Sri Nrsimha-palana-prarthana by HG Kusakratha Prabhu

May 14, 2000

Text 1

koti-koti-vadanah prapalakam

koti-koti-vadanah khalantakam

koti-koti-vadanah nrsimhakam

koti-koti-vadanas tu santu tam

Millions and millions of obeisances to the protector of the devotees!

Millions and millions of obeisances to the killer of the demons! Millions and

millions of obeisances to the Supreme Personality of Godhead! Millions and

millions of obeisances to Lord Nrsimha!

Text 2

jayati narahari-nakha-kamala-dalakah

jayati narahari-mukha-sasi-vara-ganah

jayati narahari-rava-vara-kala-paro

jayati narahari-karuna-rasa-varidhih

Glory to the lotus petals of Lord Nrsimha's claws! Glory to the moons of

Lord Nrsimha's face! Glory to the music of Lord Nrsimha's roar! Glory to the

nectar ocean of Lord Nrsimha's mercy!

Text 3

jayati jayati jayati jayati jayati

jayati jayati jayati jayati nrharih

Glory, glory, glory, glory, glory, glory, glory, glory, glory, glory,

glory, glory, glory, glory, glory, glory, glory, glory, glory to Lord Nrsimha!

Text 4

pradaya puspam narasimha-paduke

pranamya murdhna narasimha-paduke

prapathya stotram narasimha-paduke

prayami raksam narasimha-paduke

Offering a flower, bowing my head, and reciting prayers, I take shelter of

Lord Nrsimha's feet.

Text 5

nrsimha he he narasimha pahi mam

nrsimha prahlada-prapala pahi mam

itiva rodimi muhur muhur muhuh

nrsimhadevam saranam prayamy aham

"Nrsimha! Nrsimha! Save me! Nrsimha! O protector of Prahlada! Save

me!" Crying out again and again and again, I take shelter of Lord Nrsimha.

Text 6

sad-dhiranyakasipucca-mandire

daitya-rakta-sarid-ali-vahanam

ugrakam krtavate krudha pura

narakesarina anamamy aham

I offer my respectful obeisances to Lord Nrsimha, who angrily created a

flowing river of demon's blood in Hiran yaka ipu's beautiful palace.

Text 7

sri-nrkesarinam ugra-damstrakam

tiksna-drstim iha krodha-silanam

hani-kara-nakharam prapalakam

bhakta-parsva-sthitam anato 'smy aham

I offer my respectful obeisances to Lord Nrsimha, the protector who, with

sharp eyes, terrible fangs, an angry nature, and dangerous claws, stands by His

devotee's side.

Text 8

ditija-pati-rana-vara-

smarana-parama-karanam

vrajapati-suta-madhura-

Let us glorify the charming lotus smile that appeared on Lord Krsna's face

when He remembered His battle with Hiranyakasipu.

Text 9

ugrograksam bhity-adhyaksam

daityesanam himsa-karam

prahladartham tv avirbhutam

simhesesam vande nityam

Again and again I offer my respectful obeisances to Lord Nrsimha, the

terrible-eyed, frightening judge that came to protect Prahlada and kill the

demons.

Text 10

pranamito 'smi sukhena muhur muhuh

parama-saj-jana-bhiti-pramarjanam

ajita-vajra-baliny asurorasi

vara-nrkesarino nakha-karsanam

Again and again I happily offer my respectful obeisances to the great

scratches Lord Nrsimha's claws made on the demon's chest, a chest stronger than

invincible thunderbolts, and scratches that brushed away the fears of the

saintly devotees.

Text 11

ugrogrograh komalatmatvam eva

yo bhaktanam pati himsa-pradata

tejah-purnah daitya-bhitih paras tam

devesesam sri-nrsimham namami

I offer my respectful obeisances to powerful, splendid Lord Nrsimha, who

terrifies the demons, and who is violent and ferocious so that the gentle may

be gentle.

Texts 12 and 13

patu vama iha sri-nrkesari

patu daksina-diso nrkesari

patu patu purato nrkesari

patu pascima-diso nrkesari

patv adho para-paro nrkesari

patu tupari paro nrkesari

patu sarva-disi sri-nrkesari

patu patu hrdaye nrkesari

May Lord Nrsimha protect me from the front. May Lord Nrsimha protect me

from the back. May Lord Nrsimha protect me from the right. May Lord Nrsimha

protect me from the left. May Lord Nrsimha protect me from above. May Lord

Nrsimha protect me from below. May Lord Nrsimha protect me within my heart.

