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ऋषभ उवाच ||
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अस्य श्री शिव कवच स्तोत्र मंत्रस्य ब्रह्मा ऋषिः | अनुष्टुप्छंदः | श्री सदाशिव रुद्रो देवता | हरिद्बीजं | शक्तिः क्लीं | श्रीं कीलकं | मम सकल कामनार्थे शिव कवच स्तोत्र जपे विनियोगः ||
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ॐ नमो भगवते ज्वलज्वालामालिने | ॐ ह्रां ह्रीं ह्ॐ रौरव दुष्टग्रह बंधनबंध हुं फट् स्वाहा ||
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नमः शिवाय शान्ताय | सर्वादि व्याधि हराय च | महामृत्युरोगाय | त्राहिमां शरणं गतं ||
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शिरो मे शंकरः पातु | ललाटं च कपालभृत् | भ्रूमध्ये नेत्रयुग्मं च | रुद्रो मे पातु नित्यशः ||
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कर्णौ मे पातु भूतेशः | घ्राणं मे गिरिजापतिः | मुखं मे पातु विश्वेशः | कंठं मे नीललोहितः ||
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हृदयं मे पातु शर्वः | कुक्षिं मे पातु भीष्मदः | नाभिं मे पातु शंभुश्च | गुह्यं मे पातु चंद्रशेखरः ||
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ऊरू मे पातु विश्वेशः | जानुनी मे महेश्वरः | जंघे मे पातु भूतेशः | पादौ मे पातु शंभुः ||
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सर्वांगं मे सदा पातु | सर्वभूतपतिः शिवः | दिने दिने दिगंतरे | पातु देवो महेश्वरः ||
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प्राच्यां मां पातु विश्वेशो | आग्नेय्यां पातु रुद्रराट् | दक्षिणे पातु शंकरो | नैर्ऋत्यां पातु नंदीश्वरः ||
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प्रतीच्यां मां पातु गिरीशः | वायव्य्यां पातु मकरध्वजः | उदीच्यां पातु श्रीकंठः | ऐशान्यां पातु पिनाकिराट् ||
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ऊर्ध्वं मां पातु त्र्यंबकः | अधो मां पातु सदाशिवः | अंतः पातु महेश्वरः | बहिः पातु दिगंबरः ||
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इदं हि शिव कवचं | भक्तानां परिरक्षणं | आयुष्करं पुण्यकरं | धन्यं जयवर्धनं ||
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य इदं पठते नित्यं | श्रुणोति भक्तितः सदा | स जीवन्मुक्तो योगी स्यात् | सर्वसौख्यमवाप्नुयात् ||
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ब्रह्मचर्यं समाश्रित्य | श्रद्धाभक्तिसमन्वितः | धारयेद्यस्तु कवचं | स देवो नत्र संशयः ||
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इत्येतदुक्तं परमं | शिवकवचं शुभं | यः पठेच्छृणुयाद्वापि | सर्वपापैः प्रमुच्यते ||
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पुत्रपौत्रधनैश्वर्यं | लभते नात्र संशयः | अंतकाले शिवं गच्छेत् | शिवलोकं स गच्छति ||
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इति श्री स्कन्दपुराणे शिव कवचं संपूर्णम् ||
Meaning & Translation
Verse 1
Rishabha said ||
Verse 2
Of this sacred Shiva Kavach Stotra Mantra, Brahma is the Rishi (sage); the meter is Anushtup; the deity is Shri Sadashiva Rudra; Hari is the Bija (seed mantra); Kleem is the Shakti (power); Shreem is the Keelaka (pivot). This recitation of Shiva Kavach Stotra is performed for the fulfillment of all my desires.
Verse 3
Om, Salutations to the Illustrious Lord, adorned with blazing garlands of fire! Om Hram Hreem Hroum, bind and restrain the evil planets of Raurava, Hum Phat Swaha!
Verse 4
Salutations to Shiva, the peaceful one, the remover of all primordial diseases and afflictions. O destroyer of great death and disease, protect me who has sought refuge in you.
