shani_mahatmyam

001	Shri Ganeshaya namah I Shri Shani devaya namah I I pray to the Lord who is known as Single Tusked, bestower of boons \| The enchanting beautiful Lord Ganesha I Bless me I
002	I worship goddess Saraswati, who is seated on a Swan with tambourine and rosary in her hands I Bless me for success in my work I
003	Further I worship my Guru, the kind hearted I Grant me a stable & peaceful mind I Then I worship all the saints \| impartially with devotion to one and all I
004	Now I worship Lord Vithala (Krishna)\| while writing down the story, that I know the least \| Do bless me and allow the flow of words emerge into my mind I
005	The Story of nine planets \| Originated in Gujarat \| while hearing this be very attentive \| Be alert and also do not show any sign of laziness I
006	Now let me start I Once upon a time, in the city of Ujjain, there was a famous ruler, named Vikramaditya \| This story is related to him \| Listen with devotion and great interest I
007	One fine day early in the morning, in the court of Vikramaditya, seated all ministers, learned pundits also were present \| Young and old all were present I
008	The court was fully packed with visitors and others \| They suddenly raked up a debate \| Among nine planets who is the prominent of all \| Explain on selecting one I
009	Which planet is positioned at which place \| How to worship\| How is their knowledge\| How do they appear like \| How is their movements \| Tell me pundits I
010	On hearing this, pundits hurried with their answers \| Opened up their books of knowledge \| Started speaking as per their knowledge I
011	The first pundit spoke \| Ravi (sun) is the mighty of all \| The person who worships him is never afflicted with adverse planetary influence I
012	Ravi is the same Surya narayana, for a worshipper of surya \| All his hurdles disappears \| Mighty is the Surya (sun god) \|
013	All kinds of Poverty , on reciting surya’s name, gets eliminated \| A devotee of surya, if he wishes anything, gets fulfilled I
014	Ravi is the most essential \| Without him life is not possible \| Nine Planets obey orders of Ravi (sun) \| Such is the might of Ravi, the Sun God \|
015	On listening to Ravi’s story, and story of other planets, all miseries get erased \| That is the power of Nine planets I
016	But Ravi is the most powerful \| Mightiest among the Nine planets \| One could easily see him with his open eyes \| He is the Surya Narayana (sun god ) I
017	Then the second Pundit spoke \| Som (moon) has miraculous power and might \| He is said to be gardener by caste \| He nurtures plants \|
018	And his beloved Lord , Shiv- Shambo of Kailasha , adorns him on his head , like a jewel in his crown I
019	Som ( moon) showers nectar \| Satisfies all the gods \|
020	He is Nishiraj (moon) I The most beautiful His beauty is beyond comparison \| He never hurts anybody \| Very cool , showers happiness for everyone \| Always kind hearted \| Devotees are indeed fortunate, who worship Chandra (som/Moon) I
021	Then third pundit spoke up \| Listen mighty ruler Vikramaditya \| Mangal (mars) is the most powerful and the mightiest \| Listen to his story I
022	Mangal Grah (mars) is very cruel \| His anger is like sharp edge of the sword \| His valor and might is incredible \| He is the planet of wars \| Prominent of all planets I
023	Mangal is goldsmith by caste \| His cruelty is immeasurable \| But he blesses his devotees \| Fulfills their wishes earnestly \|
024	Arrogant persons, who do not worship him \| On them he is adverse \| Destroys their wealth \| And award them a cruel death in the end I
025	The same lord Mangal, if pleased by worship, bestows all boons \| Wipes out all sorrows \| Guards and protects his devotees always, anywhere I
026	Then spoke up the fourth pundit \| Budh (mercury) is the most powerful \| His valor is immeasurable \| Amongst all Nine planets I
027	Budh is a trader by caste \| He occupies highest position among Nine planets \|\| There is no disturbance , and hardships to his followers , since he blesses his devotees with all forms of happiness I
028	The one on whom Budh blesses , makes him the wealthiest person of all \| He cares and helps his devotees always , every time \| such is the greatness of Budh
029	A person having good zodiac positions of Budh \| for him all the doors of Luck opens easily \|\| Budh never puts hurdles in anybody’s work \| He never destroys anything I
030	Budh has a very heavy wisdom \| He never hurts anybody \| He really cares for the well being of the world , and for all living beings always I
031	So then spoke up the fifth pundit \| Guru ( Jupiter) is the most abled one \| Guru is the highest of all \|
032	Indra and all other Gods worship Guru, the ocean of knowledge \| For worshipper he is kind hearted \|\| He has the ability to erase good and bad deeds \|
033	Purifies one out of all sins I Agony, poverty and diseases are all ridden off by worship of Guru \| It is he indeed mighty among nine planets \| Such is the greatness of Guru
034	Guru is priest by caste \| He is highest of all gods and goddesses \| Accept his advice I
035	Guru is the learned \| He is all knowing \| No one equals his knowledge \| None can challenge His words \| One can never imagine any other planet higher than Guru
036	Hence worship of Guru (Jupiter) removes all obstacles in their way \| Those who always worship Guru, in turn satisfies the nine planets I
037	Guru performs Shiva Pooja \| Then what to mention of others \| Thus Guru is the most abled and mighty of Nine planets I
038	Then spoke up the sixth Pundit \| Shukra Grah (planet Venus) is the most abled one \| He helped the demons, by using his sanjeevini hymns \|
039	Shukra is the Guru of Daityas (demons) I Words of his praise flows in all the three worlds \| His valor is immeasurable \| Hence Shukra is the most mighty one
040	Shukra is very powerful \| He destroys all sins \| Hurdles run far away, on uttering Shukra’s hymns I
041	Those devotees who worship Shukra, always wins the war \| Shukra bestows devotees with bravery and valor \| Shukra is blind with an eye(Ekaksha) \|
042	All sorrows and poverty, just by worshipping Shukra, run far away I
043	Thus Shukra is the supreme of Nine planets \| His fame is also mentioned in Puranas \| He is accepted by all \| This is all about Shukra Grah \|
044	Thus on hearing about six planets \| King Vikrama pressed his index finger on his fore-head, and said I Fine about all six planets \| Let all of us always worship them \|
045	Now tell me pundits \| If any planets have been missed out \| What’s their name, about their images and statues I
046	Then seventh and eighth Pundit spoke in chorus \| Rahu ( solar eclipse) and the other Ketu (Lunar eclipse)\|\| Both are powerful \| Demonic by nature
047	Both belong to Matang caste \| Acquired fame in cruel deeds \| Just by their sight Moon and Sun, up in the sky, shiver with fear I
048	Rahu instills pain to Surya \| and Ketu instils pain to Chandra (moon) \| That is called Eclipse, the lunar and the Solar eclipse I
049	One can witness eclipse with his open eyes \| All living beings suffer, due to evils inflicted by Rahu and Ketu \| But if both are worshipped, devotees are spared of their cruelties of pains and sufferings \|
050	Rahu is the greatest inflictor of sufferings and fear , in the minds of all living beings \| Same is the case of Ketu \| Trouble making is their choicest hobby \| Worshipping Rahu-Ketu pacify them I
051	Most cruel of nine planets , inflicting sorrows, sufferings and pains always to the living beings \| Hence worship Rahu and Ketu always I
