Rooted in ancient Vedic traditions, the Narasimha Gayatri Mantra has the power to invoke the blessings of Lord Narasimha.
These mantras are sacred invocations dedicated to Lord Narasimha, the Man-Lion incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
Unlike many Narasimha mantras, they do not contain Bija (seed) syllables and require fewer instructions to recite compared to mantras that include Bijaksharas.
Chanting the Narasimha Gayatri Mantras provides protection against negative forces, helps in overcoming fear and awakens inner energy.
Practitioners can meditate on this mantra, perform Japa, or incorporate it into regular puja rituals to worship Lord Narasimha.
Narasimha Gayatri Mantra
ॐ वज्रनखाय विद्महे
तीक्ष्णदंष्ट्राय धीमहि
तन्नो नृसिंहः प्रचोदयात्॥
Om Vajranakhāya Vidmahe
Tīkṣṇa-Daṁṣṭrāya Dhīmahi
Tanno Nṛsiṁhaḥ Pracodayāt॥
Meaning: Om, I meditate on Lord Narasimha. The one whose nails are powerful like thunderbolts (Vajra) and whose teeth are sharp with intense energy. May that Lord Narasimha illuminate the intellect.
Other version of Narasimha Gayatri Mantra
ॐ उग्र नरसिंहाय विद्महे
वज्रनखाय धीमहि
तन्नो नृसिंहः प्रचोदयात्॥
Om Ugranarasiṁhāya Vidmahe
Vajranakhāya Dhīmahi
Tanno Nṛsiṁhaḥ Pracodayāt॥
Meaning: Om, I meditate on the Lord Ugra Narasimha (The fierce form of Lord Narsimha), whose nails are with immense power like a thunderbolt. May that Lord Narsimha illuminate the intellect
Sri Karalini Narasimha Gayatri
ॐ कारालिनी च विद्महे
नारसिंह्यै च धीमहि
तन्नः सिंहः प्रचोदयात्॥
Om Kārāliṇī Ca Vidmahe
Nārasiṁhyai Ca Dhīmahi
Tannaḥ Siṁhaḥ Pracodayāt॥
Meaning: Om, I meditate upon Goddess Karalini, the embodiment of Narasimhi’s energy (the Shakti form of Lord Narasimha). May that sacred Lion God illuminate the intellect.
Benefits of these Mantras
Devotees or Sadhakas who chant the Narasimha Gayatri Mantra can experience several benefits, such as
- Divine protection from Evil forces and Negativity
- Removal of fear and inner weakness
- Clarity of thought and sharp intellect
- Peace of mind and emotional balance
- Awakening of inner energy and building confidence.
- Supports the Spiritual growth
- Pacifies planetary afflictions
Japa Sankhya – Mantra Repetitions
Mantra shastras suggest that to achieve mantra siddhi through the invocation of Lord Narasimha, one should perform Japa Sankhya 2.5 Lakh times.
Alternatively, practitioners may opt to chant the mantra 108 or 1,008 times daily, repeating this process until their wishes come true.
For daily prayers, it is generally recommended to repeat the mantra 16 or 21 times. It is essential to understand that devotion, clear pronunciation, and consistency are key to Japa practice.
