Lord Sani - Ways to please Shani

One nice remedy is to please LORD SHANI DEVA. King Nala"s story is said to please LORD SATURN. "I WILL NOT TOUCH ANY ONE, WHO LISTENS TO THE STORY OF KING NALA AND DHAMAYANTHI," said Lord Saturn.
According to legend, Shani is a devotee of Lord Shiva. As mentioned in the "Navagraha Pidahara Sthothram" of "Brahmanda Purana", anybody who chants the following sthothra is relieved from all the ill effects of Shani.

Suryaputhro Deerghadeho Vishaalaakshah Shivapriyah |

Mandachaarah Prasannathmaa peedam harathu me Shanih ||

सूर्य पुत्रो दीर्घ देहो विशालाक्षः शिवप्रियः।

मन्दचारः प्रसन्नात्मा पीडां हरतु मे शनिः ॥

The Shaneeswara Mantra In Tamil:

Sangadangal Theerpai Shani Bagavane

Mangalam Ponga Manam Vaitharul Vai

Sacharavindri Saaga neriyil

Icchagam Vaazha Innarul Thaa Thaa

According to the Vedic astrology, in order to get protection against the bad effects of Saturn's transit, the following are the possible remedies during the important transits of Saturn - Kanta Sani (When Saturn transits through the eighth house from the natal moon sign), Sade-sati (when Saturn transits through the twelfth, first and second houses from the natal moon sign) -

• Worship Mother Goddess Kali during Dark Moon
• Worship Vishnu in the form of Lord Krishna and keep chanting 'Om Namo Narayanaya', 'Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare..'
• Pray to Sree Hanumanji in His Supreme Cosmic Form, which is the Form in which He shook Shani Bhagavan off of His back and the form in which He received divine blessings and instructions from Surya, the Sun God.

A common mantra for drawing the support of Shani Bhagavan is: Om Sham Shanaischaryaye Namah. The following is another mantra for propitiating Shani: Aum praang preeng proung sah Shanaye namah Neelaanjan samaabhaasam raviputram yamaagrajam, Chaayaa-maartandam-sambhootam, Tam namaami Shanaishcharam.
Some devotees chant 'Om Sham Shanaischaryaye Namah' 108 times daily. Also, if reading vedic textures are practised then it is suggested to recite Saturn's shloka from Navagraha Sukta: 'Om Shanno Devirabhishtaya Aapo Bhavantu Peetaye Shanyorbhisravantumah Shanaishcharaaya Namah.'

1. Perform thilabhishekam on sanitrayodasi, sanijayanthi (pushya masam bahula astami) and saniamavasya days.
2. Donate black till to a Brahmin (1 kg 900 grams)
3. Feeding till and jaggery mix to black cow (kapila govu) .
4. Fasting on Saturdays (only liquids) 6 a.m to 6 p.m (sravana masam must)
5. Feeding to crows (mornings)
6. Feeding to physically disabled people.
7. Navagraha pradakshinas(19 rounds)/walking, jogging.
8. Visit famous sanitemples (once in 2 1/2 years) Mandapalli, Sanisingnapur, Tirunallar, Narsingole, Venkathala and Veerannapalem (parchur mandalam, prakasam district).
9. Light two lamps in front of your main door after sunset every day with till oil.
10. Recite dasaradha maharaja krutha sani sthothram.
11. Jyestadevi, saneeshwara swamyvarla kalyanam (sravana purnimaday).
12. Sanijapam 19000, with moolamantram, punarcharana, havanan, danam.
13. Sanaichara vratham, homam on Saturdays in sravana masam.
14. Sanaichara dheeksha: sravana sudda vidiya to sravana bahula sashti.
15. Chanting: 'rama nama', Hanuman chalisa, Durga sthuthi.
16. Prayers and devotion to Hanuman, Sri Durga Devi, Vinayaka.
17. Offering curd rice mixed with cumin seeds to god and feeding them to crows.
18. Feed an orphan child
19. Feed fish to long hair cat

