ŚRĪ BĀLĀ TRIPURA SUNDARĪ KAVACAM (श्री बाला त्रिपुर सुन्दरी कवचम्)
Prologue:-
Tripura represents Bālā, Sundarī and Bhairavī encompassing all the triads. Śrī Bālā represents the entirety of Creation and Knowledge within the Tripura analogy. She opens up new vistas of opportunity and bestows us with the knowledge to take advantage of the same. Mahidhara of Mantra Mahodadhi, states that Her mantra can bestow material riches equal to Kubera and also grant mokṣa or liberation, to the sincere devotees. All the deities of Tripura, namely Śrī Bālā, Sundarī and Bhairavī are associated with the three kūṭa-s or parts, namely - vāgbhava kūṭa, kāmarāja kūṭa and śakti kūṭa. The first vāgbhava kūṭa represents vāc or word, implying all the letters of the alphabet through which the entire Creation is expressed as well as the sounds emanating from the letters and their combination. Goddess Sarasvati, the Knowledge giver and the consort or Śakti of the Creator Brahma, is represented by Her bīja mantra aim̐ (ऐँ), which signifies the vāgbhava kūṭa in it’s entirety. Likewise, the kāmarāja kūṭa encompasses desires, wishes and continuity, which is represented by the Kāma bīja klīm̐ (क्लीँ). Lastly, the Śakti Kūṭa which represents the Super Consciousness or the Singular reality is represented by the parā bīja sauḥ (सौः). Śrī Bālā’s mantra is therefore “aim̐ klīm̐ sauḥ” (ऐँ क्लीँ सौः) and represents Her will and desire to Create, expand and ultimately grant Liberation.
This kavacam fulfills all the wishes of Her devotees and works best when combined with her mantra japa.
Śrī Bhairavī uvāca (श्री भैरवी उवाच):
devadeva! mahādeva! bhaktānāṃ prītivarddhana! sucitaṃ yat tvayā devyāḥ kavacaṃ kathayasva me ॥ 1 ॥
देवदेव! महादेव! भक्तानां प्रीतिवर्द्धन! सुचितं यत् त्वया देव्याः कवचं कथयस्व मे ॥ १ ॥
Śrī Bhairavī (Śakti) spoke:- O Lord Mahādeva, The Supreme being. The One who’s the favorite of all devotees and is easily pleased by their sincere devotion! Dear Lord, May you please enlighten me with the details of the Pure and pristine kavacam of Śrī Bālā?
Śrī Bhairava uvāca (श्री भैरव उवाच):
śṛṇu devi! pravakṣyāmi kavacam devadurlabham ।
aprakāśyaṃ paraṃ guhyaṃ sādhakābhīṣṭa siddhidam ॥ 2 ॥
शृणु देवि! प्रवक्ष्यामि कवचम् देवदुर्लभम् ।
अप्रकाश्यं परं गुह्यं साधकाभीष्ट सिद्धिदम् ॥ २ ॥
Śrī Bhairavā (Śiva) spoke:- My dearest devi! Please listen very attentively to this Kavacam, which is very difficult to obtain even for the celestial devas. This is extremely secretive with hidden meanings and is capable of fulfilling all the wishes of the sincere devotees.
Viniyogaḥ (विनियोगः):
asya śrī bālātripurasundarī kavacasya । śrī dakṣināmūrti ṛṣiḥ । paṅktiśchandaḥ ।
śrī bālā tripurasundarī devatā । aim̐ bījaṃ । sauḥ śaktiḥ । klīm̐ kīlakaṃ ।
caturvarga sādhane pāṭhe viniyogaḥ ॥
अस्य श्री बालात्रिपुरसुन्दरी कवचस्य । श्री दक्षिनामूर्ति ऋषिः । पङ्क्तिश्छन्दः ।
श्री बाला त्रिपुरसुन्दरी देवता । ऐँ बीजं । सौः शक्तिः । क्लीँ कीलकं । चतुर्वर्ग साधने पाठे विनियोगः ॥
Meaning:- To obtain the blessings of all the four kūṭa-s (The fourth secret kūṭa is turiya leading to liberation or mokṣa) of Śrī Bālā Tripurasundarī, I hereby recite the below kavacam and seek Her blessings. The sage/preceptor/ṛṣi for this kavaca mantra is Śrī Dakṣināmūrti. The metre or chandas is paṅkti. The deity is Śrī Bālā Tripurasundarī. The seed or bīja is aim̐. The power or śakti is sauḥ. The key/kīlaka to unlock the secrets of the kavacam is klīm̐.
