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8 versionsI offer my obeisances to Lord Narasiṁha who gives joy to Prahlāda Mahārāja and whose nails are like chisels on the stonelike chest of the demon Hiraṇyakaśipu.
Lord Nṛsiṁha is here and also there. Wherever I go Lord Nṛsiṁha is there. He is in the heart and is outside as well. I surrender to Lord Nṛsiṁha, the origin of all things and the supreme refuge.
O Keśava! O Lord of the universe! O Lord Hari who have assumed the form of a half-man, half-lion! All glories to You! With the wonderfully sharp nails on Your beautiful lotus hands You have ripped apart the wasplike body of Hiraṇyakaśipu.
About Namaste Narasimhaya
The standard pranama mantra to Lord Nrsimhadeva, Vishnu's half-man, half-lion incarnation who slew the demon Hiranyakasipu to protect His devotee Prahlada, recited for protection before other prayers.
Srila Prabhupada on this song
In a class given in Los Angeles on August 2, 1970, Srila Prabhupada spoke on this song:
“Lord Nṛsiṁha is here and also there. Wherever I go, Lord Nṛsiṁha is there. He is in the heart and is outside as well.”
Excerpted from Srila Prabhupada's recorded classes, © Bhaktivedanta Book Trust International. Read the complete purport at the Vanisource link above.
Frequently asked
Who wrote Namaste Narasimhaya?
Namaste Narasimhaya was composed by Vyasadeva. It appears in Songs of Vaishnava Acaryas.
What is the meaning of Namaste Narasimhaya?
I offer my obeisances to Lord Narasiṁha who gives joy to Prahlāda Mahārāja and whose nails are like chisels on the stonelike chest of the demon Hiraṇyakaśipu.
Where can I listen to Namaste Narasimhaya?
You can listen to 8 recordings of Namaste Narasimhaya on this page, including versions sung by Srila Prabhupada, HG Swarupa Damodar Prabhu, HG Jai Sachinandana Prabhu, HG Sivarama Prabhu.
How many verses does Namaste Narasimhaya have?
Namaste Narasimhaya has 3 verses.
Can I download Namaste Narasimhaya as a PPT or PDF?
Yes. A ready-to-display slide deck for Namaste Narasimhaya — verse and translation on each slide — is available to download in both PowerPoint (.pptx) and PDF formats from this page, for use in kirtan or temple programs.
Audio courtesy of ISKCON Desire Tree. All glories to the devotee singers.