Saturn Sādhana – Śani vrata 2026

€139,00

Śani vrata
Aug 15 – Nov 28
16 Saturdays sādhana
Info session video below
Orientation for group: 25 July

Early bird fee until 10 June.

Introduction:

This is my personal sādhana I am sharing partially with our Veda Studies community. Shani (Śani) in Jyotiṣa is considered the graha (planet) who works through delays, obstacles, setbacks and general frustrations. Saturn forces one to inspect, reflect upon and recognise our own inner truths. Saturn is impersonal and teaches everyone, whether friend or enemy. (paraphrased from Komilla Sutton’s book). The Saturn remedies that one can observe include but are not limited to fasting, prayer, japa & donation. In the upcoming Śani vrata dates according to the Hindu calendar, you can join me in this year’s offering. Please read all details before you sign up. This sādhana is a combination of self-practice, LIVE practice together, learning an optional hymn through a self-paced course and fasting. You can choose a “vrata” that works for you, it does not have to be ALL Saturdays – decide (Saṅkalpa) what is possible to do and stick to it.

Note: I am not an astrologer and will not be “teaching” anything – I am just offering good company to do this practice in! The Śani vrata is beneficial for everyone!

If you have already done this vrata with me in 2023/24/25, you can get €50 off for this year’s vrata by clicking HERE >>. 

Category:

Early bird fee until 20 July.

€139 until 20 July, €159 from 21 July.

Dates & activity

This year the dates for doing Śani vrata are the 16 Saturdays starting from 15 Aug to the 28 of November.

July 25: Orientation session for those who are registered to this vrata.

01. Aug 15 – Email welcome + Self practice with resources provided
02. Aug 22 – Self practice
03. Aug 29 – Practice LIVE with Shantala
04. Sept 05 – Practice LIVE with Shantala
05. Sept 12 – Practice LIVE with Shantala
06. Sept 19 – Self-practice
07. Sept 26 – Self-practice
08. Oct 03 – Practice LIVE with Shantala
09. Oct 10 – Practice LIVE with Shantala
10. Oct 17 – Self-practice
11. Oct 24 – Practice LIVE with Shantala
12. Oct 31 – Self-practice
13. Nov 07 – Self-practice
14. Nov 14 – Practice LIVE with Shantala
15. Nov 21 – Self practice
16. Nov 28 – Practice LIVE with Shantala

Derived from the root verb √vṛñ (to choose), it indicates a set of rules and discipline with which one voluntarily binds oneself over a particular period of time. During this time, one undertakes the performance of certain observances/rituals in order to propitiate a particular deity. This whole process, should be undertaken with a saṅkalpa (a resolve), and adhered to.

Various options will be provided to all practitioners – you will be able to create your own personal sādhana, depending on what you are able to do. Choose what works for you, and stick with it!

The practice

We will chant Narasiṃha kavacam followed by a japa honouring Śani. You will follow a full fast/partial fast depending on what is possible by you. You don’t need to commit to all 16 Saturdays, only commit to what is practically possible and see it through.

The self-paced course “Narasiṃha Kavacam” is included when you sign up for the vrata. In case you are facing financial challenges, please write to us for a donation based participation – no one will be turned away from this sādhana.

How to prepare:

  1. Choose your sādhana days – choose from 5 to 16 Saturdays, it doesn’t have to be all 16 Saturdays. What is really important is to commit to the days you decide to practice and see it through. No dropping out, make it work. This is your Saṅkalpa (vow).
  2. Choose also whether or not you will fast. Only commit to fasting if you do not have any prior medical conditions which make fasting a challenge. You can do a partial/half or full fast. Full fasting starts at sunrise on Saturday, ending on Sunday sunrise.
  3. Sign up to this event – you have to learn this hymn through the self-paced course included (Narasimha Kavacam), there is no LIVE teaching for this. If you’re unable to learn it, don’t worry! In your Saṅkalpa, just decide that you will “listen” to the Narasiṃha Kavacam and join the Japa. Everyone can practice the japa, it will be short, easy, repetitive (108 times).
  4. On your chosen Saturdays, practice on your own, or join Shantala on the fixed days when the practice will be offered LIVE. The Zoom link is available in the Narasiṃha course.

Please read all details (and watch video below) before you register, there will be no refunds.

If you have already done this vrata with me in 2023/24/25, you can get €50 off for this year's vrata by clicking HERE >>. 

Last year's info session (so some info - dates etc may not be relevant):

Śani vrata with Narasiṃha Kavacam

16 Saturdays self-practice + 6 live practices + self paced course

€139,00

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