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Lakshmi Kavacham

लक्ष्मी कवचम्

8 min read7 versesSource: Brahmavaivarta Purana

About Lakshmi Kavacham

Among the most cherished prayers to Goddess Lakshmi, Lakshmi Kavacham (लक्ष्मी कवचम्) stands as a divine armor prayer for protection. Rooted in Brahmavaivarta Purana, this composition carries deep spiritual significance. Chanting this stotra with devotion is said to ensure permanent residence of Lakshmi (wealth) in the devotee's home as well as provide divine armor protection of Goddess Lakshmi over every body part. Additionally, it is known to protect from financial losses and ensure material prosperity. Recitation is particularly auspicious on Friday (Shukravar) and during Diwali and Varalakshmi Vrata. The text contains 7 verses and takes around 8 minutes to recite, fitting conveniently into a daily spiritual routine. On this page, you can read the complete Lakshmi Kavacham in Devanagari Sanskrit with English transliteration, Hindi meaning (arth), and free PDF download for offline recitation.

Reviewed & translated by Acharya Pushyadant Mishra

Stotra Path (स्तोत्र पाठ)

॥ श्री लक्ष्मी कवचम् ॥

॥ विनियोगः ॥

अस्य श्री लक्ष्मी कवचस्य ब्रह्मा ऋषिः।

गायत्री छन्दः। श्री महालक्ष्मीर्देवता।

श्रीं बीजम्। ह्रीं शक्तिः। क्लीं कीलकम्।

श्री महालक्ष्मी प्रीत्यर्थे जपे विनियोगः॥

॥ ध्यानम् ॥

पद्मासनस्थितां देवीं पद्मपत्रनिभेक्षणाम्।

पद्महस्तां पद्मवर्णां सर्वदा पद्ममालिनीम्॥

सर्वालंकारसंयुक्तां सर्वलक्षणलक्षिताम्।

सर्वदा सकलैश्वर्यसमृद्धां सर्वमंगलाम्॥

ब्रह्मोवाच —

इन्द्रादयो गुरुं नत्वा प्रोचुः पद्मभवं विभुम्।

ब्रह्मन् भगवतो लक्ष्म्याः कवचं ब्रूहि तत्त्वतः॥

ब्रह्मोवाच —

शिरो मे पातु पद्माक्षी ललाटं पातु सुन्दरी।

भ्रूमध्यं पातु कमला नेत्रे श्रीः पातु सर्वदा॥१॥

कर्णौ मे पातु वाराही नासां पातु यशस्विनी।

मुखं मे पातु चामुण्डा जिह्वां पातु सरस्वती॥२॥

दन्तान् मे पातु वैष्णवी अधरौ पातु चण्डिका।

चिबुकं पातु सौम्यास्या गलं मे कमलालया॥३॥

स्कन्धौ मे पातु जगदम्बा भुजौ मे पातु शूलिनी।

नखान् मे पातु कौमारी हृदयं पातु ईश्वरी॥४॥

स्तनौ मे पातु विश्वेशी मध्यं पातु सुरेश्वरी।

नाभिं मे पातु कामेशी कटिं मे पातु वैष्णवी॥५॥

गुह्यं मे पातु कमला ऊरू मे पातु सर्वदा।

जानुनी पातु रत्नाढ्या जंघे पातु महेश्वरी॥६॥

पादौ मे पातु सर्वज्ञा सर्वांगं पातु सर्वदा।

लक्ष्मीः सदा पातु मां देवी सर्वतः सर्वरक्षिणी॥७॥

एतत् कवचमज्ञात्वा यो जपेल्लक्ष्मीमन्त्रकम्।

न तस्य जायते सिद्धिः कल्पकोटिशतैरपि॥

यः पठेत्प्रातरुत्थाय कवचं लक्ष्मिदायकम्।

सर्वान् कामानवाप्नोति लक्ष्मीवान् जायते ध्रुवम्॥

धनधान्यसमृद्धिश्च भवेत्तस्य न संशयः।

सर्वाभीष्टकरं पुंसां सर्वसम्पत्प्रदायकम्॥

॥ इति ब्रह्मवैवर्तपुराणे श्री लक्ष्मी कवचं सम्पूर्णम् ॥

Benefits (फल)

  • Provides divine armor protection of Goddess Lakshmi over every body part
  • Ensures permanent residence of Lakshmi (wealth) in the devotee's home
  • Removes poverty and bestows abundance of wealth and grains
  • Grants all desires when recited daily in the morning
  • Essential prerequisite before chanting Lakshmi mantras for full efficacy
  • Protects from financial losses and ensures material prosperity

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Lakshmi Kavacham

Lakshmi Kavacham in Sanskrit with Hindi meaning. Sacred armor hymn of Goddess Lakshmi for divine protection and lasting wealth. It is dedicated to Shree Lakshmi (श्री लक्ष्मी), goddess of wealth, fortune, and prosperity. consort of lord vishnu. This sacred hymn contains 7 verses and is sourced from Brahmavaivarta Purana.