052	Finally the ninth pundit spoke\| Shani (Saturn) is most powerful and the mightiest of all planets \| He is indeed prominent of all \| He is called "Lord of Darkness" I
053	The person whom he blesses , for him everything is easily achieved \| He is able to raise a pauper to be a king , and grind mountains to dust I
054	The persons whom He curses , for them troubles of all kinds come uninvited from all directions \| Their families are ruined \| Peace and progress comes to a halt I
055	Lord Shani is short tempered\| He cannot be defeated in war \| Gods and Demons all \| Shani dev spares none I
056	Only the humble and devout persons , who worship this lord undeterred , praise him, respect him , recites his names - on such a devotee Shani dev showers, bestows all happiness, wealth and prosperity I
057	Idol of Shani dev is Black \| He is an Oil extractor by caste \| One of his feet is Lame \| His face is beautiful I He is wide eyed (vishalaksha) \| He worships Kala Bhairava (Shiva) I
058	His crooked malicious eyes are very disastrous and terrific \| If his malicious vision is cast on any one - gods, demons, humans, animals and all living and non living - they suffer immensely and in the end destroyed \| And if he is pleased, he blesses the devotees with all kinds of happiness I
059	Listen about the significance of his vision \| When Shanidev was born to Surya , Shani dev gazed his father Surya with his crooked vision , due to which Surya succumbed to Leprosy I
060	Lamed the charioteer of Surya \| Seven horses of Surya’s chariot turned blind \|
061	All remedies failed , nothing worked \| But when Shani Dev turned his eyes away , all the three became healthy and normal again \|
062	On hearing this, king Vikrama burst into a loud laughter , and sarcastically roared “ very fine “ \| “ what an unworthy son" I What’s the use of such a son \| An inauspicious unlucky one I
063	He cannot be called a son , but an enemy indeed \| If a son can cause sufferings and hardships to his father, such a son is unworthy to his father and not beneficial to the world \|
064	He clapped his hands and stamped his foot \|\|made mockery of Shanidev said to the ministers and his subjects , and addressed to all present in the court \| What an inauspicious son is this Shani born to Sun god I
065	These derogatory words of insult were not only heard by the ministers at Vikramas Court , but also by some one else supposed to be the most terrific lord \| Who heard his humiliating words should be known to all the readers \| Grasp it with your minds and senses alert I
066	Lord Shani happened to pass very closely through Vikrama’s palace , seated on his Crow - driven Celestial chariot \| These condemnable, humiliating words of Vikrama fell on Shanidevs ears \| At once Lord Shani’s Chariot came down to earth \|
067	And like a flash of lightning, Shani Dev appeared in front of King Vikram \| All present inside the court were terrified \| All started saying Lord Shani has arrived I
068	Vikrama stood up to greet Lord Shani Dev \| Vikrama went near Shani dev and bowed to touch his feet \| Lord Shani moved back and thundered in anger \|
069	You ought to be a famous and wise king \| Since you humiliated me in your court , I will make you experience my miracles I
070	Very soon I will enter your Kanya rashi ( Zodiac sign) \|
071	Don’t be so arrogant and proud I So saying Shani dev stepped into his chariot I
072	Vikrama pleaded to Shani Dev, he committed grave mistake\| Kind hearted Shani dev, please forgive me I
073	But Shani dev was very firm in his words \| Said Shani deva, I have entered into your life cycle , and very soon you will experience my miraculous powers \| So saying Shani dev vanished \| Vikrama felt very sad and unhappy at this \| Anguish and uneasiness gripped King Vikrama I
074	Then Vikrama turned to Pundits and said \| Insulting the mighty Lord Shani was certainly wrong on my part \| Now as he said he will make me suffer \| What should I do now ? I
075	well what ever is expected to happen , I will have to face it as per my ability \| What ever in store for me , would certainly occur I
076	King Vikrama repented for his mistake\| Dismissed the assembly, and while leaving he visited a temple \| He was unable to think of any solution I
077	He took evening bath, and had his dinner \| Then went for a sleep \| Even while he laid on his bed , he could not sleep well I
078	This went on for a month \| What happened thereafter, now everyone should listen to it \|
079	Lord Shani entered into Vikramas Zodiac sign in the twelfth place \| Astrologically supposed to be very cruel and dreadful \| Living beings suffer immensely in it \| Pains and sufferings are said to be doubled I
080	Then pundit advices King Vikrama , to worship Lord Shani for 7and ½ years indefinitely \| Shanidev is terrific I
081	You played a joke on Shani dev and laughed merrily \| Now he will wisk away your peace\| The most dreadful shani who strikes terror in the three worlds \| He is the same Shani dev, bear it in your mind Vikrama I
082	Listen with concentrated mind , how to worship Lord Shani as per shastra \| How to please Shani dev \| How to reverse the curse of Shani dev I
083	First you have bath with herbal water \| Get horse-shoe and an image of Shani for worship I
084	Anoint the image with gingely oil \| Place the image on an earthen pot I
085	On completing, give betel nuts to the priest, and chant 23,000 times the holy name of Shanishchara \| Light sacrificial fire , and offer black coloured boiled rice, gingley seeds and jaggery \|
086	After this, offer alms to poor in the name of Shri Shani dev I
087	If reciting of holy names is done by priests on your behalf , then presume him as lord Shani himself and offer gifts to the priests I
088	To appease the lord Shani , serve meals to dignified, revered priests , as per your capacity \| Distribute useful articles to them \| This will certainly calm and pacify lord Shani I
089	Like a mother who protects her baby, likewise Lord Shani will take care of his devotees\| Then the priest said “ Oh King Vikrama, I request you to worship Shani deva” I
090	Vikrama told the Pundit , I will never do it \| Shani is not acceptable to me \| He who cursed his father , how can he protect his followers I
091	Then Vikram spoke to the pundit \| Now you may go home \| What ever is bound to occur to me , that is sure and certain to occur \| No one can hold it back I
092	So saying, Vikrama forgot the whole episode\| What miracle took place later ? \| Listen carefully I
093	As usual one day , around in the noon , disguised in the form of a trader (carvan) , Lord Shani, as a horse trader , entered the city of Ujjain \|
094	The lord spoke in Persian , as per his attire \| Then there gathered all inquisitive buyers\| King Vikrama too reached the spot I
095	The trader spoke: “ these are very special horses, meant only for brave-warriors” \| Vikrama asked price of the horses \| So Lord Shani said , “before you ask the price, go for a ride on those horses”, “you will become aware of the price by yourself ”\|
096	Vikrama took fancy to a white horse at first \| Its name was “Sarang”\| Vikrama mounted the horse \| The horse neighed and moved around swiftly when whipped \| It was a very smooth ride for Vikrama I
097	Lord Shani’s (trader) intention was quite different \| He loosened another Black Horse \| Its name was “Ablakh”\| Price was one Lac rupees \| Trader fastened the bridle of black horse into Vikrama’s hands I
098	Deceitfully the trader persuaded and encouraged Vikrama to mount on that Black horse \| Vikrama said “wonderful” I