Text 14

anisavadam ku-matim nanasa yo

paresa-vadam tu nakhair lilekha yah

khalorasi sri-patir adi-puruso

nrsimhadevo jayatam sudhisvarah

All glories to Lord Nrsimha, the supremely glorious Personality of

Godhead, the king of all philosophers. Writing with His nails on a demon's

chest, He refuted the philosophy of the atheists.

Text 15

marsty anistaristograugham

paty adyaivesanghry-abjaptam

bhaktam dhiram saukhyad yas tam

sri-sri-simhesesesam naumi

I glorify Lord Nrsimha, who crushes a host of calamities and happily

protects, even now, the saintly devotees that take shelter of His lotus feet.

Text 16

pahi pahi pahi pahi pahi pahi pahi mam

pahi pahi pahi pahi sri-nrsimha pahi mam

O Lord Nrsimha, please protect me! Please protect me! Please protect me!

Please protect me! Please protect me! Please protect me! Please protect me!

Please protect me! Please protect me!

Text 17

simhah kruddhah kevalam bhakta-parsve

'smakam caivam sainya-vrndam tv itidam

daityan ghoran bhasamanan bruve 'ham

mudha mrtyum gacchathadyaiva turnam

To the demons, who say among themselves, "The devotees have only a

ferocious lion, and we have many great armies," I say, "Fools, you are about to

be smashed into pieces."

Text 18

ma bhayam kuru sakhe 'suresvarat

sri-nrsimha-varado gato parah

kruddha-drsti-paramena kopato

bhasmasat-kuruta eva daityakam

Friend, don't be afraid of the demons. Lord Nrsimha will burn them to

ashes with His angry glance.

Text 19

dipa-dhupa-kusumaih samarcaye

pahi pahi parameti prarthaye

divya-murtim atulam ca sevaye

sri-nrsimha-saranam samapnuve

I worship Lord Nrsimha with incense, lamps, and flowers. Calling out "Save

me! Save me!", I appeal to Lord Nrsimha. I serve Lord Nrsimha's splendid

transcendental form. I take shelter of Lord Nrsimha.

Text 20

yatana-gana-karah kurupinir

janma-mrtyu-karanah su-duhkhite

mamake manasi papa-vasana

adya khandayatu sri-nrkesari

May Lord Nrsimha rip into pieces the sinful desires in my unhappy heart,

desires that brought me only pain, desires that brought me only death and

birth.

Text 21

jaya narahari-deva

jaya karuna-suhrdaya

jaya ditija-nilayaka

jaya sad-amita-sukhaka

O Lord Nrsimha, glory to You! O merciful-hearted Lord, glory to You! O

killer of the demons, glory to You! O limitless happiness of the devotees,

glory to You!

Text 22

sri-nrsimha-karuna-pramanaka-

karakani para-sundarany aho

bhakta-vrnda-para-saukhyakany aho

sonitakta-nakharani naumy aham

Let me praise the beautiful blood-anointed claws that bring happiness to

the devotees and prove that Lord Nrsimha is very kind and merciful.

Text 23

prana-sankata ihaiva bhu-tale

dvesi-sainya-nicaye pade pade

he nrsimha karunarnavesvara

palako bhava mameti prarthaye

O Nrsimha, O ocean of mercy, please become my protector in this dangerous

world where armies of enemies attack me at every step.

Text 24

daitya-sancaya-prakopa-karanam

krsna-bhakta-jana-sannidhih kalau

he nrsimha bhagavan prapahi nah

pahi palana-prayojanan janan

Now it is the Kali-yuga. Now the very sight of the devotees fills the

non-devotees with anger. O Lord Nrsimha, now we need Your protection. Please

protect us.

Text 25

pahi pahi narasimha-devate

tavakojjvalita-nama-kirtanan

nama-karana-prakopa-kampita-

daityakebhya iha vaisnavan hi nah

O Lord Nrsimha, please protect us, who always chant Your glories, from the

demons that tremble with anger when they hear Your holy name.

Text 26

jayati nara-harer vakso-

marakata-su-kapatesah

jayati nara-harer divyan-

nakha-caya-mani-sulesah

Glory to the regal sapphire-gates of Lord Nrsimha's chest! Glory to

glistening jewel-spears of Lord Nrsimha's claws!

Text 27

nrsimha-nama rajani-patisah

kalau rajanyam jayati pradipah

sri-krsna-bhaktarthaka-kara-seva-

coresvaresogra-bhayadi-karah

Glory to the splendid moon of Lord Nrsimha, who illuminates the dark night

of Kali-yuga and frightens away the many thieves that would rob the devotees of

their wealth of pious deeds.

