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Sri Subrahmanya Kavacham

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Shree subrahmanya kavacha stotram'

Asya shreesubrahmanyakavachastotramahaamantrasya, brahmaa ri'shih', anusht'upchhandah', shreesubrahmanyo devataa, om nama iti beejam', bhagavata iti shaktih', subrahmanyaayeti keelakam', shreesubrahmanya prasaadasiddhyarthe jape viniyogah' ||

Karanyaasah' –
Om saam' angusht'haabhyaam' namah' |
Om seem' tarjaneebhyaam' namah' |
Om soom' madhyamaabhyaam' namah' |
Om saim' anaamikaabhyaam' namah' |
Om saum' kanisht'hikaabhyaam' namah' |
Om sah' karatalakarapri'sht'haabhyaam' namah' ||
Anganyaasah' –
Om saam' hri'dayaaya namah' |
Om seem' shirase svaahaa |
Om soom' shikhaayai vashat' |
Om saim' kavachaaya hum |
Om saum' netratrayaaya vaushat' |
Om sah' astraaya phat' |
Bhoorbhuvassuvaromiti digbandhah' ||

Dhyaanam |
Sindooraarunamindukaantivadanam' keyoorahaaraadibhih'
Divyairaabharanairvibhooshitatanum' svargaadisaukhyapradam |
Ambhojaabhayashaktikukkut'adharam' raktaangaraagojjvalam'
Subrahmanyamupaasmahe pranamataam' bheetipranaashodyatam ||

Lamityaadi panchapoojaa |
Om lam' pri'thivyaatmane subrahmanyaaya gandham' samarpayaami |
Om ham' aakaashaatmane subrahmanyaaya pushpaani samarpayaami |
Om yam' vaayvaatmane subrahmanyaaya dhoopamaaghraapayaami |
Om ram' agnyaatmane subrahmanyaaya deepam' darshayaami |
Om vam' amri'taatmane subrahmanyaaya svaadannam' nivedayaami |

Kavacham |
Subrahmanyo'gratah' paatu senaaneeh' paatu pri'sht'hatah' |
Guho maam' dakshine paatu vahnijah' paatu vaamatah' || 1 ||

Shirah' paatu mahaasenah' skando rakshellalaat'akam |
Netre me dvaadashaakshashcha shrotre rakshatu vishvabhri't || 2 ||

Mukham' me shanmukhah' paatu naasikaam' shankaraatmajah' |
Osht'hau valleepatih' paatu jihvaam' paatu shad'aananah' || 3 ||

Devasenaapatirdantaan chibukam' bahulodbhavah' |
Kant'ham' taarakajitpaatu baahoo dvaadashabaahukah' || 4 ||

Hastau shaktidharah' paatu vakshah' paatu sharodbhavah' |
Hri'dayam' vahnibhooh' paatu kukshim' paatvambikaasutah' || 5 ||

Naabhim' shambhusutah' paatu kat'im' paatu haraatmajah' |
Ooroo paatu gajaarood'ho jaanoo me jaahnaveesutah' || 6 ||

Janghe vishaakho me paatu paadau me shikhivaahanah' |
Sarvaanyangaani bhooteshah' sarvadhaatoom'shcha paavakih' || 7 ||

Sandhyaakaale nisheethinyaam' divaa praatarjale'gnishu |
Durgame cha mahaaranye raajadvaare mahaabhaye || 8 ||

Tumule ranyamadhye cha sarvadusht'amri'gaadishu |
Choraadisaadhvase'bhedye jvaraadivyaadhipeed'ane || 9 ||

Dusht'agrahaadibheetau cha durnimittaadibheeshane |
Astrashastranipaate cha paatu maam' krauncharandhrakri't || 10 ||

Yah' subrahmanyakavacham' isht'asiddhipradam' pat'het |
Tasya taapatrayam' naasti satyam' satyam' vadaamyaham || 11 ||

