Puranic encyclopaedia
by Vettam Mani | 1975 | 609,556 words | ISBN-10: 0842608222
This page describes the Story of Shani included the Puranic encyclopaedia by Vettam Mani that was translated into English in 1975. The Puranas have for centuries profoundly influenced Indian life and Culture and are defined by their characteristic features (panca-lakshana, literally, ‘the five characteristics of a Purana’).
Story of Śani
(ŚANAIŚCARA-SATURN).
General.
Śani is the son of Sūrya by Chāyā, the maid-servant of Saṃjñā. Sūrya had three sons by Chāyā, Manu, Tapatī and Śani. (See under Chāyā).
Other information.
(i) Śani worships Brahmā in Brahmasabhā. (Sabhā Parva, Chapter 11, Verse 29).
(ii) Śani is very effulgent and intense in his form and character. When Śani threatens the star Rohiṇī, great disasters occur on earth. (Udyoga Parva, Chapter 143, Verse 8).
(iii) Śani will incarnate as Manu in the coming Yuga. (Śānti Parva, Chapter 349, Verse 55).
(iv) Śani is one of the planets to be daily worshipped. (Anuśāsana Parva, Chapter 165, Verse 17).
(v) In the battle between Śiva and Tripura, Śani mounted in a chariot clashed with Narakāsura. (Bhāgavata, 6th Skandha).