Narasimha Kavach: Vishnu Mantra for Protection & Strength

Lord Narasimha, one of the most powerful incarnations of Lord Vishnu, appeared in the form of half-lion and half-human, in order to ensure the prevalence of goodness over evil. Bhagavata Purana points out that the Lord came out from a pillar, saving his ardent devotee Prahlada by killing the demon Hiranykashipu. It is believed that Lord Narasimha is intensely protective when it comes to His devotees who show deep faith and humility like Maharaj Prahlad. According to ancient Hindu texts, Lord Narasimha has a number of forms, with being one of the most ferocious one, and Lakshmi Narasimha symbolising His serene state with consort. In this article, we will explore one of the most divine mantras dedicated to Lord Narasimha and learn the benefits of chanting it daily.


Narasimha-kavacham vakshye prahladenoditam pura
sarva-raksha-karam punyam sarvopadrava-nashanam |

sarva-sampat-karam chaiva svarga-moksha-pradayakam
dhyatva narasimham devesham hema-simhasana-sthitam |

vivrtasyam tri-nayanam sharad-indu-sama-prabham
lakshmyalingita-vamangam vibhutibhir upashritam |
catur-bhujam komalangam svarna-kundala-shobhitam
saroja-shobitoraskam ratna-keyura-mudritam |

tapta-kancana-sankasham pita-nirmala-vasasam
indradi-sura-maulishthah sphuran manikya-diptibhih |

virajita-pada-dvandvam shankha-chakradi-hetibhih
garutmata cha vinayat stuyamanam mudanvitam |

sva-hrt-kamala-samvasam krtva tu kavacham pathet
nrsimho me shirah patu loka-rakshartha-sambhavah |

sarvago ’pi stambha-vasah phalam me rakshatu dhvanim
nrsimho me drshau patu soma-suryagni-lochanah |
smrtam me patu naraharih muni-varya-stuti-priyah
nasam me simha-nashas tu mukham lakshmi-mukha-priyah |

sarva-vidyadhipah patu nrsimho rasanam mama
vaktram patv indu-vadanam sada prahlada-vanditah |

narasimhah patu me kantham skandhau bhu-bhrd ananta-krt
divyastra-shobhita-bhujah narasimhah patu me bhujau |

karau me deva-varado narasimhah patu sarvatah
hrdayam yogi-sadhyash cha nivasam patu me harih |

madhyam patu hiranyaksha-vakshah-kukshi-vidaranah
nabhim me patu naraharih sva-nabhi-brahma-samstutah |

brahmanda-kotayah katyam yasyasau patu me katim
guhyam me patu guhyanam mantranam guhya-rupa-drk |
uru manobhavah patu januni nara-rupa-drk
janghe patu dhara-bhara- harta yo ’sau nr-keshari |

sura-rajya-pradah patu padau me nrharishvarah
sahasra-shirsha-purushah patu me sarvashas tanum |\

manograh purvatah patu maha-viragrajo ’gnitah
maha-vishnur dakshine tu maha-jvalas tu nairrtah |

pashchime patu sarvesho dishi me sarvatomukhah
narasimhah patu vayavyam saumyam bhushana-vigrahah |

ishanyam patu bhadro me sarva-mangala-dayakah
samsara-bhayatah patu mrtyor mrtyur nr-keshari |

idam narasimha-kavacham prahlada-mukha-manditam
bhaktiman yah pathenaityam sarva-papaih pramucyate |
putravan dhanavan loke dirghayur upajayate
yam yam kamayate kamam tam tam prapnoty asamshayam |

sarvatra jayam apnoti sarvatra vijayi bhavet
bhumy antariksha-divyanam grahanam vinivaranam |

vrshchikoraga-sambhuta-vishapaharanam param
brahma-rakshasa-yakshanam durotsarana-karanam |

bhuje va tala-patre va kavacam likhitam shubham
kara-mule dhrtam yena sidhyeyuh karma-siddhayah |

devasura-manushyeshu svam svam eva jayam labhet
eka-sandhyam tri-sandhyam va yah pathen niyato narah |

sarva-mangala-mangalyam bhuktim muktim cha vindati
dva-trimshati-sahasrani pathet shuddhatmanam nrnam |

kavachasyasya mantrasya mantra-siddhih prajayate
anena mantra-rajena krtva bhasmabhir mantranam |
tilakam bibhriyad yas tu tasya graha-bhayam haret
tri-varam japamanas tu dattam varyabhimantrya ca |

prasayed yo naro mantram narasimha-dhyanam acharet
tasya rogah pranashyanti ye cha syuh kukshi-sambhavah |

kimatra bahunoktena narasimha sadrsho bhavet
manasa chintitam yattu sa tacchapnotya samshayam |

garjantam garjayantam nija-bhuja-patalam sphotayantam hatantam
dipyantam tapayantam divi bhuvi ditijam kshepayantam kshipantam
krandantam roshayantam dishi dishi satatam samharantam bharantam
vikshantam purnayantam kara-nikara-shatair divya-simham namami |

Iti shri-brahmanda-purane prahladoktam shri-narasimha-kavacam sampurnam ||


Traditionally, it has been believed that chanting Narasimha Kavach regularly can protect us from all kinds evil forces, health problems and black magic.

If you are going through a tough phase in life, Narasimha Kavach can gift you boundless inner strength and courage. Indeed, this mantra is particularly powerful for destroying all the obstacles and negativities that are thwarting your forward momentum.

It has also been said that Lord Narasimha’s divine grace will manifest in our lives in the form of wish fulfilment and removal of the malefic effects of planets. Numerous devotees have reported that sincere and consistent chanting of the mantra created an invisible protective shield around them, which they were able to feel whenever they went out in the world and interacted with others.

This mantra is highly recommended for those individuals who are travelling afar. Lord Narasimha’s blessings can guide you throughout the journey.

Those devotees who are going through stress, anxieties or fears about unknown enemies or forces can find solace in this mantra. Lord Narasimha’s intense fury will befall on them as a result of your devotion. Always remember three key requirements for receiving the Lord's blessings, namely absolute dedication, faith and sincerity. Dedicate yourselves wholeheartedly to the worship of the Lord and goodness will prevail in your life.

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