New Delhi | December 6: Shani Mahadasha is the main period of Saturn in the 120-year Vimshottari Dasha system, lasting for 19 years where Saturn becomes the major influencer planet in one’s life, which profoundly impacts their life. It can bring both positive and negative effects, depending on the person’s karma and the position of Saturn in their horoscope. It can also bring various challenges, such as career, health, wealth, and relationship challenges.
The planet of Saturn, popularly known as Lord Shani in the Vedic astrology and Hindu culture, is not just a planet, rather, he is known as the ‘Lord of Discipline’ or ‘Karma God’. In Vedic Astrology, Shani Dev is known as the God of Justice, a sign of ‘Karma’ and he rewards and punishes each human being as per their deeds. In modern astrology, Saturn planet is associated with discipline, karma, hard work, patience, longevity and delay. Hence, the difficulties faced during Shani Mahadasha are meant to bring personal growth and spiritual awakening.
If you’re undergoing Shani Mahadasha and feeling its intensity, implementing remedies can help
Effective Remedies for Shani Mahadasha
Mantras – Chanting Shani Beej Mantra (“Om Praam Preem Praum Sah Shanaishcharaya Namah”) 108 times daily, especially on Saturdays can help to reduce the malefic effects of Saturn. Also, reciting Shani Stotra can also help to appease Lord Shani.
Worship Lord Hanuman – As Saturdays are also associated with Lord Hanuman along with Lord Shani, hence worshipping Lord Hanuman and reciting the Hanuman Chalisa can turn as a powerful way to gain Saturn’s blessings, as Lord Hanuman is believed to mitigate Saturn’s harsh effects.
Charity and Donations – As Saturn is the planet of kindness and forgiving, consider donating black items like black sesame seeds, black lentils, or black clothes to needy on Saturdays, as Saturn rewards acts of kindness and generosity. You can also offer food, such as rice or jaggery, to the needy.
Feed animals – Feeding animals and birds such as crows, stray dogs, or other animals are seen as a sign of humility and service and hence it appeases Saturn.
Observe Fast – Observing a fast on Saturdays helps you to clear the obstacles in path created by Shani. It is suggested to eat light meals such as fruits or khichdi and avoid consuming salt on the day of fast. Break the fast after sunset with a prayer to Lord Shani.
Worship Lord Shani – Visit a Shani temple on Saturdays and offer mustard oil, black sesame seeds, and flowers to Lord Shani’s idol. Consider lighting a mustard oil lamp under a Peepal tree on Saturdays.
Wear Navratnas – Wearing a Blue Sapphire, also known as Neelam help you to mitigate the adverse effects of Shani Mahadasha. But it is highly suggested to wear it “only” after consulting an experienced astrologer. This gemstone can amplify Saturn’s positive effects and shield you from negativity.
Use Shani Yantra – Keep a Shani Yantra in your home or workplace to invite Saturn’s positive energy and reduce malefic influences. Regularly worship the yantra with devotion and purity.
Avoid alcohol/non-vegetarian foods – During Shani Mahadasha, it is advised to abandon alcohol and non-vegetarian food. Also Saturn frowns upon dishonesty, laziness, and unethical behavior. To align with its energy, it is suggested to maintain honesty in your dealings, work diligently without shortcuts, show respect to elders and authority figures.
