Budha Kavacham Lyrics in English
|| Budha Kavacham ||
Asya shree budhakavacha stotra mahaamantrasya kashyapa rushih |
Anushtup chandah budho devata budhaprityarthe jape viniyogah ||
| Atha budha kavacham |
Budhastu pustakadharah kunkumasya samadyutih |
Pitaambaradharah paatu peetamaalyaanulepanah || 1 ||
Katim cha paatu me saumyah shirodesham budhastathaa |
Netre jnaanamayah paatu shrotre paatu nishaapriyah || 2 ||
Ghraanam gandhapriyah paatu jihvaam vidyaaprado mama |
Kantham paatu vidhoh putro bhujou pustakabhooshanah || 3 ||
Vakshah paatu varaangashca hrudayam rohineesutah |
Naabhim paatu suraaraadhyo madhyam paatu khageshvarah || 4 ||
Jaanuni rohineyashcha paatu janghe akhilapradah |
Paatou me bodhanah paatu, paatu saumyam akhilo vapuh || 5 ||
| Phalashrutih |
Etadvikavacham divyam sarvapaapapranaashanam |
Sarvaroga prashamanam sarvadukha nivaaranam ||
Ayuraarogyashubhadam putrapoutrapravardhanam |
Yah pathet shrunuyaadvaapi sarvatra vijayi bhavet ||
|| iti shri brahmavaivartapurane budhakavacham sampurnam ||
About Budha Kavacham in English
Budha Kavacham Englishis a prayer dedicated to the planet Budha or Mercury. It is a Sanskrit text that contains verses praising the qualities of Budha. It is recited to receive blessings and protection from Budha. In Sanskrit, Kavacham means ‘armour’. It is believed that Budha Kavacha Stotram protects the devotee from negative energies and other obstacles.
In Vedic Astrology, the planet Mercury is associated with communication, intelligence, learning, and education. Budha Kavacham is very beneficial to those who have weak or afflicted Mercury in the horoscope. Regular chanting of Budha Kavacha Stotram can balance out energies and also create a protective shield. It helps the devotee deal with mental confusion, anxiety, and nervousness. Overall, Budha Kavacham is an effective remedy to strengthen the planet Mercury.
Budha Kavacham Mantra English is generally recited in the morning and evening times everyday. However, it will be more effective to chant during the planetary hour of Budha or on Wednesdays.
It is always better to know the meaning of the mantra while chanting. The translation of the Budha Kavacham Lyrics in English is given below. You can chant this daily with devotion to receive the blessings of Lord Budha.
Budha Kavacham Meaning in English
Asya shree budhakavacha stotra mahaamantrasya kashyapa rushih |
Anushtup chandah budho devata budhaprityarthe jape viniyogah ||This great mantra of Budha Kavacham is associated with Sage Kashyapa. It is written in Anushtup Chandas. The deity being worshipped is Budha and the purpose of chanting this hymn is to please and gain the blessings of Budha.
Budhastu pustakadharah kunkumasya samadyutih |
Pitaambaradharah paatu peetamaalyaanulepanah || 1 ||May Budha, who holds a book in his hand, and shines with saffron, one who wears yellow garments and who is adorned with yellow garland, protect me.
Katim cha paatu me saumyah shirodesham budhastathaa |
Netre jnaanamayah paatu shrotre paatu nishaapriyah || 2 ||May the gentle Budha protect my waist and head. May he who is engulfed in knowledge protect my eyes and the one who loves night protect my ears.
Ghraanam gandhapriyah paatu jihvaam vidyaaprado mama |
Kantham paatu vidhoh putro bhujou pustakabhooshanah || 3 ||May the Budha, who is fond of fragrance protect my nose, the giver of knowledge protect my tongue. May the knowledgeable one protect my throat and the one who is adorned with books protect my arms.
Vakshah paatu varaangashca hrudayam rohineesutah |
Naabhim paatu suraaraadhyo madhyam paatu khageshvarah || 4 ||May the one who is worshipped by the gods protect my chest and may the son of Rohini protect my heart. May the one who is adored by the gods protect my navel and may the lord of the birds protect my middle.
Jaanuni rohineyashcha paatu janghe akhilapradah |
Paatou me bodhanah paatu, paatu saumyam akhilo vapuh || 5 ||May the one who belongs to Rohini protect my knees, and may the one who bestows all kinds of wealth protect my shins. May the one who teaches wisdom protect my feet and may the gentle one protect my entire body.
Phalashrutih
Etadvikavacham divyam sarvapaapapranaashanam |
Sarvaroga prashamanam sarvadukha nivaaranam ||This divine Budha Kavacham destroys all sins committed, cures all diseases, and relieves all sorrows.
Ayuraarogyashubhadam putrapoutrapravardhanam |
Yah pathet shrunuyaadvaapi sarvatra vijayi bhavet ||The one who recites Budha kavacham is blessed with longevity, health, and prosperity. They are blessed with children and grandchildren. And they will be victorious everywhere.
Budha Kavacham Benefits in English
Budha Kavacham Kannada is a powerful prayer that is believed to have the ability to protect the devotee from negative energies. It also helps in improving communication skills, enhancing memory and sharpen business skills. The vibrations produced by chanting the Budha Kavacham mantra have a positive effect on the body and mind. It creates a shield of positive energy and helps to deal with challenges and obstacles in great confidence.