Śrīmahāgaṇapati Mantra Vigraha Kavacam (श्रीमहागणपति मन्त्रविग्रहकवचम्) -

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Prologue:

This Kavacam is dedicated to the worshippers of Śrī Mahāgaṇapati, who is adored as the highest form of Lord Gaṇeśa, by the Gaṇapatyas – the sect of followers of Lord Gaṇeśa. Śrī Mahāgaṇapati upāsana, is initiated along with that of Śrī Bālā Tripura Sundarī in the tradition of Śrī Vidyā, by many gurus. In the Purāṇas, Lord Gaṇeśa is described as the son of the Divine Mother Pārvati, who created Him with the unguents smeared on Her body. His defiance of Lord Śiva, resulted in the replacement of his head with the elephant head of Gajāsura, an ardent devotee of Lord Śiva. In the tantric context, the Laghu Ṣoḍhā nyāsa of Śrī Lalita Tripura Sundarī, begins with the Gaṇeśa Mātṛkā nyāsa, highlighting Her descent into the Creation.

One cannot understand the highest state of Śiva and Śakti, unless we ascend beyond the restrictions of the mind, intellect and ego - Antaḥkaraṇa. The head of Gajāsura represents the Śiva tattva that He had attained and His oneness with Śiva, is the realization bestowed upon Lord Gaṇeśa, the Creation of Śakti. Lord Gaṇeśa is therefore the foremost medium of communication to help ascend our consciousness to merge into Him, who is verily the Brahman Himself. His bīja mantra ‘gam̐’ grants the power of discernment, that is essential for us to break the barriers and obstacles manifested as karma and overcome all our difficulties to lead a happy and successful life and ultimately merge into Lord Gaṇeśa.

Every letter of the Śrī Mahāgaṇapati mantra (om̐ śrīm̐ hrīm̐ klīm̐ glaum̐ gam̐ gaṇapataye varavarada sarvajanaṃ me vaśamānaya svāhā ॥ [ॐ श्रीँ ह्रीँ क्लीँ ग्लौँ गँ गणपतये वरवरद सर्वजनं मे वशमानय स्वाहा ॥]), is placed upon a body part indicating protection offered by it upon us. Combined with the cardinal lords, Bhairavas and various bīja mantras, the kavacam becomes extremely potent!

The Śrī Mahāgaṇapati upāsana helps us achieve tremendous success in all material pursuits and will also help orient our spiritual outlook towards contentment and ascension. Mantra japa without kavacam, delays the benefits and in many cases even prevents the same. It is hoped that sincere devotees of Lord Mahāgaṇapati may adopt this kavacam into their sādhana and flourish.

1. Viniyogaḥ (विनियोगः) -

om̐ asya śrī-mahā-gaṇapati-mantra-vigraha-kavacasya ।

śrī-śiva ṛṣiḥ ।

devī-gāyatrī chandaḥ ।

śrī mahāgaṇapatir devatā ।

om̐ śrīm̐ hrīm̐ klīm̐ glaum̐ gam̐ bījāni ।

gaṇapataye varavaradeti śaktiḥ ।

sarvajanaṃ me vaśamānaya svāhā kīlakaṃ ।

śrī mahāgaṇapati prasāda siddhyate jape viniyogaḥ ।

ॐ अस्य श्रीमहागणपतिमन्त्रविग्रहकवचस्य ।

श्रीशिव ऋषिः ।

देवीगायत्री छन्दः ।

श्री महागणपतिर्देवता ।

ॐ श्रीँ ह्रीँ क्लीँ ग्लौँ गँ बीजानि ।

गणपतये वरवरदेति शक्तिः ।

सर्वजनं मे वशमानय स्वाहा कीलकं ।

श्री महागणपतिप्रसादसिद्ध्यते जपे विनियोगः ।

Meaning:- This prayer/mantra japa is to invoke Śrī Mahāgaṇapati devata and perform His mantra japa to obtain His complete grace in all aspects. With His blessings, one gains complete happiness, deep knowledge in all aspects and abundance in wealth etc. The sage (ṛṣiḥ) is the divine Lord Śrī Śiva Himself, the meter (chandas) for the mantra is Devī Gāyatrī and the deity is the remover of all obstacles, bestower of all types of prosperity and happiness - the unmatched Śrī Mahāgaṇapati devata! The seed (bījaṃ) is om̐ śrīm̐ hrīm̐ klīm̐ glaum̐ gam̐, the power or śakti is gaṇapataye varavaradeti. The key (kīlakaṃ) to unlock the mantra is sarvajanaṃ me vaśamānaya svāhā.

