Narsingh Aarti — Lyrics with Meaning
Lord Narasimha is Vishnu's fourth avatar, who appeared as half-man half-lion. He protected the devotee Prahlad. His aarti is sung especially on Narasimha Jayanti.
Jai Nrisimha Prabhu, jai Nrisimha Prabhu | Aanand Nrisimha Prabhu, jai jai Nrisimha Prabhu ||
Narhari roop dhara Hari ne, Prahlad bachaaya | Hiranyakashyap ka nashak, stambh se prakataya ||
Ugra roop lakhi devata, sabhi dar bhaage | Lakshmi ji stuti karti, sharan mein aage ||
Bhakt Prahlad ki pukaar, suni Hari ne aakar | Vipada se ubaara usko, kripa hai apaar ||
Nrisimha Jayanti par, darshan ko aaye | Bhakton ke sab dukh harke, aanand dilaaye ||
Meaning
Verse 1
Jai Nrisimha Prabhu, jai Nrisimha Prabhu | Aanand Nrisimha Prabhu, jai jai Nrisimha Prabhu ||
Victory to Lord Narasimha. O bliss-filled Narasimha, victory to you again and again.
Verse 2
Narhari roop dhara Hari ne, Prahlad bachaaya | Hiranyakashyap ka nashak, stambh se prakataya ||
Lord Hari took the form of Narahari to save Prahlad. He appeared from a pillar to destroy Hiranyakashyap.
Verse 3
Ugra roop lakhi devata, sabhi dar bhaage | Lakshmi ji stuti karti, sharan mein aage ||
Seeing his fierce form, even the gods stepped back in fear. Lakshmi came forward in worship, taking his shelter.
Verse 4
Bhakt Prahlad ki pukaar, suni Hari ne aakar | Vipada se ubaara usko, kripa hai apaar ||
Hearing devotee Prahlad's call, Lord Hari came and saved him from danger. His grace is boundless.
Verse 5
Nrisimha Jayanti par, darshan ko aaye | Bhakton ke sab dukh harke, aanand dilaaye ||
Come to give your darshan on Narasimha Jayanti. Take away all the sorrows of devotees and fill them with joy.
Meanings written in simple language by the KathaMantra team.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Narasimha Jayanti?
Narasimha Jayanti is celebrated on Vaishakh Shukla Chaturdashi, the day Lord Narasimha appeared.
Why did the Narasimha avatar appear?
Lord Vishnu took the Narasimha form to protect the devotee Prahlad and destroy the demon king Hiranyakashyap.
Which day is for Narasimha puja?
Narasimha Jayanti, Akshaya Tritiya and Fridays are for Narasimha puja. As a Vishnu avatar, Ekadashi is also auspicious.