At Akshar Mantra Tantra Yantra, we believe that true spirituality is not based on fear, wastage, or blind rituals. Shani Dev has long been misunderstood through practices like oil offerings and forced donations, while his true essence remains ignored. Shani represents justice, karma, discipline, responsibility, and inner correction, not material sacrifice.
From the Akshar Mantra Tantra Yantra perspective, spirituality begins with Akshar (conscious words and thoughts), is refined through Mantra (disciplined repetition and focus), strengthened by Tantra (self-control and awareness in action), and stabilized through Yantra (mental balance and alignment). These are inner processes — not objects for display or ritual excess.
Large-scale oil offerings in the name of Shani lead to unnecessary waste, environmental harm, and in many cases, the same oil is mixed and resold, creating serious public health risks. Such practices contradict Shani’s principle of restraint and accountability.
Donation is also widely misunderstood. Not everyone is capable of donating material goods, and ritualized donation often becomes ego-driven. At Akshar Mantra Tantra Yantra, we believe that help and service are greater than donation. Supporting the weak, living honestly, and correcting one’s conduct are the true expressions of Shani Sadhana.
True Shani worship is not external. It lies in self-discipline, ethical living, mantra awareness, and responsibility toward society.
Shani Mantra:
Om Sham Shanicharaya Namah
Shani does not punish blindly.
He reforms those who are willing to correct their karma.
— Akshar Mantra Tantra Yantra