2. Ṛṣyādi nyāsa ( ऋष्यादि न्यास ) :-

3. Karanyāsaḥ (करन्यासः) :-

4. Aṅganyāsaḥ (अङ्गन्यासः) :-

bhūr-bhuva-ssuvarom-iti digbandhaḥ ॥

भूर्भुवस्सुवरोमिति दिग्बन्धः॥

May all the directions be sealed and may no thoughts or disturbances impact our ability to recite the hymn.

5. Dhyānaṃ (ध्यानं):-

bījāpūra gadekṣu kārmukarujā cakrābja pāśotpala vrīhyagra svaviṣāṇa ratnakalaśa prodyat karāmbhoruhaḥ ।

pāyād vallabhayā sapadmakarayā śliṣṭojvalad bhūṣayā viśvotpatti vipatti saṃsthitikaro vighneśa iṣṭārthadaḥ ॥

बीजापूरगदेक्षुकार्मुकरुजा चक्राब्जपाशोत्पल व्रीह्यग्रस्वविषाणरत्नकलशप्रोद्यत्कराम्भोरुहः ।

पायाद्वल्लभया सपद्मकरयाश्लिष्टोज्वलद्भूषया विश्वोत्पत्तिविपत्तिसंस्थितिकरो विघ्नेश इष्टार्थदः ॥

Meaning: He is holding pomegranate, a club, sugarcane bow, chakra, a lotus flower, a rope, divine flowers, paddy plant, His own tusk, hugging His Consort Vallabha (vallabha means wife), a kalaśa made of precious gems. I bow unto Him who is the cause of creation of the universe, sustains the universe and who annihilates the universe. I bow unto Him who grants all my desires.

6. Pañcapūjā (पञ्चपूजा) :-

7. Atha Kavacam (अथ कवचम् ।) -

[ The kavacam begins from this point onwards - ]

om̐kāro me śiraḥ pātu śrīm̐kāraḥ pātu bhālakam ।

hrīm̐ bījaṃ me lalāte'vyāt klīm̐ bījaṃ bhrūyugaṃ mama ॥ 1 ॥

ॐकारो मे शिरः पातु श्रीँकारः पातु भालकम् ।

ह्रीँ बीजं मे ललातेऽव्यात् क्लीँ बीजं भ्रूयुगं मम ॥ १ ॥

The praṇava bīja (seed) mantra om̐ protects the head and the Lakṣmī bīja (seed) mantra śrīm̐ protects the upper forehead. The Mahāmāyā bīja (seed) mantra hrīm̐ protects the lower forehead. The kāma bīja (seed) mantra klīm̐ protects the eyebrows.

[The praṇava bīja om̐ (ॐ) represents the Śabda Brahman, which is the super-consciousness Itself, manifested as sound. It consists of – ‘au’ signifying healing and deep cleansing, ‘m̐’ for removal of misery.

The Lakṣmī bīja (seed) mantra śrīm̐ (श्रीँ ) represents wealth, prosperity, abundance and fertility. In the context of the mantra, it is for the fructification of the desire to self-realize and gain liberation. The bīja consists of – ‘ś’ indicating Mahālakṣmī the manifestor of all types of wealth, abundance, fruition of wishes etc., Repha (r) indicating Dhana or wealth, ‘ī’ indicating Tuṣṭi or satisfaction, nāda indicating Parā or Śakti and Vindu (m̐) indicating uḥkhahara or removal of all miseries.

The Mahāmāyā bīja (seed) mantra hrīm̐ (ह्रीँ) represents the power of Creation, Preservation and Destruction. Elevation in society and high positions of power are also indicated. The power to gain, in the context of this main mantra, is knowledge that can be used for attaining any desires and ultimately gain liberation. The bīja hrīm̐ consists of – ‘h’ meaning Brahman/Śiva, ‘r’ meaning fire and drive within us, ‘ī’ meaning energy and the source of all power that helps us ascend, ‘m̐’ is for removal of all miseries and facilitation of self-realization and ultimate liberation.

