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ऋषभयोगवच्यं हि शैवं कवचं परंतप ।

इदं पवित्रं रहस्यं च सर्वपापप्रणाशनम् ॥

भयघ्नं सर्वसिद्धिकरं सर्वसौख्यप्रदं शुभम् ।

ज्ञानप्रदं मोक्षप्रदं पावनं पापनाशनम् ॥

महादेवस्य कवचं परं ब्रह्ममयं शुभम् ।

चतुर्दशसु लोकेषु दुर्ल्लभं पावनं महत् ॥

ध्यात्वा महादेवं तं वै वृषभध्वजं विभुम् ।

आरूढं सिंहपृष्ठे तु भवानीसहितं प्रभुम् ॥

ध्यात्वा चतुर्भुजं देवं नागयज्ञोपवीतिनम् ।

त्रिनेत्रं चन्द्रमौलिं च भस्मदिग्धाङ्गसुन्दरम् ॥

नीलकण्ठं शूलपाणिं च वज्रदण्डधरं तथा ।

खड्गचर्मधरं देवं घण्टाकर्णमनुत्तमम् ।

कपर्दिनं जटाजूटधरं पावनं शिवम् ।

शंखचक्रधरं देवं नानाभूषणभूषितम् ॥

सार्द्धचन्द्रधरेणैव कपालमालयान्वितम् ।

अष्टसिद्धिप्रदं देवं नमामि प्रणमाम्यहम् ॥

प्रणवं पूर्वमुच्चार्यं कवचं ते ब्रवीम्यहम् ।

ॐ नमः शिवाय ॐ रक्ष रक्ष सदा मम ।

एवं ते कथितं देवं कवचं सर्वसिद्धये ॥

इदं कवचं यः पठति भक्त्या श्रद्धयान्वितः ।

अपमृत्युर् न तस्य स्यात् कदाचिद् अपि भूतले ।

निर्भयो जायते मर्त्यो शत्रून् जित्वा सुखी भवेत् ॥

रोगैर् मुच्यते सर्वैर् ग्रहपीडादिभिः कृतात् ।

यशस्वी कीर्तिमान् भोगी धनी दीर्घायुर् एव च ।

प्रसादाद् देवदेवस्य सदा शिवस्य धीमतः ।

जपं कुर्वन् तु मनसा भक्तिमान् स शिवं व्रजेत् ॥

इति श्रीबृहद्धर्मपुराणे उत्तरखण्डे ऋषभोक्तं शैवकवचं संपूर्णम् ।

Meaning & Translation

Verse 1

O vanquisher of foes! Listen to the divine Shiva Kavach, as spoken by Rishabha Muni.

Verse 2

This sacred and secret armor annihilates all sins.

Verse 3

It removes fear, grants all perfections, bestows all happiness, and is auspicious.

Verse 4

It grants knowledge, bestows liberation, purifies, and destroys sins.

Verse 5

This Kavach of Mahadeva is supreme, filled with the essence of Brahman, and auspicious.

Verse 6

It is rare, highly sacred, and great in all fourteen worlds.

Verse 7

Meditating upon that Mahadeva, the all-pervading one with the bull emblem,

Verse 8

Who is seated on a lion's back, accompanied by Bhavani, the Lord.

Verse 9

Meditating upon the four-armed deity, adorned with a snake as sacred thread.

Verse 10

With three eyes, moon-crested, and his beautiful limbs smeared with sacred ash.

Verse 11

The blue-throated one, holding a trident in hand, and also wielding a thunderbolt staff.

Verse 12

The deity holding a sword and shield, with bell-shaped ears, the most excellent one.

Verse 13

The one with matted locks (kapardin), wearing a crown of matted hair, the sacred Shiva.

Verse 14

The deity holding a conch and discus, adorned with various ornaments.

Verse 15

Bearing a crescent moon and adorned with a garland of skulls.

Verse 16

I bow down and prostrate before that deity who grants the eight siddhis (perfections).

Verse 17

First uttering the Om (Praṇava), I shall now speak to you the Kavach.

Verse 18

Om Salutations to Shiva, Om protect me always.

Verse 19

Thus have I narrated to you, O Lord, this Kavach which grants all perfections.

Verse 20

Whoever recites this Kavach with devotion and faith,

Verse 21

Premature death will never befall him on this earth.

Verse 22

That mortal becomes fearless, conquers enemies, and becomes happy.

Verse 23

He is freed from all diseases and afflictions caused by planets and others.

Verse 24

He becomes famous, renowned, enjoyer of worldly pleasures, wealthy, and long-lived.

Verse 25

By the grace of the God of gods, the wise Sadashiva.

Verse 26

Meditating with devotion, he attains Shiva.

Verse 27

Thus ends the Shiva Kavach, narrated by Rishabha, from the Uttara Khanda of Shri Brihaddharma Purana.

✨Spiritual Benefits

Chanting the Shiva Kavach provides a protective shield against all negative forces, adversities, and dangers. It bestows spiritual strength, courage, and fearlessness, enabling the devotee to overcome challenges in life. Regular recitation leads to good health, freedom from diseases, and mental peace, neutralizing the ill effects of planetary positions. It grants prosperity, longevity, fame, and success in all endeavors, fostering a deep connection with Lord Shiva and ultimately leading to liberation and divine bliss. This powerful mantra is a source of immense spiritual power and a guide towards a righteous and fulfilling life.

Frequently Asked Questions

punjabi shiv shayari

While Shiva Kavach is a powerful protective mantra from Sanskrit, not a 'shayari' (poetry) in the traditional Punjabi sense, devotees often express their love for Lord Shiva through various forms of Punjabi devotional poetry. However, Shiva Kavach serves a different purpose, focusing on divine protection and spiritual armor, providing a shield against negative influences rather than artistic expression in the form of shayari.

benefits of chanting shiva kavacham

Chanting the Shiva Kavacham is believed to invoke Lord Shiva's divine protection, shielding the devotee from negative influences, fear, and adversities. It grants spiritual strength, promotes physical and mental well-being, and helps overcome obstacles on one's path. Regular recitation is said to foster inner peace, courage, and a strong connection with the divine, leading to overall prosperity and a sense of security. It is considered a powerful spiritual armor that protects against all kinds of dangers and illnesses, granting longevity and liberation.

shiv kumar punjabi kavita

Shiv Kumar Batalvi was a celebrated Punjabi poet known for his poignant romantic and tragic poetry, earning him the title 'Birha Da Sultan' (Sultan of Sorrows). While his works are renowned in Punjabi literature and deeply touch upon human emotions and experiences, they are distinct from the Shiva Kavach. The Shiva Kavach is an ancient Sanskrit protective mantra, transliterated here into Punjabi script (Gurmukhi), dedicated to Lord Shiva for divine protection and spiritual well-being. Shiv Kumar Batalvi's 'kavita' (poems) primarily explore themes of love, loss, nature, and existentialism, though some may carry philosophical or spiritual undertones, they are not devotional hymns or protective prayers in the same vein as the Shiva Kavach.