Ugram Viram Mahavishnum
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May my head be protected by the moon colored one, who is the greatest among humans. My obeisances unto the ferocious and powerful, the great Visnu, the fiery one, who's faces are on all sides, the fearful one, Nrsimha, who causes the death of even death personified, (or who can overcome death).
About Ugram Viram Mahavishnum
A celebrated Sanskrit prayer to Lord Narasimha, opening "ugram viram maha-vishnum jvalantam sarvato-mukham, nrisimham bhishanam bhadram mrityu-mrityum namamy aham" — "I bow to the fierce, heroic, great Vishnu, blazing, facing every direction, Narasimha, who is death to death itself." It is traditionally recited for protection from fear and danger.
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Who wrote Ugram Viram Mahavishnum?
Ugram Viram Mahavishnum was composed by Vyasadeva.
What is the meaning of Ugram Viram Mahavishnum?
May my head be protected by the moon colored one, who is the greatest among humans. My obeisances unto the ferocious and powerful, the great Visnu, the fiery one, who's faces are on all sides, the fearful one, Nrsimha, who causes the death of even death personified, (or who can overcome death).
Where can I listen to Ugram Viram Mahavishnum?
You can listen to 1 recording of Ugram Viram Mahavishnum on this page, including versions sung by HG Jai Sachinandana Prabhu.
How many verses does Ugram Viram Mahavishnum have?
Ugram Viram Mahavishnum has 1 verse.
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Yes. A ready-to-display slide deck for Ugram Viram Mahavishnum — 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.