The kāma bīja (seed) mantra klīm̐ ( क्लीँ ) represents the fulfillment of all desires, material and spiritual. In the context of this mantra, it is for spiritual desires. The bīja consists of – ‘ka’ is for Kāmadeva/Kṛṣṇa indicating desires and wishes, ‘la’ for Indra indicating victory, ‘ī’ for Tuṣṭi indicating satisfaction, ‘m̐’ for Sukha meaning happiness and removal of misery.]

glaum̐ bījaṃ netrayoḥ pātu gam̐ bījaṃ pātu nāsikām ।

gam̐ bījaṃ mukha-padme'vyād mahā-siddhi-phala-pradam ॥ 2 ॥

ग्लौँ बीजं नेत्रयोः पातु गँ बीजं पातु नासिकाम् ।

गँ बीजं मुखपद्मेऽव्याद् महासिद्धिफलप्रदम् ॥ २ ॥

The Bhūbīja (seed) mantra glaum̐ protects the eyes and the Gaṇeśa (seed) mantra gam̐ protects the nose. The same ‘gam̐’ bīja also protects the face.

[The Bhūbīja (seed) mantra glaum̐ (ग्लौँ) represents all the Earthly accomplishments and material desires. The bīja consists of – ‘ga’ meaning gakāra associated with discerning knowledge, wisdom and also removal of all obstacles. The letter ‘la’ represents Smṛtistha indicating remembrance of all knowledge. The letter ‘au’ signifying healing and deep cleansing. Nāda indicating Parā or Śakti and Vindu ‘m̐’ indicating Duḥkhahara or removal of all miseries.

The Gaṇeśa (seed) mantra gam̐ (गँ ) represents removal of all obstacles and bestowal of complete success, prosperity and auspiciousness in all aspects. The bīja consists of – ‘ga’ indicating Lord Gaṇeśa, the remover of all obstacles and Vindu ‘m̐’ indicating Duḥkhaharaṇa or removal of all miseries.]

ṇakāro dantayoḥ pātu pakāro lambikāṃ mama ।

takāraḥ pātu me tālvoryekāra oṣṭhayor-mama ॥ 3 ॥

णकारो दन्तयोः पातु पकारो लम्बिकां मम ।

तकारः पातु मे ताल्वोर्येकार ओष्ठयोर्मम ॥ ३ ॥

The letter ‘ṇa’ protects the teeth and the letter ‘pa’ protects the soft palette in the mouth. The letter ‘ta’ protects the palette. The letter ‘ye’ protects the lips.

vakāraḥ kaṇṭhadeśe'vyād rakāraścopakaṇṭhake ।

dvitīyastu vakāro me hṛdayaṃ pātu sarvadā ॥ 4 ॥

वकारः कण्ठदेशेऽव्याद् रकारश्चोपकण्ठके ।

द्वितीयस्तु वकारो मे हृदयं पातु सर्वदा ॥ ४ ॥

The letter ‘va’ protects the throat and its proximity and the letter ‘ra’ protects the rear area of the neck and the region between the neck and the throat. The letter ‘va’ repeating again, protects the heart region at all times.

rakārastu dvitīyo vai ubhau pārśvau sadā mama ।

dakāra udare pātu sakāro nābhi-maṇḍale ॥ 5 ॥

रकारस्तु द्वितीयो वै उभौ पार्श्वौ सदा मम ।

दकार उदरे पातु सकारो नाभिमण्डले ॥ ५ ॥

The letter ‘ra’ repeating again, protects the ribs on both sides at all times. The letter ‘da’ protects the stomach area and the letter ‘sa’ protects the navel region at all times.

rvakāraḥ pātu me liṅgaṃ jakāraḥ pātu guhyake ।

nakāraḥ pātu me jaṅghe mekāro jānunordvayoḥ ॥ 6 ॥

र्वकारः पातु मे लिङ्गं जकारः पातु गुह्यके ।

नकारः पातु मे जङ्घे मेकारो जानुनोर्द्वयोः ॥ ६ ॥

The letter ‘rva’ protects the genitals and the letter ‘ja’ protects the entire genital region. The letter ‘na’ protects the shanks and the letter ‘me’ protects the knees of both legs.

vakāraḥ pātu me gulphau śakāraḥ pādayordvayoḥ ।

mākārastu sadā pātu dakṣa-pādāṅgulīṣu ca ॥ 7 ॥

वकारः पातु मे गुल्फौ शकारः पादयोर्द्वयोः ।

माकारस्तु सदा पातु दक्षपादाङ्गुलीषु च ॥ ७ ॥

The letter ‘va’ protects the ankles of both legs and the letter ‘śa’ protects the feet. The letter ‘mā’ protects the right leg toes at all times.

