Durga Kavach is considered to be a very important stotra in the worship of Maa Durga. There is a tradition of reciting Durga Kavach along with the recitation of Goddess Upasana, Navratri and especially Durga Saptashati. Devotees recite it with devotion and faith for the grace, spiritual strength and feeling of protection of Maa Durga.
Durga Kavach remembers the various forms of Maa Bhagwati and prays to Goddess for protection of different parts of the body. That is why it is also called Devi Kavach.
What is Durga Kavach?
Durga Kavach is a famous stuti related to Devi Mahatmya or Durga Saptashati. It meditates on the many forms of the Goddess and prays to her to protect the body, mind and life of the seeker.
'Kavach' means protective cover. According to religious beliefs, reciting Durga Kavach with devotion increases confidence, positivity and devotion to the goddess within the devotee.
Importance of Durga Kavach
In Hindu religious tradition, Maa Durga is considered to be the goddess of power, courage and protection. The recitation of Durga Kavach commemorates the various forms of Goddess.
Durga Kavach is recited especially on the following occasions:
During Navratri
Before recitation of Durga Saptashati
Special religious rituals in worship of Goddess on Friday or Tuesday at the time of
For mental peace and spiritual practice
During worship at the Devi Temple
Recitation of Durga Kavach
॥ ath devi kavacham ॥
om namaschandikaye॥
markandeya uvach॥
om yadguhyam paramam loke sarvarakshakaram nrunam.
yann kasyachidakhyatam tanme bruhi pitamah॥bramovach॥
asti guhyatamam vipra sarvabhutopakarakam.
devyastu kavacham punyam tacchhanushva mahamune॥
prathamam shailputri ch dvitiyam bramacharini.
trutiyam chandraghanteti kooshmandeti chaturthakam॥
panchamam skandamateti shashtham kaatyayani tatha.
saptamam kalaratriti mahagauriti chashtamam॥
navamam siddhidam proktam navadurgah prakirtitah.
uktanyetani namani bramanaiv mahatmana॥
agnina dahyamanastu shatrumadhye gato rane.
vishame durgame chaiv bhayaartah sharanam gatah॥
na tesham jayate kinchidashubham ranasankate.
napadam tasya pashyami shokaduhkhabhayam na hi॥
yaistu bhaktya smruta nityam tesham vruddhih prajayate.
ye tvaam smaranti deveshi rakshase tann sanshayah॥
aindri gajasamarudha vaishnavi garudasana.
maheshvari vrusharudha kaumari shikhivahana॥
shankhchakragadasharngagrihitaparamayudha.
prasid vaishnavi rupe narayani namo̕stu te॥
varahi mahisharudha aindri ch vajradharini.
nrusinhi ch mahaghora sarvatah patu maam sada॥
uttare patu kaumari aishanyam shuladharini.
dakshine patu varahi naiarutyam khadgadharini॥
pratichyam varuni rakshedvayavyam mrugavahini.
udichyam patu kauberi aishanyam shuladharini॥
urdhvam bramani me rakshedadhastaad vaishnavi tatha.
evam dash disho rakshechamunda shavavahana॥
jaya me chagratah patu vijaya patu prushthatah.
ajita vaamparshve tu dakshine chaparajita॥
shikham me dyotini raksheduma murdhni vyavasthita.
maladhari lalate ch bhruvau rakshedyashasvini॥
netrayoschitranetra ch nasikam yamaghantika.
kapolau kalika rakshetkarnamule tu shankari॥
nasikayam sugandha ch uttaroshthe ch charchika.
adhare chaamrutakala jihvayam ch sarasvati॥
dantan rakshatu kaumari kanthadeshe tu chandika.
ghantikam chitraghanta ch mahamaya ch taluke॥
kamakshi chibukam rakshedvacham me sarvamangla.
grivayam bhadrakali ch prushthavanshe dhanurdhari॥
nilagrivaa baheeahkanthe nalikam nalkubari.
skandhayoh khadgini rakshedbahu me vajradharini॥
hastayordandini rakshedambika changulishu ch.
nakhaanchhuleshvari rakshetkukshau rakshetkuleshvari॥
stanau rakshenmahadevi manahshokvinashini.
hridaye lalita devi udare shuladharini॥
nabhou ch kamini rakshedguhyam guhyeshvari tatha.
putna kamika meidhram gude mahishavahini॥
katyam bhagavati rakshejjanuni vindhyavasini.
janghe mahabala rakshetsarvakamapradayini॥
gulphayornarasinhi ch padaprushthe tu taijasi.
padangulishu shri rakshetpadadhastalvasini॥
nakhan danshtrakaraali ch keshanshchaivordhvakeshini.
romkupeshu kauberi tvacham vagishvari tatha॥
raktamajjavasamansanyasthimedansi parvati.
antrani kalaratrisch pittam ch mukuteshvari॥
padmavati padmakoshe kaphe chudamanistatha.
jvalamukhi nakhajvalambhedya sarvasandhishu॥
shukram bramani me rakshechayam chhatreshvari tatha.
ahankaram mano budhim rakshenme dharmadharini॥
pranaapanau tatha vyanamudanam ch samanakam.
