मकर · शनि (Saturn)

Makar Rashi mantra — 108 japa counter

Count the Saturn (शनि) beej mantra, the mantra traditionally chanted for Makar Rashi (Capricorn). Chant once, tap once — the mala keeps your count for today.

शनि · Saturn beej mantra

ॐ प्रां प्रीं प्रौं सः शनैश्चराय नमः

Om Praam Preem Praum Sah Shanaischaraya Namah

Salutations to Saturn, the lord of karma

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What is japa?

Japa (जप) is the practice of repeating a mantra, traditionally counted on a mala of 108 beads. Each bead marks one repetition. The larger guru (meru) bead marks the start and end of a round — traditionally it is not crossed; at the end of a round the mala is turned and counting begins again.

Why 108 beads?

108 is held sacred across Hindu, Jain and Buddhist traditions. Two explanations often given: 12 Rashis × 9 Grahas, and 27 nakshatras × 4 padas. This counter lights a quarter of the ring every 27 beads.

When is it traditionally done?

Traditionally in the morning, after bathing, seated facing east. Many people chant this mantra on Saturday (शनिवार), the day associated with Saturn — and, traditionally, before first wearing their Blue Sapphire (नीलम). Practices vary by family and lineage; where you have a guru or family custom, follow that.

About this counter

A counting aid for your own practice. Your count stays on this device, it works offline once loaded, and it never asks you to sign in. It makes no claims about outcomes — the practice is yours.

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