Text 28

jayati naraharir dipo

parama-parama adyadyah

ditisuta-para-kopokti-

smita iha para-devesah

Glory to Lord Nrsimha, greater than the greatest, the first of the first,

the master of the demigods, the glorious Supreme Personality of Godhead, who

smiles when He hears the arrogant challenge of Hiranyakasipu.

Text 29

sura-ripu-yuddha-

samaya-pratiksah

vilasita-netro

jayati nrsimhah

Glory to Lord Nrsimha, who with glistening eyes patiently waits for the

right moment to leap on they who would attack His devotees.

Text 30

vistirna-tiksna-nakhy ugro

man-mano-dvaram isvarah

vilasan-nayanambhojah

patu sri-narakesari

His sharp claws extended and His lotus eyes glistening, may Lord Nrsimha

stand guard, carefully watching the entrance of my thoughts.

Text 31

patu nah parama-kopa-lasitam

sri-nrsimha-nayanabja-yugmakam

sundarojjvalita-damstra-bhusitam

sri-nrsimha-su-smitam prapatu nah

May Lord Nrsimha's lotus eyes, glittering with unbridled anger, be our

protection. May Lord Nrsimha's smile, decorated with beautiful glistening

fangs, be our protection.

Text 32

sri-sri-narasimha-

netrambuja-yugmam

saukhyojjvalitam su-

yatnair avatan nah

May Lord Nrsimha's lotus eyes, blossoming with happiness, keep watch over

us.

Text 33

sena-samuhan ksapayantu satravo

tulyam karisyanti param kadapi na

ekasya tiksnasya nakhasya lasite

nrsimha-deva-kara-pallavesvare

Let our enemies assemble their armies. They will never be a match for even

one of the claws on Lord Nrsimha's glorious lotus hand.

Text 34

kirtayama tava kirti-gitikah

kirtayama paripalanam sada

he nrsimha paripahi pahi nah

pahi pahi paripahi pahi nah

O Lord Nrsimha, every day we sing Your glories and pray that You protect

us. Please protect us. Please protect us.

Text 35

apat-samayo 'sti

bhity-ugra idanim

agaccha nrsimha

Now is our moment of danger. Please quickly come. O Lord Nrsimha, please

quickly come.

Text 36

sri-nrsimha iha palayisyati

nityasah karuna-katarantarah

ity aho parama-santi-prapitah

sambhavama iha vaisnava vayam

Our hearts are peaceful. We have no worries. We are confident that Lord

Nrsimha will always protect us.

Text 37

satravah prati-disiha ghoraka

apad-avali su-duhkha-karana

he nrsimha krpayavrajesvara

pahi pahi paripahi pahi nah

We are surrounded on all sides. In a moment a thousand dangers will come

crashing down on us. O Lord Nrsimha, please quickly come and defend us.

Text 38

sri-nrsimha-caranambuje vare

sundare vilasite manohare

su-smitah para-sukhantaratmana

malati-kusumam arpayamy aham

Smiling, and my heart filled with happiness, I place a jasmine flower at

Lord Nrsimha's beautiful feet.

Text 39

vedah putanjali-yutah

stutva punah punah punah

sirsanata vinitaka

vag-isvaresvaresvarah

vindanti na kadapy aho

simam pramodakavaleh

sri-sri-nrsimha-lasita-

padabja-kirti-samhateh

Praying again and again and again, their hands folded and their heads

humbly bowed, the eloquent Vedas cannot find the end of the blissful glories of

Lord Nrsimha's glorious lotus feet.

Text 40

sesah satair mukhair iha

vag-isvaresvaresvaraih

a-srsti-kala-kirtanah

stutva punah punah punah

vindaty aho kadapi na

simam pramodakavaleh

sri-sri-nrsimha-lasita-

padabja-kirti-samhateh

Since the beginning of creation chanting again and again and again with

His hundred eloquent mouths, Lord Sesa cannot find the end of the blissful

glories of Lord Nrsimha's glorious lotus feet.

Text 41

sri-sri-nrsimhah para-modako 'sti nah

sri-sri-nrsimhah para-mandiro 'sti nah

sri-sri-nrsimhah para-pranado 'sti nah

sri-sri-nrsimhah para-palako 'sti nah

Lord Nrsimha is our happiness. Lord Nrsimha is our place of worship. Lord

Nrsimha is our life and soul. Lord Nrsimha is our protector.