vajrahasta ch me rakshetpranam kalyanashobhana॥
rase rupe ch gandhe ch shabde sparshe ch yogini.
sattvam rajastamaschaiv rakshennarayani sada॥
aayu rakshatu varahi dharmam rakshatu vaishnavi.
yashah kirtim ch lakshmim ch dhanam vidyam ch chakrini॥
gotramindrani me rakshetpashun rakshech chandika.
putran rakshenmahalakshmirbharyam rakshatu bhairavi॥
panthanam supatha rakshenmargam kshemakari tatha.
rajdvare mahalakshmirvijaya sarvatah sthita॥
rakshaahinam tu yatsthanam varjitam kavachen tu.
tatsarvam raksh me devi jayanti papanashini॥
padamekam na gachettu yadicchhecchhubhamatmanah.
kavachenavruto nityam yatra yatraiv gachati॥
tatra tatraarthalabhasch vijayah sarvakamikah.
yam yam chintayate kamam tam tam prapnoti nischitam॥
paramaishvaryamatulam prapsyate bhutale puman.
nirbhayo jayate martyah sangrameshvaparajitah॥
trailokye tu bhavetpujyah kavachenavrutah puman.
idam tu devyah kavacham devanamapi durlabham॥
yah pathetprayato nityam trisandhyam shraddhayanvitah.
daivi kala bhavettasya trailokyeshvaparajitah॥
jivedvarshashatam sagramapamrutyuvivarjitah.
nashyanti vyadhayah sarve lutavisphotakaadayah॥
sthavaram jangamam chaiv krutrimam chapi yadvisham.
abhicharani sarvani mantrayantrani bhutale॥
bhoocharah khecharaschaiv jalajaaschopadeshikah.
sahaja kulja mala dakini shakini tatha॥
antarikshachara ghora dakinyasch mahabalah.
grahabhutpishaachasch yakshagandharvarakshasah॥
bramarakshasavetalah kooshmanda bhairavadayah.
nashyanti darshanattasya kavache hrudi sansthite॥
manonnatirbhavedragnyastejovruddhikaram param.
yashasa vardhate so̕pi kirtimanditabhutale॥
japetsaptashatim chandim krutva tu kavacham pura.
yavadbhumandalam dhatte sashailavanakananam॥
tavat tishthati medinyam santatih putrapautriki.
dehaante paramam sthanam yatsurairapi durlabham॥
prapnoti purusho nityam mahamayaprasadatah.
labhate paramam rupam shiven sah modate॥
॥ iti shridevikavacham sampurnam ॥
How to recite Durga Kavach?
It is considered auspicious to take a bath and wear clean clothes before reciting Durga Kavach. Install an idol or picture of Maa Durga at the place of worship and light lamps and incense.
Then meditate on Maa Durga with devotion and recite Durga Kavach Benefits of recitation
According to religious beliefs, by reciting Durga Kavach with devotion, the devotee experiences the grace and protection of Goddess. Its major spiritual benefits are considered as follows:
Helps in increasing courage and confidence in the mind.
Helps in keeping the mind away from negative thoughts
Increases concentration in goddess worship and sadhana.
These benefits should be understood as religious and spiritual beliefs.
Importance of Durga Kavach in Navratri
Navratri is considered a special festival for worship of Maa Durga. During these nine days, the nine forms of the goddess are worshipped. During Navratri, Durga Kavach is recited to make the worship of the goddess more devotional.
Seekers who recite Durga Saptashati in particular recite the Kavach. Faith, pure pronunciation and regularity are considered important in Devi Sadhana.
Things to keep in mind during Durga Kavach recitation
Keep your mind calm before recitation do it.
Recite with devotion by meditating on Maa Durga.
Do the recitation not only out of fear, but with a sense of devotion and spiritual practice.
If the recitation is being done for a special ritual, follow the tradition and instructions of a qualified teacher What is the relationship in Saptashati?
Durga Kavach is an important praise of Goddess worship and the tradition of reciting it before reciting Durga Saptashati is found in many sadhana-paddhas. The recitation of Durga Saptashati describes the greatness of Goddess, while the Kavach prays for protection of Goddess in various forms.
Therefore, despite the differences in purpose and recitation traditions, they have an important place in Devi Sadhana is?
Durga Kavach is a famous devi stotra that remembers the various forms of Maa Durga and prays for protection from her.
When should Durga Kavach be recited?
Durga Kavach can be recited with devotion during Navratri, Tuesday, Friday or regular devi worship Durga Kavach is recited before?
Yes, in many prevalent recitation traditions, Devi Kavach, Argala Stotra and Keelak etc. are recited before reciting Durga Saptashati.
Can Durga Kavach be recited daily? is.
What is the main purpose of reciting Durga Kavach?
Its main purpose is to remember the various forms of Goddess, pray for her grace and gain spiritual protection and a sense of self-confidence. It remembers the many forms of the goddess and prays for the protection of various aspects of the body and life. It is considered to be of special importance during the recitation of Navratri and Durga Saptashati.
Recitation of Durga Kavach with faith, belief and regular sadhana can be spiritually inspiring for the devotee. May Maa Durga bestow strength, courage, peace and good intelligence on all devotees.
॥ Jai Mata Di.