Srimad Bhagavatam — Shashtha Skandha, Shloka 29
Nārāyaṇa-kavaca — The Armor of Lord Nārāyaṇa
गरुडो भगवान् स्तोत्रस्तोभश्छन्दोमय: प्रभु: । रक्षत्वशेषकृच्छ्रेभ्यो विष्वक्सेन: स्वनामभि: ॥ २९ ॥
garuḍo bhagavān stotra- stobhaś chandomayaḥ prabhuḥ rakṣatv aśeṣa-kṛcchrebhyo viṣvaksenaḥ sva-nāmabhiḥ
愿毗湿奴的乘骑——主伽楼罗，受颂词礼赞、为吠陀化身之大主，护佑我们脱离一切艰难险厄；亦愿至上主毗湿瓦克塞那以其圣名守护我们，远离诸般危难。
FAQs
This verse invokes divine protectors—Garuḍa and Viṣvaksena—affirming that remembrance and prayer, especially through sacred names and Vedic praise, remove all distress and give complete protection.
In the kavaca, specific divine beings are invoked as guardians. Garuḍa is celebrated as a powerful protector associated with the Lord, and Viṣvaksena is honored as the Lord’s commander who safeguards devotional service—both are called to ward off obstacles and dangers.
Practice regular remembrance of the Lord’s protectors and chant sacred names with faith, especially during anxiety or danger—using devotion and disciplined prayer as a spiritual shield against fear and hardship.