Chandra Kavacham Lyrics in English
|| Chandra Kavacham ||
Asya shree chandra kavacha stotra mahaa mantrasya |
goutama rushih | Anushtup chandah | shree chandro devata |
chandra prityarthe jape viniyogah ||
Dhyanam
Samam chaturbhujam vande keyura makutojvalam |
Vaasudevasya nayanam shankarasya cha bhushanam ||
Evam dhyaatvaa japennityam shashinah kavacham shubham ||
Atha Chandra Kavacham
Shashih paatu shiro desham phaalam paatu kalaanidhi |
Chakshushih chandramaah paatu shruti paatu nishaapatih || 1 ||
Praanam krupaakarah paatu mukham kumudabaandhavah |
Paatu kantham cha me somah skandhe jaivaatrukastathaa || 2 ||
Karou sudhaakarah paatu vakshah paatu nishaakarah |
Hrudayam paatu me chandro naabhim shankarabhooshanah || 3 ||
Madhyam paatu surashreshtah katim paatu sudhaakarah |
Uru taaraapatih paatu mrugaanko jaanuni sadaa || 4 ||
Abhdijah paatu me janghe paatu paadou vidhuh sada |
Sarvaanyanyaani chaangaani paatu chandrokhilam vapuh || 5 ||
Phalashrutih
Etaddhikavacham divyam bhukti mukti pradaayakam |
Yah pathet Chrunuyaadvaapi sarvatra vijayi bhavet ||
|| Iti shree chandra kavacham sampurnam ||
About Chandra Kavacham in English
Chandra Kavacham English is a powerful prayer dedicated to Chandra or Moon. This text contains verses praising the qualities of Chandra. He is also called as ‘Soma’. The word ‘kavacham’ means ‘armor’. It is believed that reciting Chandra Kavacham protects the devotee from negative influences and energies.
In Vedic Astrology, Chandra is associated with the mind, emotions, prosperity, and beauty. It is also associated with feminine energy, creativity, and intuition. In the natural zodiac, Moon owns the 4th house of the Cancer sign and is exalted in the Taurus sign. When Moon gets afflicted, the individual will suffer in life. Chandra Kavacham is believed to be an effective remedy to strengthen the planet Moon.
Chandra Kavacham Mantra English is generally recited in the morning and evening times every day. However, chanting during the planetary hour of Chandra or on Mondays will be more effective.
Chandra Kavacham Meaning in English
It is always better to know the meaning of the mantra while chanting. The translation of the Chandra Kavacham Lyrics is given below. You can chant this daily with devotion to receive the blessings of Moon.
Asya shree chandra kavacha stotra mahaa mantrasya |
goutama rushih | Anushtup chandah | shree chandro devata |
chandra prityarthe jape viniyogah ||This great mantra of Chandra Kavacham is associated with Gautama Rishi. It is written in Anushtup chandas and the deity associated with the mantra is Chandra, and the purpose of chanting Chadra Kavacham is to please Lord Chandra.
Dhyanam
Samam chaturbhujam vande keyura makutojvalam |
Vaasudevasya nayanam shankarasya cha bhushanam ||Salutations to the Moon God, who is very calm, with four arms, who is adorned with shining jewels and a crown, who has the eyes of Krishna and who is the ornament of Lord Shiva.
Evam dhyaatvaa japennityam shashinah kavacham shubham ||
One should recite and meditate on Chandra Kavacham daily to receive the blessings of Chandra.
Atha Chandra Kavacham
Shashih paatu shiro desham phaalam paatu kalaanidhi |
Chakshushih chandramaah paatu shruti paatu nishaapatih || 1 ||May the Moon protect the region of my head, and may the lord of fine arts protect my forehead. May the Moon protect my eyes, and may the lord of the night protect my ears.
Praanam krupaakarah paatu mukham kumudabaandhavah |
Paatu kantham cha me somah skandhe jaivaatrukastathaa || 2 ||May the compassionate Moon protect my breath, and may the one related to lotus flower protect my face. May the Soma (Moon) protect my throat, and may the one who is long lived protect my shoulders.
Karou sudhaakarah paatu vakshah paatu nishaakarah |
Hrudayam paatu me chandro naabhim shankarabhooshanah || 3 ||May the provider of nectar protect my hands, and may the lord of night protect my chest. May the Moon God protect my heart, and may the one who adorns Lord Shiva protect my navel.
Madhyam paatu surashreshtah katim paatu sudhaakarah |
Uru taaraapatih paatu mrugaanko jaanuni sadaa || 4 ||May best among gods protect my waist, and may the provider of nectar protect my middle. May the lord of stars protect my hips, and may the one with deer like limbs protect my knees forever.
Abhdijah paatu me janghe paatu paadou vidhuh sada |
Sarvaanyanyaani chaangaani paatu chandrokhilam vapuh || 5 ||May the one born in sea protect my thighs, and may the one who is knowledgeable always protect my feet. May lord Chandra, who is everywhere, protect all my limbs and my entire body.
Phalashrutih
Etaddhikavacham divyam bhukti mukti pradaayakam |
Yah pathet Chrunuyaadvaapi sarvatra vijayi bhavet ||This divine chandra kavacham, which bestows enjoyment and liberation, when recited or heard, will make one victorious in everything.
Chandra Kavacham Benefits in English
Chandra Kavacham English is a powerful hymn which protects the devotee from negative energies and influences. It is believed to provide mental and physical protection from harm. Moon is associated with emotions, and reciting the Chandra Kavacham can bring emotional stability. Regular chanting will engance spiritual energies, and promote inner peace.