108 Names

1) Sati, the daughter of Dakṣa;

2) Sadhvi, the Sanguine;

3) Bhavaprita, loved by the universe;

4) Bhavani, the abode of the universe;

5) Bhavamocani, the absolver of the universe;

6) Arya; 7) Durga; 8) Jaya; 9) Adya, the beginning reality; 10) Trinetra, having three-eyes; 11) Suladhariṇi, holding a
monodent; 12) Pinakadhariṇi, Who holds the trident of Siva; 13) Citra; 14) Caṇḍaghaṇṭa, having mighty bells¹; 15) Mahatapa,
with severe penance; 16) Manas, mind; 17) Buddhi, wisdom; 18) Ahankara, pride; 19) Cittarupa, thought-state; 20) Cita, death-
bed; 21) Citi, the thinking mind; 22) Sarvamantramayi, possessing all the instruments of thought; 23) Satta, above all; 24)
Satyanandasvarupiṇi, eternal bliss; 25) Ananta, infinite or beyond measure; 26) Bhavini, beautiful woman; 27) Bhavya, future;
28) Bhavya, with splendor; 29) Abhavya, improper or fear-causing²; 30) Sadagati, always bestowing Mokṣa; 31) Sambhavi,
consort of Sambhu; 32) Devamata; 33) Cinta, thoughts; 34) Ratnapriya, adorned or loved by jewels; 35) Sarvavidya, abode of
knowledge; 36) Dakṣakanya, that is Sati, daughter of Dakṣa; 37) DakṣayajñavinaSini, destroyer of the sacrifice of Dakṣa³; 38)
Aparṇa; 39) Anekavarṇa, having many complexions (for example: Kali, Gauri); 40) Paṭala, red in color; 41) Paṭalavati, wearing
a red-color apparel; 42) Paṭṭambaraparidhana, wearing a dress made of leather; 43) Kalamañjirarañjini, wearing a melodious
anklet; 44) Ameya, immeasurable; 45) Vikrama, fierce; 46) Krura, cruel (on demons); 47) Sundari; 48) Surasundari; 49)
Vanadurga; 50) Matangi; 51) Matangamunipujita, prayed by Sage Matanga; 52) Brahmi; 53) MaheSvari; 54) Caindri; 55)
Kaumarc; 56) Vaiṣṇavi× 57) Camuṇḍa; 58) Varahi; 59) Lakṣmi; 60) Puruṣakṛti, taking the form of a man; 61) Vimalotkarṣiṇi,
providing joy; 62) Jñana; 63) Kriya; 64) Nitya, eternal one; 65) Buddhida, bestower of wisdom; 66) Bahula, numerous in forms;
67) Bahulaprema, generously benevolent; 68) Sarvavahanavahana, sits or rides all vehicles; 69-72) Slayer of Sumbha and
NiSumbha, Mahiṣasura, Madhu and Kaiṭabha, and Caṇḍa and Muṇḍa; 73) SarvasuravinaSa, destroyer of all demons; 74)
Sarvadanavaghatini, causes injury to all the demons; 75) SarvaSastramayi, deft in all theories; 76) Satya; 77) Sarvastradhariṇi,
possessor of all the missile weapons; 78) AnekaSastrahasta, possessor of many hand weapons; 79) Anekastrasya Dhariṇi,
possessor of many missile weapons; 80) Kumari; 81) Ekakanya; 82) KaiSori; 83) Yuvati; 84) Yati; 85) Aprauḍha, who never
gets old; 86) Prauḍha, who is old; 87) Vṛddhamata, old mother (loosely); 88) Balaprada, bestower of strength; 89) Mahodari,
gigantic abdomen which stores the universe; 90) MuktakeSa, having open tresses; 91) Ghorarupa, having a fierce outlook; 92)
Mahabala, having immense strength; 93) Agnijvala, poignant like fire; 94) Raudramukhi, having a fierce face like universe-
destroying Rudra; 95) Kalaratri; 96) Tapasvini; 97) Narayaṇi; 98) Bhadrakali; 99) Viṣṇumaya; 100) Jalodari, abode of the
ethereal universe; 101) Sivaduti; 102) Karali, fierce; 103) Ananta, immeasurable; 104) ParameSvari; 102) Katyayani; 106)
Savitri; 107) Pratyakṣa; 108) Brahmavadini.||2—16||
Devi Kavacha
The Presiding Sage for Shri Chandi-Kavach is Brahma, the gauge is Anushtup. The
Presiding Deity is Chamunda; The Main Seed is “Anganyasakta Matar”. The Principle is
Digbandha Devata. It is recited as part of Sapta-Shati, to please Jagadamba.
Obeisance to Chandika.
1) O Brahmadeva, please tell me that which is very secret and has not been told by anyone to anybody else and which Protects
all human beings in this world.

