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YANTRA #31•Vishnu, Narayana & Avatars

Narasimha Yantra

नृसिंह यंत्र
Also known as: Ugra Narasimha Yantra, Nrisimha Kavach Yantra, भगवान नृसिंह यंत्र
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Canonical Attributes & Classification

Associated Deity:Lord Narasimha
Planetary Energy:Mars & Supreme Protective Radiance
Tradition / Lineage:Vaishnava Pancharatra & Agamic Tradition
Traditional Direction:Traditionally East or North.
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Traditional Significance & Overview

The Narasimha Yantra represents the fierce avatara of Vishnu who manifested to protect the child-devotee Prahlada. It symbolizes divine protection of innocence against tyrannical power.

Metaphysical Symbolism & Geometry

Sharp radiating star points and protective lotus petals denoting adamantine sanctuary.

Geometric Architecture:

Intense protective Vaishnava mandala with central Bindu imbued with Kshraum bija, encircled by acute fire-triangles, 8 lotus petals, and fortified Bhupura.

Sacred Mantra & Recitation
॥ ॐ उग्रं वीरं महाविष्णुं ज्वलन्तं सर्वतोमुखम् । नृसिंहं भीषणं भद्रं मृत्युमृत्युं नमाम्यहम् ॥ ॐ क्ष्रौं नृसिंहाय नमः ॥
"Om Ugram Veeram Mahavishnum Jwalantam Sarvatomukham | Nrisimham Bheeshanam Bhadram Mrityumrityum Namamyaham || Om Kshraum Nrisimhaya Namah"
Mantra Meaning: I bow to the ferocious and heroic Mahavishnu, who blazes from every direction; the death of death itself, the supreme auspicious protector Lord Narasimha.

Traditional Method of Use

Approached at dusk (Sandhya time) with sincere humility, lighting of oil lamps, and recitation of the Narasimha Kavacha.

Traditional Placement & Direction

Clean prayer sanctum, home altar, or quiet meditation corner.

Traditional Precautions & Respect

Maintain cleanliness and respect around the sacred geometry. Meditative focus should be grounded in patience and ethical conduct.

When Teacher Guidance is Recommended: Advanced ritual procedures, prolonged mantra vows (anushthanas), and tantric rites should only be performed with authentic guidance from a qualified traditional teacher.

Scriptural References & Scholarly Sources

  • Mantra Mahodadhi of Mahidhara by Mahidhara (Annotated by Board of Scholars) (1984 reprint, Sri Satguru Publications / Motilal Banarsidass).
  • Sharada Tilaka Tantram by Lakshmana Deshikendra (Comm. by Raghavabhatta) (1963, Chowkhamba Sanskrit Series Office, Varanasi).
Traditional Devotional Context & Disclaimer

Yantras and sacred geometric diagrams are presented as traditional Hindu spiritual heritage and contemplative symbols. They do not constitute medical, clinical, or financial advice and offer no guaranteed financial or medical outcomes.

Narasimha Yantra (नृसिंह यंत्र) — Sacred Geometry & Traditional Mantra | YantraVeda