nakārastu sadā pātu vāma-pādāṅgulīṣu ca ।

yakāro me sadā pātu dakṣa-pādatale tathā ॥ 8 ॥

नकारस्तु सदा पातु वामपादाङ्गुलीषु च ।

यकारो मे सदा पातु दक्षपादतले तथा ॥ ८ ॥

The letter ‘na’ protects the left leg toes at all times and the letter ‘ya’ protects the right leg toe nails at all times.

svākāro brahma-rūpākhyo vāma-pādatale tathā ।

hākāraḥ sarvadā pātu sarvāṅge gaṇapaḥ prabhuḥ ॥ 9 ॥

स्वाकारो ब्रह्मरूपाख्यो वामपादतले तथा ।

हाकारः सर्वदा पातु सर्वाङ्गे गणपः प्रभुः ॥ ९ ॥

The letter ‘svā’ representing the Brahman Itself, protects the left leg toe nails at all times. The letter ‘ha’ protects the rest of the organs in our body and the entire body itself, by the grace of the Divine Father Lord Gaṇeśa.

pūrve māṃ pātu śrī-rudraḥ śrīm̐ hrīm̐ klīm̐ phaṭ kalādharaḥ ।

āgneyyāṃ me sadā pātu hrīm̐ śrīm̐ klīm̐ loka-mohanaḥ ॥ 10 ॥

पूर्वे मां पातु श्रीरुद्रः श्रीँ ह्रीँ क्लीँ फट् कलाधरः ।

आग्नेय्यां मे सदा पातु ह्रीँ श्रीँ क्लीँ लोकमोहनः ॥ १० ॥

The Eastern direction is protected by the grace of the Divine Lord Śrī Rudra, the Destroyer bearing the moon on His forehead and aided by the bījas śrīm̐, hrīm̐, klīm̐ and phaṭ. The South Eastern region is protected at all times by the Divine Lord Loka-mohana, the enticer of all realms! (An epithet for Lord Gaṇeśa), with the aid of the bījas hrīm̐, śrīm̐ and klīm̐.

[The Astra bīja (seed) mantra phaṭ (फट्) signifies destruction of all evil and misery.]

dakṣiṇe śrīyamaḥ pātu krīm̐ hram̐ aim̐ hrīm̐ hsraum̐ namaḥ ।

nairṛtye nirṛtiḥ pātu ām̐ hrīm̐ krom̐ krom̐ namo namaḥ ॥ 11 ॥

दक्षिणे श्रीयमः पातु क्रीँ ह्रँ ऐँ ह्रीँ ह्स्रौँ नमः ।

नैरृत्ये निरृतिः पातु आँ ह्रीँ क्रोँ क्रोँ नमो नमः ॥ ११ ॥

The Southern direction is protected by the grace of the Divine Lord Śrī Yama, the upholder of dharma – righteousness, law and justice, aided by the bījas krīm̐, hram̐, aim̐, hrīm̐, hsraum̐ and namaḥ. The South Western direction is protected by the grace of the Divine Mother Nirṛti, the controller of destruction and calamity, aided by the bījas ām̐, hrīm̐, krom̐, krom̐, namo and namaḥ.

[The Kālī bīja (seed) mantra krīm̐ (क्रीँ ) consists of – ‘k’ is Kālī = one who heralds deep inner transformation, ‘r’ is Brahma, as well as fire and drive within us, ‘ī’ denotes Mahāmāyā, the cosmic illusion that separates our true identity and confers the ego. She is also the energy and the source of all power that helps us ascend, Nāda is Viśvamātā, the omniscient Divine Mother and Vindu (m̐) is Duḥkhaharaṇa, that removes misery.

The Khadyota bīja (seed) mantra hram̐ (ह्रँ) represents the Sun and signifies illumination and realization. It is also referred as the haṃsa bīja.

The Aiśvarya mātṛkā and Sarasvatī bīja aim̐ (ऐँ ) indicates wealth and also represents and bestows immense knowledge, mastery in arts and amazing creativity.