099	Unaware of danger ahead, Vikram whipped the horse \| The horse galloped with a lightning speed \| As fast as the wind, the horse galloped , and took Vikrama away , far and far away into the dense forest I
100	The more he whipped , the higher the speed \| Vikrama forgot to ask the trader how to stop the horse and to alight \| Vikrama felt helpless \| Whom to call for a help I
101	No trace of any human being could be seen \| Unknown, dense forest, tall trees, river flowing aside \| Finally the horse came to a halt I
102	There Vikrama got down, he felt thirsty as well \| No sooner did Vikrama move away from the horse, every thing vanished \| Neither the horse, nor the river and the forest \| Only desert all around I
103	This seemed very mysterious to Vikrama \| He felt very disturbed at the happenings \| Said to himself : what the lord had in store for me \| Neither the horse nor the forest I Very amazing I
104	Finally the Sun set down, and darkness enveloped the whole place \| Further he could not see any road \| Vikram laid down where he was for rest \| Soon he fell fast asleep I
105	After twelve hours the sun rose again in the morning \| Next day vikram met one milk-maid \| She offered him water to quench his thirst \| Vikrama asked her the way to nearest town, and then Vikrama took the route of that town I
106	On walking up to few miles, he reached the town called “Tamalinda”, slowly andsteadily I By now Vikrama was very tired \|
107	And there what happened at Ujjain \| People waited for four hours after Vikrama left I
108	The trader became impatient and spoke to the Minister \| Where is your king ? \| Return my horse or else pay the price \|
109	Then the people of Ujjain searched for Vikram miles and miles, all in vain \| King Vikrama could not be traced \| Sorrow and fear besieged the minds of people I
110	The trader spoke to the minister again \| Hurry and bring your king at once , or rather , pay the price of the horse I
111	Hearing this the prime minister was confused \| He was now in a big dilemma \| How to solve this problem \| Vikrama could not be traced \| Where has our beloved king gone \| Now the trader insisted for payment I
112	Then what did the prime minister do \| He called upon the trader \| Asked him “what is the price of the horse , let me know it” I
113	The trader quoted him the price \| And immediately the said amount was paid up, from the king's treasury \| The trader departed with the money I
114	After this the whole city of Ujjain plunged into sorrow \| People were in great agony and suffering \| Miseries of all kinds struck one after another I
115	The city became a place worse than a hell \| Theft , robberies, killings and drought, anarchy ruled Ujjain \| What further happened to Vikrama \| when he was at Tamalinda nagari \| Vikrama reached the outskirts of village \|
116	King Vikram stopped and sat under a banyan tree in front of a jeweler shop \| The jeweler was a trader by caste I
117	That day the trader noticed very extra-ordinary sales \| He earned huge profits by evening \| The trader wondered how his business on that day thrived so well \| Finally he realized it was due to Vikrama \| Surely he must be a lucky mascot, thought the jeweler \| Hoping to be a good person, the trader called upon Vikrama I
118	Greeted him \| Then the trader requested Vikrama to have some snacks \| He enquired about Vikrama's caste \| Which city he had come from I
119	King Vikrama replied \| I am a warrior by caste \| A foreigner to this town \| My country is far away \| For few hours I stopped here to take rest I
120	The jeweler then arranged for food \| Finest cuisines \| Variety of sweet dishes\|
121	Then the jeweler called upon the warrior \| Invited him for dinner \| After having food, you may leave for your destination said the jeweler I
122	Vikrama took evening bath \| Then he consumed the food \| Mouth-watering dishes satisfied Vikrama’s appetite I
123	Meanwhile the trader asked Vikrama \| Tell me the truth \| So Vikrama narrated the whole story \| This convinced the trader (jeweler) \|
124	Now this trader had a daughter \| Her name was “Alo-leka”\| The daughter’s condition for marriage was very strange I She wouldn’t choose any one \| She rather preferred a groom , who would match her whims and wishes set by her \|
125	Her father was not able to find a groom for her \| The trader carried on his search \| But now he thought of Vikrama, the warrior to be the right person for his daughter I
126	So he spoke to his daughter \| Dear daughter, a handsome young man , I have searched for you \| Now you should not hesitate to marry him \| Don’t feel suspicious about him I
127	He is handsome and smart \| Well cultured \| Very difficult to find such a worthy person like Vikrama \| Above all these qualities, he is a very lucky person I You will always be happy in his company \| Hence now you should accept him \|
128	On this the daughter told her father \| “you are praising this man too much with all flattery words ”, “but this is not enough to convince me”\| She didn’t accept father's advice I
129	She said, today I will confirm myself \| The true nature of this person, h is knowledge, wisdom and wits, which he possesses \| By his speech every thing will be proved I
130	By now it was evening \| The Sun moved towards west for setting \| “Alo-leka” asked her father to send Vikrama to the drawing room \|
131	So the jeweler called upon the warrior (Vikrama) \| Go and take rest, have good sleep in our drawing room \| Interior very beautifully arranged \| You will come to know about it I
132	Vikram got up and walked towards the drawing room \| The walls depicted paintings of birds – swan, peacock and cuckoo \| Different kinds I
133	Paintings drawn with perfect skills \| Horses and elephants \| The artist has not shown any kind of laziness I
134	Further Vikram’s eyes caught sight of something more beautiful \| A luxurious swing hanging from the ceiling I
135	A delicately carved sandalwood cot, studded with varieties of gem stones \| Decorated with different shades of colors \| Jasmine and sweet smelling flowers I
136	Decorated with care \| On the top was hanging a bunch of pearls \| Silk curtains fluttered, as cool breeze moved in to the room \| Oil lamps lit were glowing on all four corners of the room \| Brightness just like a full moon night I
137	On seeing this, the king wondered \| I can’t understand what’s going around \| Which country is this\| How far away I am \| I can’t find out the facts I
138	These are all the fruits of my misdeeds \| What ever is bound to occur, I can’t escape out of that \| I have to bear all the agony \| Even gods and goddesses all of them had it I
139	However, this seems to be the mighty Lord Shani dev’s work \| It is Shani who has weaved me into this net \| This world of illusion for suffering \| Now what more I have to face \| Lord Shani has cast spell on everyone I
140	So thinking Vikrama went for a sleep \| Although Vikram laid on the bed, he was very conscious and alert I
141	Various type of views emerged into his mind \| Waves of wisdom flashed up \| Hence he could not sleep well \| Remained still and calm I
142	Vikrama pretended to be fast asleep \| What did the daughter of the jeweler do ? \| She came upstairs into the drawing room, carrying a glowing lamp with five- wicks, to display and present herself in front of Vikrama I
143	She was dressed with silk robes \| She wore a necklace of pearls \| Perfumes of different kinds \| Other sweet smelling items I
144	Her ankles adorned with gold anklets \| Jingling bangles and other ornaments \| Lustrous and glowing I
