Saneeswara Stotram
namah krsņāya nīlāya sikhikhaņdanibhāya ca |
namō nīlamadhūkāya nīlōtpalanibhāya ca || 1 ||
namō nirmāmsadēhāya dīrghaśrutijațāya ca |
namo viśālanētrāya śușkodara bhayānaka || 2 ||
namaḥ paurușagātrāya sthūlaromāya tē namaḥ |
namō nityam ksudhārtāya nityatrptāya tē namaḥ || 3 ||
namō ghōrāya raudrāya bhīșaņāya karālinē |
namō dīrghāya śușkāya kāladamșțra namō:'stu tē || 4 ||
namastē ghōrarūpāya durnirīksyāya tē namaḥ |
namastē sarvabhakșāya valīmukha namō:'stu tē || 5 ||
sūryaputtra namastē:'stu bhāsvarobhayadāyinē |
adhodrstē namastē:'stu samvartaka namō:'stu tē || 6 ||
namō mandagatē tubhyam nișprabhāya namōnamaḥ |
tapasā jñānadēhāya nityayogaratāya ca || 7 ||
jñāna cakșurnamastē:'stu kāśyapātmajasūnavē |
tușțō dadāsi rājyam tvam kruddho harasi tat- kșaņāt || 8 ||
dēvāsuramanușyāśca siddha vidyādharōragāḥ |
tvayāvalōkitāssaurē dainyamāśuvrajantitē || 9 ||
brahmā śakroyamaścaiva munayaḥ saptatārakāḥ |
rājyabhrașțāḥ patantīha tava drstyā:'valokitaḥ || 10 ||
tvayā:'valokitāstē:'pi nāśam yānti samūlataḥ |
prasādam kuru mē saurē praņatvāhitvamarthitaḥ || 11 ||
Saneeswara Stotram is an ancient prayer dedicated to Lord Shani, who represents the planet Saturn in Hindu stories. People believe that this prayer has great power as it can soften the negative effects of Saturn on someone's life. This particular prayer comes from the Puranas, specifically a text called Skanda Purana, where the story of Lord Shani begins.
Legend has it that Lord Shani was born as the only son of Lord Surya (Sun God) and his wife Chaya. Because of this special birth, Shani has a different nature and has a lot of power. He becomes associated with justice, discipline, and how our actions bring good or bad to our lives based on karma.
Saneeswara Stotram is said to have been created by Maharishi Markandeya, a wise and respected sage famous for his devotion. It is said that Markandeya performed this prayer to find comfort and guidance while dealing with the challenging influence of Lord Shani. This prayer is like a sincere supplication asking Lord Shani for mercy and mercy while constantly exerting his great power.
The verses in the Saneeswara Stotram talk about the many qualities of Lord Shani, asking for forgiveness for misdeeds and asking for relief from difficulties caused by the influence of Saturn. People say this prayer with a lot of respect, believing that praying with love and faith can make the adverse effects of Saturn on their lives less strong.
This prayer has been around for a long time as it is considered a source of spiritual support and hope, especially for those going through difficult times because of Saturn's position. Saturn's vibrations can bring challenges, but this prayer helps believers ask for divine help, strength, and peace within themselves. That's why, until now, it is still loved and trusted by many people.
