Why worship Lord Narasimha?
From mythological texts to Tantra Shastra, his form has been described as very powerful and mysterious. Let us know 5 facts related to the worship of Lord Narasimha, which make him not the only anger avatar, but also a salvation avatar.
In Hinduism, when it comes to protecting fear, crisis or invisible powers, Lord Narasimha is first mentioned. It is believed that half a lion and half human form are not only a symbol of power and anger, but are also infinite security shields for the devotees. Narasimha Puja has been considered infallible in tantric practice, enemy destruction and freedom from phantom obstacle.
Narasimha Puja is done to protect against fear and crisis
Lord Narasimha is considered a symbol of distress. It is mentioned in the Puranas that a devotee who is surrounded by some immense crisis or invisible fear, should recite Narasimha Kavach and worship Lord Narasimha. It is believed that this incarnation of God can appear immediately to end any unrighteousness.
Protection from evil eyes and black magic
In the Tantra scriptures, Lord Narasimha is depicted as the deity form that protects from evil powers. Narasimha Kavach and Narasimha Mantra are often used by people who suffer from repeated eye defects, tantric obstacles or upper effects in their lives.
Narasimha is going to turn anger into peace
Even though the angry form of Lord Narasimha is frightening, but the process of his worship shows us the way to calm the inner wrath, anger and duality. According to yogis, Narasimha meditation leads the person to internal stability and control.
Worship is also done for freedom from incurable diseases
It is mentioned in Narasimha Tapini Upanishad that worshiping Lord Narasimha gives freedom from mental and physical diseases. Especially those diseases, which are difficult to treat or who return again and again. In such a situation, devotees observe Narasimha Jayanti, or monthly Narasimha Chaturdashi.
Narasimha is going to show the path of salvation
Prahlada’s devotion and the presence of Narasimha indicates that Vishnu avatar himself can liberate the person who walks on the path of true devotion and religion. Narasimha is called “Bhaktavatsal” who can go to the boundary of religion for his devotees.
Where is special worship?
There are many temples across the country where worship of Lord Narasimha still holds special significance like Ahobalam Narsingh Temple of Andhra Pradesh, Narsinghgarh in Madhya Pradesh, and Shri Narayannath Temple in Orissa. Narasimha Jayanti is celebrated with great pomp every year at these places.
Narasimha devotion in modern context
In today’s time, when a person finds himself surrounded by mental or social injustice, then Narasimha devotion gives him a symbol of strength, courage and justice. Many devotees worship Narasimha Yantra in their homes and perform daily worship.
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