ṛṣyādi nyāsaḥ (ऋष्यादि न्यासः):
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S.No. |
IAST |
Devanagari |
Procedure |
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1 |
śrī dakṣiṇāmūrti ṛṣaye namaḥ śirasi । |
श्री दक्षिणामूर्ति ऋषये नमः शिरसि । |
Open the right palm and touch the top of the forehead with the ring and thumb fingers joined at the top. |
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2 |
paṅktiśchandase namaḥ mukhe । |
पङ्क्तिश्छन्दसे नमः मुखे । |
Now touch the lips of the mouth with the above mudrā. |
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3 |
śrī bālātripurasundarī devatāyai namaḥ hṛdi । |
श्री बालात्रिपुरसुन्दरी देवतायै नमः हृदि । |
Touch the heart with the right palm. |
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4 |
aim̐ bījāya namo guhye । |
ऐँ बीजाय नमो गुह्ये । |
Touch the genitalia with the right ring finger and thumb joined together. |
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5 |
sauḥ śaktaye namo nābhau । |
सौः शक्तये नमो नाभौ । |
Touch the navel area with the right ring finger and thumb joined together. |
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6 |
klīm̐ bījāya namaḥ pādayoḥ । |
क्लीँ बीजाय नमः पादयोः । |
Touch the feet with the right ring finger and thumb joined together. |
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7 |
caturvarga sādhane pāṭhe viniyogāya namaḥ sarvāṅge ॥ |
चतुर्वर्ग साधने पाठे विनियोगाय नमः सर्वाङ्गे ॥ |
Run both the palms all over the body. |
3. kara nyāsaḥ (कर न्यासः) :-
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S.No. |
IAST |
Devanagari |
Procedure |
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1 |
aim̐ aṅguṣṭhābhyāṃ namaḥ । |
ऐँ अङ्गुष्ठाभ्यां नमः । |
Use both the index fingers and run them on both the thumbs. |
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2 |
klīm̐ tarjanībhyāṃ namaḥ । |
क्लीँ तर्जनीभ्यां नमः । |
Use both the thumbs and run them on both the index fingers. |
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3 |
sauḥ madhyamābhyāṃ namaḥ । |
सौः मध्यमाभ्यां नमः । |
Use both the thumbs on the middle fingers. |
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4 |
aim̐ anāmikābhyāṃ namaḥ । |
ऐँ अनामिकाभ्यां नमः । |
Use both the thumbs on the ring fingers. |
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5 |
klīm̐ kaniṣṭhikābhyāṃ namaḥ । |
क्लीँ कनिष्ठिकाभ्यां नमः । |
Use both the thumbs on the little fingers. |
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6 |
sauḥ karatalakara pṛṣṭhābhyāṃ namaḥ । |
सौः करतलकर पृष्ठाभ्यां नमः । |
Open both the palms; run the opened palms of the right hand on the front and back sides of the left palm and repeat the same for the other palm. |
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7 |
iti kara nyāsaḥ |
इति कर न्यासः |
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aṅga nyāsaḥ (अङ्ग न्यासः) :-
