Puranic Mantra · Lord Narasimha (Man-Lion Avatar of Vishnu)
नृसिंह कवच मंत्र
Nrusimha Kavach Mantra
Sanskrit (Devanagari)
ॐ उग्रं वीरं महाविष्णुं ज्वलन्तं सर्वतोमुखम् नृसिंहं भीषणं भद्रं मृत्युमृत्युं नमाम्यहम्
Transliteration
Om Ugraṃ Vīraṃ Mahāviṣṇuṃ Jvalantaṃ Sarvatomukham Nṛsiṃhaṃ Bhīṣaṇaṃ Bhadraṃ Mṛtyumṛtyuṃ Namāmyaham
Meaning
Om, I bow to the fierce, heroic, great Vishnu — blazing with fire, facing all directions, Narasimha the terrifying and the auspicious, the death of death itself. This is the Narasimha Kavach — a protective armor mantra that invokes the lion-man form of Vishnu who destroyed the demon Hiranyakashipu to save his devotee Prahlada.
Last updated: 23 April 2026 · Traditional Vedic mantra
Benefits of Nrusimha Kavach Mantra
- ·Supreme protection mantra — creates an impenetrable divine armor (kavach) around the devotee
- ·Destroys all forms of evil, black magic, curses, and negative intentions directed at the devotee
- ·Removes the most severe malefic planetary effects — especially Rahu, Ketu, and Mars afflictions
- ·Grants fearlessness in the face of enemies, adversity, and life-threatening situations
- ·Protects the home, family, and all people dear to the devotee
- ·Narasimha is the "death of death" — this mantra is among the most powerful for protection in all of Hindu tradition
How to Chant
- 1.Sit facing east; light a ghee lamp — fire is sacred to Narasimha who is associated with the blazing sun
- 2.Offer red or orange flowers, sindhur (vermilion), and sesame seeds to the deity
- 3.Use a Rudraksha mala — Narasimha is a fierce form of Vishnu; Rudraksha bridges Shiva and Vishnu energy
- 4.Most powerful when chanted on Narasimha Jayanti (Chaturdashi of Vaishakha Shukla), Friday, and during Rahu Kaal
- 5.Visualize Lord Narasimha — half man, half lion, blazing, seated on a throne, face turned in all directions simultaneously
- 6.After chanting, touch your body from head to foot — you are mentally wearing the kavach (armor)
Best Time
Narasimha Jayanti (Vaishakha Shukla Chaturdashi). Friday. Rahu Kaal for protection. Sunset hour. Pradosh Vrat. Any time danger is perceived.
Recommended Count
108 times daily (1 mala). In times of danger: 1008 times. Purashcharan: 12.5 lakh repetitions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.Who is Lord Narasimha?
Narasimha (Nara = man, Simha = lion) is the fourth avatar of Lord Vishnu — the fierce, half-man half-lion form that emerged from a pillar to destroy the demon king Hiranyakashipu and save the child devotee Prahlada. The story, told in the Bhagavata Purana, illustrates that divine protection is always available to sincere devotees regardless of circumstances. Narasimha appeared at twilight (neither day nor night), in a doorway (neither inside nor outside), killing Hiranyakashipu with his nails (neither weapon nor non-weapon) — fulfilling the demon's boons while transcending all his loopholes.
Q.What is the Narasimha Kavach?
The Narasimha Kavach is a protective "armor" hymn from the Brahma Vaivarta Purana, spoken by Lord Brahma to Prahlada. "Kavach" means armor or protective shield. The kavach verses invoke Narasimha to protect every part of the devotee's body, mind, and life from all forms of harm. Chanting this kavach is said to create an impenetrable divine shield around the devotee. The mantra given here is the central four-verse seed of the larger Narasimha Kavach.
Q.When should I chant the Narasimha Kavach Mantra?
The Narasimha Kavach is particularly recommended when facing threats, enemies, legal dangers, severe planetary afflictions (especially Rahu Ketu periods), or any situation where protection is urgently needed. It is chanted on Narasimha Jayanti for general protection, and at Rahu Kaal (the inauspicious daily time period) for spiritual protection. Many Vaishnava households chant it daily as a morning protection practice.