ଶ୍ରୀମଦ୍ଵଲ୍ଲଭାଚାର୍ଯଚରଣଵିରଚିତଂ ଶ୍ରୀସୁଦର୍ଶନକଵଚଂ

Salutations to Lord Krishna. Salutations to the beloved of the Gopis.

Now, the dedication: Om. For the great mantra of the Sudarshana Kavacha, the sage is Narayana. The deity is Sudarshana. The meter is Gayatri. The key is “it destroys the wicked.” The seed is “destroy, destroy the enemy.” The purpose of reciting the Sudarshana Stotra is for the destruction of all enemies.

Om. For the protection of the Vaishnavas, the great mantra of Sudarshana, established by the beloved Lord, is beneficial for the Vaishnavas. ॥ 1॥

In the center of the yantra, a circular shape is inscribed. It is devoted to the protection of the northern region and the welfare of Parikshit. ॥ 2॥

It wards off the Brahmastra and dispels the fears of devotees. It destroys the wicked demons, cutting them into pieces. ॥ 3॥

For the welfare of the Vaishnavas, Hari wields the discus. Clad in yellow garments, the supreme Brahman, adorned with a garland, and bearing a mace. ॥ 4॥

With beauty surpassing millions of Cupids, he is the beloved of the Gopis’ hearts. The gracious Lord, the uplifter of Govardhan, the destroyer of enemies. ॥ 5॥

He drinks the forest fire and dispels the fears of the Gopis. Surrounded by the cowherd maidens, he stands firm. ॥ 6॥

Illuminating the realm of Vraja, he embodies both Rama and Krishna. Surrounded by cows and Gopis, he is ever eager to play the flute. ॥ 7॥

Taking any form he desires, skilled in arts, he grants desires to the beloved. The god of love, the lord of Mathura, Madhava, the bearer of the fish emblem. ॥ 8॥

The bearer of fortune, the bestower of prosperity, the abode of wealth, the refuge of the virtuous. The giver of enjoyment and liberation, Vishnu, the sustainer of the earth, the creator of beings. ॥ 9॥

The remover of all sorrows, the hero, the destroyer of wicked demons. Lord Narasimha, the great Vishnu, the abode of the virtuous. ॥ 10॥

Embodiment of eternal bliss and consciousness, the complete and eternal Brahman. Radiant like millions of suns, the definitive form of truth. ॥ 11॥

Beloved of devotees, lotus-eyed, fulfiller of devotees’ desires. Krishna in the heart, Krishna on the lips, Krishna in the eyes and ears. ॥ 12॥

Beloved of devotees, Lord Krishna, the entire world is pervaded by Krishna. The summons of time, death, and Yama are not seen. ॥ 13॥

Ghosts, demons, and severe heart diseases. All beings of the earth and sky, as well as witches and sorceresses. ॥ 14॥

Trickery, deceit, and flaws are not seen. Untimely death and grief are not experienced. ॥ 15॥

All obstacles are destroyed. Protect me, beloved of the Gopis, from the fear of forest fires, thieves, conflicts, and royal troubles. ॥ 16॥

The bonds of great enemies like serpents and tigers are not found. The remover of mental and physical ailments, the destroyer of planetary afflictions. ॥ 17॥

These eighteen verses are inscribed in the center of the yantra. His lineage will prosper, and the listener will attain the fruit. ॥ 18॥

Starting from Krishna Ashtami until the next Krishna Ashtami, meditate on the deity and chant the mantra forty thousand times. ॥ 19॥

For the protection and welfare of the Vaishnavas, the great mantra of Sudarshana brings victory and auspiciousness. O Krishna, remover of all sins, I have taken refuge in you. ॥ 20॥

Thus ends the Sudarshana Kavacha composed by the revered Vallabhacharya. Complete.