Who is Lord Narasimha?
Lord Narasimha (also written as Narsimha, Narasingha, or Narasiṃha) is the fourth avatar of Lord Vishnu the man-lion incarnation who appeared to protect his ardent child-devotee Prahlad from the tyrannical demon king Hiranyakashipu.
Hiranyakashipu had obtained a boon from Lord Brahma that he could not be killed by man or beast, by day or night, indoors or outdoors, on earth or in the sky, by any weapon. To fulfil his devotee Prahlad’s heartfelt plea, Vishnu assumed the form of Narasimha part man, part lion (neither man nor beast) and at dusk (neither day nor night), on the threshold (neither indoors nor outdoors), on his lap (neither earth nor sky), tore Hiranyakashipu apart with his bare claws (no weapon).
Lord Narasimha embodies fierce protective love the unconditional ferocity of a parent protecting an innocent child. He is worshipped particularly for protection from enemies, removal of fear, overcoming evil, and protection of dharma. His worship is especially powerful for those facing injustice, oppression, or dangerous enemies.
॥ Doha — Opening Couplet ॥
Namo Namo Narsimha Prabhu, Bhakt Prahlad Sahay। Khambh Phaari Prakate Vikat, Sakal Asur Samhaay॥
Meaning: Salutations, salutations to Lord Narasimha, saviour of devotee Prahlad. You emerged ferociously from the pillar and annihilated all the demonic forces.
॥ Chaupai — 40 Sacred Verses ॥
1. Jai Nrisimha Jai Jag Ke Trata, Bhaktan Ke Bhay Sankat Harta। Hiranyakashipu Ko Samhara, Dharma Vijay Ka Marg Pasara॥ Meaning: Victory to Narasimha, protector of the world, remover of devotees’ fear and trouble. You destroyed Hiranyakashipu and opened the road to dharma’s triumph.
2. Nar Simha Roop Liya Prabhu Ne, Bhakt Ki Raksha Ki Prabhu Ne। Khambhe Se Prakate Bhagwan, Prahlad Ko Diya Kalyan॥ Meaning: The Lord assumed the man-lion form and protected his devotee. He appeared from within the pillar God himself and bestowed welfare upon Prahlad.
3. Trikaal Sandhi Ka Samay Chuna, Na Din Na Raat Ka Bela Puna। Dehliz Par Rakha Ukadun, Koi Hathiyaar Na Liya Chun॥ Meaning: He chose the junction of three times neither day nor night. He placed him on the threshold (neither indoors nor out) and used no weapon only his claws.
4. Nakh Se Kiya Sanhaar Vikat, Asur Ka Hua Ant Nikat। Prahlad Ka Bhay Mita Diya, Dharma Ki Jyot Jala Diya॥ Meaning: With his claws he accomplished a fierce destruction; the demon’s end drew near. He erased Prahlad’s fear and lit the flame of dharma.
5. Nar Hari Ki Mahima Anant, Bhakton Ka Karate Uddhaar Sant। Jo Koi Narasimha Ko Dhyata, Uska Bhay Sabba Mita Jaata॥ Meaning: Nara-Hari’s glory is infinite he uplifts all devotees who are saints. Whoever meditates on Narasimha sees all their fear completely erased.
6. Ugra Narasimha Ki Shakti Se, Dushman Door Ho Jaate Hain। Bhakt Ka Sankat Dur Hota, Man Ka Darr Mita Jaata॥ Meaning: By the power of fierce Narasimha, enemies are driven away. The devotee’s trouble is removed and the mind’s fear is erased.
7. Prahlad Ki Bhakti Ko Maana, Vishnu Ne Narsimha Roop Dharna। Bhakt Ke Khatin Sankat Mein, Prabhu Aate Sahayata Mein॥ Meaning: Vishnu honoured Prahlad’s devotion and assumed the Narasimha form. In the devotee’s most acute difficulty the Lord arrives with help.
