Panchmukhi Hanuman Kavach – The Five-Faced Shield of Protection
✍️ Attributed to Lord Garuda
What is Panchmukhi Hanuman Kavach?
Panchmukhi Hanuman Kavach is a powerful Sanskrit stotra (hymn) that invokes the five divine faces (Pancha-Mukha) of Lord Hanuman for total spiritual protection.
This kavach (armor) is traditionally believed to be composed by Lord Garuda, the divine eagle and vehicle of Lord Vishnu, after witnessing Lord Hanuman’s Panchmukhi Roop during the Lanka war in the Ramayana.
It is not just a prayer, but a spiritual shield (kavach) designed to protect the devotee from black magic, evil spirits, and negative energies from all directions.
Hanuman Kavach in Sanskrit/Hindi
श्री गणेशाय नम: |
ओम अस्य श्रीपंचमुख हनुम्त्कवचमंत्रस्य ब्रह्मा रूषि:|
गायत्री छंद्: |
पंचमुख विराट हनुमान देवता| र्हीं बीजम्|
श्रीं शक्ति:| क्रौ कीलकम्| क्रूं कवचम्|
क्रै अस्त्राय फ़ट्| इति दिग्बंध्:|
श्री गरूड उवाच्||
अथ ध्यानं प्रवक्ष्यामि|
श्रुणु सर्वांगसुंदर| यत्कृतं देवदेवेन ध्यानं हनुमत्: प्रियम्||१||
पंचकक्त्रं महाभीमं त्रिपंचनयनैर्युतम्| बाहुभिर्दशभिर्युक्तं सर्वकामार्थसिध्दिदम्||२||
पूर्वतु वानरं वक्त्रं कोटिसूर्यसमप्रभम्| दंष्ट्राकरालवदनं भ्रुकुटीकुटिलेक्षणम्||३||
अस्यैव दक्षिणं वक्त्रं नारसिंहं महाद्भुतम्| अत्युग्रतेजोवपुष्पंभीषणम भयनाशनम्||४||
पश्चिमं गारुडं वक्त्रं वक्रतुण्डं महाबलम्| सर्वनागप्रशमनं विषभूतादिकृन्तनम्||५||
उत्तरं सौकरं वक्त्रं कृष्णं दिप्तं नभोपमम्| पातालसिंहवेतालज्वररोगादिकृन्तनम्| ऊर्ध्वं हयाननं घोरं दानवान्तकरं परम्| येन वक्त्रेण विप्रेन्द्र तारकाख्यमं महासुरम्||७||
जघानशरणं तस्यात्सर्वशत्रुहरं परम्| ध्यात्वा पंचमुखं रुद्रं हनुमन्तं दयानिधिम्||८||
खड्गं त्रिशुलं खट्वांगं पाशमंकुशपर्वतम्| मुष्टिं कौमोदकीं वृक्षं धारयन्तं कमण्डलुं||९||
भिन्दिपालं ज्ञानमुद्रा दशभिर्मुनिपुंगवम्| एतान्यायुधजालानि धारयन्तं भजाम्यहम्||१०||
प्रेतासनोपविष्टं तं सर्वाभरण्भुषितम्| दिव्यमाल्याम्बरधरं दिव्यगन्धानु लेपनम सर्वाश्चर्यमयं देवं हनुमद्विश्वतोमुखम्||११||
पंचास्यमच्युतमनेकविचित्रवर्णवक्त्रं शशांकशिखरं कपिराजवर्यम्| पीताम्बरादिमुकुटै रूप शोभितांगं पिंगाक्षमाद्यमनिशं मनसा स्मरामि||१२||
मर्कतेशं महोत्राहं सर्वशत्रुहरं परम्| शत्रुं संहर मां रक्ष श्री मन्नपदमुध्दर||१३||
ओम हरिमर्कट मर्केत मंत्रमिदं परिलिख्यति लिख्यति वामतले| यदि नश्यति नश्यति शत्रुकुलं यदि मुंच्यति मुंच्यति वामलता||१४||
ओम हरिमर्कटाय स्वाहा ओम नमो भगवते पंचवदनाय पूर्वकपिमुखाय सकलशत्रुसंहारकाय स्वाहा|
ओम नमो भगवते पंचवदनाय दक्षिणमुखाय करालवदनाय नरसिंहाय सकलभूतप्रमथनाय स्वाया|
ओम नमो भगवते पंचवदनाय पश्चिममुखाय गरूडाननाय सकलविषहराय स्वाहा|
ओम नमो भगवते पंचवदनाय उत्तरमुखाय आदिवराहाय सकलसंपत्कराय स्वाहा|
ओम नमो भगवते पंचवदनाय उर्ध्वमुखाय हयग्रीवाय सकलजनवशकराय स्वाहा|
||ओम श्रीपंचमुखहनुमंताय आंजनेयाय नमो नम: ||
Who is Panchmukhi Hanuman?
In the Panchamukhi (five-faced) form, Lord Hanuman manifests five heads representing five deities:
| Face | Direction | Represents | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🐵 Hanuman | East | Strength and devotion | Victory over enemies |
| 🐗 Varaha | North | Vishnu’s boar avatar | Rescues from hellish situations |
| 🦁 Narasimha | South | Protector from evil | Destroys fear |
| 🐓 Garuda | West | Eagle-faced Vishnu vahana | Neutralizes black magic |
| 🐴 Hayagriva | Sky (Upward) | Knowledge form of Vishnu | Blesses intelligence and memory |
🔐 Benefits of Panchmukhi Hanuman Kavach
| Benefit | Description |
|---|---|
| 🛡️ Protection from all directions | Invokes divine energy from East, West, North, South, and Sky |
| 🧘 Mental peace and focus | Clears fear, anxiety, and demonic disturbances |
| 🕯️ Breaks curses and spells | Removes tantra, black magic, and evil eye |
| 🔱 Spiritual strength | Enhances courage, devotion, and dharmic power |
| 📿 Safe spiritual practice | Shields the seeker during meditation and rituals |
How and When to Recite Panchmukhi Hanuman Kavach
- Step Practice
📍 Where Home altar, temple, or quiet place
⏰ When Sunrise or sunset, preferably on Tuesdays or Saturdays
📿 How
Bathe and wear clean (preferably red) clothes - Light a ghee lamp and incense
- Sit facing east or north
- Recite the kavach with Shraddha (faith) and Bhakti (devotion)
- Conclude with Hanuman Aarti or mantra “ॐ हनुमते नमः”
📅 When Should You Use This Kavach?
- When facing spiritual attacks or black magic
- During emotional distress, fear, or legal troubles
- Before starting a new job or business
- During sadhana (spiritual practices) to stay protected
- While traveling or staying away from home
🙋 Panchmukhi Hanuman Kavach (FAQs)
❓ Who wrote the Panchmukhi Hanuman Kavach?
It is traditionally attributed to Lord Garuda, the divine bird and vehicle of Lord Vishnu, who composed it after witnessing Hanuman’s five-faced form.
❓ What is the significance of the five faces?
Each face represents a different avatar of Vishnu or divine force. Together, they protect from all sides—physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual.
❓ Can this kavach be recited daily?
Yes, especially during times of crisis, emotional turmoil, or when feeling spiritually weak. Chanting daily can create a protective aura.
❓ Is this suitable for everyone?
Yes. Devotees of Hanuman, Vishnu, or even seekers of protection from unknown forces can recite this kavach.
❓ Can this be used with Hanuman Chalisa?
Absolutely. In fact, it is recommended to recite this kavach before or after the Hanuman Chalisa for added protection.
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