କୀଳକ ସ୍ତୋତ୍ରଂ

देवता: देवी दुर्गा / भगवान शिव (Goddess Durga / Lord Shiva)  | भाग: दुर्गा सप्तशती त्रयम् (कवच → अर्गला → कीलक)

आरम्भिक श्लोक — शिव वन्दना

Opening Verse — Salutation to Shiva

The stotram opens with salutation to Lord Shiva, who is the one who placed the Keelak (pin) on the Saptashati.

कीलक का उद्देश्य

The Purpose of the Keelak

Lord Shiva explains why the Saptashati was locked — to ensure only devoted practitioners can access its immense power.

दिव्य कीलक का स्वरूप

The Nature of the Divine Lock

Shiva reveals how he pinioned the Saptashati so that its power would only flow to the worthy.

समापन — कीलक निवारण

Closing — Removal of the Pin

The concluding verses declare the Keelak removed, granting the devotee full access to the Saptashati.

महत्त्व

The word Keelak means “pin” or “wedge.” It is believed that Lord Shiva “pinioned” (locked) the Saptashati so that its immense power is only accessible to those with pure devotion. Reciting this stotram “removes the pin,” granting the devotee full access to the blessings of Goddess Chandika. It is the third and final part of the Trayam (Triad: Kavach → Argala → Keelak).

लाभ

Removes the divine lock on the Saptashati, enables the devotee to receive the complete fruit of Chandi worship, grants access to the full spiritual power of the Durga Saptashati, and ensures the recitation is complete and effective.

📜 दुर्गा सप्तशती त्रयम्