8. Narasimha Deva Ki Pooja Karo, Man Ka Darr Aur Bhay Door Karo। Nrisimha Kavach Dharan Karo, Sab Shatru Dal Ko Door Karo॥ Meaning: Worship Narasimha Deva and remove fear and dread from the mind. Wear the Nrisimha Kavach (armour) and drive away the entire host of enemies.
9. Ugra Roop Mein Prabhu Aate Hain, Bhakton Ko Bachaate Hain। Santaan Ki Raksha Mein Jo Aaye, Narasimha Ka Roop Prakat॥ Meaning: The Lord appears in his fierce form and saves his devotees. When it comes to protecting his child-devotees, Narasimha’s form is revealed.
10. Nrisimha Jayanti Ko Pooja Karo, Vishnu Bhakti Ko Jaddo Karo। Vaishakh Shukla Chaturdashi, Narasimha Pooja Ki Subhashi॥ Meaning: Worship on Nrisimha Jayanti and deepen your Vishnu devotion. Vaishakha Shukla Chaturdashi this is the auspicious day of Narasimha’s worship.
11. Narasimha Stotra Ka Path Karo, Graha Peeda Ko Door Karo। Sab Vighna Aur Sankat Mite, Narasimha Kirpa Se॥ Meaning: Recite Narasimha Stotra and remove planetary suffering. All obstacles and troubles dissolve by Narasimha’s grace.
12. Nar Hari Ko Prem Se Poojo, Bhakti Ka Marg Na Chooja। Prahlad Jaise Bhakt Bano, Narasimha Ka Var Pao॥ Meaning: Worship Nara-Hari with love and do not abandon the path of devotion. Become a devotee like Prahlad and receive Narasimha’s boon.
13. Narasimha Ki Shakti Apaar, Bhakton Ko Dete Hain Uddhaar। Jo Koi Unhe Dhyata Hai Nit, Unka Jeevan Bane Pavit॥ Meaning: Narasimha’s power is boundless he uplifts all his devotees. Whoever meditates on him daily their life becomes pure and sacred.
14. Dushman Ke Dal Ko Bhagate Hain, Bhakton Ka Dard Mitaate Hain। Narasimha Ki Kirpa Se, Sab Vighan Door Hote Hain॥ Meaning: He drives away the enemy’s host and erases the pain of devotees. By Narasimha’s grace, all obstacles are removed.
15. Nar Simha Naam Ka Jaap Karo, Sab Buri Shakti Door Karo। Narasimha Mantra Ki Shakti Se, Shathru Dal Ko Bhagao॥ Meaning: Chant Narasimha’s name and drive away all negative powers. By the power of Narasimha’s mantra, rout the enemy’s forces.
16. Bhakt Prahlad Ke Rakshak Prabhu, Adharma Nashak Shreshtha Prabhu। Jo Koi Tujhe Dhyata Hai, Woh Nidar Ho Jaata Hai॥ Meaning: Lord, protector of devotee Prahlad, supreme destroyer of adharma. Whoever meditates on you becomes fearless.
17. Sab Asur Dal Ka Kiya Nash, Dharma Ki Raksha Ki Haath। Narasimha Ki Jai Jai Ho, Bhakton Ka Kalyan Ho॥ Meaning: He destroyed all the demonic forces and protected dharma with his own hands. Victory, victory to Narasimha! May all devotees be blessed.
18. Nrisimha Kavach Jo Padhe, Unhe Koi Kuch Na Kar Sake। Sab Shatru Dal Bhaag Jaata, Narasimha Ka Naam Sunata॥ Meaning: Whoever reads the Nrisimha Kavach no one can harm them. All enemy forces flee when they hear Narasimha’s name.
19. Narasimha Ki Pooja Karo, Jeevan Mein Nidar Raho। Bhay Se Mukti Pao Prabhu Ki, Narasimha Ki Kirpa Lo॥ Meaning: Worship Narasimha and remain fearless in life. Receive liberation from fear through the Lord receive Narasimha’s grace.
