10 Ways to Pacify Saturn or Shani Dev
In Vedic astrology, Saturn holds a significant role in an individual’s life. Referred to as the taskmaster, Saturn or Shani Dev, is the planet of roles, responsibilities, justice, lessons, discipline and long term goals. In astrology, the placement of Saturn in an individual’s birth chart points to areas of life that require patience, hard work and determination.
To maintain a harmonious relationship with Saturn, it is essential to understand its energies and learn how to appease this celestial entity.
Though widely known as a malefic planet, Shani Dev is the planet Saturn, which is also known as the ruler of Karma and is seen as evil. However, it is responsible for giving rewards and punishments based on a person’s actions. The reason it is called the planet is that it delivers instant justice to people for their good and bad deeds.
Contrary to popular belief, Saturn or Shani Dev, is not a cruel planet for everyone. Only if Saturn is unfavourable in an individual’s birth chart can it have bad consequences. But when Saturn is favourable in an individual’s birth chart, it brings good and sometimes excellent results. So, this belief that Saturn is bad for all is a myth.
When Does Saturn Bring Challenges to Life?
During the 7.5-year Sadhe Sati period, Saturn makes life very challenging, as per Vedic astrology. One may face obstacles in various aspects of life. To pacify the planet Saturn or Shani dev, people chant mantras, engage in Karma Yoga, give donations, perform yagya, walk barefoot on grass, light lamps with sesame/mustard oil, worship Lord Kaalbhairav, abstain from alcohol or any intoxicating substances, fast on Saturdays, worship Hanuman ji on Saturdays, and offer diya to Peepal tree and worship it on Saturdays.
To please Shani dev and harness his blessings for happiness, stability, wisdom, personal growth and success, Vedic astrology comes up with remedies and rituals. Here are 10 ways to pacify the planet Saturn or Shani Dev:
1. Chant Shani Mantra and Shani Strotam
Mantras have immense spiritual and remedial power. They connect you spiritually and mentally to the deities associated with the planets that are troubling you. Therefore, chanting Shani Mantra and Shani Strotam can help you please Shani Dev if, your Saturn is not favourable in your birth chart.
2. Walk on Grass
Saturn teaches you modesty. Walking barefoot on grass every Saturday can develop a sense of modesty in you. This can help, please, Saturn.
3. Practice Karma Yoga
Shani Dev is the ruler of karma. He rewards and punishes an individual according to his or her karma ( deeds). You will have to reap the results of your karma, as per Vedic astrology.
4. Perform Charity
Selfless work or donations to the needy is something that pleases Shani Dev. So, if you engage in donations or charitable work from time to time or on every Saturday, you will definitely receive blessings from Shani Dev.
5. Perform Havans
Yagya are fire rituals that can dispel negative energy from your surroundings and purify it, cleansing one’s soul eternally. It can help you pacify Shani Dev (Saturn).
6. Offer Diyas of Sesame or Mustard Oil
Light diyas of either mustard oil or sesame oil on every Saturday to please Shani Dev. You can also wear black attire on Saturdays. You can also donate black clothing, black sesame seeds, urad pulses, iron utensils and blankets to needy people.
7. Worship Kaalbhairav
Worship Kaalbhairav, a form of Bhagwan Shiva, who is the god of time. By worshipping him, you will surrender yourself to the cosmic order. This will fulfil your mind and create satisfaction in life.
8. Refrain from Alcohol or any Substance Use
Refrain from alcohol or any substance that intoxicates. Also, avoid non-vegetarian food. Offering sweet milk to a banyan tree also pleases Shani Dev and gives favourable results.
9. Worship Hanuman Ji
Devote your Saturday to worshipping Hanuman Ji. Reciting the ‘Hanuman Chalisa’ on Saturday is believed to pacify Shani Dev. Feeding jaggery and black chana (black gram) to monkeys can bring good fortune.
10. Worship the Peepal Tree
If you are passing through the Mahadasha of Saturn, worshipping the peepal tree, especially on Saturday mornings, is advised. Offering water to the peepal tree and circumambulating it clockwise, known as ‘Parikrama,’ are auspicious.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the relationship between the Sun and Saturn?
A: As per Sanatan Hindu belief, Saturn is the son of Sun (Surya dev) and Shadow (Chhaya), giving him the name Chhayaputra.
Q: Is Saturn a cruel planet?
A: No, contrary to common belief, Saturn is not a cruel planet. But Saturn is a planet of discipline, lessons, justice, long term goals, roles and responsibilities, structures, etc. Usually, people assume that Saturn means bad results. What they do not know is that Saturn teaches lessons through discipline, structure and struggle if it is unfavourable in an individual’s birth chart and it blesses an individual with abundance if it is favourably placed in an individual’s birth chart.
Q: In which sign does Saturn give favourable results?
A: According to Vedic astrology, Saturn gives favourable results in signs like Capricorn, Aquarius, Libra, Taurus and Virgo.
Q: How do you make Saturn strong?
A: To please Saturn or Shani Dev, you can chant the mantras of Shani Dev, walk barefoot on grass, donate to the needy, perform yagya, light lamps with sesame/mustard oil, do your Karma, worship Lord Kaalbhairav, do not engage in alcoholism or drug use, and on Saturdays, worship Hanuman ji and light diya near the Peepal tree. You can consult experienced astrologers for more personalised guidance and gemstone advice.
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