The bīja hsraum̐ (ह्स्रौँ) is the Vāgbhāva bīja of the Tripura Bhairavi Mantra and presents transformational knowledge. It consists of h(śiva) + s(candra) + r(repha, vahni) + au (sthita) + m̐ (nada-vindu). The letter ‘h’ represents Brahman/Śiva signifying auspiciousness, The bīja “s” represents the Divine Mother Śakti, who is the expansion, pulse or the vibration of the super-consciousness and the cause of the entire Creation, it’s Preservation and Destruction/Transformation and it’s repeat cycle, ‘r’ meaning fire and drive within us, ‘au’ meaning Sthita or stationary status and energy and the source of all power that helps us to succeed in all endeavors and ultimately ascend, ‘m̐’ is for removal of all miseries and facilitation of self-realization and ultimate liberation.

The salutations bīja (seed) mantra namaḥ (नमः) or namo (नमो) is used for paying our obeisance to the Divine Mother/Father.

The Pāśa bīja (seed) mantra ām̐ (आँ) signifies the devolution of energy into various activities and also signifies the attraction towards spirituality and getting drawn towards the Divine Mother.

The Krodha bīja krom̐ (क्रोँ) – indicates deep inner transformation leading towards ultimate liberation (mokṣa).]

paścime varuṇaḥ pātu śrīm̐ hrīm̐ klīm̐ phaṭ hsraum̐ namaḥ ।

vāyurme pātu vāyavye hrūm̐ hrīm̐ śrīm̐ hsphrem̐ namo namaḥ ॥ 12 ॥

पश्चिमे वरुणः पातु श्रीँ ह्रीँ क्लीँ फट् ह्स्रौँ नमः ।

वायुर्मे पातु वायव्ये ह्रूँ ह्रीँ श्रीँ ह्स्फ्रेँ नमो नमः ॥ १२ ॥

The Western direction is protected by the grace of the Divine Father Lord Varuṇa, the controller of all water bodies, ably assisted by the bījas śrīm̐, hrīm̐, klīm̐, phaṭ, hsraum̐ and namaḥ. The North Western direction is protected by the grace of Lord Vāyu, the lord of wind and air, ably assisted by the bījas hrūm̐, hrīm̐, śrīm̐, hsphrem̐, namo and namaḥ.

[The Vaivasvatāntaka/Yama bīja hrūm̐ (ह्रूँ) consists of vyomavaktra (h), kṣatajastha (r), bidārī (u), nāda-bindu (m̐). The letter ‘h’ represents Brahman/Śiva signifying auspiciousness, ‘r’ meaning fire and drive within us, ‘ū’ meaning expansion of power and excellence, ‘m̐’ is for removal of all miseries and facilitation of self-realization and ultimate liberation.

The bīja hsphrem̐ (ह्स्फ्रेँ) is a variation of the Ānanda bhairavī bīja representing the following. The letter 'h' represents Vyomavaktra or Śiva signifying pure consciousness and the blissful static state of super-consiousness, 's' for Dhūmradhvaja or Śakti signifying the dynamic super-consciousness and action, 'ph' for Pralayāgni representing the fire of dissolution of all matter, 'r' for Kṣatajārūḍha signifying sentient beings with blood and flesh, 'e' for Ūrdhvakeśī signifying alertness and the pinnacle of fulfillment and awareness - Parātattva state of Paramaśiva, Nāda for Parā and the Vindu (m̐) for Duḥkhaharaṇa, meaning removal of all misery. Overall, this Ānanda bhairavī bīja, also called Khecarī bīja, represents the attainment of liberation for all sentient beings, rising above all the material and physical needs, dissolving them into the spiritual pursuits and ascending over mind and matter into the states of pure consciousness.]

uttare dhanadaḥ pātu śrīm̐ hrīm̐ śrīm̐ hrīm̐ dhaneśvaraḥ ।

īśānye pātu māṃ devo hraum̐ hrīm̐ jūm̐ saḥ sadāśivaḥ ॥ 13 ॥

उत्तरे धनदः पातु श्रीँ ह्रीँ श्रीँ ह्रीँ धनेश्वरः ।

ईशान्ये पातु मां देवो ह्रौँ ह्रीँ जूँ सः सदाशिवः ॥ १३ ॥

The Northern direction is governed and protected by the Divine Mother Dhanadā, the bestower of all types of material wealth and prosperity. She is ably assisted by the bījas śrīm̐, hrīm̐, śrīm̐ and hrīm̐, as well as by the Lord Dhaneśvara, an epithet of the celestial treasurer and Lord of all wealth Kubera. The North Eastern direction is governed by Lord Sadāśiva, the blissful and omniscient One! He is ably assisted by the bījas hraum̐, hrīm̐, jūm̐ and saḥ.