145	She appeared more prettier than the damsels in the heaven \| She came and stood in front of Vikrama I
146	The king pretended to be asleep \| So the young lass assumed him to be asleep \| What the lass did further I
147	Took a sandalwood stick and wrote her name 'Alolika' in Vikrama's hands \| But Vikrama didn’t wake up \|
148	Few hours passed like this \| When Alolika felt ignored by Vikrama with out any response, she got annoyed and removed her pearl necklace \| Hanged it on a hook I
149	And she went for a sleep \| Soon the lass fell fast asleep \| Vikrama opened his eyes \| Thought to himself \| I have a great sense of self-control and patience I
150	Always I have strived for righteousness and welfare of my subjects \| How can I commit any sin \| After all she was the daughter of the jeweler, who had given me food and shelter\| How can I speak to this lass I
151	He was very much disturbed \| Suddenly Vikrama’s eye’s caught sight of something \| Very unusual and strange\| Astonishing ,miraculous, it was unbelievable I
152	The lifeless swan in the painting came to life \| Suddenly it flapped its wings and flew out of the portrait on the wall \| Out it came and sat on the hook \| Started swallowing the pearls of the necklace one by one I
153	Vikrama was shocked at this sight \| Thought to himself \| Is this reality or an illusion \| Anyway, this incident will certainly put me into trouble I
154	Before Vikrama could do something, the swan swallowed the entire necklace \| It flew back to the portrait and turned again to be a lifeless painting I
155	No one else, other than Vikrama, was a witness to this incident \| True was the words of Lord Shani I
156	So thinking, Vikrama went for a sleep beside the young lass I
157	The sun rose next day \| Angrily the lass got up \| What a groom my father has chosen for me \| An idiot, indeed an eunuch I
158	Very angry at Vikram I She started walking out \| Then she searched for the necklace on the hook \| On not finding it on the hook \|
159	She suspected Vikrama must have taken it \| So she said “ oh foolish stranger \| You stole my necklace and now sleeping carefree I
160	Give back my necklace \| You can’t digest this theft \| And you cannot remain silent on this I
161	Give back my necklace \| Leave this house immediately \| If anybody comes to know, you will face dire consequences” I
162	The stranger spoke to the lady \| I don’t know where it is \| Please don’t blame me I
163	Out of rage, quickly the lass left the room \| She informed her father \| Said what a groom you have chosen \| His qualities are really very good !
164	You have actually called in a professional thief \| He is expert in the science of theft \| He had stolen my necklace \| Now not ready to return it I
165	Then the trader told the stranger (vikrama) \| I trusted you \| Provided you shelter and food I
166	Offered you my daughter’s hand for marriage \| Then why did you commit such an act of disgrace \| You are a real idiot I
167	Is this the way of repaying for favors \| Give back the necklace and leave the house at once I
168	Again Vikrama spoke to the trader \| Said I am not a thief \| I didn’t steal her necklace \| These are all my misfortunes I
169	On hearing this the trader was annoyed \| He called up his servants \| Tied his hands and whipped him I
170	Even after this, Vikrama didn’t return the necklace \| He seems to be a hardcore thief \|
171	The servants beat Vikrama mercilessly \| The servants didn’t show any mercy I
172	They seemed to be extremely cruel and harsh \| “ kick him, whip him” \| Such was the words uttered by the trader I
173	Vikrama was bleeding profusely \| His body bore marks of lashes \| Give back the necklace\| They were very cruel to Vikrama \| Nobody felt pity \| None of them showed any mercy I
174	Vikrama spoke again \| Said I don’t have the necklace \| Why do you whip me \| Now further what the trader did \|
175	He told his servants \| He is a hard core thief \| He is not ready to accept the theft \|
176	What did the trader do furthe \| He went to the court of the king Chandrasen \| To him he narrated all that took place \| Also told him about present situation I
177	On hearing this, King Chandrasen sent his soldiers I
178	They captured Vikrama \| Presented him in the court \| The king ordered Vikram I
179	Return the necklace to the trader and save your life I
180	Then Vikram humbly replied \| Listen King Chandrasen \| “ I don’t have it , this is very much a truth , I never speak a lie " I
181	I shall tell you about the necklace \| You all will certainly disagree \| Very unusual thing occurred to that necklace \| That is all about the fact I
182	My stars are not favorable \| Unexpected problems come on to me\| What more I can say \| Such events will happen I
183	Fine not to steal \| If you say I have done it , you should forgive me \| I am ready to accept all accusation \| Forgive me King Chandrasena\|183\|
184	Hearing these words of Vikrama, aroused the anger of King Chandrasena \| His temper rose high \| He roared in anger \| And what order he happened to pass at that time I
185	Called on his soldiers \| “ come on, chop off this man’s hands and feet” and throw him outside the city \| Offer him no food and water” I
186	This was king’s punishment for vikrama \| It is because lord shani influenced the mind of King Chandra sena \| Hence could not think appropriately while delivering justice \| Neither anyone in the court did advise Chandrasena to be mild \|
187	Lord Shani is the greatest instiller of pains and sufferings \| He would oppress vikrama again and again \|
188	On hearing Chandrasena’s order, the soldiers promptly took away Vikrama outside city limits I
189	When they happened to be outside the city, they chopped off Vikrama’s hands and feet \| Tears rolled out of the eyes of people and all those who witnessed this \| Great pains and anguish vikrama was suffering I
190	After they accomplished their task, the soldiers dumped vikrama into thorny bushes \| The soldiers then returned to the palace I
191	The king Chandra sen enquired the soldiers \| Is he alive or dead \| How will he be alive was the soldiers reply I
192	Oh king Chandrasena \| The convict must have died by now \| How will he survive was the soldiers reply \| Oh king Chandrasen \| Without hands and legs, his soul must have left the body I
193	No food and water \| Hunger and wriggling in enormous pain \| Vikrama struggled day and night I
194	Wounds were very painful \| His plight was like a fish pulled out of water I
195	Any passerby who comes that way, on seeing Vikrama’s fate, would say "Oh Lord the almighty \| What kind of misery and sufferings to this person " I
106	If any one offered food and water, they too will meet the same fate \| Such was the order of Chandrasen the king \|
197	One month lapsed \| Vikrama was left to die \| Nobody showed any kindness \| It is all Zodiac disposition I
198	Vikram grieved for the loss of his hands and feet \| He invoked Lord Shani as eminent of the nine planets \| Supreme amongst all the nine planets I Lord Shanideva \| I plead you to be merciful \| Don’t turn me down \| Accept my true devotion \| Don’t be so rude and harsh to your true devotee \| Shower your mercy I
199	Such humble words of despair shook up the heart of Lord shani in the heavens \| Then Lord Shani became compassionate \| Lord Shani felt \| Vikrama truly deserves mercy now \| This was the limit of Vikrama’s suffering I
200	He said to himself , now Vikrama should not suffer any more \| So saying Lord Shani inspired king Chandrasen to allow food and water to Vikram I
