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जय शनि देवा, जय शनि देवा,
जय जय जय शनि देवा॥
Jai Shani Deva, jai Shani Deva, Jai jai jai Shani Deva.
अखिल सृष्टि में कोटि-कोटि जन,
करें तुम्हारी सेवा।
Akhil srishti mein koti-koti jan, Karen tumhari seva.
जा पर कुपित होउ तुम स्वामी,
घोर कष्ट वह पावे।
धन वैभव और मान-कीर्ति,
सब पलभर में मिट जावे।
राजा नल को लगी शनि दशा,
राजपाट हर लेवा।
Ja par kupit hou tum swami, Ghor kasht vah paave. Dhan vaibhav aur maan-kirti, Sab palbhar mein mit jaave. Raja Nal ko lagi Shani dasha, Rajpaat har leva.
जा पर प्रसन्न होउ तुम स्वामी,
सकल सिद्धि वह पावे।
तुम्हारी कृपा रहे तो,
उसको जग में कौन सतावे।
ताँबा, तेल और तिल से जो,
करें भक्तजन सेवा।
Ja par prasanna hou tum swami, Sakal siddhi vah paave. Tumhari kripa rahe to, Usko jag mein kaun sataave. Taamba, tel aur til se jo, Karen bhaktajan seva.
हर शनिवार तुम्हारी,
जय-जय कार जगत में होवे।
कलियुग में शनिदेव महात्तम,
दु:ख दरिद्रता धोवे।
करू आरती भक्ति भाव से,
भेंट चढ़ाऊं मेवा।
Har Shanivar tumhari, Jai-jaikaar jagat mein hove. Kaliyug mein Shanidev mahaattam, Dukh daridrata dhove. Karu aarti bhakti bhaav se, Bhent chadhaun meva.
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How to Read Shanivar Aarti
Every Saturday evening, light a lamp, fill a copper vessel with mustard oil, and sing this aarti before an image of Shani Dev or a peepal tree. Since Saturday is also Hanuman's day of worship, many devotees complete their Saturday puja with this very aarti after worshipping Hanuman.
About Shanivar Aarti
The Shanivar Aarti is a traditionally composed hymn, with a repeated refrain (Jai Shani Deva) and four verses. It describes both Shani Dev's wrath and his grace, the illustration of King Nala, and the means of devotion to him.
This page presents the full text in clean Devanagari, with a simple meaning for every line. Text size can be adjusted, the meaning can be read aloud, and the full reading can also be printed.
The Shanivar Aarti has no known composer, and so it is regarded as a traditional composition. It describes Shani Dev's glory, refers to the Sadhesati that befell King Nala, and describes the tradition of serving him with copper, oil, and sesame. This aarti is distinct from Shani Dev's two other popular aartis, 'Jai Jai Shri Shanidev' and 'Om Jai Jai Shani Maharaj', and is a separate, well-known composition in its own right.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Shanivar Aarti sung?
This aarti is sung especially every Saturday evening during the worship of Shani Dev.
Why does this aarti mention King Nala?
The aarti cites King Nala's example to show that when Shani Dev is displeased, even the mightiest king can lose his kingdom, however powerful he may be.
How does the Shanivar Aarti differ from other Shani aartis?
This aarti is entirely different in its wording and composition style from Shani Dev's 'Jai Jai Shri Shanidev' aarti, even though both are sung on Saturdays.
What offerings should be made during the Shanivar Aarti?
As the aarti's own words describe, it is traditional to offer mustard oil and sesame in a copper vessel, along with an offering of dried fruits.