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Mahalakshmi Kavacham Meaning — Line by Line

महालक्ष्मी कवचम्

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Meaning — Line by Line

Every verse of Mahalakshmi Kavacham with its English meaning. Tap any word to hear it, or ▶ to recite the verse.

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  1. Verse 1. Indra Uvacha —
  2. Verse 2. Brahma Uvacha —
  3. Verse 3. Om Asya Shri Mahalakshmi Kavacha Mantrasya Brahma Rishih
  4. Verse 4. Shiro Me Vishnupatni Cha Lalatam Amritodbhava
  5. Verse 5. Ghranam Patu Varahanki Jihvam Patu Haripriya
  6. Verse 6. Skandhau Khadgadhara Patu Bhujau Bhargavanandini
  7. Verse 7. Nabhim Cha Padmamalini Katim Patu Sureshvari
  8. Verse 8. Janghe Patu Jaganmata Padau Patu Karalika
  9. Verse 9. Iti Te Kathitam Vipra Sarva Sampatkaram Param
  10. Verse 10. Dhana Dhanya Samriddhih Syat Putra Pautradi Vardhini
  11. Verse 11. Idam Rahasyam Paramam Na Deyam Yasya Kasyachit
Verse 1#

Indra Uvacha —

इन्द्र उवाच समस्तकवचं ब्रूहि समस्तार्थप्रसाधनम्। रक्षाकरं तु जगतां येन रक्षामि देवताः॥

Indra Uvacha — Samasta Kavacham Bruhi Samastartha Prasadhanam Rakshakaram Tu Jagatam Yena Rakshami Devatah

MeaningIndra said: Declare to me the complete armour, the accomplisher of every aim, the protector of the worlds, by which I may protect the gods.

Verse 2#

Brahma Uvacha —

ब्रह्मोवाच शृणु वक्ष्यामि विप्रेन्द्र कवचं परमाद्भुतम्। महालक्ष्म्यास्तु यद्दिव्यं सर्वसम्पत्प्रदायकम्॥

Brahma Uvacha — Shrinu Vakshyami Viprendra Kavacham Paramadbhutam Mahalakshmyastu Yad Divyam Sarva Sampat Pradayakam

MeaningBrahma said: Listen, O best of the wise — I shall declare the most wonderful armour of Mahalakshmi, the divine one that bestows all wealth and prosperity.

Verse 3#

Om Asya Shri Mahalakshmi Kavacha Mantrasya Brahma Rishih

अस्य श्रीमहालक्ष्मीकवचमन्त्रस्य ब्रह्मा ऋषिः। गायत्री छन्दः। महालक्ष्मीर्देवता। श्रीमहालक्ष्मीप्रीत्यर्थे जपे विनियोगः॥

Om Asya Shri Mahalakshmi Kavacha Mantrasya Brahma Rishih Gayatri Chhandah Mahalakshmir Devata Shri Mahalakshmi Prityarthe Jape Viniyogah

MeaningOm. Of this Shri Mahalakshmi Kavacha mantra, the sage is Brahma, the metre is Gayatri, the deity is Mahalakshmi; it is applied in recitation for the pleasure of Shri Mahalakshmi.

Verse 4#

Shiro Me Vishnupatni Cha Lalatam Amritodbhava

शिरो मे विष्णुपत्नी ललाटममृतोद्भवा। कर्णौ श्रीकरी पातु नेत्रे श्रीनिवासप्रिया॥

Shiro Me Vishnupatni Cha Lalatam Amritodbhava Karnau Cha Shrikari Patu Netre Shrinivasapriya

MeaningMay the consort of Vishnu protect my head; may she who arose from the nectar protect my forehead; may Shrikari protect my ears, and the beloved of Shrinivasa my eyes.

Verse 5#

Ghranam Patu Varahanki Jihvam Patu Haripriya

घ्राणं पातु वराहाङ्की जिह्वां पातु हरिप्रिया। मुखं पातु महालक्ष्मीः कण्ठं वैकुण्ठवासिनी॥

Ghranam Patu Varahanki Jihvam Patu Haripriya Mukham Patu Mahalakshmih Kantham Vaikunthavasini

MeaningMay Varahanki protect my nose, and the beloved of Hari my tongue; may Mahalakshmi protect my face, and she who dwells in Vaikuntha my throat.

Verse 6#

Skandhau Khadgadhara Patu Bhujau Bhargavanandini

स्कन्धौ खड्गधरा पातु भुजौ भार्गवनन्दिनी। हस्तौ चक्रिणी पातु वक्षः पातु हरिप्रिया॥

Skandhau Khadgadhara Patu Bhujau Bhargavanandini Hastau Cha Chakrini Patu Vakshah Patu Haripriya

MeaningMay the bearer of the sword protect my shoulders, and the daughter of Bhrigu my arms; may the bearer of the discus protect my hands, and the beloved of Hari my chest.

Verse 7#

Nabhim Cha Padmamalini Katim Patu Sureshvari

नाभिं पद्ममालिनी कटिं पातु सुरेश्वरी। ऊरू पद्मनिलया जानुनी जनकात्मजा॥

Nabhim Cha Padmamalini Katim Patu Sureshvari Uru Cha Padmanilaya Januni Janakatmaja

MeaningMay she who wears the lotus garland protect my navel, and the supreme goddess my waist; may she who is seated on the lotus protect my thighs, and the daughter of Janaka my knees.