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S.No. |
IAST |
Devanagari |
Procedure |
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1 |
aim̐ hṛdayāya namaḥ । |
ऐँ हृदयाय नमः । |
Open index, middle and ring fingers of the right hand and place them on the heart chakra. |
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2 |
klīm̐ śirase svāhā । |
क्लीँ शिरसे स्वाहा । |
Open middle and ring fingers of the right hand and touch the top of the forehead. |
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3 |
sauḥ śikhāyai vaṣaṭ । |
सौः शिखायै वषट् । |
Open the right thumb and touch the back of the head. This is the point where the tuft of hair, is kept. |
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4 |
aim̐ kavacāya hum̐ । |
ऐँ कवचाय हुँ । |
Cross both the hands and run the fully opened palms from shoulders to finger tips. |
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5 |
klīm̐ netratrayāya vauṣaṭ । |
क्लीँ नेत्रत्रयाय वौषट् । |
Touch the eyes with the right index and ring fingers, with the middle finger touching the ājña cakra. |
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6 |
sauḥ astrāya phaṭ । |
सौः अस्त्राय फट् । |
Open up the left palm and strike it three times with index and middle fingers of the right hand. |
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7 |
iti ṣaḍaṅga nyāsaḥ |
इति षडङ्ग न्यासः |
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bhūrbhuvassuvaromiti digbandhaḥ ॥
भूर्भुवस्सुवरोमिति दिग्बन्धः॥
dhyānam (ध्यानम्):
muktāśekhara - kuṇḍalāṅgada maṇi - graiveya - hārormikā,
vidyotad valayādi kaṅkaṇakaṭi sūtrāṃ sphuran nūpurān ।
māṇikyodara bandhakambu kabarīmindoḥ kalāṃ vibhratīṃ,
pāśāṃ cāṅkuśa pustakākṣa valayaṃ dakṣordhva bāhvāditaḥ ॥
मुक्ताशेखर - कुण्डलाङ्गद मणि - ग्रैवेय - हारोर्मिका,
विद्योतद् वलयादि कङ्कणकटि सूत्रां स्फुरन् नूपुरान् ।
माणिक्योदर बन्धकम्बु कबरीमिन्दोः कलां विभ्रतीं,
पाशां चाङ्कुश पुस्तकाक्ष वलयं दक्षोर्ध्व बाह्वादितः ॥
Meaning: I meditate upon Śrī Bālā Tripurasundarī, who is adorned at the top of Her head with a crescent moon, necklaces of rubies and other precious stones on Her fingers, bejeweled bracelets around Her arms, beautiful ear rings, shell girdles around Her waist and glittering anklets on Her feet. She has beautiful braided hair, round and pleasing eyes and is flawless in appearance, shining forth radiantly. She holds a rope – pāśa, an elephant goad - aṅkuśa, as well as a book. She blesses us with Her raised right hand and infuses us with Her limitless grace. Muktāśekhara - the top of Her head, meaning brahma-randra or the crown cakra sahasrāra, represents liberation, which is the effect of the parā bīja - sauḥ. Kuṇḍalāṅgada represents the coiled Kuṇḍalinī at the bottom of the spine and is awakened by Her grace and our desire for spiritual growth. This is represented by the Kāma bīja klīm̐. The liberating knowledge itself, is represented by the vāgbhāva bīja aim̐.
