Saturn Malefic Effects | शनि ग्रह दोष
Saturn Malefic Effects/शनि ग्रह दोष: The most feared planet in astrology is Saturn (Saturn Malefic Effects/शनि ग्रह दोष) which is also commonly referred as Shani. It is supposed to be a great malefic planet making things very difficult to the natives resulting in contraction, restriction and limitation. Although with a lot of negative aspects and in spite of being a malefic planet, Shani is known as the planet of justice for it is the bringer of structure and discipline to the world.
The planet Saturn (Saturn Malefic Effects) is referred by different names like Shanischaraya, Sauri (son of Surya), Chayatmaja (son of Chaya, the consort of Surya and shadow of Samjana), Nilambara (one who dons blue garments), Manda (slow), Ara, Krodha, Vakra (crooked), Saptamesh (one with seven rays), Asita (the black one) and Pangu (lame). Shani is a very strong planet and holds a distinct position in a person’s horoscope where it can either construct or destruct the individual.
Mahadasha:
Shani Mahadasha is the time or period when a person is under the rule of Shani which involves specific change and transformations in the individual’s life. Various factors in a person’s life is influenced by Shani and whether it be good or bad depends upon the planet on the Nakshatra an individual is born with.
The good and the bad aspects of the same are dependent on the person’s horoscope, karma and his or her deeds. Shani Dosha (Saturn Malefic Effects) is the particular time when the planet is exhausted or comes in any of the cardinal houses in the person’s natal chart.
The period when Saturn’s deadly effects are prominent due to its planetary positions in conjugation with other planets, is known as the Shani Dosha (Saturn Malefic Effects). As we already know the story of Shani in earlier lines, Shani (Saturn Malefic Effects/शनि ग्रह दोष) is known to be an excellent teacher and based on an individual’s karma justify the people with either good things or punish them for their evil deeds.
It is also believed that Goddess Katyayini rules Shani (Saturn Malefic Effects) for he is the deliverer of equity and fairness. Goddess Katyayani, is the sixth form of Navadurga who imparts virtues as per the karma of each person. Another reason why the worship of Hanuman is good at the time of Shani dosha is that, there are myths which state that Hanuman released the rescued Shani from the prison of Ravana or the demon God.
The Astrologers, reading the birth chart, help approaching the planetary influences at various stages of life and gives various remedies to cool down Shani. The impact of Saturn (Saturn Malefic Effects/शनि ग्रह दोष) is modified by placement in different houses and by the influence of other planets on Saturn.
There are lot of Pooja and remedies suggested by experts and sages of ancient time, like Shani Dosha (Saturn Malefic Effects) Pooja which includes Ganapati Smaran, Shanti Paath, and Invocation of all deities, nine planets invocation, Shani mantra chant and Shani Havan. The Shani Dosha Pooja also includes paying deferential respect to the Shani God on every Saturday by lighting lamp exclusively of sesame or mustard oil and worshipping him.
Shani Dosha For positives aspects Shani indicates characteristics like long life, authority, leadership, power, aspirations, humbleness, responsibility, righteousness, perception, spirituality, hard work and operational skills. Some of its negative indicator includes loneliness, distress, dejection, old age and death, restriction, undue responsibility, delays, loss of ambition, chronic suffering, losses, etc.
The two most common ailments caused by the most dreaded planet Saturn are Shani Dosha (Saturn Malefic Effects) and Sade Sati. In Vedic astrology the Padmapurana states that Samjana wife of Surya was not able to bear the dazzling radiance of her husband Surya and so she created a shadow image of her known as Chaya. Surya and Chaya gave birth to Shanischaraya which means slow moving.
Saturn but Shanischaraya was cursed by Lord Parvathi which made him into a cruel being like if he looks onto someone straight he is sure to ruin them to an extent. In such situation in a person’s horoscope is when the remedies made for Shani (Saturn Malefic Effects) becomes non negotiable. However, certain specific Pooja made for the planet Saturn like Shani Puja, Shani Yajna or Homa which is believed to have a great extent cool down of Shani and reduces its malefic effects resulted by Shani Grah by way of Sadhe Sati. Apart from the astrological view Saturn is supposed to be a curious planet with its rings.
