Narasimha Mantra

This ancient Narasimha mantra is a call to the fierce yet protective energy of Vishnu in his half-lion form. Its sound carries the strength to dissolve fear, negative energy, and unseen disturbances from the heart and surroundings.

Regular chanting is said to awaken inner courage and clarity, grounding the mind in calm strength.

What makes this mantra stand out is its balance of ferocity and compassion - invoking divine power not to destroy, but to fiercely protect and uplift.

The Narasimha Mantra is the latest addition to our library of mantras that also includes Vishnu, Krishna, Rama, and Narasimha mantras.

This chant is most commonly known as the Narasimha Mantra, though it also appears under several other names depending on lineage and what rituals it is used in.

In Vedic references such as the Narasimha Upanishad, it is often cited by its opening words as the Ugram Viram Mantra.

In temple recitations and protective invocations, it may also be referred to as the Narasimha Kavacha Mantra, due to its use as a concise kavacha or shield of protection.

The Narasimha holds several benefits for the mind of both the chanter and the listener.

Listening to this powerful Narasimha mantra along with meditation helps you in the following ways.

With the knowledge that Lord Narasimha is watching over you, your decisions are no longer ruled by fear

In situations where you normally would have panicked and lost your balance, this mantra helps you stay in control

Your true strength reveals itself in the most challenging circumstances

This mantra hails from the Narasimha Upanishad (also known as Narasimha Tapaniya Upanishad), where it appears as a protective invocation to the half-lion, half-man form of Vishnu.

It encapsulates the essence of divine protection, destruction of fear, and transcendence of death.

Recitation is said to invoke Narasimha’s kshatratejas (warrior radiance) along with his karuṇa (compassion), balancing ferocity and benevolence.

Though found in the Narasimha Upanishad, this verse reflects the older Vedic idea of divine protection through sound. Over time, it became known as a mantra of courage and shielding, recited to invoke Lord Narasimha’s fierce yet protective energy.

In the Bhagavata Purana, Narasimha appears when Vishnu bursts from a pillar to save his devotee Prahlada from the tyrant Hiranyakashipu.

When devotees chant this mantra, they recall that moment of divine fury turned into protection. The fear it evokes in darkness is the same energy that dispels fear within.

Because of this, the Ugram Viram mantra has long been used in temples and personal prayer as a way to steady the mind, repel negativity, and awaken inner strength. It channels Narasimha’s blazing force not for destruction, but to burn away doubt and fear from the heart.