Sri Narayana Kavacham
Sri Narayana Kavacham: Mantra with Meaning The Narayana Kavacham occurs in chapter eight of the sixth Skanda of Bhagavata Purana. It is an armor (protective shield of Lord Hari) to protect ourselves from enemies, either seen or unseen. Raja Parikshit (the son of Abhimanyu) asks his teacher, Sage Shuka, for a means to protect himself from his enemies. Sage Shuka then teaches him the Narayana Kavacham, which was originally taught by Sage Vishvarupa (the son of Thwashtra), to Indra (King of Heaven). According to Hindu literature, chanting of Narayana Kavacha regularly is the most powerful way to please Lord Narayana and get his blessings. To achieve the best result, one should perform recitation of this hymn in the early morning (after taking bath) and in front of the idol or picture of Lord Narayana. One should first understand its meaning to maximize the effect. Regular recitation of Narayana Kavacha gives peace of mind and keeps away all the evils from our life and makes us h