Navanath Bhaktisaar

Which Chapter to Sing

A simple guide for every need

Based on the Phalashruti (Adhyaya 40, Ovees 101–199)

This is a plain-language guide, not a translation. It is meant to help someone quickly find which chapter's recitation is traditionally said to help with a particular life situation. For the full verses with transliteration and meanings, see the complete Phalashruti.

Find Your Need

Health & the Body

Chapter 10For women's health troubles, and for children to be born safely and thrive
Chapter 29For chronic illness (especially wasting diseases like tuberculosis) and for relief from suffering in general
Chapter 33For lockjaw, tetanus, or related muscular affliction
Chapter 36For snake bites, scorpion stings, and recovering from poison
Chapter 38For fevers of all kinds, including malaria

Protection from Negative Forces

Chapter 1For protection from evil spirits and negative energy troubling the home
Chapter 5For spirit possession or a haunted feeling in the home
Chapter 25For protection against curses or ill-wishing directed at you
Chapter 31For protection against black magic or deceitful spells

Money & Prosperity

Chapter 2For financial hardship and poverty
Chapter 23For lasting financial abundance and a prosperous household

Family Peace & Relationships

Chapter 15For a home full of daily fights and quarrels, to bring peace between family members
Chapter 26For family feuds and enmity between relatives
Chapter 28For those seeking a good and devoted marriage partner

Children & Family Growth

Chapter 10For women's health troubles, and for children to be born safely and thrive
Chapter 22For couples wanting a wise and worthy child
Chapter 24For the safety of infants and young children
Chapter 35For couples hoping for a truly exceptional child, and for the upliftment of one's ancestors

Guilt, Old Wrongs & Ancestral Peace

Chapter 13For guilt or the burden of past wrongs against women, and for ancestors' peace
Chapter 18For the weight of serious past wrongdoing, and for peace for one's ancestors
Chapter 21For guilt over harming animals (especially cows), and for a clear conscience
Chapter 35For couples hoping for a truly exceptional child, and for the upliftment of one's ancestors

Enemies, Conflict & Courage

Chapter 3For facing enemies, and for strength and skill in self-defense
Chapter 4For protection from betrayal or deception by others, and lasting peace
Chapter 6For turning hostile people or enemies into well-wishers
Chapter 30For protection from thieves and those who wish to deceive you
Chapter 39For courage and protection when going into conflict or battle

Mind, Worry & Emotions

Chapter 7For a mind troubled by worry, restlessness, or lingering anxiety
Chapter 16For nightmares and disturbed sleep
Chapter 20For obsession, infatuation, or a mind that feels taken over, so that one can return to a normal, settled life

Spiritual Growth & Learning

Chapter 9For a student, or anyone wanting to gain knowledge, wisdom, or learning
Chapter 17For those on a spiritual path who want to succeed in yoga or meditation practice, and to turn away from bad influences
Chapter 19For those seeking spiritual liberation (moksha) as their life's goal

Justice & Recovering What Is Lost

Chapter 14For someone who is wrongly imprisoned or unjustly confined
Chapter 27For recovering something lost — a position, a possession, or one's rightful place

Crisis, Danger & Household Integrity

Chapter 11For protection from fire and fire-related accidents
Chapter 12When it feels like the gods or fate are against you, or nothing seems to please the divine
Chapter 32For protection during a life-threatening crisis or danger to one's life
Chapter 37For a household troubled by bad character or wrongdoing, to restore honesty and integrity

Separation from Loved Ones

Chapter 8For a loved one who is far away, to bring them home and ease the worry of separation

Success in Any Undertaking

Chapter 34For success in any task or undertaking you have set out to do

For Everything at Once

Chapter 40For receiving all of the above at once — fame, prosperity, worthy descendants, and the fulfillment of every sincere wish; reading this chapter alone is said to carry the merit of the whole text

Full List by Chapter Number

Chapter 1For protection from evil spirits and negative energy troubling the home
Chapter 2For financial hardship and poverty
Chapter 3For facing enemies, and for strength and skill in self-defense
Chapter 4For protection from betrayal or deception by others, and lasting peace
Chapter 5For spirit possession or a haunted feeling in the home
Chapter 6For turning hostile people or enemies into well-wishers
Chapter 7For a mind troubled by worry, restlessness, or lingering anxiety
Chapter 8For a loved one who is far away, to bring them home and ease the worry of separation
Chapter 9For a student, or anyone wanting to gain knowledge, wisdom, or learning
Chapter 10For women's health troubles, and for children to be born safely and thrive
Chapter 11For protection from fire and fire-related accidents
Chapter 12When it feels like the gods or fate are against you, or nothing seems to please the divine
Chapter 13For guilt or the burden of past wrongs against women, and for ancestors' peace
Chapter 14For someone who is wrongly imprisoned or unjustly confined
Chapter 15For a home full of daily fights and quarrels, to bring peace between family members
Chapter 16For nightmares and disturbed sleep
Chapter 17For those on a spiritual path who want to succeed in yoga or meditation practice, and to turn away from bad influences
Chapter 18For the weight of serious past wrongdoing, and for peace for one's ancestors
Chapter 19For those seeking spiritual liberation (moksha) as their life's goal
Chapter 20For obsession, infatuation, or a mind that feels taken over, so that one can return to a normal, settled life
Chapter 21For guilt over harming animals (especially cows), and for a clear conscience
Chapter 22For couples wanting a wise and worthy child
Chapter 23For lasting financial abundance and a prosperous household
Chapter 24For the safety of infants and young children
Chapter 25For protection against curses or ill-wishing directed at you
Chapter 26For family feuds and enmity between relatives
Chapter 27For recovering something lost — a position, a possession, or one's rightful place
Chapter 28For those seeking a good and devoted marriage partner
Chapter 29For chronic illness (especially wasting diseases like tuberculosis) and for relief from suffering in general
Chapter 30For protection from thieves and those who wish to deceive you
Chapter 31For protection against black magic or deceitful spells
Chapter 32For protection during a life-threatening crisis or danger to one's life
Chapter 33For lockjaw, tetanus, or related muscular affliction
Chapter 34For success in any task or undertaking you have set out to do
Chapter 35For couples hoping for a truly exceptional child, and for the upliftment of one's ancestors
Chapter 36For snake bites, scorpion stings, and recovering from poison
Chapter 37For a household troubled by bad character or wrongdoing, to restore honesty and integrity
Chapter 38For fevers of all kinds, including malaria
Chapter 39For courage and protection when going into conflict or battle
Chapter 40For receiving all of the above at once — fame, prosperity, worthy descendants, and the fulfillment of every sincere wish; reading this chapter alone is said to carry the merit of the whole text

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