O Brahmin, there is Devi Kavach which is most secret and useful to all beings. Please listen to that, O Great Sage. Durga is
known by these Names:

The first form is SHAILAPUTRI- Daughter of the King of Himalayas; second is BRAHMACHARINI One Who observes the state
of celibacy; third is CHANDRAGANTA- One Who bears the moon around Her neck fourth is KOOSHMANDA- Whose Void
contains the Universe

Fifth is SKANDAMATA- Who gave birth to Karttikeya; Sixth is KATYAYANI Who incarnated to help the Devas; Seventh is
KALARATRI- Who is even the Destroyer of Kali; Eight is MAHAGAURI- One Who made great penance

Ninth is SIDDHIDATRI- One Who grants Moksha . Those who remember You with great devotion indeed have prosperity.
Undoubtedly, O Goddess of the Gods, You Protect those who remember You.

Those who are frightened, having been surrounded by the enemies on the battlefield, or are burning in fire, or being at an
impassable place, would face no calamity, and would never have grief, sorrow, fear, or evil if they surrender to Durga

The Goddess Chamunda sits on a corpse, Varahi rides on a buffalo, Aindri is mounted on an elephant and Vaishnavi on a
condor.

Maheswari is riding on a bull, the vehicle of Kaumari is the peacock, Lakshmi, the Beloved of Shri Vishnu, is seated in a lotus
and is also holding a lotus in Her Hand.

The Goddess Ishwari, of white complexion, is riding on a bull and Brahmi, Who is bedecked with all ornaments is seated on a
swan.

All the mothers are endowed with Yoga and are adorned with different ornaments and jewels.

All the Goddesses are seen mounted in chariots and very Angry. They are wielding conch, discus, mace, plough, club, javelin,
axe, noose, barbed dart, trident, bow and arrows. These Goddesses are wielding Their weapons for Destroying the bodies of
demons, for the Protection of Their devotees and for the benefit of the Gods.

Salutations to You, O Goddess, of very dreadful appearance, of frightening valour, of tremendous strength and energy, the
Destroyer of the worst fears

O Devi, it is difficult to have even a glance at You. You increase the fears of Your enemies, please come to my rescue. May
Goddess Aindri Protect me from the east. Agni Devata (Goddess of Fire) from the south-east, Varahi (Shakti of Vishnu in the
form of the boar) from the south, Khadgadharini (Wielder of the sword) from the south-west, Varuni (The Shakti of Varuna, the
rain God) from the west and Mrgavahini, (Whose vehicle is the deer) may Protect me from the north-west.

The Goddess Kaumari (The Shakti of Kumar, that is Karttikeya) Protect me from the north and Goddess Shooladharini from the
north-east, Brahmani, (The Shakti of Brahma) from above and Vaishnavi (Shakti of Vishnu) from below, Protect me.

Thus Goddess Chamunda, Who sits on a corps, Protects me from all the ten directions. May Goddess Jaya Protect me from
the front and Vijaya from the rear; Ajita from the left and Aparajita from the right. Goddess Dyotini may Protect the topknot and
Uma may sit on my head and Protect it.
May I be Protected by Maladhari on the forehead, Yashswini on the eye-brows, Trinetra between the eye-brows, Yamaghanta
on the nose, Shankini on both the eyes, Dwaravasini on the ears, may Kalika Protect my cheeks and Shankari the roots of the
ears.

May I be Protected by Sugandha-nose, Charchika-lip, Amrtakala-lower lip, Saraswati-tongue, Kaumari-teeth, Chandikathroat,

May Devi Dandini Protect both my hands, Ambika-fingers, Shooleshwari my nails and may Kuleshwari Protect my belly. May I
be Protected, by Mahadevi-breast, Shuladharini-abdomen, Lalita Devi-heart, Kamini-navel, Guhyeshwari-hidden parts, Pootana
Kamika-reproductive organs, Mahishavasini-excretory organ

May Goddess Bhagavati Protect my waist, Vindhyavasini-knees and the wish-fulfilling Mahabala may Protect my hips.

