दशरथकृत शनि स्तोत्र (Dashratha Krit Shani Stotram) -

दशरथकृत शनि स्तोत्र (Dashratha Krit Shani Stotram) is a powerful devotional hymn composed by King Dasharatha, the father of Lord Rama, in praise of Lord Shani (Shani Dev). This sacred stotra is believed to pacify the malefic effects of Saturn and protect devotees from suffering, fear, and hardships caused by Shani dosha.

According to tradition, King Dasharatha composed this stotra to seek relief for his kingdom and devotees from Shani Dev’s severe influence. Chanting Dashratha Krit Shani Stotram with faith is believed to bring stability, patience, discipline, and divine protection, especially during Shani Sade Sati, Dhaiya, and difficult phases of life.

दशरथकृत शनि स्तोत्र

॥ दशरथ उवाच ॥

प्रसन्नो यदि मे सौरे एकश्चास्तु वरः परः ॥

रोहिणीं भेदयित्वा तु न गन्तव्यं कदाचन ।
सरितः सागरा यावद्यावच्चन्द्रार्कमेदिनी ॥

याचितं तु महासौरे नान्यमिच्छाम्यहं वरम् ।
एवमस्तु शनिप्रोक्तं वरलब्ध्वा तु शाश्वतम् ॥

प्राप्यैवं तु वरं राजा कृतकृत्योऽभवत् तदा ।
पुनरेवाब्रवीत्तुष्टो वरं वरं सुव्रत ॥

॥ दशरथकृत शनि स्तोत्र ॥

नमः कृष्णाय नीलाय शितिकण्ठनिभाय च ।
नमः कालाग्निरूपाय कृतान्ताय च वै नमः ॥१॥

नमो निर्मांसदेहाय दीर्घश्मश्रुजटाय च ।
नमो विशालनेत्राय शुष्कोदरभयाकृते ॥२॥

नमः पुष्कलगात्राय स्थूलरोम्णेऽथ वै नमः ।
नमो दीर्घाय शुष्काय कालदंष्ट्राय नमोऽस्तु ते ॥३॥

नमस्ते कोटराक्षाय दुर्निरीक्ष्याय वै नमः ।
नमो घोराय रौद्राय भीषणाय कपालिने ॥४॥

नमस्ते सर्वभक्षाय बलीमुख नमोऽस्तु ते ।
सूर्यपुत्र नमस्तेऽस्तु भास्करेऽभयदाय च ॥५॥

अधोदृष्टे नमस्तेऽस्तु संवर्तक नमोऽस्तु ते ।
नमो मन्दगते तुभ्यं निस्त्रिंशाय नमोऽस्तु ते ॥६॥

तपसा दग्धदेहाय नित्यं योगरताय च ।
नमो नित्यं क्षुधार्ताय अतृप्ताय च वै नमः ॥७॥

ज्ञानचक्षुर्नमस्तेऽस्तु कश्यपात्मजसूनवे ।
तुष्टो ददासि वै राज्यं रुष्टो हरसि तत्क्षणात् ॥८॥

देवासुरमनुष्याश्च सिद्धविद्याधरोरगाः ।
त्वया विलोकिताः सर्वे नाशं यान्ति समूलतः ॥९॥

प्रसादं कुरु मे सौरे वरदो भव भास्करे ।
एवं स्तुतस्तदा सौरिर्ग्रहराजो महाबलः ॥१०॥

॥ दशरथ उवाच ॥

प्रसन्नो यदि मे सौरे वरं देहि ममेप्सितम् ।
अद्य प्रभृति पिङ्गाक्ष पीडा देया न कस्यचित् ॥

Dashratha Krit Shani Stotram- English

॥ Dashratha Uvacha ॥

Prasanno yadi me Saure ekash chastu varah parah ॥

Rohinim bhedayitva tu na gantavyam kadachana ।
Saritaḥ sagara yavad yavac chandraraka medini ॥

Yachitam tu Mahasaure nanyam ichchhami aham ।
Evam astu Shani proktam varalabdhva tu shashvatam ॥

Prapya evam tu varam raja kritakrityo abhavat tada ।
Punareva abravit tushto varam varam suvrata ॥

॥ Dashratha Krit Shani Stotram ॥

Namah Krishnaya Nilaya Shitikantha nibhaya cha ।
Namah Kalagni rupaya Kritantaya cha vai namah ॥1॥

Namo nirmansa dehaya dirgha shmashru jataya cha ।
Namo vishala netraya shushkodara bhayakrite ॥2॥

Namah pushkala gatraya sthula romne atha vai namah ।
Namo dirghaya shushkaya kaladanshtraya namo’stu te ॥3॥

Namaste kotarakshaya durnirikshyaya vai namah ।
Namo ghoraya raudraya bhishanaya kapaline ॥4॥

Namaste sarvabhakshaya balimukha namo’stu te ।
Suryaputra namaste’stu bhaskare abhayadaya cha ॥5॥

Adhodrishte namaste’stu samvartaka namo’stu te ।
Namo mandagate tubhyam nistrinshaya namo’stu te ॥6॥

Tapasa dagdha dehaya nityam yogarataya cha ।
Namo nityam kshudhartaya atriptaya cha vai namah ॥7॥

Jnana chakshur namaste’stu Kashyapatmaja sunave ।
Tushto dadasi vai rajyam rushto harasi tatkshanat ॥8॥

Devasura manushyash cha siddha vidyadharo ragah ।
Tvaya vilokitah sarve nasham yanti samoolatah ॥9॥

Prasadam kuru me Saure varado bhava Bhaskare ।
Evam stutah tada Saurir graharajo mahabalah ॥10॥

॥ Dashratha Uvacha ॥

Prasanno yadi me Saure varam dehi mamepsitam ।
Adya prabhriti Pingaksha peeda deya na kasyachit ॥

Lear About- Shani Dev & King Dasharatha

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Dashratha Krit Shani Stotram

Q1. What is Dashratha Krit Shani Stotram?
It is a devotional hymn composed by King Dashratha in praise of Shani Dev to seek protection and relief from hardships.

Q2. Who composed Dashratha Krit Shani Stotram?
The stotram was composed by King Dashratha, the father of Lord Rama.

Q3. When should Dashratha Krit Shani Stotram be chanted?
It is best chanted on Saturdays or during Shani-related worship.

Q4. What are the benefits of chanting this stotram?
Chanting brings discipline, patience, protection, and relief from difficulties associated with Shani Dev.

Q5. Can anyone chant Dashratha Krit Shani Stotram?
Yes, anyone can chant it with faith and sincerity.

Q6. Is this stotram helpful during Shani Sade Sati?
Yes, it is traditionally chanted to reduce difficulties during Shani Sade Sati or Shani Mahadasha.