Angaraka Kavacham Lyrics in English
| Angaraka Kavacham (Kuja Kavacham) ||
Asya Sri Angaraka Kavakasya | Kasyapa Rishi |
Anusthup Chhandah | Angarko Devata |
Bhauma Prityarthe Jape Vinyogah |
| Dhyanam |
Raktambaro Raktavapuh Kiriti Chaturbhujo Meshagamo Gadabhrut |
Dharasutah Saktidharascha Shulee Sada Mama Saydvaradah Prashantah ||
Atha Angaraka Kavacham
Angarakah shiro rakshet mukham vai dharanisutah |
Shravau raktambarah pathu netre mei raktalochanah || 1 ||
Nasam shaktidharah pathu mukham mei raktalochanah |
Bhujau mei raktamali cha hastau shaktidharasthatha || 2 ||
Vakshah pathu varangashcha hridiyam pathu rohitah |
Katim mei graharajashcha mukham chaiva dharasutah || 3 ||
Janujanghe kujah pathu padau bhaktapriyah sada |
sarvanyanyani cha angani rakshyanme meshavahanah || 4 ||
Phalashrutih
Ya idam kavacham divyam sarvashatru nivaranam |
Bhootpretha pishachanam nashanam sarvasiddhidam ||
Sarva Roga Haram Chaiva Sarvasampatpradam Shubham |
Bhuktimuktipradham nrinam sarvasaubhagyavardhanam ||
Rogabandha vimoksam cha satyametanna samshayah ||
|| Iti Sri Markandeya Purane Angaraka Kavacham Sampoornam ||
About Angaraka Kavacham in English
Angaraka Kavacham is a sacred hymn dedicated to Lord Angaraka, the Sanskrit name of the planet Mars. He is also called Kuja or Mangala, one of the nine planets in Vedic Astrology. He is the son of Prithvi (Earth). Angaraka is called the God of war and is associated with courage and strength. Kavacham in Sanskrit means ‘armour’. It is believed that Aditya Kavacham mantra protects the devotee from enemies and other obstacles.
Angaraka Kavacham is part of the Markandeya Purana, which is one of the major Puranas in Hinduism. Planet Mars is associated with strength, courage, and victory. On the other side, it is also associated with aggression, violence, and conflict. Regular chanting of Angaraka Kavacham and meditating on its meaning can help mitigate the negative effects of Mars and enhance its positive qualities.
It is always better to know the meaning of the mantra while chanting. The translation of the Angaraka Kavacham Lyrics in Kannada is given below. You can chant this daily with devotion to receive the blessings of Mangala.
Angaraka Kavacham Meaning in English
It is always better to know the meaning of the mantra while chanting. The translation of the Angaraka Kavacham Lyrics is given below. You can chant this daily with devotion to receive the blessings of Mangala.
Asya Sri Angaraka Kavakasya | Kasyapa Rishi | Anusthup Chhandah |
Angarko Devata | Bhauma Prityarthe Jape Vinyogah |This great mantra is associated with sage Kashyapa, it is written in Anushtup chandas, the deity is Angaraka, and I am reciting this hymn to please the planet mars.
Raktambaro Raktavapuh Kiriti Chaturbhujo Meshagamo Gadabhrut |
Dharasutah Saktidharascha Shulee Sada Mama Saydvaradah Prashantah ||Salutations to the one with red clothes, with a red body, wearing a crown, having four arms, holding a sheep and the mace, son of the earth, who is powerful holding a trident. May he always be my protector and bless me with peace.
Angarakah shiro rakshet mukham vai dharanisutah |
Shravau raktambarah pathu netre mei raktalochanah || 1 ||May Lord Angaraka protect my head, the son of the earth protect my face, the one with red garments protect my ears and the one with red eyes protect my eyes.
Nasam shaktidharah pathu mukham mei raktalochanah |
Bhujau mei raktamali cha hastau shaktidharasthatha || 2 ||May the one who is powerful protect my nose, the one with red eyes protect my face, the one who wears red garland protect my arms, and the one who has power protect my hands.
Vakshah pathu varangashcha hridiyam pathu rohitah |
Katim mei graharajashcha mukham chaiva dharasutah || 3 ||May Angaraka protect my chest, the one who is red in colour protect my heart, the king of planets protect my waist, and the son of the earth protect my face.
Janujanghe kujah pathu padau bhaktapriyah sada |
sarvanyanyani cha angani rakshyanme meshavahanah || 4 ||May Lord Kuja protect my knees, the one who is always dear to his devotees, protect my legs, the one who rides on a ram, protect all my limbs and whole body.
Phalashrutih (Benefits)
Ya idam kavacham divyam sarvashatru nivaranam |
Bhootpretha pishachanam nashanam sarvasiddhidam ||The one who chants this divine Angaraka kavacham destroys all his enemies. It destroys all negative energies like ghosts and devils and grants all accomplishments.
Sarva Roga Haram Chaiva Sarvasampatpradam Shubham |
Bhuktimuktipradham nrinam sarvasaubhagyavardhanam ||
Rogabandha vimoksam cha satyametanna samshayah ||It is an auspicious mantra that cures all diseases and bestows wealth. It also grants enjoyment as well as liberation to human beings and increases good fortune. There is no doubt about the truth that reciting angaraka kavacham releases one from the bondage of diseases.
Kuja Kavacham Benefits in English
Regular chanting of Angaraka Kavacham Stotram will bestow blessings of Angaraka. As stated in the phalashruti part of the hymn, Angaraka kavacham helps to destroy enemies and evil energies like ghosts. It bestows wealth and increases good fortune. It clears one from the bondage of diseases. Those who have Kuja dosha in a horoscope can recite Angaraka Kavacham to ward off negative energies.