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Powerful Narasimha Mantras – Meaning – For Protection

Narasimha who is one of the most powerful avatars of Lord Vishnu, (the protector in the Hindu Triad) is known to be fierce to fight and remove all that is evil and as a result protect all his devotees from every negative aspect of life. He is regarded as the embodiment of victory of good over evil.

Vishnu assumed this fierce form on top of Himvat mountain (Harivamsa). He is believed to have taken the avatar to destroy the demon king Hiranyakashipu.

Lord Narasimha is said to have half human and half lion appearance where the torso and the lower body is that of human while the face and claws are that of a ferocious lion. In conjunction with the bodily appearances, Lord Narasimha is described in various forms and is said to have about more than 74 forms with respect to different postures and weapons that he holds in his hands. The 9 main ones are collectively known as Nava-narasiṁha and as follows :

Ugra-narasiṁha

Kroddha-narasiṁha

Vīra-narasiṁha

Vilamba-narasiṁha

Kopa-narasiṁha

Yoga-narasiṁha

Aghora-narasiṁha

Sudarśana-narasiṁha

Lakṣmī-narasiṁha

Out of these forms, the Lakṣmī-narasiṁha is the form where Goddess Lakshmi is sitting on His lap and the Lord is calmer than the other forms.

Due to the nature of Narasiṁha’s form (divine anger), it is essential that worship be given with a very high level of attention compared to other deities.

Narasimha Mantra

In many temples only lifelong celibates (Brahmācārya) are able to have the chance to serve as priests to perform the daily puja. Forms where Narasiṁha appears sitting in a yogic posture, or with the Goddess Lakṣmī are the exception to this rule, as Narasiṁha is taken as being more relaxed.

The form and outlook of Lord Narasimha teach us that evil does not triumph over good. Those who support malevolence would be annihilated by God as He is everywhere. A number of Mantras in Sanskrit herald, praise and pray to Lord Narasimha and chanting any chosen Narasimha Mantra with due reverence, diligence and devotion can remove fears and bestow all good on the devotees. A collection of simple, but profound Narasimha Mantras that can confer multifarious benefits are as given below.

Narasimha Mantra

Narasimha Maha Mantra

“Om hrim ksaumugram viram mahavivnumjvalantam sarvatomukham।

Nrsimham bhisanam bhadrammrtyormrtyum namamyaham ॥”

Meaning: ‘Oh Angry and brave Maha-Visnu, your heat and fire permeate everywhere. O Lord Narasimha, you are everywhere. You are the death of death and I surrender to You.’

Benefit: Reciting this Mantra with utmost devotion results in the gain of the armour of Narasimha which protects everything that is blessed and destroys all problems of the chanter.

Narasimha Pranama Prayer

“Namaste narasimhaya, prahladahlada-dayine, hiranyakasipor vaksah, sila-tanka nakhalaye |“

Ito nrsimhah parato nrsimho, yato yato yami tato nrsimhah, bahir nrsimho hrdaye nrsimho, nrsimham adim saranam prapadye ||”

Meaning: ‘I offer my obeisances to Lord Narasimha, who gives joy to Prahlada Maharaja and whose nails are like chisels on the stone like chest of the demon Hiranyakasipu.

Lord Narasimha is here and also there. Wherever I go Lord Narasimha is there. He is in the heart and is outside as well. I surrender to Lord Narasimha, the origin of all things and the supreme refuge.’

Benefit : This is a powerful mantra that when recited regularly will relieve people of their debts and insolvency however severe and acute and give protection against any further problematic situations.

Dasavatara Stotra

“Tava kara-kamala-vare nakham adbhuta-srngam,

dalita-hiranyakasipu-tanu-bhrngam,

kesava dhrta-narahari-rupa jaya jagadisa hare ||”

Meaning: O Kesava! O Lord of the universe! O Hari, who have assumed the form of half-man and half-lion, all glories to You! Just as one can easily crush a wasp between one’s fingernails, so in the same way the body of the wasp-like demon Hiranyakasipu has been ripped apart by the wonderful pointed nails on your beautiful lotus hands.’

