Brahma Vaivarta Purana Chapter 12:11-20

Brahma Vaivarta Purana

Sakata-bhanjana-kavaca-nyasa

The Cart is Broken and the Kavaca is Placed

Chapter 12: Verse 11-20

ENGLISH TRANSLATION 11.The gopas asked the boys, “How did the cart break? I don’t see anything that could so suddenly have caused it. How did this amazing thing happen?” 12.The boys said, “O gopas, please hear our words. The cart broke because Sri Krsna kicked it.” 13.Hearing these words, the gopas and gopis laughed. They didn’t believe it. They said, “That’s a lie.” 14.A group of exalted brahmanas at once blessed the infant Krsna. One brahmana placed his hand on Krsna’s limbs and recited Kavaca (shield) prayers for protection. 15.-16.O king of brahmanas, I will recite for you that kavaca, which protects from all dangers, which Goddess Yoganidra gave to the demigod Brahma as he rested in the lotus navel of Lord Visnu, the master of the universes who was sleeping on the ocean, and which Brahma recited out of fear of the demons Madhu and Kaitabha. 17.Sri Yoganidra said: Throw your fears far away. As long as Lord Visnu is here and as long as I am here, why should you be afraid? Be happy, O master of the universe. 18.May the Lord who removes all danger protect your face. May the Lord who killed the Madhu demon protect your head. May the all-attractive Lord protect your eyes. May the Lord of Radha protect your nose. 19.May the husband of the goddess of fortune protect your ears, neck and the top of your head. May the Lord who pleases the cows, land and senses protect your cheeks. May the Lord who has beautiful hair protect your hair. 20.May the Lord who is the master of the senses protect your lips. May the Lord who is the elder brother of Gada protect your teeth. May the Lord who is the king of the rasa dance protect your tongue. May the Lord who appeared as Vamana protect your palate.