Text 42

sri-sri-nrsimhasi priyas tvam eva nah

sri-sri-nrsimha tvam asisvaro 'si nah

sri-sri-nrsimhasi prapalano hi nah

sri-sri-nrsimha dvisa-tapano 'si nah

Lord Nrsimha, we love You. You are our Lord, our friend, and our

protector. You are the great danger that stops our enemies.

Text 43

svajana-yuyustu-

ditija-nrsamsah

svajana-krpalur

jayati nrsimhah

All glories to Lord Nrsimha, who is soft and gentle to His devotees, but

hard and cruel to whoever attacks His devotees.

Text 44

sri-sri-nrsimho na kadapy aho 'bhavad

ity evam ugrasura-loka-mandalah

siksa-paro vakti punah punah punah

prapsyaty aho vismayam adyam eva te

Again and again the demons argue that Lord Nrsimha does not exist. Ah,

what a surprise awaits them.

Text 45

jayati narahari-sita-

nakhara-kamala-kulakam

svajana-sthagitam amalam

svajana-ripu-vikasitam

All glories to Lord Nrsimha's sharp lotus claws, retracted for His

devotees, and fully extended for His devotees' enemies.

Text 46

naraharir akhiladrstah

sita-nakhara-su-pathojam

svajana-kula-yuyustunam

purata iha dadatisah

Unseen, Lord Nrsimha places His sharp lotus claws before anyone who

attacks His devotee.

Text 47

kriyeta palo narasimha-dattah

su-punya-panyena parena kena

amanyamanair iha tena nityam

kriyeta palo param eva bhaktaih

What is the price to purchase Lord Nrsimha's protection? Without

thinking, the devotees pay that price moment after moment.

Text 48

so 'pi balah kanane kridatiha

so' pi raja kanane kasate hi

so 'pi devo divya-loke prabhate

so 'pi simhah kesa-kirtir nakhograh

He is a boy playing in a forest. He is a king exiled in a forest. He is

a deva in the world of the devas. He is a lion with a glorious mane and razor

claws.

Text 49

anisavada-bhupati-

yuyutsu-bala-palakam

punah punah punah punah

nrsimham anamamy aham

Again and again I offer my respectful obeisances to Lord Nrsimha, the

protector of a boy that defied the king of atheists.

Text 50

nrhari-jana-yuyutso he

vimrsa hrdi tavaivam kam

matim ahaha nrsimhesa-

sita-nakhara-kulam dhatte

O attacker of Lord Nrsimha's devotees, please stop for a minute and

consider. What kind of thoughts do Lord Nrsimha's razor claws place in your

heart?

Text 51

napatsu tv upadisto

'smity evam param adya

ma ma ma vada pasya

simhesesa-nakham tvam

Don't say you weren't warned. With your own eyes you can see Lord

Nrsimha's claws.

Text 52

vilasita-kesi

vilasita-netrah

naraharir iso

'vati vara-savan

Glorious with a splendid mane and glistening eyes, Lord Nrsimha carefully

protects His cubs.

Texts 53 and 54

lasita-nayana-pathojah

smita-para-para-pathojah

hrdaya-parama-pathojah

karuna-kasita-pathojah

kara-yuga-vara-pathojas

carana-yugala-pathojah

nakhara-kulaka-pathojo

jayati naraharir devah

All glories to Lord Nrsimha, His glistening eyes lotus flowers, His smile

a lotus flower, His heart a lotus flower, His compassion a lotus flower, His

hands and feet lotus flowers, and His claws lotus flowers.

Text 55

man-natho narasimhah

nandapatya-tulo 'sti

so 'piso vraja-dhamni

kridaty asura-hanta

My Lord Nrsimha is the same as Nanda's son. He plays in Vraja and He also

rips apart a host of demons.

Text 56

srjaty aho ko vraja-raja-putra-

prabhava-simanam ihaiva loke

rudhnati kah tan-muni-mina-kurma-

simhesa-jyotir-avatara-janma

Who can place limits on the prince of Vraja? Who can stop Him from being a

sage, or a fish, or a turtle, or a lion, or a formless blaze of light?

Text 57

he citrakara nipunah kurudhvam

citram vicitram param adya yatra

prahlada-palartha-nrsimha-lilah

smaran sukhena smayate vrajesah

O painters, paint for us a picture showing Lord Krsna smiling as He

remembers His pastime of becoming a lion and saving Prahlada.

Text 58

asura-kulisa-varsanih

svajana-kamala-varsanih

narahari-paramoccocca-

prahasanam atulam jiyat

All glories to Lord Nrsimha's loud laughter, which is like a shower of

lotus flowers for the devotees and a monsoon of lightning bolts for the demons.