Pañcapūjā (पञ्चपूजा) :-
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S.No. |
IAST |
Devanagari |
Procedure |
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1 |
lam̐ - pṛthivyātmikāyai gandhaṁ samarpayāmi | |
लँ - पृथिव्यात्मिकायै गन्धं समर्पयामि। |
Hold the lower tip of the bottom phalange of the little fingers of both hands with the upper tip of the thumbs, with the back of the palm facing us. |
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2 |
ham̐ - ākāśātmikāyai puṣpaiḥ pūjayāmi | |
हँ - आकाशात्मिकायै पुष्पैः पूजयामि। |
Hold the lower tip of the bottom phalange of the thumbs of both hands with the upper tip/nails of the index fingers, with the back of the palm facing us. |
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3 |
yam̐ - vāyvātmikāyai dhūpamāghrāpayāmi | |
यँ - वाय्वात्मिकायै धूपमाघ्रापयामि। |
Hold the lower tip of the bottom phalange of the index fingers of both hands with the upper tip of the thumbs, with the back of the palm facing us. |
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4 |
ram̐ - agnyātmikāyai dīpaṁ darśayāmi | |
रँ - अग्न्यात्मिकायै दीपं दर्शयामि। |
Hold the lower tip of the bottom phalange of the middle fingers of both hands with the upper tip of the thumbs, with the back of the palm facing us. |
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5 |
vam̐ - amṛtātmikāyai amṛtaṁ mahānaivedyaṁ nivedayāmi | |
वँ - अमृतात्मिकायै अमृतं महानैवेद्यं निवेदयामि। | Hold the lower tip of the bottom phalange of the ring fingers of both hands with the upper tip of the thumbs, with the back of the palm facing us. |
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6 |
sam̐ - sarvātmikāyai sarvopacāra pūjām samarpayāmi || |
सँ - सर्वात्मिकायै सर्वोपचार पूजाम् समर्पयामि॥ | Hold the fingers of each palm in a folded manner with the tips of each fingers of both hands touching each other and the thumbs facing the heart, in a Namaste position. |
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7 |
Iti Pañcapūjā ॥ |
इति पञ्चपूजा ॥ |
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kavacamārambham (कवचमारम्भम्) :-
aim̐ vāgbhavaṃ pātu śīrṣaṃ klīm̐ kāmastu tathā hṛdi ।
sauḥ śakti bījaṃ ca pātu nābhau guhye ca pādayoḥ ॥ 1 ॥
ऐँ वाग्भवं पातु शीर्षं क्लीँ कामस्तु तथा हृदि ।
सौः शक्ति बीजं च पातु नाभौ गुह्ये च पादयोः ॥ १ ॥
The aim̐ vāgbhava bīja, which represents the source of all knowledge, material and spiritual, as well as the source and cause of all speech, protects the head. The desire fulfilling klīm̐ kāma bīja, protects the heart at all times. The liberating parā śakti bīja - sauḥ protects the navel, genitals and the feet.
aim̐ klīm̐ sauḥ vadane pātu bālā māṃ sarvasiddhaye ।
hasakalahrīm̐ sauḥ pātu bhairavī kaṇṭhadeśataḥ ॥ 2 ॥
ऐँ क्लीँ सौः वदने पातु बाला मां सर्वसिद्धये ।
हसकलह्रीँ सौः पातु भैरवी कण्ठदेशतः ॥ २ ॥
The Śrī Bālā Tripurasundarī mantra ‘aim̐ klīm̐ sauḥ’, protects the face and also grants all siddhis or magical powers and is also the all accomplishing, wish fulfilling mantra. One becomes extremely rich in all types of wealth, material and spiritual. Bhairavī, weilding the Kāmarāja Kūṭa bīja-s ‘hasakalahrīm̐’ and the liberating Parā bīja ‘sauḥ’, protects the throat and gives us metifluous speech, as well as the highest spiritual knowledge.
sundarī nābhi deśe'vyācchīrṣikā sakalā sadā ।
bhrū nāsayor-nantarāle mahā-tripurasundarī ॥ 3 ॥
सुन्दरी नाभि देशेऽव्याच्छीर्षिका सकला सदा ।
भ्रू नासयोर्नन्तराले महात्रिपुरसुन्दरी ॥ ३ ॥
Lalita Tripura Sundarī protects from the navel region to the head, signifying the activation of the navel cakra to the ājñā cakra. Lalita Mahā Tripurasundarī protects the forehead, nasal area and the entire head, signifying the opening of the ājñā and the sahasrāra cakras. She grants self-realization and liberates us from all karmas and grants us mokṣa or ultimate bliss.