Kamasikashtakam

“Tvayi raksati raksakaih kimanyaih,

tvayi caraksati raksakaih kimanyaih iiti niscita dhih srayami nityam,

nrhare vegavati taṭasrayam tvam॥”

Meaning: ‘O Kamasikha Narasimha! You are sarva sakthan. When you are resolved to protect some one, where is the need to seek the protection of anyone else? When you are resolved not to protect some one, which other person is capable of protecting us? There is no one. Knowing this fundamental truth, I have resolved to offer my saraṇagati at your lotus feet alone that rest at the banks of Vegavati river.’

Divya Prabandham

“Adi adi agam karaindhu isaipadip padik kannir malgi engumnadi nadi narasinga endru, vadi vaduum ivval nuthale ||”

Meaning: ‘I will dance and melt for you, within my heart, to see you, I will sing in praise of you with tears of joy, I will search for Narasiṁha and I am a householder who still searches to reach you (to attain Salvation).’

Narasimha Gayatri Mantra

“Om Nrisimhaye vidmahe vajranakhaya dhimahi tan no simhah Prachodayat |

Vajra nakhaya vidmahe tikshna damstraya dhimahi tan no narasimhah Prachodayat ||”

Meaning: ‘Om! Let us be well aware of Nrisimha, the lightning-nailed. May the Lion promote our thought and actions. Let us meditate on He who is known as the possessor of nails as hard as thunderbolts and sharp teeth. Let us all be enthused by Lord Narasimhadeva.”

Sri Narasimha Maha Mantra

It is stated in Shastra that this mantra is the essence of all kavacha mantras, or mantras meant for wearing in a kavacha (capsule). The mantra is often written on a small piece of bark, such as from the botch tree. Then it is sealed in the capsule with a tulasi (Holy Basil) leaf or even flower petals that have been offered to the deity of Lord Narasimha. After worshipping the deity of Lord Narasimha with sixteen upacharas or items of worship, the pujari or priest performs a ritual called prana-pratistha: he calls the Lord to reside in the kavacha. He then worships the kavacha. Then it has full protective power. Men can wear the kavacha around the neck or on the upper right arm, while women wear it around the neck or on the upper left arm. The Kavacha may be worn in all circumstances, at any time, or in any place.

“Ugram viram maha-vishnum jvalantam sarvato mukham |

nrisimham bhishanam bhadram mrityur mrityum namamy aham ||”

Meaning : ‘I bow down to Lord Narasimha who is ferocious and heroic like Lord Vishnu. He is burning from every side. He is terrific, auspicious and the death of death personified.’

Narasimha Prapatti

“Mata narasimha, pita narasimha

Bratha narasimha, sakha narasimha

Vidyaa narasimha, dravinam narasimha

Swami narasimha, sakalam narasimha

Itho narasimha, paratho narasimha

Yatho yatho yahihi, tatho narasimha

Narasimha devaath paro na kaschit

Tasmaan narasimha sharanam prapadye ||”

Meaning: ‘Mother is Narasimha; Father is Narasimha

Brother is Narasimha; Friend is Narasimha

Knowledge is Narasimha; Wealth is Narasimha

My Lord is Narasimha; Everything is Narasimha.

Narasimha is in this world, Narasimha is everywhere (Omnipresent)

Wherever I go, there is Narasimha

Narasimha is the Supreme Lord, there is none other than HIM

So, I humbly seek refuge in you, Shri Narasimha.’

Benefit: A simple sloka that acts as a ‘great protective shield’ at all times.

ॐॐ ALSO READ NARASIMHA KAVACHAM MANTRA ॐॐ

Narasimha Mantra Benefits

Narasimha Mantras, also known as Kavacha mantras have the power of protecting those who chant it. The literal meaning of Kavacha is armor or breast plate that the soldiers wear during wars to protect their bodies from the deadly weapons. In the same manner, the Kavacha mantras act as protective shields to safeguard the welfare of the devotees. If so, then imagine how powerful Narasimha Mantra could be when the sole purpose behind the incarnation of Lord Naraismha is to save his devotee.

