YAVANA JATAKAM Verse 1.116 Chapter 1 - The Innate Nature of the Zodiac Signs and Planets
राजानमर्कं शशिनं च विन्द्यान्नेतारमारं शशिजं कुमारम् । साचिव्यसंज्ञौ गुरुभार्गवौ तु प्रेष्यः शनिः स्याद्भुवि भागयोगे ॥११६॥ rājānamarkaṃ śaśinaṃ ca vindyānnetāramāraṃ śaśijaṃ kumāram | sācivyasaṃjñau gurubhārgavau tu preṣyaḥ śaniḥ syādbhuvi bhāgayoge ||116|| When joined to the portion on earth, the Sun and Moon are the rulers. Mars, the manager. Mercury, the apprentice. Jupiter and Venus, the advisors. But Saturn should be the servant. English translation by Michael D Neely (2008) Word-for-Word grammar analysis breakdown rājānam (stem form: rājan) (masculine, accusative, singular) = ruler arkam (stem form: arka) (masculine, accusative, singular) = the Sun śaśinam (stem form: śaśin) (masculine, accusative, singular) = the Moon ca (conjunction) (indeclinable) = and vindyāt 2nd class verb root: vind) (optative, parasmaipada, 3rd person, singular) = one should know netāram (stem form: netṛ) (masculine, accusative, singular) = manager āram (stem form: āra) (masculine, accusative, singular) = Mars śaśijam (stem form: śaśija) (masculine, accusative, singular) = Mercury kumāram (stem form: kumāra) (masculine, accusative, singular) = apprentice sācivya = minister saṃjña = indicated sācivyasaṃjñau (stem form: sācivyasaṃjña) (masculine, accusative, dual) = the two indicated as advisors guru = Jupiter bhārgava = Venus gurubhārgavau (stem form: gurubhārgava) (masculine, accusative, dual) = Jupiter and Venus tu (conjunction) (indeclinable) = but preṣyas (stem form: preṣya) (masculine, nominative, singular) = servant śanis (stem form: śani) (masculine, nominative, singular) = Saturn syāt (2nd class verb root: as) (optative, 3rd person, singular) = it should be bhuvi (stem form: bhū) (feminine, locative, singular) = on the earth bhāga = portion yoga = joined bhāgayoge (stem form: bhāgayoga) (masculine, locative, singular) = when joined to the portion 2 śaniruvāca | gṛhṇaṃtīti grahāḥ sarve grahāḥ pīḍākarāḥ smṛtāḥ | adeyaṃ yācitaṃ rājankiṃcidyuktaṃ vadāmyaham || 40 || [Analyze grammar] tvayā proktamidaṃ stotraṃ yaḥ paṭhiṣyati mānavaḥ | ekakālaṃ dvikālaṃ vā pīḍāmukto bhavetkṣaṇāt || 41 || [Analyze grammar] devāsuramanuṣyāṇāṃ siddhavidyādhrarakṣasām | mṛtyuṃ mṛtyugato dadyāṃ janmanyaṃte caturthake || 42 || [Analyze grammar] yaḥ punaḥ śraddhayā yuktaḥ śucirbhūtvā samāhitaḥ | śamīpatraiḥ samabhyarcya pratimāṃ lohajāṃ mama || 43 || [Analyze grammar] māṣaudanatilairmiśraṃ dadyāllohaṃ ca dakṣiṇām | kṛṣṇāṃ gāṃ vṛṣabhaṃ vāpi yo vai dadyāddivajātaye || 44 || [Analyze grammar] maddine tu viśeṣeṇa stotreṇānena pūjayet | pūjayitvā japetstotraṃ bhūtvā caiva kṛtāṃjali || 45 || [Analyze grammar] tasya pīḍā na caivāhaṃ kariṣyāmi kadācana | gocare janmalagne vā daśāsvaṃtardaśāsu ca || 46 || [Analyze grammar] rakṣāmi satataṃ tasya pīḍāṃ cāpi grahasya ca | anenaiva vidhānena pīḍāmuktaṃ jagadbhavet || 47 || [Analyze grammar] evaṃ yuktyā mayā datto varaste raghunaṃdana | varatrayaṃ tu saṃprāpya rājā daśarathastadā || 48 || [Analyze grammar] mene kṛtārthamātmānaṃ namaskṛtya śanaiścaram | śaninā cābhyanujñāto rathamāruhya vegavān || 49 || [Analyze grammar] svasthānaṃ gatavānrājā prāptaḥ śreyo'bhavattadā | ya idaṃ prātarutthāya śanivāre stavaṃ paṭhet || 50 || [Analyze grammar] paṭhyamānamidaṃ stotraṃ śraddhayā yaḥ śṛṇoti ca | naraḥ sa mucyate pāpātsvargaloke mahīyate || 51 || [Analyze grammar] iti śrīpādme mahāpurāṇe paṃcapaṃcāśatsahasrasaṃhitāyāṃ uttarakhaṇḍeumāpatināradasaṃvāde daśarathakṛtaśanistotraṃnāma trayastriṃśo'dhyāyaḥ || 33 || Śani said: 40-51. Grahas (i.e. Planets) are (so called) since they seize (a being). They are said to cause trouble. I (shall) tell you about something proper which is solicited and cannot be given. A man who will recite once or twice this hymn of praise recited by you, will be free from trouble (just) at the moment. In the fourth existence in the end, I, having gone to death, would give death to gods, demons, human beings, siddhas, vidyādharas and goblins. On the other hand, I shall never trouble him who with faith, becomes pure and calm, worships my iron image with Śamī-leaves, and who would offer as present iron mixed with beans, rice, sesamum-seeds, and would give a black cow, a bull to a brāhmaṇa, and would, especially on my day (i.e. Saturday) worship (me) with this hymn, and would, with the palms of his hands joined, recite the hymn (in my honour) after having worshipped me. I shall always protect him and (keep away) the trouble from a Planet during the Planet’s influence, in the sign of Zodiac in which a person is born, in the Planet’s aspect or in the middle of it. By doing this only, the world would be free from trouble. Thus, O descendant of Raghu, I have skilfully granted you a boon. Having obtained three boons, king Daśaratha regarded himself as successful and saluted Śani. Permitted by Śani, he speedily got into his chariot and went to his place. Then the king had obtained bliss. That man who having got up in the morning on a Saturday, would recite this hymn of praise, so also the man who devoutly listens to this hymn of praise when it is being recited, is freed from a sin, and is honoured in heaven. K Rajaram IRS 26525 On Mon, 26 May 2025 at 05:10, Jambunathan Iyer <[email protected]> wrote: > **Shani Jayanti is on 27th May 2025** > > *Shani Jayanti is the day to celebrate the birth of Lord Shani. It is > believed that sincere worship on this day brings relief from hardships, > clears karmic debts, and promotes discipline, humility, and spiritual > growth. Doing Lord Shani's pooja on this day can also invite stability, > success and spiritual growth in one's life.