Lord Sani - King Nala's story

Sani can make a prince into pauper and a pauper into an emperor... and particularly so during the SADE SATI period when we are afflicted for the seven and a half years period of LORD SHANIDEVA-SATURN. Every one has gone through an inexplicable down-phase in life when for almost no reasons we feel that fate is against us- many people lose their jobs, many have health problems that do not seem to go away, some face legal problems, some marriages start to fail- they divorce, problems just seem to multiply. That usually is the period when LORD SHANIDEVA is gazing down on us during our SADE-SATI- and no one can escape the tough punishment of LORD SHANI DEVA. One nice remedy is to please LORD SHANI DEVA. King Nala"s story is said to please LORD SATURN. "I WILL NOT TOUCH ANY ONE, WHO LISTENS TO THE STORY OF KING NALA AND DHAMAYANTHI," said Lord Saturn.This indicates the greatness of the KING NALA and his beautiful wife.King Nala got rid of the evil effects of Saturn at Thirunallaru in Tamilnadu, which attracts devotees from all parts of India.
The Story Begins.......... "Nala was the king of Nishada. One evening, He was strolling in the floral gardens and was impressed by the beauty of a royal swan over there. He took it in his hands, embraced it and appreciated its beauty. The swan talked very highly of the beauty of Princess Damayanthi. At once, Nala mentally fell in love with Princess Damayanthi. The swan promised the king to help, flew to the palace of Damayanthi, conveyed Nala"s desire to her and got her consent. Their marriage took place in the presence of DEVAS, who were also attracted by her exceptional beauty. Four of the DEVAS were feeling very jealous of King Nala and they requested Saturn to create trouble for the happy couple. Saturn was waiting for an opportunity as King Nala was about to start his sade-sati. One day Nala, before performing pooja did not wash his feet properly. Soon, Saturn caught him by the back of his feet. He lost everything through gambling, including his kingdom. He went to the forest along with Damayanthi and children. One night, He deserted them in the forest and Damayanthi returned to her father"s kingdom with her children. Later, on His way Nala was bitten by a snake, and He lost His good looks. He became the chariot-driver to Ruthuparnan, King of Ayodhi. One day, he got the news of re-marriage of Damayanthi, which was a drama planned for their re-union. Nala used the dress given by the snake and regained his royal looks. He flew to the palace of Damayanthi. Due to the efforts of Damayanthi"s father and Ruthuparnan, they got re-united. Nala regained his kingdom also. But still, He was lacking peace of mind. As per the advice of sage Narada, he went on pilgrimage to several temples and finally reached Thirunallaru. Here, He got rid of the evil effects of SHANI BHAGAWAN and regained peace of mind. Whosoever visits THIRUNALLARU escapes from the horrific clutches of LORD SATURN. Listening to King Nala"s story and worshipping Lord Saturn at Thirunallaru will definitely reduce the unfavourable effects of LORD SHANI. """"""

Lord Sani - Legend

Shani is a Deva and son of Surya (the Hindu Sun God) and his wife Chhaya (Shadow goddess) and hence also known as Chayyaputra. He is the elder brother of Yama, the Hindu God of death, who in some scriptures corresponds to the deliverance of justice. Interestingly, Surya's two sons Shani and Yama judge. Shani gives us the results of one's deeds through one's life through appropriate punishments and rewards; Yama grants the results of one's deeds after death.^[1]
It is said that when Shani opened his eyes as a baby for the very first time, the sun went into an eclipse, which clearly denotes the impact of Shani on astrological charts. He is known as the greatest teacher. Shani dev is said to be very harmful to those who follow the path of betrayal, backstabbing and unjust revenge. He is known in Hindu scriptures as the greatest trouble giver as well as the greatest well wisher. He is depicted dark in colour, clothed in black; holding a sword, arrows and two daggers and variously mounted on a black crow.^[2 
Legend:
The story of Shani Bhagavan's life is described in Shri Shani Mahatmyam ॥श्रीशनिमहात्म्यं॥ written several centuries ago. The story of Shani Mahatmyam describes how devotion is required to please him and receive his kripa (blessings). Shri Shani Mahatmyam begins with descriptions of the importance of the other planets and their strengths. These are told by the scholars serving king Vikramaditya's court from the city of Ujjain.
Shani Bhagavan is described as having a dark complexion, a beautiful face, his caste is teli (Oil vendors), and he prays Kal-bhairav. After listening to the birth story of Shani, Vikramaditya laughed and ridiculed him. Shani heard the remarks of Vikramaditya and placed a curse on him. The story goes on to describe Vikramaditya's difficulties as a result of offending Shani. He loses his kingdom, he is charged with stealing, his hands and legs are cut-off by a neighbouring king. Eventually, Vikramaditya prays to Shani, who is satisfied with Vikramaditya's devotion and brings him back to his former glory. The last part of the story describes various experiences faced by various gods, demons and sages, including Brihaspati (the Guru of gods) and Shiva et al. Shani Mahatmyam stresses values such as perseverance in difficult times, complete devotion (bhakti) and faith in the values one believes in, and never to lose confidence in life in spite of difficulties.
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