Text 59

daitya-vrnda tavakastra-

vrndam apsyatiha nasam

sri-nrsimhadeva-tiksna-

san-nakhavali-kulesu

O demons, your weapons will all wilt before Lord Nrsimha's claws.

Text 60

kamsa-hantar hiranyaksa-

hantar ravana-nasaka

hiranyakasipor hantar

runddhi satrun mama prabho

O killer of Kamsa, O killer of Ravana, O killer of Hiranyaksa, O killer of

Hiranyakasipu, please stop my enemies.

Text 61

he vrajavani-kula-prapalaka-

yodhyika-pura-prapalaka hare

he hiranyakasipu-prakirtita-

putra-palaka prapahi pahi nah

O protector of Vraja, O protector of Ayodhya, O protector of glorious

Prahlada, please protect us.

Text 62

yah pura sikhisa-kesi

so 'dhuna su-kesaro hi

yah pura su-venu-hastah

so 'dhuna nakhi janartham

He who wears a peacock-feather in His hair now has a graceful mane. He who

holds a bamboo flute in His hand now has graceful claws to defend His devotee.

Text 63

akarnayeta ditija nipuna vidagdha

viro hiranyakasipuh sahasa yuyodha

tam tu tathapi narasimha-vapur jaghana

sugrair lasan-nakha-kulair amitojasaiva

kim kim kimartham asuranugatam prayatha

ma murkhatam vrajatha buddhi-varesvaresah

asmat-suhrttvam iha gacchatha sampratam vai

sri-sri-nrsimha-nakharam param asrayeta

O demons, please hear my words. Powerful Hiranyakasipu fought very

heroically, but in the end Lord Nrsimha defeated him. You cannot defeat Him.

Why stay there on the other side? Don't be foolish. Join us here. Take shelter

of Lord Nrsimha's claws.

Text 64

caitanya-nrsimha

pathoja-nakhesaih

chinddhiha kalim su-

karunyat kali-kale

O Caitanya-Nrsimha, please be kind. With Your lotus claws please rip apart

the continual strife that rules this time of Kali.

Text 65

trasitam ditija-bhupatim

sad-dhiranyakasipum muhuh

pasyate vilasataksina

srimate nrharaye namah

I offer my respectful obeisances to Lord Nrsimha, whose glistening eyes

are focused on the frightened Hiranyakasipu.

Text 66

aprameya-karuna-varabhyam

kopa-khelana-vilasitabhyam

sri-nrsimha-nayanambujabhyam

anamami paramadarena

I offer my respectful obeisances to Lord Nrsimha's lotus eyes, glistening

with limitless anger, compassion, and playfulness.

Text 67

tad-dhiranyakasipugra-yatnaka-

vrnda-vrnda-nikhile su-nisphale

lasa-hasa-kulakam nato 'smy aham

sri-nrsimha-mukha-nalinim sukham

I offer my respectful obeisances to Lord Nrsimha's lotus mouth, blossoming

into loud laughter to mock Hiranyakasipu's hopeless struggle to save himself.

Text 68

khala-hiran yakasipu-

bhaya-pradam para-balam

vara-nrsimha-bhujaka-

yugalam asmi namitah

I offer my respectful obeisances to Lord Nrsimha's powerful arms,

which fill Hiranyakasipu with fear.

Text 69

visva-loka-jati-desam

sundara-vilasi-patram

sri-nrsimhadeva-nabhi-

pankajam varam namami

I offer my respectful obeisances to Lord Nrsimha's charming,

beautiful-petal lotus navel, the place where the universe was born.

Text 70

sri-brahmesagnindra-

suryapah-somadyaih

vandyam sri-sri-sri-sri-

simhesesanghry-abjam

I offer my respectful obeisances to Lord Nrsimha's lotus feet, before

which Brahma, Siva, Agni, Indra, Surya, Varuna, Candra, and all the demigods

respectfully bow.

Text 71

prahlada-nutisa-

hladam pranamami

sri-sri-narasimha-

karnambujam adyam

I offer my respectful obeisances to Lord Nrsimha's lotus ears, happy to

hear the prayers of Prahlada.

Text 72

nitya-daitya-loka-vrnda-

rodha-vrnda-karanayai

anamamy aham sukhena

sri-nrsimha-vasanayai

I offer my respectful obeisances to Lord Nrsimha's will, the obstacle that

thwarts the demons at every step.