201	On hearing this new reformed order, all the generous and kind hearted people came in turn and offered food and water to Vikrama I
202	But without hands and feet, he was a handicapped \| He was in sorrow for the loss \| Vikrama was restless and had no peace I
203	Two years passed this way \| He had undergone all kinds of sufferings\| This was his fate, his destiny , from which he could not escape I
204	Then one day a young married lady, an oil extractor by caste, seated in a palanquin, happened to pass by that route \| She was going to her husband's house I
205	Ujjain was her birthplace \| Her husband in Tamalinda pur I
206	While passing through that route, she heard someone groan in pain \| Stopped her palanquin \| She came near Vikrama I
207	She recognized him at once \| Who has done this to you \| With out hands and legs you are sufferings immensly I
208	Having said this, she bowed \| King Vikrama blessed her \| He said may you lead a happy married life I
209	How are my subjects in Ujjain \| Tell me about my people I
210	Then the lady Spoke \| Oh king, all are living in peace \| But what went wrong with you \| And what happened to your hands and feet I
211	So King Vikrama said \| Listen oh noble woman \| These are my past misdeeds \| Planets are hostile towards me \| This is Lord Shani’s curse I
212	Then he narrated to her everything \| When, where, which incident took place \| On hearing this, she told Vikrama I May god shower mercy and bless our king \|
213	What further she did was \| She picked him up with great respect and seated him in her palanquin \| And took vikrama to her house \|
214	On seeing Vikrama, her father –in-law shivered with fear \| you brought trouble with you \| If the King Chandrasen becomes aware of this, he will surely punish all of us similarly I
215	Then daughter-in law told him \| This is Vikrama without doubt \| He ruled Ujjain with justice to all \| But this is Saturnian influence I
216	He is the king of the country called Malwa \| By luck I found him \| So I brought him here I
217	Then the oil extractor went to the king Chandrasen \| Told him all about the convict , who was left outside the city \|
218	He asked “if you grant me and permit me, then I would take care of the thief \| Allow me to take him to my home I
219	So the King Chandrasen nodded and gave his consent \|
220	Happily the oil extractor came back \| Then Vikrama told the oil extractor \| I have one request I
221	Please don’t reveal to anyone the fact that I have taken shelter in your house I
222	Then the oil extractor told vikrama \| You help me in my oil extraction work \| In return I will offer food, clothing and shelter I
223	Vikrama was very thankful at this \| He said good wisdom you possess \| Never will I be able to reciprocate your kindness \| In these troubled times of mine you helped me a lot I
224	Thus Vikrama served for oil extractor \| Day and night he kept on reciting Lord Shani’s hymns of praise I
225	Seven years passed this way \| Then one day how the story took a turn \| Now listen to that everyone with care \| Listen with devotion and concentrated mind I
226	That day Vikrama was very cheerful and happy \| By evening when the sun set Vikrama felt a strong desire to sing out of joy \| Since Vikrama was a great classical singer I
227	He sang Deepak Raaga \| Speciality of this Raaga is that if sung with due perfection, the flames lit at the lamps glow thrice more brightly \| Thus Vikrama’s voice lit up brightness of entire town I
228	Truly his voice was melodious \| It seemed as if it was Diwali I
229	King Chandrasen’s beautiful princess Padmasen was seated near her window in her palace I
230	She at once noticed the glow of light \| There was brightness all around \| She called up her maid servants \| Asked them to find out the fact I
231	It was neither Diwali today \| Nor anyone’s marriage \| It is surprising I Go and find out immediately I
232	When vikrama finished singing one tune, the lights went off \| Vikrama sang another tune called ‘Shri-Raaga’ I
233	The princess Padmasen told her servants \| The person whoever is singing these tunes, is really a master in music \| His tunes are melodious to hear \| Find out dear I
234	Bring complete details of him to me \| Search every nook and corner \| And find out where this person is \| Bring him here immediately I
235	Then four of the maid servants went in search of the singer \| There they found Vikrama at the oil-extractors house I
236	They returned with this information \| They said that it was the convict, whose hands and legs were severed off at the order of our King I
237	It is the same person who is playing different tunes \| But his body is shapeless and ugly \| Full of deformities \| These are all the informations about him I
238	Then Padmasen ordered them \| Bring that thief here \| I will serve him whole heartedly \| His melodious tunes have pierced my heart \|
239	Maid servants insisted Padmasen \| We will go and inform this matter to your father Chandrasen, so that we will not be at fault \| We will not be held responsible I
240	Padmasen promised them of their safety \| But bring that person here \| Then myself, I shall Inform king Chandrasen \| You need not fear for this I
241	On this the servants went out, and reached the oil extractor \| And carried Vikrama away I
242	And soon they reached the palace of Padmasen, the princess \| On seeing Vikrama princess;s heart was filled with joy I
243	Then she spoke to the handicapped \| Your knowledge in music seems to be very vast \| Please do sing a tune for me, which on hearing, would quench my thirst for music I
244	Then Vikrama sang a lovely tune for her \| As sweet as he could \| But his voice was so melodious \| Just like celestial singers in heaven I
245	Thus at the palace of princess music could be heard \| Upto Chandrasens palace \| Chandrasen heard this I
246	Then king Chandrasen asked his servants \| Today what special\| programme is going around at my daughter's palace I
247	Then the servant exclaimed \| “Oh noble, kind hearted king”\| Spare us \| We have no words to explain it to you I
248	But we have one request \| Come and see with your own eyes \| Then you will come to know the fact by yourself I
249	Since views of Padmasen is very strange, we cannot explain it to you as it is \| Hence let us go there immediately \| Then do as you please \|
250	Melodious tunes of Vikrama induced sleep to Chandrasena \| Soon he fell asleep \| What happened to the story \| That one should hear/read with pleasant heart and concentrated mind I
251	By now seven and half years of Saturnine position for Vikrama was nearing to an end I
252	King Vikrama was worried \| when will I be able to go back to Ujjain \| Undergone too many sufferings \| But lord Shani is not willing to shower his mercy I
253	Grief stricken Vikrama laid on the floor \| What happened suddenly \| Lord Shani became merciful \| He appeared in front of Vikrama I
254	Listen Vikrama \| Don’t you recognize me I You ignorant man \| Have you realized anything by now I
255	Then Vikrama woke up and saw I Lord Shani was glowing with brilliant blue brightness like a Sapphire I
256	Vikrama prostrated in front of Lord Shani \| Then lord Shani spoke \| “ Vikrama, you have struggled a lot, long live your greatness”\| I am greatly impressed upon you \| Ask for your wish \|
257	That wish will be granted at once I Vikrama spoke \| If it is so, then Lord Shani, never harm or endure sufferings to any human beings \| Grant this wish as a blessing to me \| I only expect this from you, the merciful, graceful Lord Shanideva I
