Mantras for Protection from Negativity & Enemies
When you feel surrounded by negativity, fear, the evil eye (buri nazar), or ill-wishers, these powerful "kavach" (armour) mantras build an invisible shield of divine protection around you and your home. From the Durga Kavach to the Ram Raksha Stotra and Bajrang Baan, these are the time-tested prayers Hindus have chanted for centuries to drive away every negative force.
Recommended Mantras
Durga Kavach
The "armour of Durga" — the Goddess places her protection over every part of the body, repelling all negativity and harm.
📅 Every morning as a protective shield; daily during Navratri.
ॐ अस्य श्री चण्डी कवचस्य ब्रह्मा ऋषिः।
Ram Raksha Stotra
The "protective shield of Rama" — a complete armour against enemies, fear, evil spirits and danger.
📅 Daily morning, especially before travel or facing difficulty.
॥ ॐ श्रीगणेशाय नमः ॥
Bajrang Baan
Hanuman's powerful "arrow" — invoked to destroy enemies, evil forces, black magic and every obstacle.
📅 Tuesdays and Saturdays when facing strong negativity or enemies.
निश्चय प्रेम प्रतीति ते,बिनय करै सनमान।
Hanuman Chalisa
"Bhoot pishaach nikat nahin aave" — ghosts and evil spirits cannot come near one who recites it.
📅 Daily, especially at night or in fearful situations.
श्रीगुरु चरन सरोज रज, निज मनु मुकुरु सुधारि।
Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam
Kaal Bhairav, the fierce guardian, destroys fear, enemies and negative forces and guards his devotees.
📅 When facing serious threats; on Kaal Bhairav Ashtami and Tuesdays.
देवराजसेव्यमानपावनाङ्घ्रिपङ्कजं
Practical Tips
- ✦Recite the Durga Kavach or Ram Raksha Stotra each morning to "armour" yourself for the day
- ✦Chant Hanuman Chalisa at night if you feel fear or sense negative energy at home
- ✦Keep an image of Hanuman at the entrance of your home as a guardian
- ✦Light a lamp with a pinch of camphor in the evening to clear negative energy from the house
- ✦For the evil eye (nazar), circle salt or red chillies around the affected person and chant Hanuman Chalisa
- ✦Maintain a clean, clutter-free home and puja space — negativity gathers in neglect