Narasimha Mantra - For Protection

Lord Narasimha is highly benign and merciful though he might appear ferocious. He came to being in response to the answer given by Prahlad to his angry father. When Hiranyakasipu, the demon king was torturing his son Prahlad since he was devoted to Lord Vishnu, the difficulties and dangers endured by Prahlad came to a saturation point. However, he was bearing all the troubles with patience and smile with a sense of total faith and surrender. At a point, Hiranyakashipu grew weary with the unchanging attitude of his son and asked him where Lord Vishnu was and whether Prahlad could show him. To this, Prahlad said he resides in every atom of the universe. Hearing this, Hiranyakashipu struck a pillar in the palace with his mace and asked whether Lord Vishnu was there in the pillar. When Prahlad smiled in confirmation, Lord Vishnu assumed the Narasimha form and emanated from the pillar only to kill the vicious demon Hiranyakashipu with his finger nails. Prahlad witnessed the divine incarnation and wondered at the majestic appearance of the Lord. The Lord blessed Prahlad and returned to his divine abode.

Chanting Narasimha Mantra can, therefore, remove all sufferings and alleviate the troubles of people. It can bestow the state of fearlessness, peace, prosperity and tranquility.

To have Lord Narasimha in one’s favour and get the best of results from chanting His mantras, one must keep in mind the following things :

One should start chanting from a Thursday facing north.

Yellow clothes should be worn for this purpose.

A ghee lamp should be lit in front of Lord Narasimha and he should be offered with incense & flowers.

Thus, worshipping Lord Narasimha is the way to attain the ultimate salvation in life and get rid of everything evil and harmful. Chanting His mantras makes one’s life fall into sync and his mental peace is known to stay undisturbed.

