“Om Nilaanjana Samaabhasam, Ravi Putram Yamagrajam.

Shani Mantra is one of the most efficacious one to chant in a way averting the ill effects of the Saade sati (7½ year) period when an individual comes under the influence of Shani or Saturn. The name Shanidev comes from the root Sanaischara meaning slow mover (the word ‘chara’ in Sanskrit means ‘movement). Astrologically, the planet of Shani or Saturn is the slowest moving one that resides for about 2½ years in a given zodiac sign. Therefore, the Saade Sati period in an individual’s life corresponds to the time taken by Saturn to move over the three zodiac signs including the one before yours and the one after yours (2½ X 3=7½). No individual can escape the adverse effects pronounced by the rule of Shani. However, the extent of adversities depend on every individual’s ‘Karma’ or the result of past deeds. When you feel dejected, depressed and demotivated due to the troubles you face during the saade sati period, you can resort to chanting the Shani Mantra which will do you so much good including boosting up your morale and confidence.