ੴ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਕੀ ਫ਼ਤਿਹ!
ਖੜਗ ਖੰਡਾ ਅਸੀ ਅਰਿਗਰ ਧਰਮ ਰੱਚ ਤੱਗ ਛਤ੍ਰੀ ॥
Kharag, Khanda, Asi, Arighar, Dharam Rach, Tag Chatri
You are the twelve fist long double edge sword, ten fist long khanda representing Mahakal, double handed sword, Enemy of the Throat, guardian of Dharam, caste string of a Kshatriya, meaning sword belt
ਬਿਸ਼੍ਵ ਪਾਲ ਭੂਪਾਲ ਪੱਛ ਪਲ ਭੱਛ ਰਣ ਕੱਛ ਅੱਤ੍ਰੀ ॥
Bishva paal, Bhupaal pachh, Pal Pacch, Rann Kacch, Atrri.
You are the, Nurturer of the world, Devour of Kings, Devour of time, Preserver of honour on the battlefield, weapon adorning warrior
ਰਾਜ ਮੰਡਾ ਅਤਿ ਪ੍ਰਚੰਡਾ ਈਸ੍ਵਰੀ ਕਰਵਾਰ ਹੈ ॥
Raj Manda, At Parchanda, Isvari Karvar hai
You are the adorner of kingdoms, Extremely fierce, Sword of Shiv Ji
ਸ਼ਕਤਿ ਬ੍ਰਹਿਮੀ ਬੈਸ਼ਨਵੀ ਭਵਾਨੀ ਤੂੰ ਤਰਵਾਰ ਹੈ ॥
Shakti, Brahmani, Baishnavi, Bhavani, toon Tarvaar hai
You are Parbati, the wife of Shivji, Saraswati, wife of Barhma, Laxmi, wife of Vishnu, fierce form of Parbati,
ਨਿਤ ਜਿਯੋਤੀ ਮੁਕਤਿ ਦਾਇਕ ਧਾਰਾਧਾਰ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾਨ ਹੈ ॥
Nit Jeyoti, Mukht Daeik, Dhaaraadhaar, Kirpan hai
You are the the eternal flame granter of salvation, Sharp edged sword the merciless sword
ਚੰਡਕਾ ਮੰਡਕਾ ਮ੍ਰਿਤਕਾ ਜਗਤ ਜਨਨੀ ਕਾਲਕਾ ਗੁਨਖਾਨਿ ਹੈ ॥
Chandka, Mandkaa, Mritkaa, Jagat Janani, Kalika, Gunkhaan hai
You are angry eight armed warrior goddess Chandi beautifully adorned Chandi
mother of the Earth mother of the world, dark form of chandi, treasure mine of virtue
ਭਵ ਮਾਨਕਾ ਖਲ ਹਾਂਨ ਕਾ ਰੱਤ ਪਾਲਕਾ ਜਗ ਮਾਨ ਹੈ ॥
Bhav Mankaa, Khal Hankaa, Rat Pankaa, Jag Man hai
You are the good virtue to the world defeater of evil ones, drinker of blood, pride of the world
ਇਹ ਕਵਚਿ ਬ੍ਰਹਮਾ ਕੋ ਬਤੀਸਾ ਪਢੈ ਜੋ ਨਿਤ ਛੱਤ੍ਰੀ ॥
ehai kavicha brahma ko batisaa paddai jo nita chatari
That Kshaytria (warrior) who reads this Kavach of Brahma of 32 (praises) daily
ਰਣ ਜੀਤ ਲੈਹ ਨਿਰਭੀਤ ਰਹਿ ਰਿਧਿ ਸਿਧਿ ਪਾਵੈ ਅੱਤ੍ਰੀ ॥
rann jeet laih nirbeet rahi ridh sidh paavai aatri
(He) will attain victory on the battlefield, remain fearless, and attain Ridhi Sidhi (yogic spiritual powers)
ਲਹਿ ਬੇਦ ਭੇਦ ਜੋ ਪਢੈ ਬਿਪ੍ਰਬੈਸਯ ਧੰਨ ਸੁਖ ਸੰਪਤਾ ॥
lahi beyd bheyd jo paddai biprabheisy dan sokh sanpataa
A Brahmin who reads this will know the secret of the Vedas, and a Vaish who reads with will attain comfort of wealth and family.
ਧਨ ਧਾਮ ਤਨ ਅਰੋਗ ਸੂਦਰ ਪਾਇ ਸੁਖ ਅਕੰਪਤਾ ॥
dhan dhaam tan arog soodar paae sokh aknptaa
Wealth, home, and a body without ailments [all] of beautiful unswerving comfort [is attained through contemplating this mantra].
Ik Oaṅkār srī Vāhigurū jī kī fateh. kharag khandā asī argar dharam rach tag chhattrī.
bishav pāl bhūpāl pachh pal bhachh ran kachh attrī. rāj mandā at prachandā īsavarī karvār
hai. shakat brahemī baishanvī bhavānī tū tarvār hai. nit jiyotī mukat dā-ek dhārādhār
kripān hai. chandkā mandkā mritkā jagat jananī kālkā gunkhān hai. bhav mānkā khal hān
kā ratt pānkā jag mān hai. eh kavach brahamā ko batīsā padhai jo nit chattrī. ran jīt laih
nirbhīt reh ridh sidh pāvai attrī. leh bed bhed jo padhai bipra bais dhan sukh sampt ā. dhan
dhām tan arog sūdar pā-e sukh akamptā.
The double-edged broad sword, and the donned sword with the chakra adorned around the
neck. You are the protectors of righteousness, and the sacred thread of the warrior, and
recognised as the Nurturer of the universe. The Mother of the land and more beautiful than
even the purest lotus. The many beautiful kingdoms are Yours. You are the brilliance of the sun.
You are the master Creator. You are the sweet Mother. You perpetually create with Your power
and radiance. You are the Goddess of Creation. You are Lakshami and Vishnu's power. You are
of Shiva himself, the shakti of shakta. The sword, the sword! You are the Eternal light and
Liberator. Giver and provider, Sharpest edge of all blades, Wearer of the sword of mercy. As the
clouds bring thunder, You are the lightning. You the flashing sword. You are the light, heat, and
fury. You the Destroyer and Creator as one Mother, You that kills and yet You that gives birth.
All existence worships You, You, who in motion, up and down, cutting, the Lover blade
glistening with blood, You are respected by the whole world. The warrior who reads this
Creator’s mantra of protection, 32 times daily. Will win all battles and abide in Fearlessness,
good fortune, wealth, Prosperity and magical powers. All of these will the warrior receive. By
finding this secret. By reading this scripture. The holy gain unmoving peace and honour. The
merchants gain wealth and mansion. The labourer gains health and strength.
