Day 14 Ruchika’s Mantra – Protection
Post by : Ruchika
Post date : 22/04/2025
In a world that is always changing, it’s natural to feel unsure or scared sometimes. That’s why many of us look for protection. But what does real protection mean? Is it something outside of us—a strong wall, a special prayer, or a god? Or could it be something deeper, something inside us?
Indian scriptures talk about protection in many ways. At first, they describe outer forms of safety. But as we go deeper, they guide us toward an inner sense of peace and strength. Let’s explore these different layers together.
Bhagavad Gita – Surrender as Protection
In the Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna offers perhaps the most reassuring words:
“Sarva-dharmān parityajya māṁ ekaṁ śaraṇaṁ vraja
Ahaṁ tvāṁ sarva-pāpebhyo mokṣayiṣyāmi mā śucah”
(18.66)“Surrender unto Me alone. I will liberate you from all sins. Do not fear.”
Here, protection is promised not through control, but through surrender. It’s an invitation to lay down our burdens, our doubts, and our defenses—to allow the divine intelligence to guide us through life’s storms.
Vedas – Divine Invocations for Protection
The Vedas are rich in mantras and suktas specifically for protection:
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Devi Suktam & Durga Suktam (from the Rig Veda and Yajur Veda): Invoke Goddess Durga to protect the seeker from obstacles, fear, and ignorance.
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Shanti Mantras: These are recited to invoke peace and shield the environment from negativity. For example:
“Om Sahana Vavatu…” – a prayer for mutual protection between teacher and student.
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Gayatri Mantra (Rig Veda): Considered the most potent mantra, it’s a prayer for the illumination and protection of the intellect.
Upanishads – Inner Armor
Protection in the Upanishads is more internalized:
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The Atman (soul) is said to be untouched by harm—eternal and protected by its very nature.
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In the Mandukya Upanishad, it is said:
“Na nirodho na cha utpattiḥ…”
(There is neither birth nor destruction for the Self – it is beyond harm.)
This implies that real protection comes through knowledge (Jnana) and detachment from the transient.
| Level | Type of Protection | How It Is Addressed |
|---|
| Physical | Through deities, mantras, and rituals | Yajnas, Kavach, Devata Stotras |
| Emotional | Through surrender and devotion | Bhakti Yoga, prayers |
| Intellectual | Through knowledge and awareness | Jnana Yoga, Upanishads |
| Spiritual | Through realization of the Self | Meditation, detachment, Self-inquiry |
When we align our thoughts with the purity of air, the steadiness of earth, the clarity of water, the energy of fire, and the vastness of space—we are naturally protected. Nature becomes our silent guardian, and our mind, a temple of strength.
Day 14 Ruchika’s Mantra – Protection
Post by : Ruchika
Post date : 22/04/2025
In a world that is always changing, it’s natural to feel unsure or scared sometimes. That’s why many of us look for protection. But what does real protection mean? Is it something outside of us—a strong wall, a special prayer, or a god? Or could it be something deeper, something inside us?
Indian scriptures talk about protection in many ways. At first, they describe outer forms of safety. But as we go deeper, they guide us toward an inner sense of peace and strength. Let’s explore these different layers together.
Bhagavad Gita – Surrender as Protection
In the Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna offers perhaps the most reassuring words:
“Sarva-dharmān parityajya māṁ ekaṁ śaraṇaṁ vraja
Ahaṁ tvāṁ sarva-pāpebhyo mokṣayiṣyāmi mā śucah”
(18.66)“Surrender unto Me alone. I will liberate you from all sins. Do not fear.”
Here, protection is promised not through control, but through surrender. It’s an invitation to lay down our burdens, our doubts, and our defenses—to allow the divine intelligence to guide us through life’s storms.
Vedas – Divine Invocations for Protection
The Vedas are rich in mantras and suktas specifically for protection:
-
Devi Suktam & Durga Suktam (from the Rig Veda and Yajur Veda): Invoke Goddess Durga to protect the seeker from obstacles, fear, and ignorance.
-
Shanti Mantras: These are recited to invoke peace and shield the environment from negativity. For example:
“Om Sahana Vavatu…” – a prayer for mutual protection between teacher and student.
-
Gayatri Mantra (Rig Veda): Considered the most potent mantra, it’s a prayer for the illumination and protection of the intellect.
Upanishads – Inner Armor
Protection in the Upanishads is more internalized:
-
The Atman (soul) is said to be untouched by harm—eternal and protected by its very nature.
-
In the Mandukya Upanishad, it is said:
“Na nirodho na cha utpattiḥ…”
(There is neither birth nor destruction for the Self – it is beyond harm.)
This implies that real protection comes through knowledge (Jnana) and detachment from the transient.
| Level | Type of Protection | How It Is Addressed |
|---|
| Physical | Through deities, mantras, and rituals | Yajnas, Kavach, Devata Stotras |
| Emotional | Through surrender and devotion | Bhakti Yoga, prayers |
| Intellectual | Through knowledge and awareness | Jnana Yoga, Upanishads |
| Spiritual | Through realization of the Self | Meditation, detachment, Self-inquiry |
When we align our thoughts with the purity of air, the steadiness of earth, the clarity of water, the energy of fire, and the vastness of space—we are naturally protected. Nature becomes our silent guardian, and our mind, a temple of strength.