[The bīja mantra hraum̐ (ह्रौँ) – is the Jyotirmantra bīja signifying spiritual illumination, enlightenment, self-realization leading towards ultimate liberation.

The bīja jūm̐ (जूँ ) associated with the Mṛtyuñjaya mantra, represents Amṛtīkaraṇa, the act of infusing the nectar of life.

The Parā mantra saḥ (सः) represents the Supreme Self, the Divine Mother Herself!]

prapanna-pārijātāya svāhā māṃ pātu īśvaraḥ ।

ūrdhvaṃ me sarvadā pātu gam̐ glaum̐ klīm̐ hsraum̐ namo namaḥ ॥ 14 ॥

प्रपन्नपारिजाताय स्वाहा मां पातु ईश्वरः ।

ऊर्ध्वं मे सर्वदा पातु गँ ग्लौँ क्लीँ ह्स्रौँ नमो नमः ॥ १४ ॥

The sincere devotees who have surrendered on to Śrī Mahāgaṇapati, will always be protected and freed from all worries and difficulties by the svāhā bīja and also by the grace of the Divine Lord Īśvara, the Lord of Everything! The Upward direction is always protected by Lord Īśvara and ably assisted by the bījas gam̐, glaum̐, klīm̐, hsraum̐, namo and namaḥ.

[The Vahni bīja mantra svāhā (स्वाहा) – represents oblations and submission to the deity.]

anantāya namaḥ svāhā adhastāddiśi rakṣatu ।

pūrve māṃ gaṇapaḥ pātu dakṣiṇe kṣetrapālakaḥ ॥ 15 ॥

अनन्ताय नमः स्वाहा अधस्ताद्दिशि रक्षतु ।

पूर्वे मां गणपः पातु दक्षिणे क्षेत्रपालकः ॥ १५ ॥

The Downward direction is always protected by the grace of Lord Ananta, the omniscient and all-pervading One! He is ably assisted by the bījas namaḥ and svāhā. The Eastern direction is also protected by the grace of the Divine Lord Gaṇapa, the Lord of all sentient beings and the non-sentient. The Southern direction is also protected by the grace of Lord Kṣetra-pālaka, the Lord of all areas or specifically the area of one’s residence or the place where one is located.

paścime pātu māṃ durgā aim̐ hrīm̐ klīm̐ caṇḍikā śivā ।

uttare vaṭukaḥ pātu hrīm̐ vam̐ vam̐ vaṭukaḥ śivaḥ ॥ 16 ॥

पश्चिमे पातु मां दुर्गा ऐँ ह्रीँ क्लीँ चण्डिका शिवा ।

उत्तरे वटुकः पातु ह्रीँ वँ वँ वटुकः शिवः ॥ १६ ॥

The Western direction is protected by the misery dispelling Divine Mother Durgā wielding the mantra - aim̐ hrīm̐ klīm̐ caṇḍikā śivā. The Northern direction is protected by the grace of the Divine Lord Vaṭuka Bhairava (a form of Lord Śiva), the protector of everything! He is ably assisted by the bījas hrīm̐ and vam̐.

[The Divine Mother Caṇḍikā is the fiercest form of Śakti, who destroys all evil, stubbornness and other negative qualities within us.

The bīja vam̐ (वँ ) signifies wish fulfillment and favorable outcomes in all endeavors!]

svāhā sarvārtha-siddheśca dāyako viśva-nāyakaḥ ।

punaḥ pūrve ca māṃ pātu śrīmān-asita-bhairavaḥ ॥ 17 ॥

स्वाहा सर्वार्थसिद्धेश्च दायको विश्वनायकः ।

पुनः पूर्वे च मां पातु श्रीमानसितभैरवः ॥ १७ ॥

The Supreme Lord Viśva-nāyaka, helps us accomplish all our cherished goals and bestows peace, prosperity to live a moralistic and just life, eventually granting us liberation from rebirth. He is ably assisted by the bīja svāhā. Once again, the Eastern direction is protected by the grace of Śrīmān Asita Bhairava, the unbounded and infinite Lord of the entire Creation.