258	I sustained so many pains and sufferings \| Give me a boon, that you will not instill suffering to any animals or living beings \| Grant only this as a blessing, Lord Shani \|
259	Lord Shani on hearing this said I Vikrama your greatness is indeed very vast \| You are more bothered about welfare of others than about yourself I
260	You didn’t ask for your severed hands and legs \| Nor did you ask for your kingdom and luxury \| you are a good Samaritan I
261	So saying, Lord Shani raised his hands high and blessed him\| King Vikrama got back his severed hands and legs \| Vikrama emerged more handsome and powerful than ever before \|
262	Vikrama touched Lord Shani’s feet and said “ bless me with a boon that you won’t harass or trouble any living beings " I
263	Then lord shani said to Vikrama \| Whatever nature of difficulties and sufferings you have undergone \| The more toughest sort of sufferings I had instilled to Guru Brahaspati (Jupiter) \|
264	Comparatively you had suffered the least \| I harassed gods and demons impartially I You need to know how I succeeded with Guru Brahaspati \| What kind of agony and trial he had undergone I
265	One day in the morning I paid my obeisance to Guru with folded hands and requested Guru I
266	Oh Gurunatha \| I feel interested to enter your Rashi ( zodiac sign) \| Please do allow me for seven and half years I
267	Then Guru said to me\| You do a favour to me\| Don’t enter into my zodiac sign I
268	So I requested Guru not to bargain on this \|
269	At least allow for 5 years \| Or two and half years is fine\| It’s the least number of years I
270	But this too was not acceptable to Guru I
271	Guru is like mother \| Always he showers shade of happiness \| Words of Guru if I don’t accept at this hour, surely I would be cursed I
272	So I touched Guru’s feet \| Humbly I requested him \| I am delighted Guru-natha \| Ask for a wish I
273	For this Guru at once spoke to Shani dev \| If so then do a favor to me \| Never enter my body \| This is my wish for now I
274	So I was quite happy \| I asked Guru for seven and half hours \| If Guru wont accept this, then no animals or other living beings, would ever accept me I
275	Guru gave his consent for the duration of two and half hours \| And I accepted Guru’s words I
276	At this Guru thought to himself \| I will be busy in bath and other rituals \| This manner two and half hours will pass off \| Thus successfully I will evade Shani I
277	This thinking of Guru in his mind \| I grasped at that moment of time \| I made up my mind \| Some miracles I should show I
278	The time promised by Guru was nearing and Guru became restless I
279	Cleverly Guru worked out a plan \| He decided to go to the world of mortals (earth) \| He thought to himself \| I will bathe in river Ganga \| So he hurried towards earth \| When lord Shani’s Shadow was cast upon Guru, all the plans of Guru were overturned \| Shani disguised in the form of an ascetic \| Appeared before Guru I
280	With two water-melons \| He offered it to Guru\| Guru felt happy \| he paid two paise I
281	After he finished his bath, he tied both melons in his loins and walked \|
282	He spotted a city nearby \| What happened there \| The king and prime minister both had sons I
283	That day their sons went for hunting \| It was almost two hours, they didn’t return \| The king was waiting for their arrival I
284	But they did not arrive \| Afternoon lunch was delayed \| So he ordered his soldiers \| Go and search for both of them \|
285	Then the soldiers left immediately \| When almost they reached outskirts of the village, there they noticed a priest coming towards them\| He carried water-melons tied in his loins \|
286	Here Lord Shanidev created a miracle \| Both the melons took the form of human heads \| Soldiers recognized the priest \| Said what is in your bag I
287	Priest smiled and replied I Water-melons for breakfast \| Soldiers said it looks like blood \| We could see blood dripping out I
288	Whether you are a priest or a butcher \| Blood is dripping from your loin \| What is in it? \| Come on, show it to us \|
289	By now guru was frightened \| What is this unusual strange happenings \| With his own yogic power he saw \| It was blood indeed I
290	Soldiers snatched and untied the knot \|It turned out to be two human heads I
291	Sons of the king and his minister \| Soldiers shouted, you cruel butcher \| Wicked, sinful man \| Inauspicious for whole priestly clan \| No kindness in your heart I
292	They fumed in anger \| Captured the priest \| Lynching and thrashing him, they brought Guru I
293	In front of the king \| The soldiers narrated everything \| He is a child killer priest \| He killed both children for no fault of theirs I
294	Hearing this the king fainted down \| How did you do this “Narayana” my one and only son \| You didn’t have mercy I
295	You are not a priest I You are death in disguise \| you swallowed my only dear son \| “Now without wasting any time, take him immediately to the gallows” \|
296	This was the order of the king \| A noose got readied for the purpose, outside the city \| Arrangement for hanging the priest I
297	Arrangement for hanging the priest was carried out in full swing \| News of the death of theprince spread like wild fire I
298	The wife of the prince, beautiful, young and chaste, heard the news of her husbands death \| She got ready for committing sati ( embracing death by jumping into husbands burning pyre) I
299	Now here what happened to Guru \| They took him towards the gallows \| Guru being nervous could not think any further \| This was Saturnine disposition I
300	Then Guru spoke to the soldiers \| Do not hang me now \| I will offer ten thousand gold coins to you \| please wait for few minutes I
301	Spare few minutes for me \| Then you will notice every thing \| Supposed to be true I
302	Thus guru pleaded in humble words \| The soldier felt pity on Guru \| Then he spoke to the executor \| Wait for two minutes \| Hang him later I
303	Two minutes passed away in discussion \| Two and half hours of Shani’s shadow was nearing an end \| And now both the sons returned home safely , along with their horses from hunting I
304	The cause of king's grief was withered \| He immediately sent a message to the gallows \| Don’t hang the priest I
305	Then the messenger ran out \| Came outside the city \| Gave the message don’t hang the priest I
306	Then he was brought to the court \| He stood in front of the king \| Blessed the king \| He introduced himself I
307	On hearing this, king stuck dumb \| Said I never knew your true identity I I hurled abuses on you \| On lord Guru natha \|
308	Shame on my part \| I am a sinner\| So much of ignorance I
309	Then the king fell silent \| He fell at the feet of Lord Guru \| Tears came down \| I am guilty lord Guru I
310	Illusion turned me ignorant \| Please do forgive me for that \| Then the king held Guru by his hands \| Seated Guru on his throne I
311	Then Guru said I Oh noble king \| This is not your fault \| This is Shani’s illusion \| instilled me with pains and sufferings I
312	Then Guru brought the loin and displayed it to all present \| The form of human head vanished slowly \| And the real water melon could be seen \| All inside the court witnessed this strange phenomenon I
313	Then the king requested Guru to dine with them \| Sat along with Guru and many other revered priests \| All were satisfied fully I
314	Then the king offered silk robes and jewels to Guru \| After blessing everybody, Guru left from there \| Moved towards heaven I
315	Then lord Shani came to Guru \| Paid him respects \| How was the miracle\| Tell me Gurunatha I