20. Nar Simha Ka Dhyan Karo, Man Ko Shakti Do। Sab Mushkilon Se Ladke Chalo, Narasimha Ka Bal Lo॥ Meaning: Meditate on Narasimha and give the mind strength. Go forward fighting every difficulty take Narasimha’s power.
21. Narasimha Ki Katha Suno, Bhakti Ka Deepak Jalo। Prahlad Jaise Bhakt Ki, Raksha Narasimha Karo॥ Meaning: Listen to Narasimha’s story and light the lamp of devotion. Protect devotees like Prahlad this is Narasimha’s eternal pledge.
22. Ugra Narasimha Shaant Bhi Hai, Bhakton Par Kirpa Maha Hai। Lakshmi Sahit Virajte Prabhu, Vaikuntha Ke Swami Vibhu॥ Meaning: Fierce Narasimha is also tranquil immense is his grace upon devotees. Seated with Lakshmi, the Lord is all-pervading master of Vaikuntha.
23. Narasimha Ki Jai Jai Bolo, Sab Sankat Se Raah Kholo। Jo Koi Maa Ki Sharan Aaye, Narasimha Uska Dukh Mitaye॥ Meaning: Chant “Victory to Narasimha!” and open the road out of every trouble. Whoever comes to take shelter Narasimha removes their sorrow.
24. Nrisimha Jayanti Par Vrat, Karo Bhakti Mein Nit Prapat। Narasimha Pooja Ke Din, Mangal Ho Jeevan Mein Heen॥ Meaning: Observe the fast on Nrisimha Jayanti and engage daily in devotion. On Narasimha’s worship day, may auspiciousness fill whatever is lacking in life.
25. Narasimha Dev Ki Shakti Apaar, Bhakton Ka Sankat Karo Nihaar। Nar Hari Ki Kripa Se, Jeevan Mein Aaye Savera॥ Meaning: Narasimha Deva’s power is boundless behold the troubles of your devotees. By Nara-Hari’s grace, the dawn comes to life.
26. Dushman Ke Sar Ko Jhukao, Bhakton Ko Vijay Dilao। Narasimha Ki Shakti Se, Sab Kasht Mite Sadha॥ Meaning: Make the enemy bow their head and grant devotees victory. By Narasimha’s power, all hardships are always erased.
27. Jo Jan Narasimha Ko Dhyata, Uska Jeevan Safal Ho Jaata। Narasimha Ka Naam Lo, Har Kasht Se Mukta Raho॥ Meaning: Whoever meditates on Narasimha their life becomes fruitful and accomplished. Take Narasimha’s name and remain free from every hardship.
28. Narasimha Chalisa Jo Padhe, Narasimha Ki Kirpa Pade। Roz Padhe Jo Dhyan Se, Sab Bhay Se Mukti Le॥ Meaning: Whoever reads the Narasimha Chalisa receives Narasimha’s grace. Whoever reads it daily with attention gains freedom from all fear.
29. Bhakton Ki Raksha Karo Prabhu, Shatru Dal Ko Bhaao Vibhu। Narasimha Ki Kirpa Se, Jeevan Mein Ho Savera॥ Meaning: Protect the devotees, O Lord, and drive away the enemy’s forces, O all-pervading one. By Narasimha’s grace, may the dawn come to life.
30. Nar Hari Ki Mahima Gaao, Man Mein Bhakti Jagao। Narasimha Ka Dhyan Karo, Sab Bhay Se Mukta Raho॥ Meaning: Sing Nara-Hari’s glory and awaken devotion in the heart. Meditate on Narasimha and remain free from all fear.
31. Narasimha Deva Teri Jai, Bhakton Par Kirpa Ho Bhai। Teri Shakti Se Jeevan Bane, Sab Sankat Door Ho॥ Meaning: Victory to Narasimha Deva! May grace be upon devotees, my friend. By your power may life take shape and all troubles go away.
