Shani Jayanti

Shani Jayanti is celebrated with deep devotion and reverence in Hinduism as the appearance day of Lord Shani, the deity of justice and karma. Spiritually, this day is considered highly auspicious for penance, service, and self-reflection. Lord Shani is known as the dispenser of karmic fruits, bestowing results based on one’s deeds. Therefore, acts of virtue such as bathing, chanting, meditation, and charity on this day are believed to help remove life’s difficulties and inauspicious influences.

This year’s Shani Jayanti holds special significance as it presents an ideal opportunity to overcome negative emotions and worldly unrest. It is a highly beneficial day for all seekers who wish to eliminate sorrow, poverty, illness, and obstacles from their lives.

Spiritual Importance of Shani Jayanti

Lord Shani is a symbol of justice, but he is also extremely compassionate and merciful. By observing a proper fast, performing worship, and engaging in service on this day, one can easily attain his blessings. Serving the poor, underprivileged, and especially the differently-abled on Shani Jayanti is considered a highly meritorious act.

According to scriptures, Lord Shani showers special grace upon devotees who selflessly serve others and offer donations in complete surrender to God.

Scriptural Significance of Charity

The Shrimad Bhagavad Gita highlights the sattvic (pure) nature of charity as follows:

“Dātvam iti yad dānaṁ
dīyate ‘nupakāriṇe,
deśe kāle ca pātre ca
tad dānaṁ sāttvikaṁ smṛtam.”

Meaning:
That charity which is given as a matter of duty, at the proper time and place, to a worthy recipient, without expecting anything in return — such charity is considered sattvic (pure).

Charity performed on Shani Jayanti is believed to yield manifold spiritual benefits. It is said to provide relief from Shani dosha (planetary affliction), Pitru dosha (ancestral issues), and other life problems.

Serve Food to Differently-Abled and Needy Children

Feeding the poor, helpless, differently-abled, and underprivileged individuals on this sacred day is a path to receive divine blessings. On the holy occasion of Shani Jayanti, become a part of this noble cause by supporting the food service initiative for underprivileged, helpless, and differently-abled children organized by Narayan Seva Sansthan.