lalāṭe subhagā pātu bhagā māṃ kaṇṭhadeśataḥ ।
bhagā devī tu hṛdaye udare bhagasarpiṇī ॥ 4 ॥
ललाटे सुभगा पातु भगा मां कण्ठदेशतः ।
भगा देवी तु हृदये उदरे भगसर्पिणी ॥ ४ ॥
The forehead region is protected by the auspicious Subhagā, the throat area and the heart are protected by the bountiful Bhagā devī. The stomach region is protected by the majestic serpentine Bhagasarpiṇī.
bhagamālā nābhideśe liṅge pātu manobhavā ।
guhye pātu mahādevī rājarājeśvarī śivā ॥ 5 ॥
भगमाला नाभिदेशे लिङ्गे पातु मनोभवा ।
गुह्ये पातु महादेवी राजराजेश्वरी शिवा ॥ ५ ॥
The garland of good fortune Bhagamālā, is the protector of the navel region. The genitals are protected by the desirous Manobhavā. The genetalia region is protected by the Divine Mother Mahādevī Rājarājeśvarī and Her consort Śivā, representing the activation of the Kuṇḍalinī in the root Mūlādhāra cakra.
caitanya-rūpiṇī pātu pādayor-jagad-ambikā ।
nārāyaṇī sarva-gātre sarva-kārye śubhaṅkarī ॥ 6 ॥
चैतन्यरूपिणी पातु पादयोर्जगदम्बिका ।
नारायणी सर्वगात्रे सर्वकार्ये शुभङ्करी ॥ ६ ॥
The pure consciousness – Caitanya Rūpiṇī Divine Mother Jagadambika, protects the feet. The Supreme superconsciousness and pure bliss Nārāyaṇī, protects the entire body. All tasks that the devotee undertakes, are fructified by the auspicious Śubhaṅkarī.
brahmāṇī pātu māṃ pūrve dakṣiṇe vaiṣṇavī tathā ।
paścime pātu vārāhī uttare tu maheśvarī ॥ 7 ॥
ब्रह्माणी पातु मां पूर्वे दक्षिणे वैष्णवी तथा ।
पश्चिमे पातु वाराही उत्तरे तु महेश्वरी ॥ ७ ॥
The Absolute Truth Brahmaṇi protects the Eastern direction and the Southern direction is always protected by the omniscient Vaiṣṇavī. The Western direction is protected by the karma vanquisher Vārāhī and the Northern direction by the Supreme Maheśvarī.
āgneyyāṃ pātu kaumārī mahālakṣmīśca nairṛte ।
vāyavyāṃ pātu cāmuṇḍā indrāṇī pātu ceśake ॥ 8 ॥
आग्नेय्यां पातु कौमारी महालक्ष्मीश्च नैरृते ।
वायव्यां पातु चामुण्डा इन्द्राणी पातु चेशके ॥ ८ ॥
The South-Eastern direction is protected by the brave and dashing Kaumārī and the South-Western direction is protected by the auspicious and wealth-granting Mahālakṣmī. The North-Western direction is protected by the extremely fierce Cāmuṇḍā. The North-Eastern direction is protected by the fabulous Indrāṇī.
jale pātu mahāmāyā pṛthivyāṃ sarva-maṅgalā ।
ākāśe pātu varadā sarvato bhuvaneśvarī ॥ 9 ॥
जले पातु महामाया पृथिव्यां सर्वमङ्गला ।
आकाशे पातु वरदा सर्वतो भुवनेश्वरी ॥ ९ ॥
Water is protected by the great virtual illusory Mahāmāyā. The Earth/land is protected by the all accomplishing Sarva-maṅgalā. The skies are protected by the wish-granting Varadā and everything else is protected by the benevolent and the material desire granting Bhuvaneśvarī.