āgneyyāṃ pātu no hrīm̐ hrīm̐ hṛm̐ krom̐ krom̐ rurubhairavaḥ ।

dakṣiṇe pātu māṃ kraum̐ krom̐ hraim̐ hraim̐ me caṇḍabhairavaḥ ॥ 18 ॥

आग्नेय्यां पातु नो ह्रीँ ह्रीँ हृँ क्रोँ क्रोँ रुरुभैरवः ।

दक्षिणे पातु मां क्रौँ क्रोँ ह्रैँ ह्रैँ मे चण्डभैरवः ॥ १८ ॥

The South Eastern direction is protected by the grace of Lord Ruru Bhairava, the great guardian! Who is ably assisted by the bījas hrīm̐, hrīm̐, hṛm̐, krom̐ and krom̐. The Southern direction is protected by the grace of the fearsome and terrific Lord Caṇḍa Bhairava, ably assisted by the bījas kraum̐, krom̐, hraim̐ and hraim̐.

[The bīja hṛm̐ (हृँ ) consists of ‘h’ signifying Brahman/Śiva heralding auspiciousness, ‘ṛ’ meaning great restraint and adherence to strict norms and ‘m̐’ is for removal of all miseries and facilitation of self-realization and ultimate liberation.

The Mahāṅkuśa bīja kraum̐ (क्रौँ ) consists of ‘k’ signifying ‘krodha’ or anger, passion etc. ‘r’ meaning fire and drive within us, ‘au’ is the stationary status and energy and the source of all power that helps us succeed in all endeavors and ultimately ascend and ‘m̐’ is for removal of all miseries and facilitation of self-realization and ultimate liberation.

The bīja hraim̐ (ह्रैँ ) consists of ‘h’ signifying Brahman/Śiva heralding auspiciousness, ‘r’ meaning fire and drive within us, ‘ai’ signifies knowledge and wealth of all sorts and ‘m̐’ is for removal of all miseries and facilitation of self-realization and ultimate liberation.]

nairṛtye pātu māṃ hrīm̐ hūm̐ hraum̐ hraum̐ hrīm̐ hsraim̐ namo namaḥ ।

svāhā me sarvabhūtātmā pātu māṃ krodha-bhairavaḥ ॥ 19 ॥

नैरृत्ये पातु मां ह्रीँ हूँ ह्रौँ ह्रौँ ह्रीँ ह्स्रैँ नमो नमः ।

स्वाहा मे सर्वभूतात्मा पातु मां क्रोधभैरवः ॥ १९ ॥

The South Western direction is protected by the grace of Lord Krodha Bhairava, the wrathful and passionate Divine Father, who is ably assisted by the bījas hrīm̐, hūm̐, hraum̐, hraum̐, hrīm̐, hsraim̐, namo, namaḥ and svāhā.

[The Kūrca bīja (seed) mantra hūm̐ (हूँ) consists of – ‘h’ is Brahman/Śiva, ‘ū’ is expansion of power and excellence, ‘m̐’ is for removal of misery. The overall purpose is protection and stability.

The bīja hsraim̐ (ह्स्रैँ ) consists of - 'h' representing Vyomavaktra or Śiva signifying pure consciousness and the blissful static state of super-consiousness, 's' for Dhūmradhvaja or Śakti signifying the dynamic super-consciousness and action, ‘ai’ is Unmatta Bhairavi signifying deep knowledge and spirituality inducing intoxicating bliss and the Vindu ‘m̐’ for Duḥkhaharaṇa, meaning removal of all misery.]

paścime īśvaraḥ pātu krīm̐ klīm̐ unmattabhairavaḥ ।

vāyavye pātu māṃ hrīm̐ klīm̐ kapālī kamalekṣaṇaḥ ॥ 20 ॥

पश्चिमे ईश्वरः पातु क्रीँ क्लीँ उन्मत्तभैरवः ।

वायव्ये पातु मां ह्रीँ क्लीँ कपाली कमलेक्षणः ॥ २० ॥

The Western direction is protected by the grace of the Supreme, omnipotent and all-pervading Īśvara, in the form of Unmatta Bhairava, the spiritually intoxicated Divine Father, ably assisted by the bījas, krīm̐ and klīm̐. The North Western direction is protected by the grace of the skull holding and lotus-eyed Kapāla Bhairava, signifying complete detachment from all bonds and relationships and an empty mind, signifying perception of just consciousness alone in this state. He is ably assisted by the bījas, hrīm̐ and klīm̐.

uttare pātu māṃ devo hrīm̐ hrīm̐ bhīṣaṇa-bhairavaḥ ।

īśānye pātu māṃ devaḥ klīm̐ hrīm̐ saṃhāra-bhairavaḥ ॥ 21 ॥

उत्तरे पातु मां देवो ह्रीँ ह्रीँ भीषणभैरवः ।

ईशान्ये पातु मां देवः क्लीँ ह्रीँ संहारभैरवः ॥ २१ ॥

The Northern direction is protected by the grace of Lord Bhīṣaṇa Bhairava, formidable and extremely terrifying in appearance, who knocks out all the karmic influences. He is ably aided by the bījas hrīm̐ and hrīm̐. The North Eastern direction is controlled and protected by Lord Saṃhāra Bhairava, who destroys all evil and karmic influences cast upon us. He is ably aided by the bījas klīm̐ and hrīm̐.