Dharmaarthee labhate dharmamarthaarthee chaarthamaapnuyaat |
Kaamaarthee labhate kaamam' mokshaarthee mokshamaapnuyaat || 12 ||

Yatra yatra japedbhaktyaa tatra sannihito guhah' |
Poojaapratisht'haakaale cha japakaale pat'hedidam || 13 ||

Teshaameva phalaavaaptih' mahaapaatakanaashanam |
Yah' pat'hechchhri'nuyaadbhaktyaa nityam' devasya sannidhau |
Sarvaankaamaaniha praapya so'nte skandapuram' vrajet || 14 ||

Uttaranyaasah' ||
Karanyaasah' –
Om saam' angusht'haabhyaam' namah' |
Om seem' tarjaneebhyaam' namah' |
Om soom' madhyamaabhyaam' namah' |
Om saim' anaamikaabhyaam' namah' |
Om saum' kanisht'hikaabhyaam' namah' |
Om sah' karatalakarapri'sht'haabhyaam' namah' ||
Anganyaasah' –
Om saam' hri'dayaaya namah' |
Om seem' shirase svaahaa |
Om soom' shikhaayai vashat' |
Om saim' kavachaaya hum |
Om saum' netratrayaaya vaushat' |
Om sah' astraaya phat' |
Bhoorbhuvassuvaromiti digvimokah' ||

Iti shree subrahmanya kavacha stotram |

Meaning

Sri Subrahmanya Kavacham is a powerful protective hymn invoking Lord Subrahmanya to guard the devotee from all directions, all dangers, and all negative forces. The stotram begins with nyasa—inviting the divine presence into one’s body and mind — followed by a vivid meditation of the Lord as the radiant, compassionate warrior seated on the peacock.

Each line of the kavacham assigns a specific form of Subrahmanya to protect a particular part of the body:
    •    Head, forehead, eyes, ears, tongue, neck
    •    Chest, heart, stomach, navel, waist
    •    Thighs, knees, legs, feet

It also seeks protection during:
    •    Travel, forests, lonely paths
    •    Night, dawn, afternoon
    •    Battles, accidents, weapons
    •    Diseases, epidemics, evil spirits
    •    Fear, confusion, emotional turmoil

Finally, the phalaśruti promises:
    •    Fulfillment of desires
    •    Removal of hardships
    •    Blessings of dharma, wealth, love, liberation
    •    Divine presence wherever it is chanted
    •    Attainment of Skanda Loka at life’s end

Overall, this kavacham is a spiritual armor—protecting the devotee physically, mentally, emotionally, and karmically.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sri Subrahmanya Kavacham?
It is a powerful devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Subrahmanya, invoked to provide divine protection to devotees from all evils, dangers, and negative forces. It acts as a spiritual armor for the devotee's body, mind, and soul.
When and how should one recite this Kavacham?
One can recite this Kavacham daily in the morning after bathing, with a pure mind. It is especially potent when chanted on Tuesdays, during Shashti tithis, or during Lord Subrahmanya's worship. Light incense and lamps, and recite with devotion.
What are the main benefits of reciting Sri Subrahmanya Kavacham?
Reciting it grants protection from evil spirits, evil eye, diseases, fears, and enemies. Additionally, it bestows the four purusharthas (Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha), bringing peace and prosperity into one's life.
Who can recite this Kavacham?
Devotees of Lord Subrahmanya, anyone seeking protection, those wishing to overcome illnesses, or those troubled by enemies can recite this Kavacham. There are no restrictions based on gender or age; anyone can chant it.
How many times should this Kavacham be recited?
Generally, reciting it at least once daily is auspicious. For specific desired outcomes, one can chant it 11, 21, 51, or 108 times with a sankalpa (resolve). Regular recitation yields the best results.
What is the origin or author of this Kavacham?
Sri Subrahmanya Kavacham is a powerful hymn mentioned in ancient Hindu scriptures. While its specific authorship is not clearly known, it is believed to be a divine composition passed down through the Guru-Shishya parampara (teacher-disciple tradition) since Vedic times.

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