- By Kashish Rai
- Fri, 01 Dec 2023 12:36 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
As the protector of the universe, Lord Vishnu is tasked with keeping people's lives safe and their peaceful way of life intact. To this aim, the Lord himself sometimes takes various incarnations to destroy evil, protect humanity from injustices, and establish dharma, the highest form of morality. One of these sacred incarnations, or Avatars, is Lord Narasimha, the Lord's fourth incarnation on Earth. This Avatar is believed to have been created during the Golden Age, often referred to as the Krita (Satya) Yuga. The most vigorous incarnation of Lord Vishnu is Lord Narasimha, also known as Narasingh and Narasingha. Lord Narasimha Dev protects his devotees from harm and expunging any evils that are directed towards them.
In order to free the earth and its people from the oppressive rule of Hiranyakashipu, a formidable demon who was well-protected by a number of boons, Lord Vishnu was compelled to take on the form of Narasimha. (Image Source: Canva)
The Legend Of Lord Narasimha Dev
Lord Narasimha is the lion-man form of Lord Vishnu, having a human lower body and torso and a lion's head. A vicious visage, protruding eyes, and four to sixteen hands clutching different weapons like a mace, discus, conch, axe, and so forth are common depictions of the lord. The fierce Lord Narasimha Dev always has one hand in the benediction position or Abhaya mudra. He is sometimes shown as Lakshmi Narasimha, sitting peacefully beside his consort, Goddess Lakshmi.
In addition to his physical forms, Lord Narasimha adopts several distinct forms. It is said that he can take on over 74 different postures and hold various weapons in his hands. Depending on the Lord's position, each form is thought to require strict discipline during worship. The most prevalent forms are Ugra, Karanja, Lakshmi, Varaha, Yoga, Jwala, Malola, Bhargava, and Krodha.
Benefits Of Worshipping Lord Narasimha To Remove Planetary Aliments
- Praying to this Lord is said to yield many benefits, such as the path to liberation, the forgiveness of sins, the healing of illnesses, protection from the evil forces and negative effects of the planets, fulfilment of sincere wishes for success, wealth, longevity, etc.
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- One can also protect oneself from adversaries, achieve victory in legal battles, attain mental and physical stability, and manifest a positive environment by worshipping Lord Narasimha.
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(Disclaimer: This is based on general public information. Jagran English does not confirm its veracity. Before adopting any measures, consult an expert from the relevant field.)