316	Guru heaving a sigh of relief, spoke to Shani \| Two and half hours play was very unnerving \| You moved me from one end to another Had you truly visited in me for seven and half years \| What difficulties would I had to face \| I could never guess I
317	You can rightly be called as the prominent planet I Prominent of all among nine planets\| You are capable of instilling maximum pains to all living beings \| I am the Guru but you taught me well I
318	Be it so I What all happened was certainly for good \| But never make anyone suffer like this \| You should promise me now \| Shanidev, the most capable I
319	Then shani spoke to guru \| Never breed sense of pride in heart \| For persons who will be egoistic and proud, I will oppress them like you I
320	Lord Guru I Even you had a sense of pride \| That is why I had to oppress you \| Consider me as a child of yours \| And forgive me for my deeds I
321	Then shani went to Lord Shiva and said I I wish to enter your Zodiac sign \| Then lord shiva told me I
322	Still whenever you come, please inform me before \| These words were agreed upon both by lord shani and shiva \| Then the next day lord shani sent message to shiva that he is going to enter shiva’s Zodiac sign I
323	Shiva on hearing this, went and hid inside an elephant in the jungle \| Then on return he found Shani \| Shiva asked shani \| What could you do to me I
324	Shani said: Mahadeva, you are the most supreme in the three worlds \| But you feared me and hid inside an elephant \| Is this a matter of pride for you?\|
325	These words of shani impressed Shiva the most \| He blessed shani saying \| From today onwards you will be called along with my name as suffix \| Shani and Eshwara that is Shaneeshwara I
326	Then shani went to Shri Rama \| He spent fourteen years in exile \| When shani went to sita, she was kidnapped by Ravana \| And kept in captivity in Lanka I
327	Ravana got sculptured statues of nine planets \| And used them as nine steps to reach his throne \| Right on the top below his foot\| was the statue of Shani
328	Naradmuni went to Shani \| And said “you claim to be prominent among nine planets\| but there in Lanka , Ravana is stamping his foot on your statue every day”\|
329	Isn’t this insulting for you \| But there you are helpless \| Weak are often targeted by the mighty \| This is not a matter of pride for you \| You are wrongly enjoying the seat of prominent planet I
330	Then Shani spoke to Narada \| Convince Ravan to step on the chest of my statue \| You will learn what I can do then I
331	Narada said I I will do as you have said \| So Narada went to Ravan \| Expressed his opinion I
332	Ravana you are great \| But amidst the open court, you sit on your throne, by stepping at the back of your enemy \| This is not bravery \| One should always step on the chest of the enemy I
333	Ravan welcomed Narad’s suggestion \| Next day he ordered his servants to turn the idol upside down I
334	Shani’s idol was now facing Ravana \| Thus the eyes of shani’s idol (cruel gaze) fell on Ravana \| The entire Ravana’s family was wiped off within few months \| Along with sons and grandsons \| At the hands of Shri Rama chandra I
335	King Harishchandra also could not escape shani’s cruel gaze \| Shani was in 12th place of Harishchandra’s birth chart \| He underwent all sorts of sufferings I
336	He even had to sell his wife and his son I
337	King Nala also suffered by Shani’s cruel gaze I
338	Lord Indra underwent suffering and got cursed by sage Gautama I
339	Even chandra (moon) came under the saturnine disposition \| He touched wife of Guru\| This left a permanent scar on moon I
340	Shani visited sage Vashishta \| His hundred children died of Tuberculosis \| Similarly in case of sage Parashar I
341	Pandavas also came under Shani’s influence \| Lost their kingdom \| Went on exile \| When Shani turned hostile to Kauravas, the abled mighty Kauravas were also destroyed I
342	Similarly, even Shri Krishna was also influenced by shani \| He was blamed for theft of syamantak jewel I
343	Shri Krishna quoted : “ Shanishwar , you are indeed the most prominent among nine planets \| You can instill maximum fear in gods and demons equally I
344	In this way I oppress gods and all \| Compared to them, I have instilled less pains to you \| It is of very low intensity \| Only to make you aware by experiencing my adverse effects I
345	Then Vikrama stood up \| He prostrated lying on the floor \| You are prominent \| In fact you have cleansed out all my sins and ego I
346	Now I surrender unto you \| Shower mercy on this humble soul \| Shower your kindness to this orphan (devotee) \| Give me the boon that you would not oppress living beings I
347	Then lord Shani spoke to vikrama \| You are indeed a well wisher for all beings \| You will always be remembered \| You care so much for other living beings \| Your greatness cannot be compared I
348	Then shanishwar appeared gracious to vikram than ever \| Happened to give Vikrama what he wished for \| Lord Shanishwara said to Vikrama as “ all those who hears or reads this great epic", I wont harm them I
349	This epic should be heard and read out in pure devotion and full faith and trust in me \| Those who respect this holy book and those who preserve this epic\| For them I would always be graceful \| I will extend protection to such a devotee day and night \| I will always shower blessings and happiness on them I
350	Those who will not read and hear this, or those who hurl insults or criticize this epic \| To such persons, I will be very cruel and harsh \| They will face all sorts of sufferings I
351	Listen the procedure for how to read or hear this great epic \| Read daily or on Saturdays only \| Devotees who would read or hear this epic\| should fast on Saturday \| I will be satisfied immensely I
252	If a weak or unhealthy person cannot fast, still he can hear this epic everyday \| I will feel satisfied by this act \| Never I will harass or suffer them I
353	I would make that person the most fortunate I
354	This is my word of promise given to you Vikrama \| And after saying all this to vikrama , Lord shani went back to his real seat \| The bluish large planet Saturn \| Further what happened to this story \| That everyone should hear I
355	In the palace of Princess Padmasen , Vikrama met shri Shanishwar \| The lord made Vikrama extremely charming and brilliant, like a sun I
356	Soon king Chandrasen reached there, and saw Vikrama \| Extremely handsome prince \| Stuck dumb and stood wondering I
357	Then princess Padmasen stood beside Vikrama \| Spoke about vikrama \| King chandrasen asked about Vikrama \| Who are you?\|
358	Vikrama spoke instantly \| I am your thief \| Then he called the trader merchant \| Call him here, said Chandrasen to his soldiers I
359	Then a few soldiers hurried to the house of the trader \| King chandrasen has called you to his palace\| Leave immediately I
360	The trader got up immediately and presented himself at chandrasen’s court \| King chandrasen said to the trader \| He was your thief, who stole the necklace I
361	The trader asked the king Chandrasen \| Now please come to my house \| Of-course said the king \| All went towards the drawing room I
362	Then the lifeless swan in the picture came flying out \| And the manner in which it swallowed the pearls \| Similarly it spit out all the pearls slowly one by one \| The necklace was now intact I
363	This act of the swan was now witnessed by all those who were present \| This incident was really amazing and mysterious to all \| They said it is unbelievable, miraculous I