May Narashini Protect my ankles. May Taijasi Protect my feet, may Shri Protect my toes. May Talavasini Protect the soles of
my feet.

May Danshtrakarali Protect my nails, Urdhvakeshini-hair, Kauberi-pores, Vagishwari-skin

May Goddess Parvati Protect blood, marrow of the bones, fat and bone; Goddess Kalaratri-intestines. Mukuteshwari-bile and
liver.

May Padmavati Protect the Chakras, Choodamani-phlegm (or lungs), Jwalamukhi lustre of the nails and Abhedya-all the joints.

Brahmani-semen, Chhatreshwari the shadow of my body, Dharmadharini-ego, superego and intellect (buddhi).

Vajrahasta-pran, apan, vyan, udan, saman (five vital breaths), Kalyanashobhana-pranas (life force).

May Yogini Protect the sense organs, that is, the faculties of tasting, seeing, smelling, hearing and touching. May Narayni

Varahi-the life, Vaishnavi-dharma, Lakshmi-success and fame, Chakrini-wealth and knowledge

Indrani-relatives, Chandika-cattle, Mahalakshmi-children and Bhairavi-spouse

Supatha may Protect my journey and Kshemakari my way. Mahalakshmi may Protect me in the king's court and Vijaya
everywhere

O Goddess Jayanti, any place that has not been mentioned in the Kavach and has thus remained unprotected, may be
Protected by You.

One should invariably cover oneself with this Kavacha (by reading) wherever one goes and should not walk even a step without
it if one desire auspiciousness. Then one is successful everywhere and all one's desires are fulfilled and that person enjoys
great prosperity on the earth

The person who covers himself with Kavacha becomes fearless, is never defeated in the battle and becomes worthy of being
worshipped in the three worlds

One who reads with faith every day thrice (morning, afternoon and evening), the 'Kavacha' of the Devi, which is inaccessible
even to the Gods, receives the Divine arts, is undefeated in the three worlds, lives for a hundred years and is free from
accidental death

All disease, like boils, scars, etc. are finished. Moveable (scorpions and snakes) and immoveable (other) poisons cannot affect
him.

All those, who cast magical spells by mantras or yantras, on others for evil purposes, all bhoots, goblins, malevolent beings
moving on the earth and in the sky, all those who mesmerise others, all female goblins, all yakshas and gandharvas are
destroyed just by the sight of the person having Kavach in his heart.

That person receives more and more respect and prowess. On the earth he rises in prosperity and fame by reading the
Kavacha and Saptashati.

His progeny would live as long as the earth in rich with mountains and forests. By the Grace of Mahamaya, he would attain the
highest place that is inaccessible even to the Gods and is eternally blissful in the company of Lord Shiva.
SHRI ATHA ARGALA STOTRA

Oh! Conqueror of all, remover of darkness, Auspicious one, beyond time, bearer of the Skulls of Impure Thoughts, Reliever of difficulties, loving
forgiveness, supporter of the Universe. You are the one who truly receives the sacrificial offerings and the offerings to the ancestors. To you I
bow.

Victory, oh Goddess, slayer of passion and anger! Victory, reliever of the troubles of all existence! Victory, all-pervasive Goddess! You are the
night at the end of time! To you I bow.

You who defeated the negative qualities of excess and sparseness, Giver of the blessings of the creative capacity, to you I bow. Grant us your
Form, grant us victory, grant us welfare, destroy all hostility.

You who caused the destruction Mahisā, Giver of happiness to devotees, to you I bow. Grant us your Form, grant us victory, grant us welfare,
destroy all hostility.

You who slew the demons Raktabīja, Chanda and Munda, Oh Goddess, destroyer of passion and anger. Grant us your Form, grant us victory,
grant us welfare, destroy all hostility.

Slayer of the demons Śumbha, Niśumbha and Dhūmalocana. Grant us your Form, grant us victory, grant us welfare, destroy all hostility

All revere your lotus feet, Oh Goddess, Giver of all that is beautiful. Grant us your Form, grant us victory, grant us welfare, destroy all hostility

You, of un-imaginably beautiful form and energy; Destroyer of all obstacles, remover of all afflictions. Grant us your Form, grant us victory, grant
us welfare, destroy all hostility

For those who bow to you with devotion, You remove all sins and distress. Grant us your Form, grant us victory, grant us welfare, destroy all
hostility.

