Shani dosha or Sadhesati ?
The seven and half year period during which Saturn transits in the twelfth, first and second houses from the birth rashi (Moon sign) is called the Sadhesati of Saturn. One Sadhesati is made up of three periods of approximately two and half years each, because Saturn travels in one rashi or Moon sign for two and half years. Normally in the lifetime of the person, the Sadhesati of Saturn occurs three times. Here are some successful Remedies for Shani Dosha for those who are passing through Shani Dasha period or Sadhesati in their life. Shani Dasha is invitable in every one’s life and the only way to reduce the ill effects of Lord Shani is to perform poojas and prayers Shani dev and God Shiva. The below mentioned remedies for Shani Dosha are for anyone who is going through the difficult period of 7.5 years of Shani Dosha. In fact during Sadhesati, some auspicious events may still occur like, marriage, birth of children, promotion at work, business, victory in election and foreign travel.
Result of first cycle of Sadhesati : During the period of first cycle of Sadhesati of Saturn you may feel physical pain. There would be obstacles and hardships of various kinds. During this period of Sadhesati, there may also be some trouble to your parents.
Result of Second Cycle of Sadhesati : During the second cycle of Sadhesati, Saturn exerts mediocre influence compared to first cycle. In this period you succeed through physical struggle and labour. Despite mental unrest, your wordly progress continue. You may suffer separation or loss of parents or other elders in the family.
Result of Third Cycle of Sadhesati : In the third cycle of Sadhesati,Saturn inflicts extremely harsh result. During this period you may face tremendous physical hardship. There will be illness and even fear of death . During this period only fortunate persons survive.
Some Astrological Remedies to appease Shani Dosha (Sadhe Sati) :
Fasting on Saturdays : observe vratta on Saturday . Worship Lord Saturn with stotra and Katha then recite the Shani mantra . One can take a light fast like milk, curd, and fruit juice during the Saturday and evening pay visit to the temple of Lord Hanuman or Bhairavji. Then take sweet halwa made of Urad pulse or salted khicheri prepared by rice and Urad pulse .
Worship Lord Hanuman : Praying to Lord Hanuman will lead to freedom from an adverse Shani effects. Recite ‘Hanuman Chalisa’ on Tuesday and Saturday with a ghee lamp in front of his idol.
Shani Mantra : Chanting Shani mantra for 108 times every day or at least every Saturday.
An ancient mantra of Saturn are :
Om Neelanjan Samabhasam Ravi Putram Yamagrajam !
ChhayaMartandasambhutam Tam Namami Shaneshcharam !!
Or
“Om Sham Shaneeswaraya Namaha”
Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra : If Shani dasha effect is very severe then to protect you from the fear of untimely accidents or diseases recite Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra at least once before starting your day. Mostly You should be recite of Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra daily 10 Mala for 125 days or total 125000 time recitations during the period. The Mantra is :
Om Triyambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pusti Vardhanam!
Urvarukmiva Vandana Mrityurmukshiya Mamratat !!
Donation : Donating black cloth, gingely oil, blanket, iron articles, black cow, buffalo, black gram, black Urad pulse , Sesame seeds, Kulathi pulse,Money to poor people or at the temple and also providing food on Saturday to beggars.
Gems and Metal ring : On the Saturday wear an iron ring made from the black horse’s bridle/shoe, or bottom of a boat , in middle finger . wearing a ring of Blue Sapphire (Before wearing any gemstones make sure you consult your personal astrologer) in your middle finger about 5 ratti weight made in panch dhatu in the middle finger will help ful .
Other Remedies : watering the peepal trees , lighting lamps in sesame oil are also other remedial measures for Shani dosha.
Measure a black thread equal 19 times the length of your hand and wear it like a garland .
For the appeasement of Saturn , on a Saturday wear the tail of a Scorpion wrapped in a black thread.