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ॐ अस्य श्री शिवकवच स्तोत्र महामन्त्रस्य ऋषिर ब्रह्मः। अनुष्टुप छंदः। श्री सदाशिव रुद्रो देवता। हरिद्राशक्तिः। ह्रीं कीलकं। मम सदाशिवप्रसादे सिद्धये जपे विनियोगः।
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ध्यानम्: वज्रदंष्ट्रं त्रिनयनं कालकण्ठं अरिंदमं। सहस्रकरम अत्यंतं चन्द्रायुतविलक्षणं। दंष्ट्राकरालवदनं सर्पभूषणभूषणं। व्याघ्रचर्मांबरधरं मुण्डमालाप्रभामिळितं।
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कवचम्: ॐ नमो भगवते सदाशिवाय। सकल तत्त्वात्मकाय सर्वमंत्र स्वरूपाय। सर्वतत्वाधिष्ठिताय सर्वतंत्र पराय। सर्वदेवाधिदेवाय ॐ नमः शिवाय।
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वृषेन्द्रध्वजाय व्याघ्रचर्मवस्त्राय। महादेवायनमः। आदिमध्यांतरहिताय चिन्मयाय। निरंगाय निरुपमाय तेजोमयाय। अनादिमध्याय नमः।
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सकलतत्त्वाधिपतये परब्रह्मणे। साक्षिरूपाय सदाशिवाय नमः। पंचास्यम उत्तरं पूर्वम दक्षिणं पश्चिमं। अधश्च पूर्वं ते दिशतु मे।
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प्रणवाय नमः। ॐकाराय नमः। विश्वेश्वराय नमः। महादेवाय नमः। विश्वरूपाय नमः। पशुपतये नमः।
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नमस्ते अस्तु भगवन विश्वेश्वराय महादेवाय त्र्यंबकाय त्रिपुरान्तकाय। त्रिकाग्नि कालाय कालाग्निरुद्राय नीलकंठाय मृत्युंजयाय।
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सर्वेश्वराय सदाशिवाय श्रीमन् महादेवाय नमः। शिरो मे शंकरः पातु ललाटं चंद्रशेखरः। भ्रुवोर्मध्यं गिरीशो मे नेत्रे शिवोऽवतात्।
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नसीके मे महादेवो मुखं पातु गणेश्वरः। कर्णौ मे पातु पिनाकी जिह्वां मे पातु वृषभध्वजः।
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ग्रीवा मे नीलकंठस्तु बाहू मे प्रमथाधिपः। वक्षःस्थलं पातु भवो हृदयं शंकरो मम।
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उदरं पातु सर्वेशो नाभिं मे पातु पार्वतिप्रियः। कटिं पातु विरूपाक्षो लिंगं मे पातु महेश्वरः।
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ऊरू मे पातु विश्वेशो जानुनी मे पिनाकिनः। जंघे मे पातु भूतेशः पादौ मे प्रमथाधिपः।
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पादाग्रं सर्वगः पातु सर्वांगं सर्वदा शिवः। इत्येतत्कवचं दिव्यं यः पठेच्छिवसंनिधौ।
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सर्वाभीष्टमवाप्नोति स वै सर्वत्र विजयी। ब्रह्मचारी गृही यत्नेन श्रद्धया पठति।
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सोऽचिरेण महासिद्धिं लभते नात्र संशयः।
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इति श्रीरुद्रयामले तंत्रे शिवकवचं संपूर्णम्।
Meaning & Translation
Verse 1
Om. For this great sacred hymn of Shiva Kavach, the sage is Brahma, the meter is Anushtup, the deity is Shri Sadashiva Rudra. Haridra is the Shakti (power), Hrim is the Kilakam (pivot). It is chanted for attaining the blessings of Sadashiva.
Verse 2
Dhyana (Meditation): I meditate on Shiva, whose teeth are like thunderbolts, who has three eyes, a blue throat, and is the destroyer of enemies. He has a thousand arms, is exceedingly unique like a million moons. His face is fierce with fangs, adorned with serpent ornaments. He wears a tiger skin as garments, and is resplendent with a garland of skulls.
Verse 3
Om, Salutations to Lord Sadashiva. Who is the very essence of all principles, the embodiment of all mantras. Who presides over all elements, who is supreme in all tantras. The God of all gods, Om Namah Shivaya.
