved of sage Pippalada. He holds the noose and is the granter of boons.

✨ 6 Benefits of Shani Dandakam Recitation

1. Suffering reduces during Sade Sati and Dhaiya

2. Shani Dosha gets pacified

3. Career and business obstacles are removed

4. Favorable results in legal matters

5. Mental peace and freedom from fear

6. Longevity and prosperity through Shani's grace

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