Guest guest Posted July 20, 2004 Report Share Posted July 20, 2004 Dear All, Namaste. I see interesting discussions going in this regard. I thought it might be appropriate to update/expand the list based on the feedback so that it will be easier for people to access all info in one go. Basically the remedies fall into 3 groups with respect to Saturn : i) to Lord Hanuman, ii) to Lord Shiva and iii) to Shani himself. The fourth group can be general and miscellaneous remedies. Group 1 : To Lord Hanuman a. Last year, I was advised to offer 1kg of Til Oil (Gingeley oil) to Hanuman Temple on 12 Saturdays after sunset. The oil can must be accompanied by Tamboola (Betel Leaves, nuts) and if possible a rupee/dollar coin. I was advised not to pray for any specific outcome - just prostrate, do the offer and come back. I have also heard of people continuing this practice throughout Saturn's bad period. b. I have seen chanting Hanuman Chalisa is also prescribed as remedy for Saturn. c. Sometimes, Panchmukhi (or Ekadashamukhi) Hanumat Kavacham is prescribed to be chanted daily or at least on Saturday. This is preferably done after Hanumat Puja (Ashtottara/Sahasranama). Those who needs stutis/kavachams on Lord Hanuman may refer to http://sanskrit.gde.to. Group 2 : To Lord Shiva I am not quite sure which form of Shiva (Murtham) is attributed to Shani as people cite different forms such as Mrutyunjaya, Sharabeshwara etc. Perhaps Mrutyunjaya is the most commonly used but interestingly Mrutyunjaya form is also used for Rahu afflictions. a. Chanting Rudram (prefereably in the form of Rudraikadashini - i.e. chanting Rudram once and chanting one para of Chamakam and repeating this process 11 times) is said to be an effective remedy to ward off any evil - not just Saturn related - and it elevates the mind of person who is chanting it. I have heard that Rudram, like Devi Mahatmyam, should never be attempted without proper initiation by a Sat Guru. I was told these words came from Sri. Sringeri Acharya himself. So, it is better not ask for more troubles while trying to solve an existing trouble. b. Mrutyunjaya Mantra Japam (tryambakam yajamahe sugandhim puShTi vardhanam urvArukamiva bandhanAn mRRityor mukshIya mAmRRitAt) is often prescribed. I was advised to chant the mantram for 28 times standing on a wooden plank facing north for 40 days twice a day after bath. Some people continue this practice for several mandalas (40-day cycle). Some people also advise Mrutyunjaya Homam - though this is normally done for severe health problems. c. Chant Shiva Sahasranamam for 40 days (1 mandala or as long as you wish) facing north. One could also augment with Mrutyunjaya stutis like Mrutyunjaya stotram, Mrutyunjaya kavacham etc. Many such stutis are available in the above website. d. In Tamil, there is a 10-stanza stuti called "Pachchai Pathigam" by ThiruGYAna Sambandhar. This poem is sung in praise of Lord Darbharanyeshwara of Thiru Nallar (Shani Parihara Sthalam near Karaikkal, Tamil Nadu, India). This is believed to be an effective remedy for Saturn doshas and gochara. For those interested, this has been published in the recent issue of the magazine "GYAna Alayam" (July 2004 issue). e. Sometimes, wearing a specific Rudraksha is prescribed (e.g. 14-mukhi). Group 3 : To Lord Shanaishcara himself a. Visit Navagraha shrines on Saturdays and perform archana to Saturn. b. Chant Shani stutis (e.g. Ashtottaram, Sahasranamam, Kavacham, etc.) daily - or at least on Saturday. i) Many of the Sanskrit stutis is available in the above website. ii) LIFCO has published a book in Tamil containing many of Shani Stutis including Sahasranama - Stotram/Namavali, Ashtottaram - Stotram/Namavali, Kavachams, several Stutis, procedure for doing a Shanti Homam for Shani and procedure for observing Shani Vrat on Saturdays (as given in Skanda Puranam), etc. iii) There is another book titled "Jayamangala Stotram" by Sengkalipurama Anantarama Dikshitar (2 volumes) containing several stutis on navagrahas. c. Donate Sesame Seeds/Black Cloth on Saturday. Sometimes donating Black Urad Dal, Iron Vessels etc. are also done. d. Wear a gem stone (e.g. Blue sapphire or alternatives) after thorough analysis of the chart. I have also seen recommendation to donate the same instead of wearing. e. In extreme cases, Shani Shanti Homa/Yajnas are also prescribed. This may even involve donation of animals. The book published by LIFCO contains details of the same. f. Observe fasting on Saturdays - this may just be a fasting with some Shani Stutis or observe the Shani Vrat procedure mentioned in Skanda Puranam. The above book gives details of the same. g. Pilgrimage to Thiru Nallar and/or Suryanar Koil - both in Tamil Nadu, India. Pilgrimage to Tirupati is also suggested sometimes. Group 4 : General and Miscellaneous Remedies This group consists of remedies in general - not specific to Saturn alone. a. Chant Vishnu Sahasranamam daily. This is considered to be the best remedy for all evils. b. Chant Venkateshwara (Lord Balaji) Stutis/Sahasranama/Archana on Saturdays. c. In Vaishnavite sampradaya, Lord Sudarshan is considered to be an embodiment of all planets and the Supreme Protector against all evils. So chanting Sudarshan stutis like Sudarshana Ashtottaram - Stotram/Namavali, Sahasranama - Stotram/Namavali, ShaTkam, Ashtakam, Panchayuta Stotram, ShodasAyuta stotram, Kavcham should be useful. Sudarshana Homam can also be performed. d. There is a combined sloka of Lord Nrusimha/Sudarshana. This contains the moola mantra of Lord Nrusimha in the middle and flanked by Sudarshana mantra before and after. This mantra is also said to be very effective protector. oM sahasrAra hum phaT kshraum oM iim ham ugram vIram mahAviShNum jvalantam sarvato mukham nRRisimham bhIShaNam bhadram mRRityu mRRityum namAmyaham ham iim oM kshraum sahasrAra hum phaT svAhA || For those who are interested, several Vishnu/Sudarshana stutis are available in http://sanskrit.gde.to as well as http://www.prapatti.com. e. There are a few other stutis which are said to be effective in protection against evils/planetary afflictions: i) mAngalya stavam from Vishnu Dharmottara Puranam ii) Kolaru Pathigam - a 10-stanza poem by ThiruGYAna Sambandhar to ward of all planetary afflictions. f. In my opinion, one has to take into account how Shani's afflictions manifest and augment/replace the above remedies with appropriate remedies. For example, if it manifests in the form of severe health problems, then: i) one could perform japa/homam of Sudarshana Mala Mantram (Roga Nivarana). ii) one could chant apAmArjana stotram from Vishnu Dharmottaram. This is said to be a very effective remedy - this invokes different forms of Vishnu and seeks protection against diseases. iii) Pray Lord Vaidyanatha and/or perform Mrutyunjaya Homam iv) Pray Lord Subrahmanya perhaps with Subrahmanya Bhujangam of Shri Shankaracharya. If Shani's affliction manifests in the form of marital problems, then one can: i) pray Bhavani/Gauri/Durga ii) pray Jambhukeshvara etc. Thanks & Regards, Murali Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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