Verse 5
May Shankara protect my head, and Kapalabhrit (the bearer of skulls) protect my forehead. May Rudra eternally protect my two eyes and the space between my eyebrows.
Verse 6
May Bhutesha (Lord of beings) protect my ears, and Girijapati (Lord of Parvati) protect my nose. May Vishvesha (Lord of the universe) protect my mouth, and Neelalohita (blue-throated one) protect my throat.
Verse 7
May Sharva protect my heart, and Bheeshmaada (the formidable one) protect my abdomen. May Shambhu protect my navel, and Chandrashekhara (one with moon on head) protect my private parts.
Verse 8
May Vishvesha protect my thighs, and Maheshvara protect my knees. May Bhutesha protect my shins, and Shambhu protect my feet.
Verse 9
May Shiva, the Lord of all beings, always protect all my limbs. Day by day, in every direction, may Lord Maheshvara protect me.
Verse 10
May Vishvesha protect me in the East, and Rudrarat (King of Rudras) protect me in the Southeast (Agni corner). May Shankara protect me in the South, and Nandishvara protect me in the Southwest (Nairutya corner).
Verse 11
May Girisha (Lord of mountains) protect me in the West, and Makaradhvaja (one whose banner has a crocodile, i.e., Shiva) protect me in the Northwest (Vayu corner). May Shrikantaha (one with beautiful throat) protect me in the North, and Pinakirat (King with Pinaka bow) protect me in the Northeast (Ishana corner).
Verse 12
May Tryambaka (three-eyed one) protect me above, and Sadashiva protect me below. May Maheshvara protect me internally, and Digambara (sky-clad) protect me externally.
Verse 13
Indeed, this Shiva Kavach is the protector of devotees. It bestows longevity, merits, prosperity, and victory.
Verse 14
One who reads this daily, or always listens with devotion, becomes a liberated Yogi in life and attains all happiness.
Verse 15
He who observes celibacy, filled with faith and devotion, and wears (or recites) this Kavach, he is undoubtedly a divine being.
Verse 16
Thus, this supreme and auspicious Shiva Kavach has been narrated. Whoever reads or even listens to it, is freed from all sins.
Verse 17
He undoubtedly obtains sons, grandsons, wealth, and prosperity. At the time of death, he attains Shiva, he goes to Shivaloka (the abode of Shiva).
Verse 18
Thus, the Shiva Kavach from Shri Skanda Purana is complete.
✨Spiritual Benefits
Chanting the Shiva Kavach, also known as 'shiv raksha kavach', bestows immense blessings. It acts as a divine shield, protecting the devotee from negative energies, illness, enemies, and all forms of danger. It enhances spiritual strength, promotes inner peace, and instills fearlessness. Devotees also experience 'shiv amritwani benefits' such as mental clarity, success in endeavors, and overall well-being. Regular recitation helps in overcoming obstacles, alleviating suffering, and fosters a deeper connection with Lord Shiva, leading to liberation and fulfillment of desires. It grants longevity, prosperity, and spiritual merit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is shiv kavach with meaning?
The Shiva Kavach is a powerful protective hymn dedicated to Lord Shiva. This sacred stotra, presented here in Marathi, provides complete lyrics (मूळ), Romanized transliteration (रोमन लिपी), and detailed English meanings (अर्थ). Chanting it is believed to invoke Lord Shiva's divine protection, granting strength, courage, and spiritual well-being to the devotee, shielding them from all forms of adversity.
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While a direct PDF download isn't provided on this page, you can easily save or print this content containing the full Shiva Kavach in Marathi script with its Romanized form and English meaning for offline access. Many online spiritual portals also offer downloadable PDFs of the Shiva Kavach, often available by searching for 'shiv kavach stotra marathi pdf'.
Can I get shiv kavach in marathi with lyrics?
Yes, this page offers the complete Shiva Kavach in Marathi with its original Devanagari script lyrics. Each verse is meticulously accompanied by its Romanized English transliteration and an accurate English translation, making it easy for devotees to follow, chant, and understand the profound meanings of this divine protective hymn.