ūrdhvaṃ me pātu deveśaḥ śrī-sammohana-bhairavaḥ ।

adhastād vaṭukaḥ pātu sarvataḥ kāla-bhairavaḥ ॥ 22 ॥

ऊर्ध्वं मे पातु देवेशः श्रीसम्मोहनभैरवः ।

अधस्ताद् वटुकः पातु सर्वतः कालभैरवः ॥ २२ ॥

The Upper direction is protected by the grace of the all-enticing Śrī Sammohana Bhairava and the Downward direction is protected by the time controlling and manifesting Lord Kāla Bhairava.

Phalaśruti (फलश्रुति) –

[ Expected results in due course of time, when recited regularly].

itīdaṃ kavacaṃ divyaṃ brahma-vidyā-kalevaram ।

gopanīyaṃ prayatnena yadīcchedātmanaḥ sukhaṃ ॥ 23 ॥

इतीदं कवचं दिव्यं ब्रह्मविद्याकलेवरम् ।

गोपनीयं प्रयत्नेन यदीच्छेदात्मनः सुखं ॥ २३ ॥

One who recites this kavacam on a regular basis, will definitely attain self-realization with the knowledge of Brahman. This secretive stotram will bring fruition to all sincere endeavors of worshippers inducing immense happiness.

kavacasya ca divyasya sahasrāvartanān-naraḥ ।

devatādarśanaṃ sadyo labhate na vicāraṇā ॥ 24 ॥

कवचस्य च दिव्यस्य सहस्रावर्तनान्नरः ।

देवतादर्शनं सद्यो लभते न विचारणा ॥ २४ ॥

A thousand recitations of this most sacred kavacham shall undoubtedly grant the grace of Śrī Mahāgaṇapati and invoke His benign presence!

8. Aṅganyāsaḥ (अङ्गन्यासः) :-

bhūr-bhuva-ssuvarom-iti digvimokaḥ ॥

भूर्भुवस्सुवरोमिति दिग्विमोकः॥

May all the directions be sealed and may no thoughts or disturbances impact our ability to recite the hymn.

9. Dhyānaṃ (ध्यानं):-

bījāpūra gadekṣu kārmukarujā cakrābja pāśotpala vrīhyagra svaviṣāṇa ratnakalaśa prodyat karāmbhoruhaḥ ।

pāyād vallabhayā sapadmakarayā śliṣṭojvalad bhūṣayā viśvotpatti vipatti saṃsthitikaro vighneśa iṣṭārthadaḥ ॥

बीजापूरगदेक्षुकार्मुकरुजा चक्राब्जपाशोत्पल व्रीह्यग्रस्वविषाणरत्नकलशप्रोद्यत्कराम्भोरुहः ।

पायाद्वल्लभया सपद्मकरयाश्लिष्टोज्वलद्भूषया विश्वोत्पत्तिविपत्तिसंस्थितिकरो विघ्नेश इष्टार्थदः ॥

Meaning: He is holding pomegranate, a club, sugarcane bow, chakra, a lotus flower, a rope, divine flowers, paddy plant, His own tusk, hugging His Consort Vallabha (vallabha means wife), a kalaśa made of precious gems. I bow unto Him who is the cause of creation of the universe, sustains the universe and who annihilates the universe. I bow unto Him who grants all my desires.

10. Pañcapūjā (पञ्चपूजा) :-

11. Samarpaṇam (समर्पणम्) :-

Take water in uttaraṇi (spoon) and by reciting the following śloka, offer the water to the earth.

guhyātiguhyagoptrā tvaṁ gṛhāṇāsmat-kṛtaṁ japam ।
siddhirbhavatu me deva tvatprasādānmayi sthirā ॥

गुह्यातिगुह्यगोप्त्रा त्वं गृहाणास्मत्-कृतं जपम् ।

सिद्धिर्भवतु मे देव त्वत्प्रसादान्मयि स्थिरा ॥