Shani (Saturn) Mantra
ॐ प्रां प्रीं प्रौं सः शनैश्चराय नमः ॥
Om Praam Preem Praum Sah Shanaishcharaya Namah
Short mantra
ॐ शं शनैश्चराय नमः ॥
Meaning
Salutation to Saturn with seed syllables. It is traditionally chanted for patience during Sade Sati, Dhaiya and life’s obstacles.
| Chant count (traditional) | 23,000 — traditionally completed over 40 days |
| Auspicious day | Saturday |
| Planet's gemstone | Blue Sapphire (Neelam) |
How to chant
- Sit in a clean, quiet place, preferably after a morning bath.
- Chanting 108 times on a rudraksha or tulsi mala makes one mala.
- Keep the pronunciation clear; you may chant silently or softly.
- Sit quietly for a few moments after chanting.