Verse 8#

Janghe Patu Jaganmata Padau Patu Karalika

जङ्घे पातु जगन्माता पादौ पातु करालिका। सर्वाङ्गं पातु मे लक्ष्मीः सर्वत्र विजयप्रदा॥

Janghe Patu Jaganmata Padau Patu Karalika Sarvangam Patu Me Lakshmih Sarvatra Vijayaprada

MeaningMay the Mother of the universe protect my shins, and Karalika my feet; may Lakshmi, giver of victory everywhere, protect all my limbs.

Verse 9#

Iti Te Kathitam Vipra Sarva Sampatkaram Param

इति ते कथितं विप्र सर्वसम्पत्करं परम्। त्रिकालं पठते यस्तु महालक्ष्म्याः प्रसादतः॥

Iti Te Kathitam Vipra Sarva Sampatkaram Param Trikalam Pathate Yastu Mahalakshmyah Prasadatah

MeaningThus, O sage, I have declared to you this supreme bestower of all wealth. Whoever recites it at the three times of day, by the grace of Mahalakshmi,

Verse 10#

Dhana Dhanya Samriddhih Syat Putra Pautradi Vardhini

धनधान्यसमृद्धिः स्यात्पुत्रपौत्रादिवर्धिनी। भूतप्रेतपिशाचाश्च बाधन्ते कदाचन॥

Dhana Dhanya Samriddhih Syat Putra Pautradi Vardhini Bhuta Preta Pishachashcha Na Badhante Kadachana

Meaningattains abundance of wealth and grain, and increase of sons, grandsons and posterity; and ghosts, spectres and goblins never trouble him at all.

Verse 11#

Idam Rahasyam Paramam Na Deyam Yasya Kasyachit

इदं रहस्यं परमं देयं यस्य कस्यचित्। धारणाद्वाचनादस्य सर्वान्कामानवाप्नुयात्॥

Idam Rahasyam Paramam Na Deyam Yasya Kasyachit Dharanad Vachanad Asya Sarvan Kamanavapnuyat

MeaningThis is a supreme secret, not to be given to just anyone. By wearing it or reciting it, one obtains all one's desires.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

कवचम्
Kavacham
Armor, protective shield
सर्वसम्पत्प्रदायकम्
Sarva Sampat Pradayakam
Bestower of all wealth and prosperity
विष्णुपत्नी
Vishnupatni
The consort of Vishnu (Lakshmi)
शिरो मे पातु
Shiro Me Patu
May she protect my head
अमृतोद्भवा
Amritodbhava
She who arose from the ocean of nectar (at the churning)
श्रीकरी
Shrikari
The bestower of auspiciousness and fortune
श्रीनिवासप्रिया
Shrinivasapriya
The beloved of Shrinivasa (Vishnu)
हरिप्रिया
Haripriya
The beloved of Hari (Vishnu)
वैकुण्ठवासिनी
Vaikunthavasini
She who dwells in Vaikuntha
भार्गवनन्दिनी
Bhargavanandini
The daughter of Bhrigu (a name of Lakshmi)
पद्ममालिनी
Padmamalini
She who wears a garland of lotuses
सुरेश्वरी
Sureshvari
The supreme goddess of the devas
पद्मनिलया
Padmanilaya
She who is seated upon the lotus
जगन्माता
Jaganmata
The Mother of the universe
सर्वाङ्गम् पातु
Sarvangam Patu
May she protect all my limbs / the whole body
विजयप्रदा
Vijayaprada
The giver of victory everywhere
त्रिकालम्
Trikalam
At the three times of the day (morning, noon, evening)
धनधान्यसमृद्धिः
Dhana Dhanya Samriddhih
Abundance of wealth and grain (prosperity)
भूतप्रेतपिशाचाः
Bhuta Preta Pishachah
Ghosts, spectres and goblins
रहस्यम् परमम्
Rahasyam Paramam
A supreme secret (not to be given to the unworthy)
सर्वान् कामान् अवाप्नुयात्
Sarvan Kaman Avapnuyat
One obtains all one's desires
महालक्ष्म्याः प्रसादतः
Mahalakshmyah Prasadatah
By the grace of Mahalakshmi

Origin & History

Source: Traditional Shakta / Vaishnava Puranic source

Author: Traditional (revealed by Brahma to Indra)

Period: Ancient (Puranic)

The Mahalakshmi Kavacham is set as a dialogue in which Indra, anxious to protect the gods, requests Brahma to impart a complete protective armour. Brahma reveals the divine Kavacha of Mahalakshmi — the bestower of all wealth — declaring that whoever wears or recites it gains prosperity, the growth of family, victory and freedom from all evil. Because of its power, it is taught as a closely held secret to be entrusted only to the worthy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Mahalakshmi Kavacham?
Mahalakshmi Kavacham means 'the armour of Mahalakshmi'. It is a protective hymn in which Goddess Lakshmi is invoked by her many names to guard each part of the body, while bestowing wealth, prosperity and protection from all evil forces.
Who revealed the Mahalakshmi Kavacham?
In the traditional dialogue, it is revealed by Brahma to Indra (the king of the gods), who sought a protective armour for the deities. It is regarded as a closely guarded secret armour of the Goddess of fortune.
What are the benefits of reciting the Mahalakshmi Kavacham?
Reciting it thrice daily is traditionally said to bring abundance of wealth and grain, growth of one's family and progeny, victory in undertakings, freedom from ghosts and evil spirits, and the fulfilment of all righteous desires.
When is the best time to recite the Mahalakshmi Kavacham?
It is ideally recited at the three junctures of the day (Trikala). Fridays, the festival of Diwali, and Akshaya Tritiya are especially auspicious occasions for its recitation to invoke Lakshmi's blessings of prosperity.

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