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Devotional text

reṇukākavacaṃ ḍāmarevaratae ṣaṭhatamo'yāyaḥ
{|| reṇukākavacaṃ ḍāmarevaratae ṣaṭhatamo'yāyaḥ ||}
|| ī gaṇeśāya namaḥ ||
ṇu deiva vayāima reṇukākavacaṃ para |
yena ivaānamāeṇa sāinayaṃ reṇukā bhave ||
reṇukākavacayāya bhāgavatu ṛiṣaḥ mṛtaḥ |
chado'nuṭu tathā devī reṇukā devatā mama ||
iṭa-kāyātha-isayatha ivinayogo varānane |
reṇukā me iśaraḥ pātu parā śatavaipaṇī ||
bhālaṃ ratu bhuvaneśī locanaṃ me ilocanī |
mukhaṃ me reṇukā pātu nāisakāṃ kālanāiśanī ||
uvau suūlatā pātu datāme kudaditakā |
oṭhaṃ ibaboṭhakā pātu javāṃ pātu surevarī ||
īvāṃ ratu iāṇī kuau raekulevarī |
gaḍaṃ me pātu cāmuḍā mahālamītu kadhara ||
asau haṃsiyā pātu bāhū sāyudhavāhukā |
vāṇa vathalaṃ pātu dayaṃ dayevarī ||
jaghane ghanavāhā me guṃ guevarī mama |
ū varokā pātu īdevī isidevatā ||
savagaṃ savadā pātu savaṇī ipaṇī varā |
iita īreṇukā vama dukama āsanaṃ sadā ||
tuitamāeṇa bhatānāṃ saṃraṇivacaṇa |
javā tu kavacaṃ deyāḥ ya ta tu gachita ||
ta ta jayo lābhaḥ kāyaisica jāyate |
|| iita ī ḍāmarevaratae reṇukākavacaṃ nāma ṣaṭhatamo'yāyaḥ ||

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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