Narasimha Mantra
ॐ उग्रं वीरं महाविष्णुं ज्वलन्तं सर्वतोमुखम्।
नृसिंहं भीषणं भद्रं मृत्युमृत्युं नमाम्यहम्॥
Transliteration
Om Ugram Veeram Mahavishnum Jvalantam Sarvatomukham
Nrisimham Bhishanam Bhadram Mrityu-mrityum Namamyaham
| Mantra Type | Narasimha Maha Mantra (Kavacham — Protective Shield) |
| Deity | Lord Narasimha (the Man-Lion avatar of Vishnu) |
| Japa Count | 108 times. For protection: 3 or 7 times daily at dusk |
Meaning
I bow to Lord Narasimha — the fierce and heroic great Vishnu, blazing with divine fire, facing all directions, the terrifying yet auspicious man-lion who is the death of death itself.
Word-by-Word Meaning
- उग्रम् (Ugram) — The fierce / terrifying one
- वीरम् (Veeram) — The heroic / courageous one
- महाविष्णुम् (Mahavishnum) — The great Lord Vishnu
- ज्वलन्तम् (Jvalantam) — The blazing / effulgent one
- सर्वतोमुखम् (Sarvatomukham) — Facing all directions / all-seeing
- नृसिंहम् (Nrisimham) — The man-lion (Nri = man, Simha = lion)
- भीषणम् (Bhishanam) — The terrifying / awe-inspiring one
- भद्रम् (Bhadram) — The auspicious / benevolent one
- मृत्युमृत्युम् (Mrityu-mrityum) — The death of death / conqueror of death
- नमाम्यहम् (Namamyaham) — I bow / I salute
Benefits
- The most powerful protective mantra in Vaishnavism
- Destroys all evil forces, dark entities, and demonic influences instantly
- Removes black magic, evil eye, curses, and psychic attacks
- Grants absolute fearlessness — Narasimha is the destroyer of all fears
- Protects from untimely death, accidents, and life-threatening situations
- Powerful for those facing court cases, legal battles, and enemies
- Destroys all sins including the most severe ones
- Protects children from evil influences and nightmares
- Grants victory in all undertakings
When to Chant
Pradosham, full moon nights, during danger or fear. Best on Narasimha Jayanti (Vaishakha Shukla Chaturdashi). 108 times recitation at dusk.
Historical & Scriptural Significance
Narasimha (Man-Lion) is the fourth avatar of Vishnu who appeared to protect the child-devotee Prahlada and slay the demon king Hiranyakashipu. Narasimha emerged from a pillar — neither inside nor outside, neither man nor beast, appearing at dusk (neither day nor night) — transcending all boundaries to protect his devotee. This story is detailed in the Bhagavata Purana (7th Skandha).
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Reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narasimha