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Shani Vajrapanjara Stotram (by Dasharatha)

शनि वज्रपञ्जर स्तोत्रम् (दशरथकृत)

6 min read10 versesSource: Brahma Vaivarta Purana - Dasharathakritam

About Shani Vajrapanjara Stotram (by Dasharatha)

Among the most cherished prayers to Lord Shani Dev, Shani Vajrapanjara Stotram (by Dasharatha) (शनि वज्रपञ्जर स्तोत्रम् (दशरथकृत)) stands as a devotional hymn of praise. This revered text originates from Brahma Vaivarta Purana - Dasharathakritam. Chanting this stotra with devotion is said to destroy diseases, bondage, poverty, and enemy-caused afflictions as well as diamond-cage (Vajrapanjara) protection against all Saturn afflictions. Additionally, it is known to narrated by Lord Brahma himself to the sages for humanity's benefit. This sacred text is ideally recited on Saturday (Shanivar) and during Shani Jayanti for enhanced blessings. At 10 verses long, the recitation takes roughly 6 minutes, making it accessible for regular devotional use. On this page, you can read the complete Shani Vajrapanjara Stotram (by Dasharatha) in Devanagari Sanskrit with English transliteration, Hindi meaning (arth), and free PDF download for offline recitation.

Reviewed & translated by Acharya Pushyadant Mishra

Stotra Path (स्तोत्र पाठ)

॥ श्री शनि वज्रपञ्जर स्तोत्रम् (दशरथकृतम्) ॥

अस्य श्री शनिवज्रपञ्जरस्तोत्रमन्त्रस्य दशरथ ऋषिः।

शनैश्चरो देवता। त्रिष्टुप् छन्दः।

शनैश्चरपीडानिवृत्त्यर्थे जपे विनियोगः॥

नीलाम्बरो नीलवपुः किरीटी गृध्रस्थितस्त्रासकरो धनुष्मान्।

चतुर्भुजः सूर्यसुतः प्रसन्नः सदा मम स्याद्वरदः प्रशान्तः॥

ब्रह्मा उवाच -

श्रृणुध्वमृषयः सर्वे शनिपीडाहरं महत्।

कवचं शनिराजस्य सौरेरिदमनुत्तमम्॥१॥

शनैश्चरस्य कवचं सर्वपीडाहरं नृणाम्।

वज्रपञ्जरनामैतत् कथयामि द्विजोत्तमाः॥२॥

शनिर्मे शिरसं पातु भालं छायासुतः प्रभुः।

नेत्रे श्रीमान् पातु शनिः कर्णौ यमाग्रजोऽवतु॥३॥

नासां वैवस्वतः पातु मुखं मे ग्रहनायकः।

जिह्वां पातु महासौरिर्ज्ञातीनां भयकृत् सदा॥४॥

कण्ठं पातु महामन्दो बाहू ग्रहपतिस्तथा।

हस्तौ मे पातु मन्दात्मा हृदयं पातु शंकरः॥५॥

नाभिं पातु कृशानुश्च गुह्यं नैऋतदिक्पतिः।

ऊरू ममान्तकः पातु जानुनी च यमालयः॥६॥

पादौ पातु महाक्रूरो जातकानां भयावहः।

सर्वाणि चैव मर्माणि रक्षतु ग्रहनायकः॥७॥

वज्रपञ्जरनामैतत् कवचं शनिनिर्मितम्।

यः पठेत् सततं भक्त्या शनिपीडा न बाधते॥८॥

रोगान्नश्यन्ति सर्वेऽपि बन्धनान्यपि नश्यति।

दारिद्र्यं नश्यति चैव शत्रुदोषो विनश्यति॥९॥

सर्वसम्पत्करं चैव सर्वसुखप्रदायकम्।

वज्रपञ्जरकवचं सर्वमङ्गलदायकम्॥१०॥

॥ इति श्री ब्रह्मवैवर्तपुराणोक्तं दशरथकृतं शनि वज्रपञ्जर स्तोत्रं सम्पूर्णम् ॥

Benefits (फल)

  • Diamond-cage (Vajrapanjara) protection against all Saturn afflictions
  • Narrated by Lord Brahma himself to the sages for humanity's benefit
  • Protects every vital point (marma) of the body from Shani's influence
  • Destroys diseases, bondage, poverty, and enemy-caused afflictions
  • Grants all wealth, happiness, and auspiciousness
  • Distinct from the Dasharatha Shani Stotra - this is the Kavach version

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Shani Vajrapanjara Stotram (by Dasharatha)

Shani Vajrapanjara Stotram by Dasharatha in Sanskrit with Hindi meaning. Diamond-cage armor prayer for protection from Saturn afflictions. It is dedicated to Shree Shani (श्री शनि), the deity of justice and karma. worshipped on saturdays for relief from planetary afflictions. This sacred hymn contains 10 verses and is sourced from Brahma Vaivarta Purana - Dasharathakritam.