- By Kashish Rai
- Thu, 08 May 2025 01:58 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Narasimha Jayanti 2025: The sacred occasion marking the appearance day of Lord Narasimha Dev, Shri Narasimha Chaturdashi is set to be observed on 11th May 2025. This sacred event is observed on the Chaturdashi tithi of Vaishakh Shukla Paksha as per the traditional Hindu panchang. Devotees observe a fast and offer ritualistic worship of Lord Narasimha and his consort goddess Lakshmi. Additionally, devotees can recite potent mantras and hymns dedicated to Lord Narasimha like Narasimha Kavacham.
As per the Hindu beliefs, the Narasimha Kavacham stotram grants protection against the evils of the world. 'Kavacham' signifies armour, similar to that worn by soldiers in a war. Likewise, this mighty mantra functions as a celestial shield, protecting devotees from harm and ensuring their safety, well-being and inner strength through Lord Narasimha's divine blessings.
On the auspicious occasion of Narasimha Jayanti, check out the lyrics and benefits of reciting the powerful Narasimha Kavacham below:
Narasimha Jayanti 2025: Narasimha Kavacham Lyrics
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
chatur-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
Lord Narasimha is revered as the fourth manifestation of Lord Vishnu, who slaughtered the demon Hiranyakashipu and saved his great devotee Prahlad. (Image Source: Wikimedia Commons)
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 cha
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
Narasimha Jayanti 2025: Narasimha Kavacham Benefits
With its protective power, Narasimha Kavacham serves as a spiritual shield for those who recite it in devotion. As Lord Narasimha shielded his devotee Prahlada from harm, the holy hymn is said to keep devotees safe from physical harm, evil energies and spiritual turbulence. The powerful words of Kavacham are imbued with divine vibrations that establish a spiritual shield around the chanter.
In addition to protection, the Narasimha Kavacham promotes spiritual growth. Regular recitation cleanses the mind, enabling the reciter to concentrate well while meditating and carrying out everyday activities. It is also said to remove hurdles from worldly and spiritual progress. The mantra induces greater clarity of thought, emotional equilibrium and inner peace.
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