364	The trader felt very happy at last \| Felt joyful at his heart \| Offered his daughter “ Alolika” to Vikrama in marriage \| Fell at the feet of Vikrama I
365	People’s gossip filled the air \| Astonishing I A lifeless picture of swan swallowed the necklace \| And blamed such a great person \| This we came to know today I
366	Then king Chandrasen asked vikrama \| Which country you are from \| What’s your name \| What’s your caste \| And about your birth I
367	Then vikrama answered to Chandrasena \| What are you asking wise King \| IIam the emperor Vikramaditya of Ujjain I
368	On hearing this king Chandrasen bowed respectfully \| And touched Vikrama's feet \| Said I have committed great injustice to you \| Please forgive me, benevolent king \|
369	Had you explained the fact earlier, you would not have suffered so much \| Unknowingly so much of injustice I have done to you \| Now I repent for that I
370	Vikram said to Chandrasen \| This is the influence of Saturnine disposition \| I didn’t worship Shanishwara \| Hence faced with these consequences \|
371	That period was not favorable for me \| Hence even my wits and wisdom didn’t work \| Now everything is fine \| Hence I am able to explain every thing I
372	Thus there were celebrations in the name of Vikrama \| Doors of royal treasury was opened \| Wealth was distributed among poor and the needy \| Everyone’s wishes were fulfilled \| All were satisfied fully I
373	Then the oil extractor was called \| Vikramaditya greeted him \| Handed over a province to him \| Made him happy I
374	King Chandrasen was delighted \| Said today my happiness seems to have no bounds I
375	Vikrama accepted princess padmasen in marriage I
376	Then asking chandrasen , Vikrama left for his Kingdom at Ujjain I
377	Chandrasen sent his daughter and Vikrama with great pomp \| He offered many priceless treasures \| Horses and elephants \| Servants and provinces to Vikramaditya \|
378	Thus accepting all the bounties so offered , vikrama arrived at Ujjain \| The entire city was decorated \| Vikrama felt very happy to be back I
379	Then Vikrama got installed the idols of nine planets \| Gave Shani the prominent seat \| Built a temple and occupied the throne on an auspicious day \| All his subjects were overwhelmed by joy \| They received what ever they wished for \| Vikrama was very satisfied and happy I
380	Then this Shanishwaras worship \| King Vikrama followed all through his life \| And all the sufferings disappeared by the grace of lord Shanishwara I
381	This story was originally written in Marathi \| Original can never be replicated \| Only the essence of love and devotion to lord shanishwara is translated \| Devotion to shanishwara is of prime importance \| Receiving radiance and grace of shanishwara is utmost important \| Shanishwara’s greatness can never be expressed in words \| He can only be experienced by his true devotees \| Thus all his devotees should inculcate pure love and devotion for Shanishwara I
382	This epic whomsoever hears or reads, all his sufferings vanishes\| Unfavorable planetary influences disappear on hearing this story \|
383	On listening or reading story of nine planets, pains, agony and sufferings are removed \| May all the nine planets bless the reader, devotee I
384	Reading and hearing would increase the wealth of devotion of writer, reader every body \| This great epic will protect everybody \| Difficulties, hurdles and barriers won't be left behind I
385	This is Lord Shanishwara's words of promise \| Only Lord Shanishwara \| He who worships Shani everyday , will be protected by Shani Dev always I
386	All poverty and hurdles will vanish from source \| Those who worship with pure heart \| Their wishes would be fulfilled I
387	So said Tatyaji Mahipati, the poet saint \| Develop intense devotion and love for Shanishwar \| He will surely be compassionate, merciful and graceful \| Although he is a terrible deity \| He will dispel all hurdles and hardships sufferings and darkness I
388	Here ends the great holy epic called Shree Shani Mahatmya \| Forgive for all or any misinterpretations and wrongs in translations \| Pundalika Varade Harivittalah\|
	Brief Summary This story is of King Vikramaditya I, who ruled central India between 850 to 900 A.D.(Ref.Encylopedia for exact period), Ujjain was the capital city of his Kingdom. Vikramaditya (Vikram) was a great Ruler, He was a scholar in all fields (Battle, Music, Mantra/Tantra, Justice, astronomy , arts and many more. He was especially famous for his Wisdom. He was greatly interested in Astrology. Hindus till today follow the calendar started by him “Vikram Samvat” (Solar Year). He was blessed by Mother Godess Kali and he also had Betaal ( Spirit) as his helper and wellwisher. It was during peaceful prosperous times of Ujjain. Vikrama was seated in his court and he asked his pundits. What was the reason behind Ujjain’s prosperity and wellbeing of its subjects. The pundits spoke it was because the Heavenly stars and planets were very favourable to the City of Ujjain. Hence Vikramaditya asked for clarifications of all the planets, to find out which planet is most prominent of all and unfortunately due to ignorance he insulted Shani dev (Lord of Planet Saturn ) Thus Lord Shani Dev appeared in the court of Vikramaditya and warned him of the consequences. Lord Shani came to Ujjain, disguised himself as a horse trader from Arab. During those days horses from Arab were in great demand by Indian rulers. Lord Shani successfully mounted Vikramaditya on his black horse named Ablakh. This horse galloped with lightning speed and dropped Vikramaditya in a deserted place. From there his misfortune started.His hands and feet were chopped as punishment for theft by a Local King Chandrasen. It was only when he chanted the holy name of Shri Shani Dev, lord became compassionate and blessed him. Later an oil extractor took pity on Vikramaditya and helped him. Further Kind Chandrasen’s princess fell in love with Vikramaditya’s melodious music and decided to marry him. Lord Shani thus appeared twice before Vikramaditya. First he appeared in the court and cursed him, second time he appeared before Vikramaditya in the Palace of Princess Padmasen for blessing him, thus Vikramaditya got back his severed Hands and Feet, two Wives – Alolika (the one who accused Vikramaditya of Stealing her necklace), and Padmasen ( daughter of King Chandrasen) Later Vikramaditya returned to Ujjain with all bounties, he built temples of Nine Planets, gave prominent seat to Lord Shani. Passed order to his subjects to worship Lord Shani for wellfare and prosperity. On an Auspcious day Vikramaditya once again occupied the throne of Ujjain and ruled peacefully. It is strongly believed that those who are suffering adverse planetory influences should Fast on Saturday’s , Chant holy names of Lord Shani ( Om Sham Shanischaraya namaha ) and read Shani Mahatmaya on Saturdays in the evening/ night. If possible visit Shani dev’s Temple. should offer alms to poor people with money, or Iron articles , blankets, clothes etc. this pacifies the lord Shani dev.
	THERE MAY BE DISCRIPANCIES , GRAMMATICAL ERORS, IN THE POEM WHICH ORIGINALLY WRITTEN IN MARATHI LANGUAGE, I HUMBLY REQUEST THE KNOWLEDGEBLE READERS , CONTRIBUTE MORE TO RECTIFY THE ERORS AND SPREAD THE MESSAGE OF LORD SHANI EVERY WHERE. LET ALL PEOPLE LIVE IN PEACE AND HAPPINESS BY GRACE OF LORD SHANI DEV. THIS IS MY OBJECTIVE. JAI SHRI SHANI DEV KINDLY E-MAIL YOUR COMMENTS TO suresh_haleangadi53@rediffmail.com

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