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Chamunda (Devi Kavach) · Total protection

ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं चामुण्डायै विच्चे

Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chaamundaayai Vichche

Meaning

The Navarna Mantra — nine syllables of the Devi that hold the entire Chandi Path in seed form.

Why chant this

The mantra of the Durga Saptashati. Awakens the fierce, protective aspect of the Goddess within. Recited nightly during Navratri.

Pronunciation

Aim — Hreem — Kleem — Chaa-mun-daa-yai — Vich-che.