Verse 4
To Him whose banner bears the bull, who wears a tiger skin as garment. Salutations to the Great God. To Him who is without beginning, middle, or end, who is pure consciousness. Who is without parts, without comparison, full of effulgence. Salutations to the beginningless, endless one.
Verse 5
Salutations to Sadashiva, the Lord of all elements, the Supreme Brahman, the embodiment of the witness. May your five faces – the northern, eastern, southern, western, and the one below (Urdu-Mukha) – protect me in all directions.
Verse 6
Salutations to Pranava (Om). Salutations to Omkara. Salutations to the Lord of the Universe. Salutations to the Great God. Salutations to the Cosmic Form. Salutations to Pashupati (Lord of all beings).
Verse 7
Salutations to Thee, O Lord, the Lord of the Universe, the Great God, the Three-Eyed one, the Destroyer of the three cities. Who is the fire of the three times, the fierce Rudra of the fire of time, the Blue-Throated one, the Conqueror of Death.
Verse 8
Salutations to Sarveshwara, Sadashiva, the glorious Mahadeva. May Shankara protect my head, Chandrashekhara (moon-crested) my forehead. May Girisha (Lord of mountains) protect the center of my brows, and Shiva my eyes.
Verse 9
May Mahadeva protect my nose, Ganeshwara (Lord of Ganas) my mouth. May Pinaki (wielder of Pinaka bow) protect my ears, and Vrishabhadhwaja (one with bull banner) my tongue.
Verse 10
May Neelkanta (blue-throated) protect my neck, Pramathadhipa (chief of Ganas) my arms. May Bhava protect my chest, and Shankara my heart.
Verse 11
May Sarvesha protect my abdomen, Parvatipriya (beloved of Parvati) my navel. May Virupaksha (odd-eyed one) protect my waist, and Maheshwara my reproductive organ.
Verse 12
May Viswesha (Lord of the Universe) protect my thighs, Pinaki my knees. May Bhutesha (Lord of beings) protect my shins, and Pramathadhipa my feet.
Verse 13
May Sarvaga (all-pervading) protect my toes, and Shiva always protect all my limbs. This divine Kavach, whoever recites it in the presence of Shiva,
Verse 14
Attains all desired objects and becomes victorious everywhere. A Brahmachari (celibate student) or a Grihastha (householder) who recites it with effort and faith,
Verse 15
He undoubtedly attains great accomplishments in a short time.
Verse 16
Thus, the Shiva Kavach from the glorious Rudrayamala Tantra is complete.
✨Spiritual Benefits
The Shiva Kavach, particularly the Amogh Shiva Kavach, is a potent shield against all forms of adversity, negativity, and fear. Regular recitation of this divine armor bestows immense spiritual strength, courage, and fearlessness. Devotees are protected from physical dangers, evil spirits, planetary afflictions, and the malefic effects of enemies. It ensures overall well-being, grants victory in endeavors, and purifies the mind and soul, leading to a deeper connection with Lord Shiva and ultimately, liberation from the cycle of birth and death.
Frequently Asked Questions
shiva kavacham english
The Shiva Kavacham, specifically the Amogh Shiva Kavacham, is a potent Sanskrit prayer dedicated to Lord Shiva, providing divine protection. This document provides the complete Shiva Kavacham in English, including its original Sanskrit text, Romanized transliteration, and a detailed English meaning for each verse, making it accessible to devotees worldwide seeking the spiritual shield of Lord Shiva.
shiva kavacham meaning in english
The Shiva Kavacham's meaning in English reveals its essence as a prayer for ultimate divine protection. Each verse invokes various forms and attributes of Lord Shiva to shield the devotee from all directions, dangers, and negative influences, both seen and unseen. It seeks physical, mental, and spiritual safeguarding, granting courage, strength, and victory in life's challenges, essentially creating an impenetrable armor of divine energy.
shiva kavacham benefits
Chanting the Shiva Kavacham offers numerous benefits, including robust divine protection from all forms of adversity, fear, and negativity. It grants immense courage, spiritual strength, and victory over enemies and obstacles. Devotees experience enhanced peace of mind, relief from suffering, and overall well-being, fostering a deeper connection with Lord Shiva and attracting His blessings for prosperity and liberation. It acts as a powerful shield against all malevolent forces.