Phalaśruti (फलश्रुति) :-
idaṃ tu kavacaṃ nāma devānāmapi durlabham ।
paṭhat prātaḥ samutthāya śuciḥ prayata mānasaḥ ॥ 10 ॥
इदं तु कवचं नाम देवानामपि दुर्लभम् ।
पठत् प्रातः समुत्थाय शुचिः प्रयत मानसः ॥ १० ॥
This kavacam is very difficult to obtain even for the celestial beings and is highly coveted. One must wholeheartedly recite it at the day break, after getting up early in the morning, with a clean heart and mind (no desires or thoughts contaminating the mind).
nādhayo vyādhayas-tasya na bhayaṃ ca kvacid bhavet ।
na ca mārībhayaṃ tasya pātakānāṃ bhayaṃ tathā ॥ 11 ॥
नाधयो व्याधयस्तस्य न भयं च क्वचिद् भवेत् ।
न च मारीभयं तस्य पातकानां भयं तथा ॥ ११ ॥
One shall receive Her grace and assistance for cure of deadly diseases. One need not have any fear for She will manifest anywhere and at anytime in aid of Her devotees. One need not fear of untimely death and of sins committed in the past and their repercussions. Her protection will ensure that the devotees lead a wealthy and comfortable life.
na dāridrya-vaśaṃ gacchet tiṣṭhan-mṛtyu vaśe na ca ।
gacchec-chivapure devī! satyaṃ satyaṃ vadāmyaham ॥ 12 ॥
न दारिद्र्यवशं गच्छेत् तिष्ठन्मृत्यु वशे न च ।
गच्छेच्छिवपुरे देवी! सत्यं सत्यं वदाम्यहम् ॥ १२ ॥
Poverty is removed and One shall have a glorious life and ending. One shall surely attain Śiva pura or the state of pure bliss and this is the absolute truth. Such is the power of the blessings accrued from this kavacam and the grace of Śrī Bālā Tripurasundarī.
idaṃ kavacam-ajñātvā śrīvidyāṃ yo japec-chive ।
sa māpnoti phalaṃ tasya prāpnuyāc-chastra ghātanam ॥ 13 ॥
इदं कवचमज्ञात्वा श्रीविद्यां यो जपेच्छिवे ।
स माप्नोति फलं तस्य प्राप्नुयाच्छस्त्र घातनम् ॥ १३ ॥
No benefits accrue to the Śrīvidyā devotees or to those who perform the japa or recitation of Śiva mantras, if the knowledge of this kavacam is not bestowed. One who sincerely recites the kavacam daily, will in due course of time, attain all the benefits as well as enormous power to vanquish all karmas and ultimately gain self-realization and liberation.
iti śrī rudrayāmalam tantre bhairava - bhairavī samvāde śrī bālā tripurasundarī kavacam ॥ इति श्री रुद्रयामलम् तन्त्रे भैरव - भैरवी सम्वादे श्री बाला त्रिपुरसुन्दरी कवचम् ॥
This hymn Śrī Bālā Tripura-Sundarī Kavacam, is derived from the conversation between Bhairava and Bhairavi and extracted from the Śrī Rudrayāmalam Tantra.
Sincere appreciation for input and proof reading by Santosh, C.M., Ruslan and many others. The above article is written by Krishna Vallapareddy and he can be contacted at Krishna@manblunder.com
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September 29, 2018 08:51 PM
Finally! I waited so long for having this kavacam. I am so happy. Thank you very much dear guruji please share bala homan and puja and more bala stuff.
October 01, 2018 01:30 AM
In due course of time, we'll publish the documents.
September 30, 2018 03:40 PM
Sir, Thank you for posting this. Is there Maha shodasi Kavacham as well?
October 01, 2018 01:32 AM
Not to my knowledge. But there are many Lalita Kavachams that will be published in due course of time.
October 02, 2018 08:25 PM
I want to relate an experience regarding the Kavacham posted above. I dreamed about Ravi sir, and Devi Herself saying that without this Kavacham, Sri Vidya mantra japa will not be fruitful and this Kavacham is a shield and protect all Sri Vidya Upaasakas and no harm or diseases will touch someone who recites it. She also said that she will blessed and bestow everything to the one who recites with sincere devotion. Never heard about the Kavacham before and thank you very much dear Krishna for posting it.
