The Narasimha mantra is a chant that is used commonly in the Hindu religion. The chant is a hymn of praise to one of the avatars of the god Vishnu. He is one of the Great three gods, the holy trinity of Hinduism.
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[/emaillocker]What is Narasimha Mantra
The Narasimha mantra is a prayer to one of the avatars of god Vishnu; his name is Narasimha. Chant the Narasimha mantra to equip yourself with spiritual armor.
The armor is an essence of the god Narasimha’s nature and power. The Narasimha Mantra benefits its chanter with peace in their daily lives.
In the Hindu religion, the chanting of mantras is considered a sacred and necessary act. Hinduism despite being diverse with various gods having their denomination or group of devotees, chanting mantras is common to all of them.
These mantras or chants have been preserved and used since ancient times. These mantras or chants have been preserved throughout history and have been passed down from generation to generation.
A mantra in Hinduism is believed to produce specific vibrations or sounds that resonate with the cosmic energy because of their similarity to the cosmic vibrations. Each mantra or chant is made to resonate with the cosmic powers. Chants for a certain god would resonate with that god’s power and manifest it, and the power would influence your life.
The Narasimha mantra is a mantra meant to praise the god Narasimha and invoke his powers and influence in your life. Narasimha is considered the fiercest of all the avatars of the god Vishnu.
The god Narasimha is fierce, but his fierceness is aimed towards evil doers and injustice. The god Narasimha is said to have the power to remove all obstacles in one’s life to enrich and bless it.
The chanting of the Narasimha mantra benefits its chanters with a comfortable life, as the power of the mantra and the god Narasimha removes the obstacles and enemies in your life. You will see your life change in an almost unbelievable manner.
The god Narasimha is fierce, so the chant and the whole act of worshipping this god is not to be taken lightly. However, if done right you will see the fruits of your devotion in you and your family’s life.
Who is God Narashimha?
Narasimha is a god who is one of the reincarnations of the god Vishnu. The stories depict the god Narasimha as a being with the head and claws of a lion and the body of a man. The name of the god Narasimha is a combination of two words ‘Nara’ which means man and ‘Simha’ which means lion.
The god Narasimha’s appearance is a straight forward representation of his character. He embodies the zeal for justice and how fierce it can be. Narasimha was born from the desire of the god Vishnu to protect his Devotee Prahlada, a prince who was persecuted by his father the evil king Hiranyakashipu.
Brahma granted king Hiranyakashipu a boon. Neither man or animal could kill him, nor at day or night and many similar conditions which made him almost impossible to kill. With his boon, the evil king oppressed and rained terror across the world even the gods couldn’t kill him. Vishnu who is known as a protector god reincarnated to this form, i.e. his avatar Narasimha for the sole purpose of destroying this evil.
Narasimha is a protector god and also known by names like Narasingh, Nrusingha, Narasingha, Narasinghar, and Narasimba. All of Vishnu’s avatars have natures that embody eternity, bliss and knowledge.
Hindus worship the god Narasimha in 74 forms. The different weapons wielded and different postures distinguish the different forms. Amongst the 74, nine forms are the most revered. The Nava Narasimha is the nine forms that are the most revered.
The nine forms are:
- Ugra Narasimha
- Vīra Narasimha
- Kroddha Narasimha
- Vilamba Narasimha
- Yoga Narasimha
- Kopa Narasimha
- Aghora Narasimha
- Lakshmi Narasiṁha
- Sudarsana Narasimha
All the forms of Narasimha are fierce, but amongst them, The Lakshmi Narasimha is considered the most benign. In this form, Maha Laxmi his consort accompanies him.
Despite his fierce appearance and character, he is considered to be most compassionate and will come to help, when his people are in trouble and call on his name.
How to Chant the Narasimha mantra
One must chant the Narasimha mantra with the utmost focus and devotion. The chant goes like
“Om hrimksaumugramvirammahavivnumjvalantamsarvatomukham.
Nrsimhambhisanambhadrammrtyormrtyumnamamyaham.”
The Narasimha maha mantra must be chanted 108 times or 11 times daily for 40 days to obtain full benefits and fruitful results.
This chant, in particular, is the Narsimha maha-mantra which mean the great Narasimha’s prayer. It is important to know the meaning of the chant so that when you chant it, you can also focus on the meaning and the chant.
Narasimha Mantra Translated in English
The Narasimha maha mantra when translated means “Oh angry and brave great god Vishnu, let your fire and heat permeate everywhere. Oh god Narasimha, You are omnipresent. You are the end of death, and I surrender myself to you.”
The mantras are prayers of devotion to the god Narasimha, and as your praises and devotion reach him, he will bless you. The Narasimha mantra when chanted will help manifest Narasimha’s power in your life, thereby removing the difficulties and obstacles in your life.
This Narasimha maha mantra is a chant, especially for times of trouble when you require divine protection. As a compassionate god, Narasimha responds to the troubles cries of his devotees.
The Narasimha Pranama Mantra
The Narasimha panama mantra is a powerful chant. The chant goes like this;
“Namaste narasimhaya, prahladahlada-dayine, hiranyakasiporvaksah, sila-tankanakhalaye.
Ito nrsimhahparatonrsimho, yatoyatoyamitatonrsimhah, bahirnrsimhohrdayenrsimho, nrsimhamadimsaranamprapadye.”
The word pranama is a word used to greet someone respectfully. The Narasimha pranama mantra greets the god Narasimha with the utmost respect and praise to show one’s devotion to the powerful and compassionate God.
