Narasimha Prayer
नरसिंह प्रार्थना
What is Narasimha Prayer?
Traditional praise of Narasimha's protective form. The verse uses strong imagery to praise Narasimha. Such imagery belongs to the devotional text and should not be presented as evidence of a threat around the reader.
उग्रं वीरं महाविष्णुं ज्वलन्तं सर्वतोमुखम्। नृसिंहं भीषणं भद्रं मृत्युमृत्युं नमाम्यहम्॥
Transliteration & pronunciation
ugraṃ vīraṃ mahāviṣṇuṃ jvalantaṃ sarvatomukham | nṛsiṃhaṃ bhīṣaṇaṃ bhadraṃ mṛtyumṛtyuṃ namāmyaham ||
ugram veeram mahaavishnum jvalantam sarvatomukham · nrisimham bheeshanam bhadram mrityumrityum namaamyaham ·
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Meaning in English
Traditional praise of Narasimha's protective form.
हिन्दी अर्थ
भगवान नरसिंह के रक्षक और शक्तिशाली स्वरूप की स्तुति।
Traditional context
The verse uses strong imagery to praise Narasimha. Such imagery belongs to the devotional text and should not be presented as evidence of a threat around the reader.
How can I begin?
You may read quietly or listen when recitation feels difficult. Keep real-world safety measures in place. If fear disrupts daily life, consider qualified support alongside your chosen prayer.
Choose a clean, comfortable place. Read the meaning and learn the words slowly. For general remembrance, there is no count, mala or fixed time imposed here. Learn formal vows within your own tradition.
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What does Narasimha Prayer mean?
Traditional praise of Narasimha's protective form.
Does this text need practitioner guidance?
You can begin by reading the meaning and learning the words. Ask about your tradition’s rules before a formal vow.
Is a protection mantra a safety guarantee?
No. Use ordinary safety precautions and urgent help when necessary. Devotion does not make a dangerous situation safe.
Source & review status
GuruShakti supplied collection, entry 55. Devanagari and both meanings were imported from the supplied manuscript. Review information is shown below.
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