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Dvatrinsha-Upachara Varalakshmi Puja. However, since the given Puja Vidhi includes all sixteen steps to worship Varalakshmi. Puja which involves sixteen Puja steps is known as Shodashopachara Puja (षोडशोपचार पूजा) and Puja which involves thirty-two steps is known as Dvatrinshopachara Puja (द्वात्रिंशोपचार पूजा). Dvatrinshopachara Puja is also known as Battishopachar Puja. Before beginning Varalakshmi Puja one should collect all the necessary items used during Puja. The collection of all items needed for Varalakshmi Puja is known as Varalakshmi Pujan Samagri. 1. Dhyana (ध्यान) Puja should begin with the meditation of Shri Varalakshmi. Dhyana should be done in front of already installed Shri Varalakshmi statue in front of you. Following Mantra should be chanted while meditating on Shri Varalakshmi. Kshirasagara Sambhutam Kshiravarnasamaprabham। Kshiravarnasamam Vastram Dadhanam Harivallabham॥ 2. Avahana (आवाहन) After Dhyana of Shri Varalakshmi, one should chant following Mantra in front of the Murti, by showing Avahana Mudra (Avahana Mudra is formed by joining both palms and folding both thumbs inwards). Brahmi Hamsasamarudha Dharinyakshakamandalu। Vishnutejoadhika Devi Sa Mam Patu Varaprada॥ 3. Asana (आसन) After Shri Varalakshmi has been invoked, take five flowers in Anjali (by joining palm of both hands) and leave them in front of the Murti to offer seat to Shri Varalakshmi while chanting following Mantra. Maheshwari Mahadevi Asanam Te Dadamyaham। Mahaishvaryasamayuktam Brahmani Brahmanah Priye॥ 4. Padya (पाद्य) After offering Asana to Shri Varalakshmi offer Her water to wash the feet while chanting following Mantra. Kumarashaktisampanne Kaumari Shikhivahane। Padyam Dadamyaham Devi Varade Varalakshane॥ 5. Arghya (अर्घ्य) After Padya offering, offer water to Shri Varalakshmi for head Abhishekam while chanting following Mantra. Tirthodakairmahaddivyaih Papasamharakarakaih। Arghyam Grihana Bho Lakshmi Devanamupakarini॥ 6. Achamana (आचमन) After Arghya offering, offer water to Shri Varalakshmi for Achamana while chanting following Mantra. Vaishnavi Vishnusamyukte Asankhyayudhadharini। Achamyatam devapujye Varadeasuramardini॥ 7. Panchamrita Snana (पञ्चामृत स्नान) After Snanam, offer Panchamrita bath to Shri Varalakshmi while chanting following Mantra. Padme Panchamritaih Shuddhaih Snapayishye Haripriye। Verde Shakti-Sambhute Varadevi Varapriye॥ 8. Snana (स्नान) After Panchamrita Snana, offer water to Shri Varalakshmi for the bath while chanting following Mantra. Gangajalam Samanitam Sugandhidravyasamyutam। Snanartham Te Maya Dattam Grihana Parameshvari॥ 9. Vastra (वस्त्र) Now offer Moli (मोली) as new clothes to Shri Varalakshmi while chanting following Mantra. Rajatadrisamam Divyam Kshirasagarasannibham। Chandraprabhasamam Devi Vastram Te Pradadamyaham॥ 10. Kanthasutra (कण्ठसूत्र) After Vastra offering, offer neclace to Shri Varalakshmi while chanting following Mantra. Mangalyamanisamyuktam Muktaphalasamanvitam। Dattam Managalasutram Te Grihana Suravallabhe॥ 11. Abharana (आभरण) Now Offer jewellery (Abhushana) to Shri Varalakshmi while chanting following Mantra. Suvarnabhushitam Divyam Nanaratnasushobhitam। Trailokyabhushite Devi Grihanabharanam Shubham॥ 12. Gandha Samarpan (गन्ध समर्पण) Offer Chandana to Shri Varalakshmi while chanting following Mantra. Raktagandham Sugandhadhyamashtagandhasamanvitam। Dasyami Devi Varade Lakshmirdevi Prasida Me॥ 13. Saubhagya Dravya (सौभाग्य द्रव्य) Now offer Haldi, Kumkum, Sindoor, Kajal as Saubhagya Dravya to Shri Varalakshmi while chanting following Mantra. Haridram Kumkumam Chaiva Sindooram Kajjalanvitam। Saubhagyadravyasamyuktam Grihana Parameshvari॥ 14. Pushpa Samarpan (पुष्प समर्पण) Offer flowers to Shri Varalakshmi while chanting following Mantra. Nanavidhani Pushpani Nana Varnayutani Cha। Pushpani Te Prayachchami Bhaktya Devi Varaprade॥ 