Shani Vajra Panjara Kavacham
शनि वज्र पञ्जर कवचम् in English · English
Origin & Story
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The Shani Vajra Panjara Kavacham is a cherished traditional hymn. The "diamond-cage armour" of Shani — a protective kavacham invoking Lord Shani (Saturn), the son of the Sun, to shield the devotee on every side from the troubles of his transit (Sade Sati and Dhaiya) and to grant his grace.
✦ As told in scripture
It is said that to recite the Shani Vajra Panjara Kavacham with a sincere and devoted heart is to draw near to the grace of the divine, which never forsakes those who lovingly call upon it.
The Mantra
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śrī gaṇeśāya namaḥ || viniyogaḥ | oṃ asya śrīśanaiścaravajrapañjara kavacasya kaśyapa ṛṣiḥ, anuṣṭup chandaḥ, śrī śanaiścara devatā, śrīśanaiścara prītyarthe jape viniyogaḥ || ṛṣyādi nyāsaḥ | śrīkaśyapa ṛṣayenamaḥ śirasi | anuṣṭup chandase namaḥ mukhe | śrīśanaiścara devatāyai namaḥ hṛdi | śrīśanaiścaraprītyarthe jape viniyogāya namaḥ sarvāṅge || dhyānam | nīlāmbaro nīlavapuḥ kirīṭī gṛdhrasthitastrāsakaro dhanuṣmān | caturbhujaḥ sūryasutaḥ prasannaḥ sadā mama syād varadaḥ praśāntaḥ || 1|| brahmā uvāca || śṛṇudhvamṛṣayaḥ sarve śanipīḍāharaṃ mahat | kavacaṃ śanirājasya saureridamanuttamam || 2|| kavacaṃ devatāvāsaṃ vajrapaṃjarasaṃjñakam | śanaiścaraprītikaraṃ sarvasaubhāgyadāyakam || 3|| oṃ śrīśanaiścaraḥ pātu bhālaṃ me sūryanandanaḥ | netre chāyātmajaḥ pātu pātu karṇau yamānujaḥ || 4|| nāsāṃ vaivasvataḥ pātu mukhaṃ me bhāskaraḥ sadā | snigdhakaṇṭhaśca me kaṇṭhaṃ bhujau pātu mahābhujaḥ || 5|| skandhau pātu śaniścaiva karau pātu-śubhapradaḥ | vakṣaḥ pātu yamabhrātā kukṣiṃ pātvasitastathā || 6|| nābhiṃ grahapatiḥ pātu mandaḥ pātu kaṭiṃ tathā | ūrū mamāntakaḥ pātu yamo jānuyugaṃ tathā || 7|| pādau mandagatiḥ pātu sarvāṃgaṃ pātu pippalaḥ | aṃgopāṃgāni sarvāṇi rakṣen me sūryanandanaḥ || 8|| ityetat kavacaṃ divyaṃ paṭhet sūryasutasya yaḥ | na tasya jāyate pīḍā prīto bhavati sūryajaḥ || 9|| vyaya-janma-dvitīyastho mṛtyusthānagato'pi vā | kalatrastho gato vāpi suprītastu sadā śaniḥ || 10|| aṣṭamasthe sūryasute vyaye janmadvitīyage | kavacaṃ paṭhate nityaṃ na pīḍā jāyate kvacit || 11|| ityetatkavacaṃ divyaṃ saureryannirmitaṃ purā | dvādaśāṣṭamajanmasthadoṣānnāśayate sadā | janmalagnasthitān doṣān sarvānnāśayate prabhuḥ || 12|| || iti śrībrahmāṇḍapurāṇe brahma-nāradasaṃvāde śanivajrapaṃjarakavacaṃ sampūrṇam ||
Meaning:The "diamond-cage armour" of Shani — a protective kavacham invoking Lord Shani (Saturn), the son of the Sun, to shield the devotee on every side from the troubles of his transit (Sade Sati and Dhaiya) and to grant his grace.
Benefits of Chanting शनि वज्र पञ्जर कवचम्
Recitation of the Shani Vajra Panjara Kavacham is held to bring the grace, blessings and protection of the deity.
Cultivates devotion, calms the mind and steadies the heart in the Lord’s remembrance.
Most auspicious on Saturdays, and during Shani Amavasya and Saturdays.
A treasured Sanskrit hymn, suitable for daily recitation with faith.
How to Chant शनि वज्र पञ्जर कवचम्
Bathe and sit facing west before an image of the deity. Light a lamp and recite the Shani Vajra Panjara Kavacham slowly and with devotion. It may be chanted daily, or especially on Saturdays and during Shani Amavasya and Saturdays.
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