STOTRA KAVACHA (SHIELD OF PRAYERS)
Invocation & Introduction
Stutis, Kavachas, Ashtottaras, and Sahasranamas from the Series of Essence of Puranas
Sanskrit Invocation
Shuklaambara dharam Vishnum Shashivarnam Chaturbhujam,
Prasanna vadanam dhyaayey Sarva Vighnopata shantaye
Prasanna vadanam dhyaayey Sarva Vighnopata shantaye
English Translation
"My sincere meditation to You, the Omnipresent Almighty, with a most Benevolent Visage, wearing spotless white clothes, and possessing Four Hands. I beseech You, the Lord of Obstacles, to grant me a successful start."