శుక్ర కవచమ్

Meditation (Dhyānam): Of the lustre of the lotus-stalk, snow-white jasmine, and the moon, wearing yellow robes, holding a rosary outstretched — contemplate Kavi (Śukra/Venus), the great one, versed in the meaning of all scriptures, for the fulfilment of all desired objects. (1)

Here begins the Armour of Śukra.

Now the Śukra Kavacham: May Bhārgava protect my head; may the lord of planets protect my forehead; may Daityaguru (preceptor of the demons) protect my eyes; may Chandanadyuti (sandalwood-bright) protect my ears. (2)

May Kāvya protect my nose; may the one worshipped by the demons protect my face; may Uśanas protect my speech; may the devoted worshipper of Śrīkaṇṭha protect my throat. (3)

May the treasure-house of radiance protect my arms; may Manovrajā protect my abdomen; may Bhṛgusuta (son of Bhṛgu) protect my navel; may Mahīpriya (lover of the earth) protect my waist. (4)

May Viśvātman protect my hips; may the one worshipped by the gods protect my thighs; may the remover of dullness protect my knees; may the best among the wise protect my calves. (5)

May the treasure-house of virtues protect my ankles; may the one of excellent garments protect my feet; may the one adorned with a golden garland protect all my limbs. (6)

Fruits of Recitation (Phalaśruti): Whoever recites this divine armor with faith and devotion — that person suffers no affliction, by the grace of Bhārgava (Venus). (7)