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Brihaspati Kavacham

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Devotional text

bṛhapitakavaca
{|| bṛhapitakavaca ||}
īgaṇeśāya namaḥ |
aya ībṛhapitakavacatomaya īvara ṛiṣaḥ,
anuṭu chadaḥ, gudavatā, gaṃ bījaṃ, īśataḥ,
la kīlakaṃ, guīyatha jape ivinayogaḥ |
abhīṭaphaladaṃ devaṃ savaṃ surapūijata |
amālādharaṃ śātaṃ ṇamāima bṛhapita || 1||
bṛhapitaḥ iśaraḥ pātu lalāṭaṃ pātu me guḥ |
kaṇa suraguḥ pātu nee me'bhīṭadāyakaḥ || 2||
ijavāṃ pātu surācāya nāsāṃ me vedapāragaḥ |
mukhaṃ me pātu savao kaṭhaṃ me devatāguḥ || 3||
bhujāvāigarasaḥ pātu karau pātu śubhadaḥ |
tanau me pātu vāgīśaḥ ku me śubhalaṇaḥ || 4||
nābha devaguḥ pātu mayaṃ pātu sukhadaḥ |
kaṭa pātu jaga ū me pātu vāpitaḥ || 5||
jānujaghe surācāya pādau ivavāmakatathā |
ayāina yāina cāgāina raeme savato guḥ || 6||
iyetakavacaṃ idayaṃ isayaṃ yaḥ paṭhenaraḥ |
savakāmānavānoita sava ivajayī bhave || 7||
|| iita īyāmalotaṃ bṛhapitakavacaṃ sapūṇa ||

About this kavacham

Devotional recitation is one of the simplest and most powerful practices in the Hindu tradition. Regular chanting calms the mind, purifies the atmosphere of the home, and deepens one’s connection with the deity. These sacred compositions have been sung by devotees for generations and are suitable for daily practice, during morning or evening puja, or on special festival days.

How to chant

Sit comfortably facing your home altar or a clean, quiet space. Light a lamp or incense if you wish. Begin with a short prayer to Ganesha, then recite the text slowly and clearly, focusing on the meaning rather than speed. Consistency matters more than duration — even five minutes of daily chanting brings visible peace of mind.

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