These rings give an intensified beauty not only to the Saturn planet but also to the entire celestial spectacle. Also the amount of light and heat received by Saturn from the Sun is comparatively less and has a similar gaseous composition to that of the Jupiter. Titan the most known moon of Saturn has an atmosphere of its own and it may be that the rings, for most of the time obstruct the full view of the planet.
Shani Dev who rules the planet Saturn (Shani) is the most feared god who is as per Vedas is the god of justice, punishments and rewards. Saturn’s malefic position in the horoscope of an individual delays their successes and causes endless struggles, giving them constant disappointments.
People are afraid of Lord Shani (Saturn Malefic Effects), the ruler of Planet Saturn that takes about thirty years to orbit around Sun, indicating that Shani casting his eyes on you slows your progress of everything in your life. Saturn is a karaka, or indicator, of longevity, misery, sorrow, old age and death, discipline, restriction, responsibility, delays, ambition, leadership and authority, humility, integrity, wisdom born of experience. Saturn also indicates asceticism, denial, non-attachment, spirituality, hard work, organization, reality and time itself.
When does Sade Sati Occur?
Shani Dosha/Saturn Malefic Effects occurs when Saturn is weakened or occupies any of the fundamental houses such as 1st, 4th, 7th and 10th or 8th and 12th houses in Aries, Cancer, Leo, or Scorpio sign or is retrograde in those Houses except the Libra, Capricorn and Aquarius signs. He indicates his lordship over the ascetic, rich with inner spirituality, and lost to this material plane of existence.
What are the Durations of Sade Sati?
He is generally known to affect one adversely on occasions when he occupies certain positions in one’s horoscope like Saade Sati (7 1/2 years) Astama Shanaiswara (Saturn in 8th house – 2 1/2 years) etc. He is the Lord of Makaram and Kumbam. He is the slowest moving planet taking 2 1/2 years in each zodiac, completing one cycle every thirty years.
Shani resides in each zodiac for a period of 2 1/2 years. When Saneeswaran resides in the 12th, 1st and 2nd house, it is 7 1/2 Naatu Sani; when in the 4th house, it is Arthashtama Shani; when in the 8th house, it is Ashtama Shani. During these periods, he troubles the native. In a person’s life, 7 1/2 Naatu Sani aspects thrice, the first called Mangu Sani, the second called Pongu Sani and the third called Marana Sani.
Saturn Malefic Effects:
Astrologically well-placed Shani blesses you with prosperous career, healthy life, and fulfilment of all your wishes and desires. You don’t need to run after money and riches; instead they come to you. Lord Shani is neutral in giving material prosperities and giving suitable punishments to you according your deeds or acts. But when Shani (Saturn Malefic Effects) is deliberated, you have to face the following:
- Depressions and frustrations
- Delays in success
- Breathing issues and chronic illnesses
- Infertility
- Hazy thoughts and confused state of mind
- Short temperateness
- Urge to have an illicit affair with the opposite sex
Qualities of Shani: the god of justice and punishment:
Being one of the nine planets, Saturn personifies Lord Shani that means “the one who moves slowly”. As per Vedic scriptures, he is the elder son of Surya (Sun god) with Yama (the god of death) being the younger. Shani was born of Shadow who was created by Sun’s first wife Saranyu upon being unable to bear her husband’s radiance. Lord Shani (Saturn Malefic Effects) is the god of punishment, deliverance of justice and hardships. He gives the results of your actions throughout your life whereas his younger brother Yama gives the results of your actions after death.
Saturn Malefic Effects Remedies:
Vedic scriptures call Shani as the greatest teacher, well-wisher and punishment giver. He teaches hard lessons by putting you in the loops of struggles, hardships and at times frustrations, just to keep you grounded so that you refrain from daydreaming, being overambitious and creating inner fantasies.
Once you learn these lessons, Shani (Saturn Malefic Effects) rewards you to your hearth’s content. With his blessings, the rich lose everything and the poor gain everything overnight. So, whenever you face struggles, constant disappointments, failures or unfulfilled wishes, know that these are all Shani’s blessings working in the background to mold you for better.
