दोहा 1 — गुरु वंदना
श्री गणेश गिरिजा सुवन, मंगल करण कृपाल ।
दीनन के दुख दूर करि, कीजै नाथ निहाल ॥
Lord Ganesha, son of Parvati, remover of obstacles — please remove all sorrows and bless us with happiness.
जय जय श्री शनिदेव प्रभु, सुनहु विनय महाराज ।
करहु कृपा हे रवि तनय, राखहु जन की लाज ॥
Victory to Lord Shani! O son of Surya, kindly listen to my prayer and protect your devotee.
जयति जयति शनिदेव दयाला ।
करत सदा भक्तन प्रतिपाला ॥
Glory to merciful Shani Dev who always protects his devotees.
चारि भुजा तनु श्याम विराजै ।
माथे रतन मुकुट छवि साजै ॥
You have a dark complexion, four arms, and wear a radiant jeweled crown.
परम विशाल मनोहर भाला ।
टेढ़ी दृष्टि भृकुटि विकराला ॥
Your broad forehead is beautiful, but your intense gaze reflects strict justice.
कुण्डल श्रवण चमकते न्यारे ।
नासिका सुंदर मुख सुखकारे ॥
Your shining earrings and pleasing face bring calmness and strength.
कर में गदा त्रिशूल कुठारा ।
पल बिच करैं अरिहिं संहारा ॥
With weapons in your hands, you destroy negativity instantly.
पिंगल कृष्ण छाया नंदन ।
यम कोणस्थ रौद्र दुख भंजन ॥
You are son of Surya and Chhaya, powerful and remover of suffering.
सूर्य पुत्र प्रभु छाया माता ।
महिमा अगम अपार तुम्हारा ॥
O son of Sun God, your greatness is infinite and beyond understanding.
तुम्हरी दृष्टि पड़े जो जन पर ।
करत कठिन संकट क्षण भर ॥
Your gaze can bring challenges, but also teaches powerful life lessons.
तेज अपार जगत में न्यारा ।
तुम सम कोउ दयालु नहिं बारा ॥
Your power is unmatched, and your justice is divine.
जो जन शरण तुम्हारी आवै ।
सकल संकट तिनके मिट जावै ॥
Whoever takes refuge in you gets relief from troubles.
नाम तुम्हार जपत जो कोई ।
भय दुख दूर करै सब सोई ॥
Chanting your name removes fear and suffering.
शनिवार जो ध्यान लगावै ।
दुख दरिद्र निकट न आवै ॥
Those who worship you on Saturdays stay protected from hardships.
तेल चढ़ावै दीप जलावै ।
मन वांछित फल तुरतहि पावै ॥
Offering oil and lighting lamps pleases you and fulfills wishes.
गाय कुत्ता काग को खुवावै ।
शनि कृपा से सुख फल पावै ॥
Feeding animals brings your blessings and peace.
कर्म अनुसार फल तुम देता ।
न्याय धर्म का पाठ सिखाता ॥
You give results based on karma and teach justice and discipline.
जो जन तुमसे डरता नाहीं ।
ताकौ कष्ट सहारा नाहीं ॥
Those who ignore your power face hardships.
जो जन भक्ति भाव से गावे ।
शनि कृपा सदा सुख पावे ॥
Devotion to you brings lasting peace and prosperity.
समापन दोहा
निशिदिन ध्यान धरै जो कोई ।
शनि कृपा ता पर प्रभु होई ॥
Whoever remembers you daily receives your divine blessings.