In the rich tapestry of sacred hymns, few resonate with the soul's yearning for absolute surrender as deeply as the Narasimha Prappatti Stotram. This concise yet immensely powerful prayer is not just a collection of words; it is a profound spiritual practice. It is the act of consciously placing one's entire being under the protection of the divine, recognizing the omnipresent, all-encompassing nature of Lord Narasimha.
Narasimha PrapattiMata narasimha, pita narasimhaBratha narasimha, sakha narasimhaVidyaa narasimha, dravinam narasimhaSwami narasimha, sakalam narasimhaItho narasimha, paratho narasimhaYatho yatho yahihi, tatho narasimhaNarasimha devaath paro na kaschitTasmaan narasimha sharanam prapadye
Let's delve into the verses of this beautiful hymn, which serves as a beacon for devotees seeking solace, courage, and an unbreakable connection to the divine.
माता नृसिंहः पिता नृसिंहः। भ्राता नृसिंहः सखा नृसिंहः॥ विद्या नृसिंहो द्रविणं नृसिंहः। स्वामी नृसिंहः सकलं नृसिंहः॥
"Mata narasimha, pita narasimha Bratha narasimha, sakha narasimha Vidyaa narasimha, dravinam narasimha Swami narasimha, sakalam narasimha"
This first verse immediately establishes the central theme: seeing the Lord in every relationship and aspect of life.
He is my Mother and my Father: Narasimha embodies both the nurturing, unconditional love of a mother and the guiding, protective strength of a father.
He is my Brother and my Friend: He is the steadfast sibling who stands by your side and the intimate companion with whom you can share your deepest self.
He is my Knowledge and my Wealth: All true wisdom and every form of prosperity, both material and spiritual, are recognized as gifts flowing from Him.
He is my Master, He is Everything: Acknowledging Him as the ultimate master of one's life, the devotee concludes that there is nothing in existence that is not a manifestation of Narasimha.
इतो नृसिंहः परतो नृसिंहः। यतो यतो यामि ततो नृसिंहः॥
"Itho narasimha, paratho narasimha Yatho yatho yahihi, tatho narasimha"
The prayer then expands from the personal to the universal, affirming His absolute omnipresence.
Narasimha is here, Narasimha is there (beyond): He is present in this immediate reality and in every other conceivable plane of existence.
Wherever I go, there is Narasimha: This is a powerful realization that banishes loneliness and fear. No matter where life's journey leads, one is never outside the compassionate gaze and protective sphere of the Lord.
नृसिंहदेवाद परो न कश्चित्। तस्मान्नृसिंहं शरणं प्रपद्ये॥
"Narasimha devaath paro na kaschit Tasmaan narasimha sharanam prapadye"
This final couplet is the culmination of this realization—the very act of surrender, or Prapatti.
There is no one superior to Lord Narasimha: This is an affirmation of His supreme nature as the ultimate reality. There is no higher power to appeal to, no greater truth to seek.
Therefore, I take complete refuge in Narasimha: This is the heart of the prayer. Recognizing His supreme power and all-pervading presence, the devotee lays down the burden of the ego, their anxieties, and their fears. It is an act of profound trust, a declaration that says, "I place myself entirely in Your care."
This stotram is a complete spiritual journey. It moves from personalizing the divine in our closest relationships to universalizing His presence in all of creation, and finally, to the ultimate act of surrendering our individual self to that supreme, all-encompassing reality. It is a timeless prayer for anyone, anywhere, seeking an anchor in the storm of life.
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In the rich tapestry of sacred hymns, few resonate with the soul’s yearning for absolute surrender as deeply as the Narasimha Prappatti Stotram. This concise yet immensely powerful prayer is not just a collection of words; it is a profound spiritual practice. It is the act of consciously placing one’s entire being under the protection of the divine, recognizing the omnipresent, all-encompassing nature of Lord Narasimha.
Narasimha Prapatti
Mata narasimha, pita narasimha
Bratha narasimha, sakha narasimha
Vidyaa narasimha, dravinam narasimha
Swami narasimha, sakalam narasimha
Itho narasimha, paratho narasimha
Yatho yatho yahihi, tatho narasimha
Narasimha devaath paro na kaschit
Tasmaan narasimha sharanam prapadye
Let’s delve into the verses of this beautiful hymn, which serves as a beacon for devotees seeking solace, courage, and an unbreakable connection to the divine.
माता नृसिंहः पिता नृसिंहः। भ्राता नृसिंहः सखा नृसिंहः॥ विद्या नृसिंहो द्रविणं नृसिंहः। स्वामी नृसिंहः सकलं नृसिंहः॥
“Mata narasimha, pita narasimha Bratha narasimha, sakha narasimha Vidyaa narasimha, dravinam narasimha Swami narasimha, sakalam narasimha”
This first verse immediately establishes the central theme: seeing the Lord in every relationship and aspect of life.
- He is my Mother and my Father: Narasimha embodies both the nurturing, unconditional love of a mother and the guiding, protective strength of a father.
- He is my Brother and my Friend: He is the steadfast sibling who stands by your side and the intimate companion with whom you can share your deepest self.
- He is my Knowledge and my Wealth: All true wisdom and every form of prosperity, both material and spiritual, are recognized as gifts flowing from Him.
- He is my Master, He is Everything: Acknowledging Him as the ultimate master of one’s life, the devotee concludes that there is nothing in existence that is not a manifestation of Narasimha.
इतो नृसिंहः परतो नृसिंहः। यतो यतो यामि ततो नृसिंहः॥
“Itho narasimha, paratho narasimha Yatho yatho yahihi, tatho narasimha”
The prayer then expands from the personal to the universal, affirming His absolute omnipresence.
- Narasimha is here, Narasimha is there (beyond): He is present in this immediate reality and in every other conceivable plane of existence.
- Wherever I go, there is Narasimha: This is a powerful realization that banishes loneliness and fear. No matter where life’s journey leads, one is never outside the compassionate gaze and protective sphere of the Lord.
नृसिंहदेवाद परो न कश्चित्। तस्मान्नृसिंहं शरणं प्रपद्ये॥
“Narasimha devaath paro na kaschit Tasmaan narasimha sharanam prapadye”
This final couplet is the culmination of this realization—the very act of surrender, or Prapatti.
- There is no one superior to Lord Narasimha: This is an affirmation of His supreme nature as the ultimate reality. There is no higher power to appeal to, no greater truth to seek.
- Therefore, I take complete refuge in Narasimha: This is the heart of the prayer. Recognizing His supreme power and all-pervading presence, the devotee lays down the burden of the ego, their anxieties, and their fears. It is an act of profound trust, a declaration that says, “I place myself entirely in Your care.”
This stotram is a complete spiritual journey. It moves from personalizing the divine in our closest relationships to universalizing His presence in all of creation, and finally, to the ultimate act of surrendering our individual self to that supreme, all-encompassing reality. It is a timeless prayer for anyone, anywhere, seeking an anchor in the storm of life.