(Pippalada Krita Shri Shani Stotram in English (IAST))
Sage Pippalada
Also known as namo stu konasamsthaya pingalaya namo stu
Language:Sanskrit
Translation:English
Attributed to the legendary Sage Pippalada, this powerful devotional hymn is dedicated to Lord Shani, the planet Saturn and the god of justice. The stotra recounts the origin of the sage's prayer, composed to appease the deity and mitigate the harsh effects of Shani's celestial influence. By chanting this stotra with sincerity, devotees seek relief from the trials associated with Sade Sati or planetary afflictions. It is believed to bestow inner strength, spiritual discipline, and divine protection, ultimately transforming the devotee's perspective on life's challenges by fostering endurance and devotion toward the cosmic laws of karma.
Salutation to you of terrible body, and salutation to you, the ender. Salutation to you who are called Yama, salutation to you, O mighty son of the Sun.
namastesalutation to you
raudradehāyaof terrible body
antakāyato the ender
yamasañjñāyacalled Yama
sourayeto the son of the Sun
vibhoO mighty one
namaste mandasañjñāya śanaiścara namo'stu te | prasādaṃ kuru deveśa dīnasya praṇatasya ca || 3 ||
Salutation to you who are called Manda, salutation to you, Śanaiścara. Show your grace, O lord of gods, to one who is lowly and bows before you.