September 20, 2021 12:58 AM
I received Batuka Bhairava from a qualified teacher. I am no expert, but it doesn't take long for his mantra to fructify. Life happens Roshan. Don't count on the a shield to prevent you from making good choices. Like driving a car without a seatbelt. Will the Creatrix bend the rules just for one jiva who chants a shield mantra? That being said, I have witnessed the power of my sweet and terrible lord protecting me during the last 6 months. Sanatana Dharma is the best shield my dear Roshan. To do what's right, to remain constantly in Bhairava consciousness, to follow the sadhana given to you by your Guru, and to fall madly in love with him or her, is the true way. Mother takes care of the details. As my old friend Santosh Kumar once told me, too much info confuses the mind. Sri matre namaha.
November 01, 2019 06:37 PM
Hai, Does we need to do finger mudras on ṛṣyādi nyāsaḥ..Like in prevous mantra articles.it says when we do rsyadi nyasah.we do mudras in Right shoulder,navel,left shoulder,open both palms and run over all parts of body.head to feet... Kindly guide me ..Thankyou
November 04, 2019 02:12 AM
Yes they are needed, we missed it by mistake. We will publish the procedures.
November 09, 2019 05:07 AM
Thank you so much.
September 13, 2020 01:04 PM
Dear Sir.. Pranam.. As per this shlok: इदं तु कवचं नाम देवानामपि दुर्लभम् । पठत् प्रातः समुत्थाय शुचिः प्रयत मानसः ॥ Do we need/can we chant it right after waking up on bed itself? Kindly guide. Pranam
September 14, 2020 10:26 AM
Advisable to take bath, wear clean clothes and chant the kavacam.
May 01, 2021 12:53 PM
Hello, Sir! I have a question regarding the dhyana verse of this kavacham. I usually use the verse which starts with "raktakalambaram" to visualise Balambika during japa and prayers. Can I use that dhyana verse instead of the one in this kavacham before reciting the actual kavacham (which begins from "kavachamarambam")? If this is not advisable, could you kindly give a verbatim translation of the dhyana verse in this kavacham? It would be incredibly useful for someone like myself who has not learnt Sanskrit. Apologies for my deficiencies. Would sincerely appreciate your help. Many thanks.
May 02, 2021 02:27 AM
You can look up the Sanskrit dictionary available online for a Verbatim meaning. You may need to split some of the sandhied words and this may need some Sanskrit expertise. We have provided what comes with the Kavacam. There is no harm in using another dhyāna śloka, if wish to add to the list. I would however not recommend substituting what has been given. The current explanation should suffice for this śloka.
September 16, 2021 11:11 PM
Even if one is initiated into panchadashi mantra one should recite bala kavacha? इदं कवचमज्ञात्वा श्रीविद्यां यो जपेच्छिवे । स माप्नोति फलं तस्य प्राप्नुयाच्छस्त्र घातनम् ॥ १३ ॥ No benefits accrue to the Śrīvidyā devotees or to those who perform the japa or recitation of Śiva mantras, if the knowledge of this kavacam is not bestowed.
September 17, 2021 07:16 AM
ŚrīBālā mantras provide the foundation and basis for Śrīvidyā. It should be noted that the Śuddha Pañcadaśī mantra becomes the Saubhāgya Pañcadaśī mantra only when it is combined with the Tryākṣarī Bālā mantra. For the Bālā mantras to be effective, this kavacam is considered essential. It maybe substituted by equivalent kavacams of Śrī Lalitā when one is reciting Her mantras. The decision of the guru must be considered final and his/her advice overrides my suggestions here.
March 10, 2024 06:03 AM
Sir! Ideally this kavacham should be chanted after or before mantra japa?
March 10, 2024 10:03 PM
It can be chanted at dawn, noon and dusk and the mantra japa can be in between or before or even after the recitation of the kavacam. It is part of the mantra pañcāṅga.
June 24, 2024 09:06 AM
In second line the kamraj kuta is "hasakalahrīm̐" shouldn't it be "hasakahalahrīm̐" I think one ha is missing