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Navagraha Kavacham

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Devotional text

navahakavaca
{|| navahakavaca ||}
ovāca |
iśaro me pātu mātaḍo kapālaṃ roihaṇīpitaḥ |
mukhamagārakaḥ pātu kaṭhaca śiśanadanaḥ |
bu jīvaḥ sadā pātu dayaṃ bhṛgunadanaḥ |
jaṭharaca śinaḥ pātu ijavāṃ me iditanadanaḥ |
pādau ketuḥ sadā pātu vārāḥ savagameva ca |
itathayo'ṭau idaśaḥ pātu naāiṇa vapuḥ sadā |
aṃsau rāiśaḥ sadā pātu yogāca thaiyameva ca |
guṃ ilagaṃ sadā pātu sava hāḥ śubhadāḥ |
aiṇamādīina savaiṇa labhate yaḥ paṭhe uva ||
etāṃ raāṃ paṭhe yatu bhayā sa yataḥ sudhīḥ |
sa icarāyuḥ sukhī puī raṇe ca ivajayī bhave ||
apuo labhate puṃ dhanātha dhanamānuyā |
dārātha labhate bhāya supāṃ sumanoharā |
rogī rogāmuyeta bao muyeta badhanā |
jale thale cātirae kārāgāre ivaśeṣataḥ |
yaḥ kare dhārayeinayaṃ bhayaṃ taya na ivate |
hayā surāpānaṃ teyaṃ guvaganāgamaḥ |
savapāpaiḥ muyeta kavacaya ca dhāraṇā ||
nārī vāmabhuje dhṛvā sukhaivayasamivatā |
kākavayā jamavayā mṛtavasā ca yā bhave |
bavapayā jīvavasā kavacaya sādataḥ ||
iita hayāmale urakhaḍe navaha kavacaṃ samāta |

About this kavacham — Navagraha

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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