Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 52
The Exposition of Hanumān’s Protective Kavaca
Māruti-kavaca
प्रजप्तमेतत्कवचमसाध्यं चापि साधयेत् ॥ ५२ ॥
prajaptametatkavacamasādhyaṃ cāpi sādhayet || 52 ||
Kavaca ini, apabila dijapa dengan sempurna menurut tatacara, mampu menunaikan bahkan perkara yang dianggap mustahil.
Sanatkumara (in dialogue with Narada)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It asserts the Purāṇic principle that a kavaca, when empowered through disciplined japa, becomes spiritually efficacious—removing obstacles and enabling extraordinary attainment through mantra-siddhi.
Although framed as mantra-technology, it aligns with bhakti by emphasizing faithful, steady repetition; the ‘power’ arises from devoted practice and reliance on sacred sound as divine protection.
It highlights mantra-japa procedure and efficacy (a practical limb of ritual discipline), implying correct recitation and repetition—skills supported by Śikṣā (phonetics) and Vyākaraṇa (grammar) for accurate chanting.