Chhinnamasta Kavach
The Chhinnamasta Kavach is a protective mantra dedicated to Devi Chhinnamasta, one of the ten Mahavidyas. She is depicted as a fierce goddess with a self-decapitated head, symbolizing the victory over the ego, and the nourishment of all life through her own sacrifice. The Kavach is recited for protection from negative forces and to invoke her transformative power.
Chant Details
Origin: Traditional (Tantric Origin).
Author: Traditional (Tantric Origin)
Language: Sanskrit, Hindi, English
Scripture: Compiled from ancient tantric texts and oral traditions of the Shakta cult.
Total Verses: 5
Spiritual Benefits
- Protection from evil forces and negative energies
- Grants victory over enemies and obstacles
- Provides spiritual strength and confidence
- Healing from diseases and physical ailments
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Sacred Verses
1.Verse 1
Sanskrit
ॐ चण्डिकायै चण्डनं, रक्तदंष्ट्रायै चण्डिके। चन्द्रार्धकुण्डलधारिण्यै चञ्चलां चञ्चलां नमः॥
Hindi Translation
ॐ चण्डिकायै चण्डनं, रक्तदंष्ट्रायै चण्डिके। चन्द्रार्धकुण्डलधारिण्यै चञ्चलां चञ्चलां नमः॥
English Translation
Om, I bow to the fierce goddess, who holds the power of time, who has blood-red fangs, and whose crescent moon earrings shine. I salute the restless one, the one who can change the course of existence.
Explanation
This verse invokes the protective energies of Chhinnamasta, identifying her as a powerful force capable of both destruction and transformation.
2.Verse 2
Sanskrit
शिवशक्तिसंयुक्तां च, महाशक्ति महाश्रिताम्। चण्डिकं चन्द्रमण्डलां, ज्वाला मुकुटशोभिताम्॥
Hindi Translation
जो शिव और शक्ति के संयोग से उत्पन्न हैं, जो महाशक्ति और महाश्रिता हैं। चण्डिका, जो चन्द्रमा के मंडल में स्थित हैं, और ज्वाला से आभायुक्त हैं।
English Translation
She who is united with Shiva’s energy, the great power, the refuge of the cosmos. The goddess with the crescent moon on her head, adorned by a crown of flames.
Explanation
Chhinnamasta is described as embodying the union of Shakti and Shiva, and as the source of all power and refuge in the universe.
3.Verse 3
Sanskrit
भैरवीं चण्डरूपिण्यै, शस्त्रपाणिं महाक्रिया। धूम्रवर्णां महाक्रूरां, कालरात्रिं महाक्रिया॥
Hindi Translation
जो भैरवी के रूप में हैं, जो शस्त्रों से सुशोभित हैं। जो धूम्रवर्णी और महाक्रूरी हैं, जो कालरात्रि के समान हैं।
English Translation
To the goddess Bhairavi, who holds weapons, whose form is like smoke and whose fury is like the dark night of time.
Explanation
This verse portrays Chhinnamasta as a fierce and powerful goddess, whose destructive force is like the night of death itself.
4.Verse 4
Sanskrit
सिद्धिविनायकसम्प्राप्तं, हराश्वरूपिणीमृतम्। कालरात्रि महाक्रूरीं, चण्डमुण्डनिवाशिनीम्॥
Hindi Translation
जो सिद्धि और विनायक के रूप में प्रकट होती हैं, हराश्वरूपिणी, मृत्यु की देवी हैं। कालरात्रि और महाक्रूरी के रूप में, जो चण्ड और मुण्ड के नाश की देवी हैं।
English Translation
To the one who manifests as the bringer of success and victory, embodying death, destruction, and the form of Kali in the fiercest way. She is the destroyer of demons Chanda and Munda.
Explanation
This verse emphasizes Chhinnamasta’s role in the destruction of evil forces and her powerful, fierce aspect as both the giver of success and the embodiment of death.
5.Verse 5
Sanskrit
नमस्ते चण्डिके देवि, महाक्रूरी महाशक्ति। जयन्ते सर्वरोगाणि, विजयन्ते सर्वशत्रवः॥
Hindi Translation
हे चण्डिका देवी, महाक्रूरी महाशक्ति को नमस्कार। जो सब रोगों को नष्ट करती हैं, जो सभी शत्रुओं को हराती हैं, उनकी जय हो।
English Translation
Salutations to the fierce goddess, the great power. She who removes all diseases and conquers all enemies, may her victory prevail.
Explanation
A final praise invoking her as the remover of all obstacles, enemies, and illnesses, ensuring victory and protection for her devotees.
Important Notes
This Kavach is often recited in tantric rituals and is believed to offer protection and spiritual strength to devotees who face great difficulties in life.
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