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Surya Kavacham Yagnavalkya Rishi Krutha

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Devotional text

sūyakavacato
{|| sūyakavacato ||}
īgaṇeśāya namaḥ |
yāvaya uvāca |
ṛṇuva muinaśādūla sūyaya kavacaṃ śubha |
śarīrāroyadaṃ idayaṃ savasaubhāyadāyaka || 1||
dedīyamānamukuṭaṃ phuramakarakuḍala |
yāvā sahaikaraṇaṃ tometadudīraye || 2||
iśaro me bhākaraḥ pātu lalāṭaṃ me'imatauitaḥ |
nee idanamiṇaḥ pātu vaṇe vāsarevaraḥ || 3||
āṇaṃ ghamaghṛiṇaḥ pātu vadanaṃ vedavāhanaḥ |
ijavāṃ me mānadaḥ pātu kaṭhaṃ me suravidataḥ || 4||
kadhau bhākaraḥ pātu vaḥ pātu janiyaḥ |
pātu pādau ādaśāmā savagaṃ sakalevaraḥ || 5||
sūyaraāmakaṃ toṃ ilikhavā bhūjapake |
dadhāita yaḥ kare taya vaśagāḥ savaisayaḥ || 6||
sunāto yo japesayayo'dhīte vathamānasaḥ |
sa rogamuto dīghayuḥ sukhaṃ puṭa ca ivadita || 7||
|| iita īmaāvayamuinivaricataṃ sūyakavacatoṃ sapūṇa ||

About this kavacham — Surya

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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