What is the purpose of the Sri Mahalakshmi Kavacha Mantra?

The Sri Mahalakshmi Kavacha Mantra is for self-protection, health, and to gain the favor of Sri Mahalakshmi. It's considered a powerful and radiant protective prayer.

Who revealed the Mahalakshmi Kavacham and where is it found?

Brahma revealed the Mahalakshmi Kavacham. It is said to be a secret within the fourteen worlds and is mentioned in the Sri Brahma Purana as instructed by Indra.

Which deities protect different parts of the body according to the Kavacham?

Vishnupatni protects the head, Amr̥todbhava the forehead, Suvisalakshi the eyes, Sagarambuja the ears, Vararoha the nose, Amnayarupini the tongue, and Mahalakshmi the mouth. Other deities protect other parts.

What benefits are promised to those who recite the Sri Mahalakshmi Kavacham?

Reciting the Kavacham brings success, happiness, and fulfillment of desires. It is believed to provide protection and blessings, leading to prosperity and spiritual growth.

What names of Lakshmi should be remembered while reciting the Kavacham for success?

Remembering the names Lakshmi, Haripriya, and Padma, which are dear to Hari (Vishnu), while reciting the Kavacham helps attain supreme prosperity, as stated by Brahma.

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Laxmi Stotra

asya śrīmahālakṣmī kavacamantrasya brahmā r̥ṣiḥ gāyatrī chandaḥ mahālakṣmīrdēvatā śrīmahālakṣmī prītyarthaṁ japē viniyōgaḥ ||

indra uvāca |
samastakavacānāṁ tu tējasvi kavacōttamam |
ātmarakṣaṇamārōgyaṁ satyaṁ tvaṁ brūhi gīṣpatē || 1 ||

śrīgururuvāca |
mahālakṣmyāstu kavacaṁ pravakṣyāmi samāsataḥ |
caturdaśasu lōkēṣu rahasyaṁ brahmaṇōditam || 2 ||

brahmōvāca |
śirō mē viṣṇupatnī ca lalāṭamamr̥tōdbhavā |
cakṣuṣī suviśālākṣī śravaṇē sāgarāmbujā || 3 ||

ghrāṇaṁ pātu varārōhā jihvāmāmnāyarūpiṇī |
mukhaṁ pātu mahālakṣmīḥ kaṇṭhaṁ vaikuṇṭhavāsinī || 4 ||

skandhau mē jānakī pātu bhujau bhārgavanandinī |
bāhū dvau draviṇī pātu karau harivarāṅganā || 5 ||

vakṣaḥ pātu ca śrīrdēvī hr̥dayaṁ harisundarī |
kukṣiṁ ca vaiṣṇavī pātu nābhiṁ bhuvanamātr̥kā || 6 ||

kaṭiṁ ca pātu vārāhī sakthinī dēvadēvatā |
ūrū nārāyaṇī pātu jānunī candrasōdarī || 7 ||

indirā pātu jaṅghē mē pādau bhaktanamaskr̥tā |
nakhān tējasvinī pātu sarvāṅgaṁ karuṇāmayī || 8 ||

brahmaṇā lōkarakṣārthaṁ nirmitaṁ kavacaṁ śriyaḥ |
yē paṭhanti mahātmānastē ca dhanyā jagattrayē || 9 ||

kavacēnāvr̥tāṅgānāṁ janānāṁ jayadā sadā |
mātēva sarvasukhadā bhava tvamamarēśvarī || 10 ||

bhūyaḥ siddhimavāpnōti pūrvōktaṁ brahmaṇā svayam |
lakṣmīrharipriyā padmā ētannāmatrayaṁ smaran || 11 ||

nāmatrayamidaṁ japtvā sa yāti paramāṁ śriyam |
yaḥ paṭhētsa ca dharmātmā sarvān kāmānavāpnuyāt || 12 ||

iti śrībrahmapurāṇē indrōpadiṣṭaṁ śrī mahālakṣmī kavacam ||

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