Oh Goddess who cures all afflictions for those who praise you with devotion. Grant us your Form, grant us victory, grant us welfare, destroy all
hostility.

Oh Goddess who removes all confusion for those constant in their worship. Grant us your Form, grant us victory, grant us welfare, destroy all
hostility.

Grant us good fortune, freedom from disease, and supreme happiness. 

Grant the destruction of all that is disruptive, grant us renewed inner strength and supreme happiness. Grant us your Form, grant us victory, grant
us welfare, destroy all hostility.

Oh Goddess, grant liberation and supreme prosperity. Grant us your Form, grant us victory, grant us welfare, destroy all hostility.

Oh Mother of the Universe, at whose feet Gods and Demons surrender. Grant us your Form, grant us victory, grant us welfare, destroy all hostility

Please endow this self with intelligence and true wealth. Grant us your Form, grant us victory, grant us welfare, destroy all hostility

You who destroy the intensity of negative thoughts, You who tear apart ignorant thoughts of this self who seeks your shelter. Grant us your Form,
grant us victory, grant us welfare, destroy all hostility

Oh, four-armed Goddess, admired by Lord Brahma! Grant us your Form, grant us victory, grant us welfare, destroy all hostility

Goddess, Mother of the Universe, Krishna praises you with extreme devotion. Grant us your Form, grant us victory, grant us welfare, destroy all
hostility.

Oh Supreme Goddess, the Lord of the Daughter of the Himalayas (Shiva) always sings your praise. Grant us your Form, grant us victory, grant us
welfare, destroy all hostility

You who are worshipped by the husband of Indrani (Indra) with devotion. Grant us your Form, grant us victory,grant us welfare, destroy all
hostility

With your great staff you have destroyed the demons of egotism and thought. Grant us your Form, grant us welfare, destroy all hostility.

You who give salvation and perennial joy to your devotees Grant us your Form, grant us victory, grant us welfare, destroy all hostility

Oh Goddess, grant me a spouse who will lead the family across the terrible ocean of life and death.

Om, I bow to the Goddess Chandikā,

The sage told:-

For getting victory in reading the Devi Mahatmyam, reading this would remove all the spokes
in the way of getting result.. He who reads this also gets good times and gets all those which
are not attainable. Even to one who praises Goddess with only Devi Mahatmya, she
becomes pleased.
That man needs no other chant(Devi mahatmyam) or medicine,Without any other he would realise all his needs. He gets
realised fully all his wishes, for The great god(Shiva), taking in to account the normal doubts among people, after composing
this Keelaga also made it not necessary for him to read others.

The Lord Parameshwara made the “Devi Mahatmya” as secret and since there is no end to
the blessings that can be received by it, made the method of reading it very secret.

There is no doubt that he gets all comforts. He has to observe with complete
concentration all the necessary charities and rules laid down for the chanting on the
fourth or fourteenth day after the NEW moon. Unless he does that the goddess will
not be pleased with him.. This has been fixed like a driving nail by Lord
Parameshwara. He who reads it without this would become one of the assistants of
the Goddess.
(Because God thought just by chanting this every body would become equal to gods,
whether they are good or bad, he has put this condition. (nail). He has told that this
japa has to be done on Krishna ashtami or Krishna Chathurdasi. Before the Japa he
should give away all his wealth to the goddess and receive back from her as prasada
that which is just sufficient for him. He should then do the chanting with full
concentration and according to the method prescribed. If he does like that, then only
he will get the full effect of chanting the manthra. )
He will have no fear any where in the world, he will never be subject to
untimely death and after death he will attain salvation.

This method should be understood well and then only the chanting should be started. If it is not done this way it will not be
effective. So learned people do this way.

 Even ladies who do not know the method by chanting it will get some small
benefits like beauty. So this has necessarily be chanted

If this is chanted without sound you will get riches and if chanted loudly
complete wealth could be got and so this should be chanted loudly.

How is it that with this knowledge that this chanting would lead to wealth, luck,
heath and destruction of ones enemies, some people are still not chanting it?
 
Devi Keelagam Samaptham
The nail of the Goddess ends.