32. Narasimha Naam Ka Bal Hai, Jo Jap Le Woh Nidar Hai। Shatru Dal Bhaag Jaata Hai, Bhakt Khush Ho Jaata Hai॥ Meaning: There is strength in Narasimha’s name whoever chants it is fearless. The enemy’s host flees and the devotee becomes joyful.
33. Nar Simha Ki Pooja Se, Sab Vighan Door Hote Hain। Man Ki Chahat Poori Hoti, Bhakt Ki Taqdeer Seedhi॥ Meaning: Through Narasimha’s worship, all obstacles are removed. The heart’s desire is fulfilled and the devotee’s destiny is set straight.
34. Narasimha Ka Dhyan Karo, Aatma Shakti Ko Jagao। Har Mushkil Se Ubaro, Narasimha Ki Sharan Aao॥ Meaning: Meditate on Narasimha and awaken the soul’s power. Rise above every difficulty and come to Narasimha’s shelter.
35. Narasimha Ki Kirpa Se, Man Ka Darr Mita Jaata Hai। Jeevan Mein Umang Aati, Sukh Shanti Aa Jaati Hai॥ Meaning: By Narasimha’s grace, the mind’s fear is erased. Enthusiasm blooms in life and happiness and peace arrive.
36. Bhakt Prahlad Ki Tarah Bhakti, Karo Aur Pao Narasimha Shakti। Jo Koi Prahlad Ki Tarah Jape, Narasimha Uska Dukh Cape॥ Meaning: Practise devotion like devotee Prahlad and receive Narasimha’s power. Whoever chants like Prahlad Narasimha resolves all their sorrow.
37. Narasimha Chalisa Padh Ke Dekho, Jeevan Mein Badlaav Aata Hai। Nar Hari Naam Ki Mahima, Bhakton Ko Lagti Sab Se Pyadi॥ Meaning: Read the Narasimha Chalisa and see transformation comes to life. Nara-Hari’s name’s glory is most beloved to all devotees.
38. Narasimha Dev Teri Kirpa Se, Sab Bhay Aur Sankat Door Hain। Jo Jan Tujhe Nit Dhyata Hai, Woh Nidar Aur Sukhi Hota॥ Meaning: By Narasimha Deva’s grace, all fear and trouble are removed. Whoever meditates on you daily becomes fearless and joyful.
39. Narasimha Ki Jai Jai Ho, Bhakton Ka Sab Kasht Mit Ho। Teri Kirpa Sab Par Ho, Jeevan Mein Vijay Ka Raah Ho॥ Meaning: Victory, victory to Narasimha! May all devotees’ troubles dissolve. May your grace be upon all and may the road to victory open in life.
40. Narasimha Chalisa Sampan Hua, Narasimha Ki Kirpa Ka Varan Hua। Jo Bhav Se Padhe Nit Ye Path, Narasimha Kirpa Rahe Sath॥ Meaning: The Narasimha Chalisa is complete and Narasimha’s grace has been invoked. Whoever reads this with devotion every day — Narasimha’s grace shall always remain with them.
॥ Closing Doha ॥
Narasimha Ki Kirpa Se, Dur Ho Sab Bhay। Bhakton Ki Raksha Karo, Prabhu Ho Sada Sahay॥
Meaning: By Narasimha’s grace, may all fear be removed. Protect the devotees, O Lord be always their helper and support.
Benefits of Reciting Narsimha Chalisa
- Protection from enemies: Provides powerful protection against adversaries and evil influences
- Fearlessness: Specifically removes deep-seated fear, phobias, and anxiety
- Justice and dharma: Invokes divine help when facing injustice or oppression
- Exorcism: Traditionally chanted to remove evil spirits and negative energies
- Divine favour: Said to be especially powerful during Nrisimha Jayanti
Best Time to Chant
- Nrisimha Jayanti (Vaishakha Shukla Chaturdashi April/May)
- Friday evening at dusk — corresponding to the time Narasimha appeared
- When facing danger or feeling threatened by enemies or injustice
- Daily at twilight (Sandhya Kaal) for ongoing protection