Why Do People Fear the Planet Saturn (Shani)?
Because in Vedic belief, Shani is regarded as the Court of Karma—a force where lies, deceit, corruption, greed, and wrongdoing are never forgiven without consequence.
In Nepal, many people speak loudly about morality, yet unethical behavior has become increasingly normalized. Violating others’ rights, lying, exploiting, deceiving, and causing harm are seen openly across society.
These very actions are believed to attract the strict consequences associated with Shani.
Shani does not appear to scare or intimidate people.
But a person’s own wrong actions make Shani seem like a fearsome force.
1. Shani: The Strict Judge of Karma
Shani shows no bias.
If you make someone cry, Shani brings circumstances that make you cry.
If you deceive someone, life returns that deception to you.
You receive results exactly according to your actions—this is the principle of Shani.
2. Shani Brings Slow—but Certain—Transformation
During Shani’s major astrological periods (such as Sade Sati or Dhaiyya), people often face tests, hardship, loss, isolation, health issues, and emotional strain.
These difficulties are not divine punishment—
they are the accumulated interest of one’s own negative actions.
Your karma is yours, not the deity’s—so change your actions starting today.
3. Religious Narratives Portray Shani as an Unavoidable Force
Traditional stories say that when Shani casts His gaze on someone, truths come out, hidden wrongdoings are exposed, and escape from consequences becomes impossible.
Shani’s gaze is the deity’s role;
choosing good or bad actions is entirely your choice.
4. Psychological Impact: People Remember Shani Only When Problems Arise
When someone faces repeated accidents, conflict, failure, financial pressure, humiliation, or health issues, they quickly say, “Shani has affected me!”
This is often because people find it difficult to accept responsibility for their own wrong actions.
5. Social and Religious Warnings
Why are charity, discipline, truthfulness, humility, and self-control recommended every Saturday (Shani’s day)?
Because Shani does not teach through affection—
He teaches through responsibility and correction.