The Narasimha Pranama Mantra Translated in English
The Chant means “I offer my respectful greetings or salutations to lord Narasimha, who is the giver of joy to the great king Prahlada and whose nails to the chest of the demon Hiranyakasipu are like a chisel to stone.
Lord Narasimha is omnipresent; here and there, Wherever I go, Lord Narasimha will be there. He is inside my heart and outside. I surrender to the lord Narasimha, the origin of all and the most excellent refuge.”
This mantra is said to be powerful and is very effective against debts. Reciting the Narasimha Pranama mantra will dissolve debts however acute or severe. It also provides further protection from problematic situations.
Sri Narasimha Maha Mantra
The Sri Narasimha maha mantra is said to be the essence of all Kavacha mantra (protective chants) in the Shastras (ancient holy Hindu texts). The Chant goes:
“Ugramvirammaha-vishnumjvalantamsarvatomukham
nrisimhambhishanambhadrammrityurmrityumnamamyaham.”
Sri Narasimha Maha Mantra Translated in English
The chant when translated would mean “I bow in reverence to lord Narasimha who is heroic and ferocious like Vishnu. He burns all. He is terrific and auspicious. He is the end of death personified.”
This sacred mantra is written on a small piece of bark which is then sealed in a capsule along with a Basil leaf which is considered holy or with a flower petal from the flowers offered to the god Narasimha.
There is an elaborate ritual that is performed to invite the deity to reside in the Kavacha. Then, the Kavacha or protective amulet can be worn like a pendant tied with a string around the neck or tied around the upper left arm for women and upper right arm for men.
Wear the amulet at all times for protection from various harmful circumstances.
Here are some steps or necessary procedure one needs to follow before chanting any Narasimha mantra:
- One must bath or wash one’s hands and feet before one begins to chant, to purify your external body.
- One must always sit in the North direction when chanting the Narasimha mantra.
- One must devote oneself entirely to Lord Narasimha to feel his protection and positive cosmic energy.
- One must face or look at a picture, idol or the sky when doing the puja (worship).
- Wearing yellow clothes is a sign of faith and devotion, so it is highly recommended.
- One must recite the mantras several times regularly. The most basic requirement is chanting eleven times daily for forty days.
- The auspicious time for chanting the Narasimha mantra is early in the morning before most people wake up.
- Thursday is an auspicious day for chanting the mantra for the first time. So, if you are looking to start making this chant a part of your daily life, start on a Thursday.
- It is recommended to chant the Narasimha mantra 11, 108, 216, 324 or 1008 times depending on the severity of your situation or your will because these are auspicious numbers.
- To facilitate your chanting, you can use a prayer bead necklace made from a Tulsi (Basil) or Rudrakasha (a traditional prayer bead). The prayer bead will help you keep count.
Benefits of the Narasimha Mantra
The Narasimha mantra benefits its user in various ways. The chant is like a gateway or pipeline, and as you continue to use it daily you will receive its many benefits is all the crucial aspects of your life.
Here are a few significant benefits from the regular chanting of this mantra.
- Divine protection
The Narasimha mantra invokes the protection of the god Narasimha. Lord Narasimha is a reincarnated avatar of the god Vishnu who is a protector god. The Chanting of this mantra will provide a mystic armor which will protect you from the various evils and dangerous situations and possible accidents.
To invoke the protection of Narasimha who is the fiercest amongst all of lord Vishnu’s reincarnations, you must chant the mantra daily. - Relief from sufferings
Life brings with its joys and sorrows, and sometimes the sufferings are too much to bear, this is when people look for a solution apart from themselves. Using the Narasimha mantra will help relieve you of your sufferings.Lores describe lord Narasimha as a compassionate God. He may have been fierce and seemingly unapproachable, but as the lore tells of his goodness when approached by his devotee who had the utmost confidence in him, you can also approach him.
Then, watch as his anger and power are directed at your situation to bring you freedom from your suffering.
- Prosperity
The Narasimha mantra is also a prosperity mantra. Vishnu’s consort is Laxmi; the goddess of wealth and prosperity. It is commonly believed and taught that the Narasimha mantra will resolve debts no matter the acuteness or severity.
As you chant the Narasimha mantra you will see the manifestation of his power in your life as your debts vanish, watch as such situations are prevented and disappear from your life. - Courage
There are situations in life when the evils of this world may oppress you. Perhaps a bully in your life who always puts you down or even the fear of demons and ghosts in the dark.
The solution to your fear is the Narasimha mantra. As the fiercest avatar of Vishnu, his courage is vast. In the story of Narasimha, you can read of his exploits when no deva (god), rakshasa (demon), Man or animal dared to fight the evil King Hiranyakasipu. He defeated him to rescue his troubled devotee.Chanting the mantra will encourage you, your fear will fade, and his courage will rise in your soul. You will then be able to face your problems with a level headed mind which will more likely help come up with solutions.
- Peace
The Narasimha mantra gives the chanter peace in his mind and Atma (soul). One of the natures of the god Vishnu is harmony. When you invoke him name through the Narasimha mantra, you help manifest his cosmic powers and nature to empower and influence your life.
Final Thoughts
The Chant will help get rid of the destructive elements in your life to provide a peaceful and harmonious life.
The Narasimha mantra is said to be effective, and people have been using it since ancient times. Perhaps you need some compassion in your life or maybe one or more benefits from the benefits mentioned above. You can try using the Narasimha Mantra.
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