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Shukra Kavacham

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Devotional text

śukavaca
{|| śukavaca ||}
īgaṇeśāya namaḥ |
mṛṇālakudedupayojasubhaṃ pītābaraṃ sṛtamamāilana |
samataśāāthaivadha mahātaṃ yāyekava vāichatamathaisaye || 1||
oṃ iśaro me bhāgavaḥ pātu bhālaṃ pātu hāidhapaḥ |
nee daiyaguḥ pātu oe me cadanauitaḥ || 2||
pātu me nāisakāṃ kāyo vadanaṃ daiyavidataḥ |
vacanaṃ cośanāḥ pātu kaṭhaṃ īkaṭhabhatamā || 3||
bhujau tejoinidhaḥ pātu ku pātu manojaḥ |
nābha bhṛgusutaḥ pātu mayaṃ pātu mahīiyaḥ || 4||
kaṭa me pātu ivavāmā u me surapūijataḥ |
jānuṃ jāharaḥ pātu jaghe ānavatāṃ varaḥ || 5||
guphau guṇinidhaḥ pātu pātu pādau varābaraḥ |
savayagāina me pātu vaṇamālāpirakṛtaḥ || 6||
ya idaṃ kavacaṃ idayaṃ paṭhita yāivataḥ |
na taya jāyate pīḍā bhāgavaya sādataḥ || 7||
|| iita īāḍapurāṇe śukavacaṃ 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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