Text 73

vande sada su-viryavat-

prahlada-lasitasanam

sri-sri-nrsimhadevata-

krodambujesvaresvaram

I offer my respectful obeisances to Lord Nrsimha's lotus lap, the sitting

place He affectionately gave to courageous Prahlada.

Text 74

bhayali-paramaugha-

svaloka-paripalah

nrsimha-vara-lilah

sadaiva pranamami

I offer my respectful obeisances to Lord Nrsimha's pastimes, which protect

His devotees from every fear.

Text 75

sri-nrsimhadevam adya naumy aham punah punah

sri-nrsimhadevam arcaye punah punah punah

sri-nrsimhadevam adya kirtaye punah punah

sri-nrsimhadevam asraye punah punah punah

Again and again I offer my respectful obeisances to Lord Nrsimha. Agai

Again and again I offer my respectful obeisances to Lord Nrsimha. Again

and again I worship Him. Again and again I chant His glories. Again and again I

take shelter of Him.

Text 76

divyam mukha-kona-

leham su-vilasam

sri-sri-nrharisa-

jihvam pranamami

I offer my respectful obeisances to Lord Nrsimha's lotus tongue, which

playfully licks the corner of His mouth.

Text 77

ghoram kali-pida-

bhaktali-parasam

sri-sri-nrharisa-

kopam pranamami

I offer my respectful obeisances to Lord Nrsimha's anger, which brings hope

to devotees suffering the troubles of Kali-yuga.

Text 78

loka-mohanandhakara-vesta-

sviya-bhakta-vrnda-pala-karim

anamamy aham pade pade sri-

sri-nrsimhadeva-kirtim ugram

I offer my respectful obeisances to Lord Nrsimha's glories, which protect

the devotees from the dangerous darkness of illusions that surrounds them in

this troubled world

Text 79

hiranyakasipugra-

camu-pranasanebhyah

nrsimha-bhujakebhyah

nato 'smi sukhito 'smi

I happily offer my respectful obeisances to Lord Nrsimha's many arms,

which crushed the attack of Hiranyakasipu's angry soldiers.

Text 80

yuyutsu-yatna-daityaja-

dharam param vilasitam

nrsimha-pani-pankajam

namamy aham pade pade

At every step I offer my respectful obeisances to Lord Nrsimha's lotus

hand, which gracefully and playfully caught the frantically struggling

Hiranyakasipu.

Text 81

svajana-samuha-

pranaya-parabhyah

nrhari-matibhyah

su-pranamito 'smi

I offer my respectful obeisances to Lord Nrsimha's thoughts, filled with

love for His devotees.

Text 82

lokali-pitarau dvau

ananadau paramesau

sri-laksmi-narasimhau

anandad abhivande

I happily offer my respectful obeisances to glorious Sri Sri

Laksmi-Nrsimha, the blissful mother and father of the worlds!

Text 83

srutvasura-hasa-

vakyam tv avataram

cakre ya ihaiva

vande nrharim tam

I offer my respectful obeisances to Lord Nrsimha who, hearing an atheist's

mocking challenge, suddenly appeared in this world.

Text 84

vande visva-vrnda-tatam

bhakta-vrnda-pala-karam

veda-karam adya-moksa-

karam eva narasimham

I offer my respectful obeisances to Lord Nrsimha, the father of the

worlds, the protector of the devotees, the author of the Vedas, the giver of

liberation.

Text 85

narasimha narasimha

tvam rajas-tamah-ku-pasan

janma-mrtyu-loka-bandhan

chindhi chindhi chindhi chindhi

O Lord Nrsimha, please cut, cut, cut, cut the ropes of passion and

ignorance that bind me to this world of birth and death.

Text 86

bhakta-vrnda-kantakali-

loka-khanda-nakhy aho

sri-nrsimha-devatesta

lasita para vijiyat

All glories to Lord Nrsimha, whose claws scratch anyone who becomes a

thorn troubling His devotees.

Text 87

yatha nagena paksisas

cakrida tv asurena yah

tasmai sri-narasimhaya

pranamami muhur muhauh

Again and again I offer my respectful obeisances to Lord Nrsimha, who

played with Hiranyakasipu as Garuda plays with a snake.

Text 88

ajita-mana-daityanam

vismaya-karanam param

sri-nrsimham aham vande

bhakta-palana-karanam

I offer my respectful obeisances to Lord Nrsimha, who catches the demons

by surprise, demons that think themselves all-powerful and invincible.

