Sri Dattatreya Panjaram
shree dattaatreya panjaram'
asya shreedattaatreyapanjaramahaamantrasya shabararoopa mahaarudrari'shih' |
anusht'upchhandah' | shreedattaatreyo devataa |
aam' beejam' | hreem' shaktih' | krom' keelakam' |
mamasarvaabheesht'asiddhyarthe jape viniyogah' ||
hraam' hreem' hroom' hraim' hraum' hrah' |
lokatrayena digbandhah' |
dhyaanam' -
vyaakhyaamudraam' karasarasije dakshine sandadhaano
jaanunyastaaparakarasarojaatta vaamonnataam'sah' |
dhyanaaddhyaanaat sukhavaravashaadarthamaameelitaaksho
dattaatreyo bhasita dhavalah' paatu na kri'ttivaasaah' ||
(panchapoojaah')
om namo bhagavate dattaatreya namah' |
om mahaagambheeraaya namah' |
om vaikunt'havaasaaya namah' |
om shankhachakragadaa namah' |
om trishooladhaarine namah' |
om venunaadaaya namah' |
om dusht'asam'haarakaaya namah' |
om shisht'aparipaalakaaya namah' |
om naaraayanaastradhaarine namah' |
om chidroopaaya namah' |
om prajnyaanambrahmamahaavaakyaaya namah' |
om sakalakarmanirmitaaya namah' |
om sachchidaanandaaya namah' |
om sakalalokasanchaaranaaya namah' |
om sakaladevataavasheekaranaaya namah' |
om sakalalokavasheekaranaaya namah' |
om sakalaraajajanavasheekaranaaya namah' |
om sakalabhogavasheekaranaaya namah' |
om lakshmeeaishvaryasampatkaraaya namah' |
om mama maatri'-pitri'-putraadirakshanaaya namah' |
om gud'odakakalashapoojaaya namah' |
om asht'adal'apadmapeet'haaya namah' |
om bindumadhye lakshmeenivaasaaya namah' |
om om om om om om om om asht'adalabandhanaaya namah' |
hreem' hreem' hreem' hreem' chatushkonabandhanaaya namah' |
hraam' hraam' hraam' hraam' chaturdvaarabandhanaaya namah' |
om ri'gyajussaamaatharvanaa pranavasametaaya
om udaattaanudaattasvaritapravachanaaya namah' |
om gaayatree-saavitree-sarasvatee-devataaya namah' |
om avadhootaashramaaya namah' |
om ajapaagaayatreesametaaya namah' |
om sakalasampatkaraaya namah' |
om paramantra-parayantra-paratantrochchaat'anaaya namah' |
om aatmamantra-aatmayantra-aatmatantrasam'rakshanaaya namah' |
om sadochita-sakalamata-sthaapitaaya namah' |
om sadgurudattaatreya hum' phat' svaahaa ||
iti shreedattaatreyapanjaram' sampoornam' ||
Meaning
Sri Dattatreya Panjaram is a powerful spiritual armor (Kavacham) dedicated to Lord Dattatreya, the universal Guru and embodiment of the Trimurti (Brahma–Vishnu–Shiva).
The term Panjaram means “a divine cage or shield” — it forms a spiritual protection around the devotee through mantra vibrations.
This sacred text invokes Datta’s cosmic forces for peace, fearlessness, prosperity, and liberation from negative influences.
• Essence of the Panjaram:
🌟 The dhyana describes Dattatreya — serene, ash-clad, and radiant like pure consciousness — granting wisdom and liberation.
🔥 The Panchapuja mantras invoke Datta as destroyer of evil, protector of devotees, and bestower of wealth and knowledge.
🕉️ The Mantric Bindings (Hreem, Hraam, Om) seal the space around the devotee with divine protection in all directions.
🌿 The closing mantra — “Om Sadguru Dattatreya Hum Phat Swaha” — dissolves all negativity and awakens Datta’s grace within the heart.
• Benefits:
✨ Neutralizes negative energies and planetary afflictions
✨ Grants peace, wealth, and spiritual strength
✨ Protects from unseen dangers and fear
✨ Awakens wisdom and Guru Datta’s inner presence
• How to Chant:
- Best recited in the morning, especially on Thursdays or full moon days.
- Sit facing east, light a lamp, and meditate on Dattatreya under the Audumbara tree.
- Chant each mantra slowly with focus; visualize a golden protective sphere forming around you.
- End with gratitude and silent meditation on the Guru’s form.
• Spiritual Note:
The Dattatreya Panjaram is not merely a hymn — it’s a living energy structure that harmonizes the devotee with the Guru Tattva (principle of divine guidance).
To chant it is to walk wrapped in Datta’s grace.
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