Saturn Malefic Effects Puja:
The basic and foremost remedy is worshiping Shani Deva by chanting the following mantra in the evenings on Saturdays. Better to chant every day.
॥ ॐ प्रां प्रीं प्रौं स: शनये नम: ॥
॥ Om Pram Preem Prom Sha Shanye Namha ॥
Worship of Goddess Katyayani: Planet Saturn is also ruled by Goddess Katyayini who is the sixth incarnation of Navadurga and considered to be the giver of righteousness as per the karma and the lessons as per the actions of an individual, hence she is the ruling Goddess for Shani.
Shani Chalisa: It is a 40-verse treatise praising Lord Shani and his divine qualities. It is said that by chanting the Chalisa, one is blessed with tolerance, patience and humility through the phase of Sade-Sati. One the phase is over, the native is blessed with fulfilment of all the desires that were unfulfilled during the phase.
Shani the Essential Prayers:
Hanuman Chalisa: Reciting Hanuman Chalisa on Tuesdays, Saturdays or everyday makes you stronger mentally and emotionally. Lord Hanuman rules planets Mars and Saturn. Those suffering from the malefic effects of Mars (Mangal Dosha) and Saturn (Sade-Sati) in their horoscopes may worship Hanuman and sing his Chalisa.
Wear Gemstones of Shani:
The gem associated with Venus is Blue Sapphire to be worn on the left middle on a Saturday. Blue Sapphire helps the wearer in being more charismatic, intuitive and intelligent. It leads to peace of mind through acceptance and a good judgment.
Use energized Shanti Yantras: A Shani Yantra is as powerful as chanting his Chalisa. It is recommended for those undergoing the effects of Sade Sati (Saturn Malefic Effects) or Saturn Return. Benefits of using a Shanti Yantra are listed below:
- Relief during Sade-Sati phase
- Success in worldly affairs and in business undertakings
- Mental and Emotional strengths
- Increased desire to know the occult philosophies and read scriptures
- Faith in the Divine
About Shani Shingnapur:
Shani Shingnapur village is famed for its temple dedicated to Shani – the planet Saturn. A remarkable fact is that there are no locks on any of the doors in the village are it residential or commercial, including the bank. Local legends claim that the village is ‘protected’ and no thief can cross its borders without dying.
Sceptics please note that the village has remained theft – free in recorded history. Shani-Shingnapur is a famous pilgrim centre near Nasik in Maharashtra, which is also known for its door-less mystery. The unique feature of Shani-Shingnapur is that there is neither any image of specific deity nor any particular idol, but there is a stone pillar, which is supposed to embody the image, which is worshipped with deep respect and reverence.
The specialty of this temple is that there is no image or Pundit who performs the puja. Male devotees before entering into the temple take a head bath in the holy waters close to the temple and wear saffron cloth. The puja (Saturn Malefic Effects/शनि ग्रह दोष) is carried out in the form of Pradakshanas, where in the devotee go around the idol a couple of times, chanting prayers.
Devotees also perform ‘Abhisheka‘ (rites involving pouring of certain liquids over the idol) with water and ‘Til’ (mustard) oil. Thousands of people including a few famous personalities gather on Shani Amavasya to perform Puja. In this village one can find the houses having gaping, rectangular spaces at the facade of every home. No doorframes, no latches, no padlocks or any other safety measures to guard the house are found.
It is believed that nobody dares to steal anything because then it is believed that if they do so Shani Deva (Saturn Malefic Effects), the local deity, punishes them. It has been proved that even if something is stolen, the owner has always got the stolen things back.
There is also a belief that if a snake in Shinganapur bites a person, he is brought to the temple and a ritual is performed in front of the idol, which neutralizes the poison (Saturn Malefic Effects/शनि ग्रह दोष). Devgad is a village located to the east of Shaneshwar, which is famous for Shri Datta temple.
The temple is open for the visitors for 24 hours. There is another belief attached to this place that the Neem tree standing to the North of the Shani (Saturn Malefic Effects) idol sheds its branches if one happens to cast a shadow over the idol. Shiridi is another major pilgrim centre of Maharashtra and India, which is very close to Shani-Shingnapur.
