Lord Shani

śani āarati

(Shani Aarti in English (IAST))

Traditional

Shani Aarti is a soulful devotional prayer dedicated to Lord Shani, the Hindu deity of justice, discipline, and karma. Written in Hindi, this composition glorifies him as the son of Surya and Chhaya, emphasizing his role as a protector of his devotees. Chanting this aarti is believed to pacify the malefic effects of Shani Dev, reduce hardships caused by Shani Sade Sati, and bring mental peace. By seeking his blessings, devotees aim to cultivate patience, righteousness, and wisdom, ultimately aligning themselves with the cosmic order of karma and divine justice.

jaya jaya śrī śanideva bhaktana hitakārī |
sūrya putra prabhu chāyā mahatārī ||
jaya jaya śrī śani deva |
śyāma aṅga vakra-dṛṣṭi caturbhujā dhārī |
nī lāmbara dhāra nātha gaja kī asavārī ||
jaya jaya śrī śani deva |
krīṭa mukuṭa śīśa rājita dipata hai lilārī |
muktana kī mālā gale śobhita balihārī ||
jaya jaya śrī śani deva |
modaka miṣṭhāna pāna caḍha़ta haiṃ supārī |
lohā tila tela uḍa़da mahiṣī ati pyārī ||
jaya jaya śrī śani deva |
deva danuja ṛṣi muni sumirata nara nārī |
viśvanātha dharata dhyāna śaraṇa haiṃ tumhārī ||
jaya jaya śrī śani deva bhaktana hitakārī ||
jaya jaya śrī śani deva |

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