Shri Navagraha Kavacham

Shri Navagraha Kavacham (literally meaning "The Armor of the Nine Planetary Deities") is an astrological protective hymn composed by Sage Veda Vyasa in the Brahmanda Purana.

In Vedic astrology (Jyotish), each of the nine grahas governs specific organs, nerve centers, and physiological systems of the human body. The Navagraha Kavacham assigns the nine planetary deities—Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu, and Ketu—to shield every part of the human body.

Reciting this Kavacham creates a 9-fold planetary shield around the practitioner, neutralizing all malefic planetary transits (Graha Doshams), preventing accidents, curing diseases, and bestowing long life, health, and peace.

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• Verse 1: May Sun protect head, Moon protect forehead, Mars protect ears, Mercury protect nose.
• Verse 2: May Jupiter protect tongue, Venus protect throat, Saturn protect arms, Rahu protect heart.
• Verses 3–4: May Ketu protect navel, Mars protect waist, Saturn protect legs, Sun protect feet.
• Verses 5–6 (Phalashruti): Reciting frees from all planetary Doshams, grants wealth, health, long life, and victory.

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Spiritual Significance

Navagraha Kavacham assigns 9 planets to body parts:

1. Sun (Surya): Protects head and feet.
2. Moon (Chandra): Protects forehead and emotions.
3. Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu, Ketu: Protect ears, nose, tongue, throat, arms, heart, navel, thighs, and knees.

According to scriptural tradition and verse 10 of this stotram, daily recitation of Shri Navagraha Kavacham grants the following blessings:

• Complete Shield against Malefic Planetary Doshams: Neutralizes Sade Sati, Rahu-Ketu Mahadasha, and Kantaka Shani.
• Physical Health and Organ Protection: Shields head, eyes, heart, throat, stomach, thighs, and feet from diseases.
• Protection from Accidents and Unexpected Dangers: Destroys bad dreams, night terrors, and hostile forces.
• Attainment of Longevity and Domestic Peace: Bestows family harmony, financial stability, and long life.

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Navagraha-Kavacaṃ Puṇyaṃ Yaḥ Paṭhet-Śraddhayānvitāḥ ।
Sa Sarva-Grahadoshaiḥ Mucyate Nātra Saṃśayaḥ ॥ 5 ॥

Dhana-Dhānya-Samṛddhiśca Ārogyaṃ Puṣṭi-Vardhanam ।
Ayur-Vṛddhir-Bhavet-Tasya Sarva-Kāryeṣu Vijayī ॥ 6 ॥

Meaning of Phalashruti

Whoever recites this Navagraha Kavacham with faith will undoubtedly be freed from all planetary afflictions (Sarva-Graha-Doshaih Mucyate). They gain wealth, health, physical vitality, long life, and victory in all undertakings.

1. When should Navagraha Kavacham be chanted?

Every morning after taking a bath, during planetary Mahadasha/Antardasha, and Saturdays/Sundays.

2. Is this safe for anyone to chant?

Yes! Since it invokes all 9 planets for bodily protection, anyone can chant it safely without astrological consultation.