Rahu Kavacham
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asya śrīrāhukavacastōtra mahāmantrasya candrar̥ṣiḥ |
anuṣṭupchandaḥ |
rāhurdēvatā |
nīṁ bījam |
hrīṁ śaktiḥ |
kāṁ kīlakam |
mama rāhugrahaprasādasiddhyarthē japē viniyōgaḥ |
dhyānam
rāhuṁ caturbhujaṁ carmaśūlakhaḍgavarāṅginam
kr̥ṣṇāmbaradharaṁ nīlaṁ kr̥ṣṇagandhānulēpanam |
gōmēdhikavibhūṣaṁ ca vicitramakuṭaṁ phaṇim
kr̥ṣṇasiṁharathārūḍhaṁ mēruṁ caivāpradakṣiṇam ||
praṇamāmi sadā rāhuṁ sarpākāraṁ kirīṭinam |
saiṁhikēyaṁ karālāsyaṁ bhaktānāmabhayapradam || 1 ||
kavacham
nīlāmbaraḥ śiraḥ pātu lalāṭaṁ lōkavanditaḥ |
cakṣuṣī pātu mē rāhuḥ śrōtrē mē:’rdhaśarīravān || 2 ||
nāsikāṁ mē karālāsyaḥ śūlapāṇirmukhaṁ mama |
jihvāṁ mē siṁhikāsūnuḥ kaṇṭhaṁ mē kaṣṭanāśanaḥ || 3 ||
bhujaṅgēśō bhujau pātu nīlamālyaḥ karau mama |
pātu vakṣau tamōmūrtiḥ pātu nābhiṁ vidhuntudaḥ || 4 ||
kaṭiṁ mē vikaṭaḥ pātu ūrū mē:’surapūjitaḥ |
svarbhānurjānunī pātu jaṅghē mē pātu ca:’vyayaḥ || 5 ||
gulphau grahādhipaḥ pātu nīlacandanabhūṣitaḥ |
pādau nīlāmbaraḥ pātu sarvāṅgaṁ siṁhikāsutaḥ || 6 ||
rāhōridaṁ kavacamīpsitavastudaṁ yō
bhaktyā paṭhatyanudinaṁ niyataśśucissan |
prāpnōti kīrtimatulāṁ ca śriyaṁ samr̥ddhi-
mārōgyamāyurvijayāvasita prasādāt || 7 ||
iti padmē mahāpurāṇē rāhu kavacaḥ |
Rahu Kavacham About
Sri Rahu Kavacham is a powerful protective hymn dedicated to Lord Rahu, a shadow planet in Vedic astrology. This kavacham is chanted to shield oneself from the malefic effects of Rahu, remove obstacles, and gain mental peace, success, and protection from accidents and diseases.
Meaning
This hymn invokes the blessings and protection of Lord Rahu, seeking to nullify his malefic effects related to confusion, sudden disruptions, and unfulfilled desires. Regular chanting promotes mental clarity, confidence, and spiritual growth while protecting from negative energies.
Benefits
- Protects from the malefic effects of Rahu
- Removes obstacles in career, relationships, and finances
- Brings mental peace, confidence, and clarity
- Safeguards from accidents, diseases, and sudden dangers
- Enhances spiritual growth and success in life
Significance
Sri Rahu Kavacham is especially chanted by those affected by Rahu's adverse placements in their horoscope, during Rahu Mahadasha, or when seeking protection from illusions, fears, and sudden disruptions. It is believed to provide a protective shield and promote well-being.