Text 89

tusnim bhava srnu jagaj-jaya-kalpanesa

khandya para na na na ma vada ma vada tvam

murtir mano-bala-para kila tasya sa tvam

dhrtva nakhaih pratapanam prakarisyatiha

Please be quiet and listen. Your plan to conquer the world will be

thwarted. No. No. No. Don't argue. He has a form you cannot imagine, and He

will catch you by surprise and hold you in His claws.

Text 90

nirmanchanena hi bhajami nrsimhadevam

puspesvarair iha nrsimham alankaromi

sankirtayami satatam narasimhadevam

seve sada vilasitam narasimhadevam

I offer arati to Lord Nrsimha. I decorate Lord Nrsimha with the kings of

flowers. I recite prayers to Lord Nrsimha. I serve Lord Nrsimha.

Text 91

S

nrsimha-vartam srnu sadarena

srutvasya vartam tava kalpanam hi

tyaksyasy aho santata-kalpanam tvam

Please listen to the story of Lord Nrsimha. When you hear it you will

change your plans.

Text 92

svajana-parama-palarthah

jayati naraharir devah

svajana-parama-palarthah

jayati naraharir devah

All glories to effulgent Lord Nrsimha, who will always stay by the

Vaisnavas' side and protect them from every danger! All glories to effulgent

Lord Nrsimha!

Text 93

su-vaisnava-prapida-

ku-karma-phala-jatim

abodhya sukhito 'bhud

dhiranyakasipuh sah

Hiranyakasipu was confident and happy, unaware what was to come from

torturing a Vaisnava.

Text 94

sri-sri-nrsimhas tanu-palano 'stu nah

sri-sri-nrsimho hrdi palano 'stu nah

sri-sri-nrsimho mati-palano 'stu nah

sri-sri-nrsimho ruci-palano 'stu nah

May Lord Nrsimha guard our bodies.

May Lord Nrsimha guard our hearts.

May Lord Nrsimha guard our thoughts.

May Lord Nrsimha guard our desires.

Text 95

sri-nrsimhadevata sva-purva-karma-vrndakat prapatu nah

sri-nrsimhadevata bhavisya-karma-vrndakat prapatu nah

sri-nrsimhadevata sva-sarva-kala-vrndake prapatu nah

sri-nrsimhadevata sva-satru-karma-vrndakat prapatu nah

May Lord Nrsimha protect us from past karma.

May Lord Nrsimha protect our future.

May Lord Nrsimha protect us at every moment.

May Lord Nrsimha protect us from our enemies.

Texts 96 and 97

sri-nrsimhadevata punar-bhavat prapatu nah

sri-nrsimhadevata prapidanat prapatu nah

sri-nrsimhadevata bhramavaleh prapatu nah

sri-nrsimhadevata sva-mohanaat prapatu nah

sri-nrsimhadevatesa-vismrteh prapatu nah

sri-nrsimhadevata virodhanat prapatu nah

sri-nrsimhadevata parakramat prapatu nah

sri-nrsimhadevata ku-kamanat prapatu nah

May Lord Nrsimha rescue us from another birth.

May Lord Nrsimha rescue us from the troubles born from our past deeds.

May Lord Nrsimha rescue us from illusions.

May Lord Nrsimha rescue us from mistakes.

May Lord Nrsimha rescue us from forgetfulness of Him.

May Lord Nrsimha rescue us from the obstacles that stop our devotional

service.

May Lord Nrsimha rescue us from others' attacks.

May Lord Nrsimha rescue us from material desires.

Texts 98 and 99

sri-nrsimhadevata dinadike prapatu nah

sri-nrsimhadevata prabhatake prapatu nah

sri-nrsimhadevata dinardhake prapatu nah

sri-nrsimhadevata dinantake prapatu nah

sri-nrsimhadevata pradosake prapatu nah

sri-nrsimhadevata nisithake prapatu nah

sri-nrsimhadevata pade pade prapatu nah

sri-nrsimhadevata ksane ksane prapatu nah

May Lord Nrsimha guard us at sunrise.

May Lord Nrsimha guard us in the morning.

May Lord Nrsimha guard us in the afternoon.

May Lord Nrsimha guard us at sunset

May Lord Nrsimha guard us in the evening.

May Lord Nrsimha guard us in the middle of the night.

May Lord Nrsimha guard us at every step.

May Lord Nrsimha guard us at every moment.

