Sacred chant
Om Sham Shanicharaya Namah
The Shani Mantra
Ready to play
0:00Transliteration
Om Sham Shanicharaya Namah
Lyrics and meaning
Om Sham Shanicharaya Namah
The Shani Mantra
Sanskrit Lyrics
ॐ शं शनैश्चराय नमः
Transliteration
Om Sham Shanicharaya Namah
Overall Meaning
Salutations to Lord Shanisvara (Saturn), the slow-moving dispenser of justice who teaches life lessons through discipline and perseverance.
Spiritual and Historical Context
A vital astrological remedy used to ease the effects of Sade Sati, Saturn transits, or malefic placements in the horoscope.
Word-by-Word Meaning
- Om: Primordial sound
- Sham: Beej (seed) syllable for Saturn
- Shanicharaya: To Lord Shanischara (Saturn, the slow mover)
- Namah: Salutation
Benefits
- Brings patience, endurance, and mental toughness
- Alleviates hardships and karmic obstacles
- Encourages honesty, duty, and spiritual maturity
Ritual and Chanting Guidelines
- Chant on Saturday evenings
- Practice with a humble, grounded attitude
- Perform acts of charity and service to others
Personal guidance
FREE Chat with Maya to understand how Om Sham Shanicharaya Namah connects to your kundli
Bring your birth chart context into the conversation and learn which mantra practice aligns best with your current planetary periods.
FREE Chat with Maya