aṅgāraka kavacam (kuja kavacam)

(Viniyoga) The Rishi for this hymn of Mangala is Kashyapa, the meter is Anushtup, the deity is Mangala (Angaraka), and this is recited to obtain the grace of the son of Bhumi. (Dhyanam) May the Lord, who wears red garments and has a red-hued body, who is adorned with a crown and possesses four arms, who rides a ram and wields a mace, who is the son of the Earth, who carries a spear and a trident, be ever peaceful and grant me boons. (Kavacham) May Angaraka protect my head and the son of the Earth protect my face. May the one wearing red garments protect my ears and the red-eyed one protect my eyes.

May the wielder of the spear protect my nose and the red-eyed one protect my mouth. May the one adorned with a red garland protect my arms and the wielder of the spear protect my hands.

May the Lord of beautiful limbs protect my chest and the red-hued one protect my heart. May the King of planets protect my waist and the son of the Earth protect my face.

May Kuja protect my knees and calves, and may the one dear to his devotees always protect my feet. May the one who rides a ram protect all my other limbs. (Phalashruti) This divine armor wards off all enemies, destroys ghosts, spirits, and demons, and grants all accomplishments. It removes all diseases, bestows all wealth, is auspicious, grants worldly enjoyment and liberation, enhances all good fortune, and releases one from illness and bondage; this is the truth, without any doubt.