
Dashrath-krit Shani Stotra
Composed by King Dashrath — the best stotra for Sade Sati relief
Origin of the Stotra — Story of King Dashrath
In the Ramayana era, when Shani Dev was retrograde and the effects of his Mahadasha were very intense, King Dashrath — father of Lord Rama — composed this stotra. After deep penance to protect his kingdom and family from Saturn's harsh gaze, he offered this praise. Shani Dev was pleased and blessed Dashrath. Since then this stotra is considered the best remedy for Sade Sati and Shani Dasha.
📜 Source: This praise is traditionally drawn from the Padma Purana. (The verses below are the well-known core of the stotra.)
Complete Shlokas with Meaning
Shloka 1
नमस्ते कोणसंस्थाय पिङ्गलाय नमोऽस्तु ते। नमस्ते बभ्रुरूपाय कृष्णाय च नमोऽस्तु ते॥
namaste koṇasaṁsthāya piṅgalāya namo'stu te। namaste babhrurūpāya kṛṣṇāya ca namo'stu te॥
Salutations to Shani who resides in the SW direction, who is both tawny and dark. I bow to you again and again.
Shloka 2
नमस्ते रौद्रदेहाय नमस्ते चान्तकाय च। नमस्ते यमसंज्ञाय नमस्ते सौरये विभो॥
namaste raudradehāya namaste cāntakāya ca। namaste yamasaṁjñāya namaste sauraye vibho॥
Salutations to the one with a fierce form, the destroyer of time, brother of Yama, son of Surya — O omnipresent Shani, I bow to you.
Shloka 3
नमस्ते मन्दगमने नमस्ते विश्वतोमुख। नमस्ते घोरनादाय नमस्ते सर्वभीकर॥
namaste mandagamane namaste viśvatomukha। namaste ghoranādāya namaste sarvabhīkara॥
Salutations to the slow-moving one, who is all-pervading, whose roar is terrible and who instills fear in all.
Shloka 4
नमस्ते सर्वभक्षाय बलिने परमात्मने। ज्ञानचक्षुर्नमस्तेऽस्तु कश्यपात्मज सूनवे॥
namaste sarvabhakṣāya baline paramātmane। jñānacakṣurnamaste'stu kaśyapātmaja sūnave॥
Salutations to the all-consuming, the Supreme Self, the one with eyes of wisdom, descendant of Kashyapa.
Shloka 5
तुष्टो ददासि राज्यं त्वं रुष्टो हरसि तत्क्षणात्। देवासुरमनुष्याश्च त्वया पीडिता भृशम्॥ भयभीताः स्तुवन्ति त्वां स्तौमि त्वाहं च भक्तितः॥
tuṣṭo dadāsi rājyaṁ tvaṁ ruṣṭo harasi tatkṣaṇāt। devāsuramanuṣyāśca tvayā pīḍitā bhṛśam॥ bhayabhītāḥ stuvanti tvāṁ staumi tvāhaṁ ca bhaktitaḥ॥
When pleased you give kingdoms; when angry you snatch them in an instant. Gods, demons and humans all fear you. Not from fear but from devotion I praise you.
5 Key Benefits of Recitation
- ✓ Eases the hardships of Sade Sati and Shani Dasha
- ✓ Stability comes during Shani Mahadasha
- ✓ Career and business protection
- ✓ Protection from sudden fear and accidents
- ✓ Saturday 7-time recitation — special results
When & How to Recite
- 🗓️ On a Saturday (or Shani Jayanti / Shani Pradosh), after a bath, recite facing west.
- 🪔 Light a mustard-oil lamp before Shani and hold black sesame in your hand.
- 📿 Recite 1, 3, 7 or 11 times — 7 times on Saturdays is favoured during Sade Sati / Shani Dasha.
What to do next
- 🪔 On Saturday evening, light a mustard-oil lamp and recite this stotra 7 times.
- 📿 Pair it with the Shani Chalisa.
- 🗓️ Mark Shani Jayanti — 16 May 2026 for a special recitation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Dashrath Krit Shani Stotra?
The Dashrath Krit Shani Stotra is a sacred Hindu devotional hymn (stotram) dedicated to Shani. VedKosh provides its complete text in Hindi and English with transliteration for regional readers.
What are the benefits of reciting the Dashrath Krit Shani Stotra?
Reciting the Dashrath Krit Shani Stotra with devotion is traditionally believed to invoke the grace of Shani, calm and focus the mind, and create an auspicious, sattvic atmosphere. It is practised as an act of bhakti (devotion) rather than for any guaranteed material outcome.
When should the Dashrath Krit Shani Stotra be recited?
The Dashrath Krit Shani Stotra can be recited during daily morning or evening worship of Shani, and especially on the deity's sacred days and festivals. A clean, quiet space and a steady, devotional mind are the main requirements.
Updated for 2026