Reduce the afflictions of Kantakasani, Sade-sati and Ashtamasani

By Dr.Padur Subramania Sastrikal
The transit of Sani in some of the houses in the natal horoscope is highly dreaded. During such unfavourable transits, the individual faces tremendous odds in different aspects of life such as career, finances, family etc. and Sani makes the person remember God's name. Even though such transits are terrible materialistically, they are uplifting spiritually, as Sani cleans up the individual from all past sins and give him chance to live a life with righteousness in later days. However, the transits are not as bad for all the natives, since it depends on how badly Sani is afflicting the individual horoscope. If Sani happens to be a Yogakaraka in the horoscope and involved in good yogas, then the effects of transits will not be very bad. Saturn is currently transiting in Leo, from 15 July 2007. Sade-sati is ending for Gemini natives and starting for Virgoans. For Cancer Rasi, the last 2 1/2 years of Sade-sati is running. For Leo rasi, it is janma Sani, i.e., is in the middle 2 1/2 years of the total 7 1/2 years. For Virgo Rasi, it is the first 2 1/2 years of the total 7 1/2 years. Sade-sati comes by rotation to all Rasis, irrespective of the dasa-bhukti period. People afflicted by Sade-sati need not be panicky, as Lord Sani can be easily pleased and he blesses the devotees as well. We need to be careful in money matters, health etc. during difficult periods. As Sani is a slow-moving planet whatever we do, the result comes very slowly.Remedial Measures to reduce the afflictions of Saturn
Graha Mantra of Saniom pram prim praum sanaischaraya namaha Chant this mantra 108 times and offer blue flowers to Lord SaneeswaraEkadashakshari Hanuman Mantraom ham rudraya hanumate namaha Chant 108 times everyday and offer Tulsi leaves to Lord HanumanBeeja Mantra of Sanisam sanaischaraya namaha Chant this mantra whenever you find time and offer "paanakam" (Elixir of jaggery, ginger, cardamom and water) to Lord Ayyappa every evening, especially on Saturdays.Worship of Lord Krishna, Kaali, Hanuman, Lord Ayyappa and Karuppusamy would be good for reducing the afflictions caused by the transit of Saturn in Leo.Third Anuvaka of Chamaka Prasna. This mantra should be recited only after getting proper advice from a Vedic Scholar or the service of a Purohit may be utilized for this worshipChant 108 times in a week and distribute food and blankets to the poor, not to brahmins. For Brahmins, offer Dakshina and fruits only. If one is going through any hard time like Sanidasa, Sadesati, Kantakasani, Astamasani etc. he may suffer from the complication like paralysis, insanity, limb injury, cancer, tumors, heart-pain, rheumatism, bronchitis, etc due to the bad effects of Saturn.Akaala charyaam mrigayaam cha saahasamsudoora yaanam gajavaaji vaahanamgrihe pareshaam gamanam cha varjayethgrahejuraaja vishama sthitheshu cha "One should avoid travel during late nights, doing dangerous works, going abroad, riding vehicles unnecessarily, visiting others' houses and enemies' houses without any reason and also attending unnecessary meetings etc. during the time when the planets are not favourable." Morning prayer for Navagraha is a must during those periods:Sooryaya seetharuchaye dharanee suthaayasaumyaya devagurave bhrigunandanaayasooryathmajaaya bhujagaaya chakethave cha nityam namo bhagavathe gurave varaaya "My salutations to Sun, Moon, Son of the Earth i.e., Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu (all the nine planets) as well as my teacher."Morning Prayer for SaturnKrishnaaya vaasudevaya namaami haraye sadaamandasyaanista sambhootham doshajaatham vinaashaya Oh! Lord Krishna! the son of Vasudeva! I am always in service of you and have worshipped you, hence please get rid off all my problems, occurring due to the affliction of Saturn.Sani YantraPropitiation of Sani yantra is very beneficial, when one feels depressed or affected as above. It indicates success in worldly affairs and gains in business. The native touches the dizzy heights

It is advisable to consult a good purohit who is well-versed in yantra, mantra, tantra and Sanskrit to get the Yantra done. Name of the beneficiary is to be written inside the yantra and 21 days of pooja to be performed as per the sastras.Charities to please Saturn
Leather
Farm land (Bhoomi daanam)
A black cow
Cooking oven with cooking utensils made out of iron.
A buffalo
Black mustard or black sesamum seeds to a poor man
Taila Daanam (Gingelly oil) on Saturdays.
Black wollen blankets may be donated to six poor people
Recite Sri Sanaischara Sthothra complied by King Dasaratha, everyday.
Recite Sri Sanaischara Ashtakam every morning, along with family members to receive the blessings of Lord Saturn, such as material prosperity, spiritual strength and even salvation. Rasis afflicted with Kanataka Sani, Sade-sati, Ardhastama Sani and Ashtama Sani are explained in the following Table:
RASI
HOUSE Sani Situated From Moon
EFFECTS
VrishabhaKrittika (2, 3, 4)Rohini (1, 2, 3, 4) Mrigasira (1, 2)
4th Ardhashtama Sani
Should be careful always. Loss of spouse, relatives and wealth; suspecting evil in everything and will never be happy.
Kataka (Cancer)Punarvasu (4)Pushya (1, 2, 3, 4), Aslesha (1, 2, 3, 4)
2nd Pada Sani
Transit of Sani in the second house from Moon results in many enemies, financial losses, loss of livelihood and danger from governmental action.
Simha (Leo)Makha (1, 2, 3, 4) Poorvaphalguni (1, 2, 3, 4)Uttaraphalguni (1)
1st Janma sani
Bad company, failure in undertakings, and many personal problems like loss of reputation, danger from accidents etc.
VirgoUttaraphalguni (2, 3, 4)Hasta (1, 2, 3, 4)Chitra (1, 2)
12th Starting of Sade-sati
Turmoil in married life, differences with parents and children, change of residence and many domestic problems.
Makara(Capricorn)Uttarashada (2, 3, 4)Sravana (1, 2, 3, 4)Dhanishta (1, 2)
8th Ashtama Sani
Difficult times. Loss of children, cattle, friends and wealth; sickness.
Kumbha (Aquarius)Dhanishta (3, 4)Satabisha (1, 2, 3, 4)Poorvabhadra 1
7th Kantakasani
Sickness of spouse, long journeys and fear, separation from spouse and children.
Vrischika (Scorpio)Visakha 4Anuradha (1, 2, 3, 4)Jyeshta (1, 2, 3, 4)
10th Kantakasani
Interest in forbidden activities, loss of honour and sickness