* > > *Shani Jayanti is the celebration of Lord Shani’s birthday also known as > Shani Amavasya. We all know that Lord Shani is the son of Lord Surya, who > rules all planets.* > > *In North India Shani Jayanti 2025 is conducted on Amavasya Tithi during > the Jyestha month, In South India Shani Jayanti is observed in Vaishaka > month on Amavasya Tithi. Though months differ as per types of calendars > followed, Shani Jayanti is observed on the same day and it will be followed > and performed on 27th May 2025.* > > *It is wrong belief that Lord Shani is a negative God and People are > generally afraid of Saturn since it is said to have negative effects on > locals’ lives and this sluggish planet is the planet of karma. In reality > that Lord Shani is the God of justice who always does fair justice to his > devotees. If devotees are blessed by Lord Shani, they will get good > fortune.* > > *Shani Jayanti is very appropriate day to perform Hawan, Homam and Yagya > to appease Lord Shani. Shani Tailabhishekam and Shani Shanti Puja are the > most important ceremonies performed during Shani Jayanti. Above ceremonies > are performed to lessen the effect of Shani Dosha, which is popularly known > as Sade Sati, in the Horoscope. Shani Jayanti is also known as Shanishchara > Jayanti and Sani Jayanthi.* > > *Further Shani Jayanti coincides with *Vat Savitri Vrat* which is observed > in most North Indian states.* > > *Lord Shani is the son of Lord Surya and his wife Devi Sangya's shadow as > per the ancient Hindu scriptures. Devi Chaya is the shadow of Devi Sangya, > who left her since she was not able to bear the heat and brightness of Lord > Surya.* > > *Lord Shani Dev was born at that time when Devi Chaya was worshipping and > meditating with Lord Shiva in severe penance; that is why he was born dark.* > > *Lord Surya used to belittle Chaaya because he doubted her purity due to > Lord Shani’s dark skin. However, knowing very well about the Birth and duty > of Shaniswara Lord Shiva also gave Lord Shani tremendous power and > authority to punish people for their wrongdoings and evil activities.* > > *The god of Saturn and Saturday is Lord Shani. According to celestial > movements, Saturn is regarded as the planet that moves the slowest.* > > *It only grants victory to those who have endured penance, adversity, and > struggle as well as worked hard, exhibited discipline, and made honest > attempts in their lives. It relies on an individual’s deeds in the past, > whether they are lucky or prone to bad luck. Lord Shani, who is reasonable > and equitable, rewards the locals with the effects of their own Karma.* > > *In a lifetime, every person experiences as per their Karma the Shani Sade > Sati phase, during which they encounter the most difficult challenges of > their lives. Yet, if you do good deeds, Lord Shani will bless you during > this time, assisting you in prosperity and relieving you of your > sufferings.* > > *Hindus frequently worship Lord Shani to appease him generally on all > Saturdays and lessen his negative effects. Furthermore, fasting on Shani > Jayanti and going to his temples blesses the Devotees of Lord Shani with > luck.* > > *To get the blessings of Lord Shanis we can Chant Shani’s tantrokta mantra > on Shani Jayanti Day. The Mantra is as below:-* > > **Om Praam Prim Praunsa: Shanyi Namah or Om Shanaishcharaya Namah* * > > *Recite this mantra one, five, or eleven times and donate Sesame oil, > black sesame, black urad, and any iron item to needy because Shani Dev > values hard effort and discipline, he does not tolerate any laxity in his > devotion. * > > *Few more Mantras also can be Shani Jayanti 2025 day and on all Saturdays > too. You may recite the *Shani Chalisa, Shani Stotra or Shani Dev mantra*: * > *"Om Sham Shanicharaya Namah" 108 times on a rudraksha mala* > > *You may also recite the *Shani Beej Mantra*: * > *"Om Praam Preem Praum Sah Shanishcharaya Namah"* > > > > *N Jambunathan , Chennai " What you get by achieving your goals is not as > important as what you become by achieving your goals. If you want to live a > happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things "* > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. 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