15. Anga-Pujan (अङ्ग-पूजन) Now worship those Gods who are body parts of Shri Varalakshmi itself. For that take Gandha, Akshata and Pushpa in left hand and leave them near to Shri Varalakshmi Murti with right hand while chanting following Mantra(s). Om Varalakshmyai Namah Padau Pujayami। Om Kamalavasinyai Namah Gulphau Pujayami। Om Padmalayayai Namah Janghe Pujayami। Om Shriyai Namah Januni Pujayami। Om Indirayai Namah Uru Pujayami। Om Haripriyai Namah Nabhim Pujayami। Om Lokadhatryai Namah Stanau Pujayami। Om Vidhatryai Namah Kantham Pujayami। Om Dhatryai Namah Nasam Pujayami। Om Saraswatyai Namah Mukham Pujayami। Om Padmanidhaye Namah Netre Pujayami। Om Mangalyayai Namah Karnau Pujayami। Om Kshirasagarajayai Namah Lalatam Pujayami। Om Shrimahalakshmyai Namah Shirah Pujayami। Om Shrimahakalyai Namah Sarvangam Pujayami। 16. Dhoop (धूप) Now offer Dhoop to Shri Varalakshmi while chanting following Mantra. Dhupam Dasyami Te Devi Goghritena Samanvitam। Pratigrihn Mahadevi Bhaktanam Varadapriye॥ 17. Deep (दीप) Now offer to Shri Varalakshmi while chanting following Mantra. Sajyam Cha Varti Samyuktam Vahnina Yojitam Maya। Deepam Grihana Deveshi Trailokyatimirapham॥ 18. Naivedya (नैवेद्य) Now offer Naivedya to Shri Varalakshmi while chanting following Mantra. Naivedyam Paramam Divyam Drishtipritikaram Shubham। Bhakshyabhojyadisamyuktam Parmannadisamyutam॥ 19. Tambula (ताम्बूल) Now offer Tambula (Paan with betel nuts) to Shri Varalakshmi while chanting following Mantra. Nagavallidalairyuktam Churnakramukasamyutam। Varalakshmirgrihana Tvam Tambulam Pratigrihyatam॥ 20. Dakshina (दक्षिणा) Now offer Dakshina (gift) to Shri Varalakshmi while chanting following Mantra. Suvarnam Sarvadhatunam Shreshtham Devi Cha Tatsada। Bhaktya Dadami Varade Svarnavrishtim Cha Dehi Me॥ 21. Nirajana (नीराजन) Now offer Nirajana (Aarti) to Shri Varalakshmi while chanting following Mantra. Nirajanam Sumangalyam Karpurena Samanvitam। Chandrarkavahnisadrisham Grihna Devi Namoastu Te॥ 22. Dorakagrahana (दोरकग्रहण) Now devotee should accept the Dorak (the sacred thread) while chanting following Mantra. Sarvamangalamangalye Sarvapapapranashini। Dorakam Pratigrihnami Suprita Harivallabhe॥ 23. Dorakabandhana (दोरकबन्धन) After Dorakagrahana, devotee should tie the Dorak (the sacred thread) on the hand while chanting following Mantra. Karishyami Vratam Devi Tvadbhaktastvatparayanah। Shriyan Dehi Yasho Dehi Saubhagyam Dehi Me Shubhe॥ 24. Punararghya (पुनरर्घ्य) After Dorakabandhana, now again offer water to Shri Varalakshmi for head Abhishekam while chanting following Mantra. Kshirarnavasute Lakshmishchandrasya Cha Sahodari। Grihanarghyam Mahalakshmirdevi Tubhyam Namoastu Te॥ 25. Bilvapatra (बिल्वपत्र) Offer Bilvapatra to Shri Varalakshmi while chanting following Mantra. Shrivrikshasya Dalam Devi Mahadevapriyam Sada। Bilvapatram Prayachchami Pavitram Te Sunirmalam॥ 26. Pradakshina (प्रदक्षिणा) Now offer symbolic Pradakshina (circumambulate from left to right of Shri Varalakshmi) with flowers while chanting following Mantra. Iha Janmani Yatpapam Mam Janmantareshu Cha। Nivaraya Mahadevi Lakshmirnarayanapriye॥ 27. Namaskara (नमस्कार) Now pay homage to Shri Varalakshmi while chanting following Mantra. Kamodari Namasteastu Namastrailokyanayike। Harikante Namasteastu Trahi Mam Duhkhasagarat॥ 28. Vrata Samarpan (व्रतसमर्पण) Now offer Vrata Samarpan to Shri Varalakshmi while chanting following Mantra. Kshirarnavasamudbhute Kamale Kamalalaye। Prayachcha Sarvakamanshcha Vishnu Vakshahsthalalaye॥ 29. Kshamapana (क्षमापन) Now seek pardon from Shri Varalakshmi for any known-unknown mistakes done during Puja while chanting following Mantra. Chatram Chamaramandolam Dattva Vyajanadarpane। Gitavaditranrityaishcha Rajasammananaistatha। Kshamapaye Supacharaih Samabhyarchya Maheshwari॥ 30. Prarthana (प्रार्थना) Now pray to Shri Varalakshmi while chanting following Mantra. Varalakshmirmahadevi Sarvakama-Pradayini। Yanmaya Cha Kritam Devi Paripurnam Kurushva Tat। 31. Vayanamantra (वायनमन्त्र) Now offer sweets to Shri Varalakshmi while chanting following Mantra. Ekavimshatipakvannasharkaraghritasamyutam। Vayanam Te Prayachchami Indira Priyatamiti॥ Indira Pratigrihnati Indira Vai Dadati Cha। Indira Tarakobhabhyamindirayai Namonamah॥ 32. Puja Samarpan (पूजा समर्पण) Now conclude the Shri Varalakshmi Puja while chanting following Mantra. Pancha Vayanakanevam Dadyaddakshinaya Yutan॥ Vipraya Chatha Yataye Devyai Tu Brahmacharine॥ Suvasinyai Tatastvekam Dapayechcha Yathavidhi॥ https://ift.tt/3feBIyS

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