Texts 100 and 101

sri-nrsimhadevata sva-karmani prapatu nah

sri-nrsimhadevata su-bhojane prapatu nah

sri-nrsimhadevata sva-nidrite prapatu nah

sri-nrsimhadevatesa-kirtane prapatu nah

sri-nrsimhadevata parakramat prapatu nah

sri-nrsimhadevatapad-avalau prapatu nah

sri-nrsimhadevata ksane ksane prapatu nah

sri-nrsimha isvararthakapadi prapatu nah

May Lord Nrsimha guard us in our daily chores.

May Lord Nrsimha guard us when we eat.

May Lord Nrsimha guard us when we sleep.

May Lord Nrsimha guard us when we chant His glories.

May Lord Nrsimha guard us when we are unexpectedly attacked.

May Lord Nrsimha guard us in this world filled with dangers.

May Lord Nrsimha guard us at every moment.

May Lord Nrsimha guard us when we take risks for His sake.

Texts 102 and 103

sri-nrsimha-lasi-netra-padmini prapatu nah

sri-nrsimha-sugra-san-nakhavali prapatu nah

sri-nrsimha-palanartha-karna eva patu nah

sri-nrsimha-hastako 'ri-dharakah prapatu nah

sri-nrsimha-pada-pankajam saranyam astu nah

sri-nrsimha-pada-pankajam bhajartham astu nah

sri-nrsimha-pada-pankajam su-gitam astu nah

sri-nrsimha-pada-pankajam hrdisvaro 'stu nah

May Lord Nrsimha's glistening eyes keep watch over us.

May Lord Nrsimha's sharp claws be ready to protect us.

May Lord Nrsimha's ears listen for our enemies.

May Lord Nrsimha's hands catch our enemies.

May Lord Nrsimha's lotus feet be our shelter.

May Lord Nrsimha's lotus feet be the object of our service.

May Lord Nrsimha's lotus feet be glorified in our songs.

May Lord Nrsimha's lotus feet be comfortable in our hearts.

Text 104

sri-krsno narasimha-rupa-dharanah pranadhikatmastu nah

sri-krsno narasimha-rupa-dharano dhyanantaratmastu nah

sri-krsno narasimha-rupa-dharano nityatma-maitryo 'stu nah

sri-krsno narasimha-rupa-dharanah padabja-sthapyo 'stu nah

May Lord Krsna, who appeared as Nrsimha, be more dear than life to us.

May Lord Krsna, who appeared as Nrsimha, always stay in our thoughts.

May Lord Krsna, who appeared as Nrsimha, always be our friend and

well-wisher.

May Lord Krsna, who appeared as Nrsimha, give us a place at His lotus

feet.

Text 105

sri-krsno narasimha-rupa-dharanah karunyavan astu nah

sri-krsno narasimha-rupa-dharanah premarthakatmastu nah

sri-krsno narasimha-rupa-dharano gehatma-datastu nah

sri-krsno narasimha-rupa-dharanah samsara-tratastu nah

May Lord Krsna, who appeared as Nrsimha, always be kind to us.

May Lord Krsna, who appeared as Nrsimha, always be the object of our love.

May Lord Krsna, who appeared as Nrsimha, take us home with Him.

May Lord Krsna, who appeared as Nrsimha, take us from this world of birth

and death.

Text 106

sri-krsno narasimha-rupa-dharanah smerananatmastu nah

sri-krsno narasimha-rupa-dharanah prahladitatmastu nah

sri-krsno narasimha-rupa-dharanah seva-prahlado 'stu nah

sri-krsno narasimha-rupa-dharano nityatma-natho 'stu nah

May Lord Krsna, who appeared as Nrsimha, smile on us.

May Lord Krsna, who appeared as Nrsimha, be pleased with us.

May Lord Krsna, who appeared as Nrsimha, be happy to accept the services

we offer Him.

May Lord Krsna, who appeared as Nrsimha, allow us to serve Him forever.

Text 107

sri-krsno narasimha-rupa-dharano dhyanantaratmastu nah

sri-krsno narasimha-rupa-dharanah prahlada-karo 'stu nah

sri-krsno narasimha-rupa-dharano lila-vilaso 'stu nah

sri-krsno narasimha-rupa-dharano nityatma-premastu nah

May Lord Krsna, who appeared as Nrsimha, always stay in our thoughts.

May Lord Krsna, who appeared as Nrsimha, be our happiness.

May Lord Krsna, who appeared as Nrsimha, play with us.

May Lord Krsna, who appeared as Nrsimha, allow us to love Him always.

Text 108

sri-krsno narasimha-rupa-dharano nityam prapalo 'stu nah

May Lord Krsna, who appeared as Nrsimha, always protect us.

Composed by HG Kusakratha Prabhu, Krsna Institute

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