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Narasimha Gayatri

Narasimha Gayatri

ॐ नृसिंहाय विद्महे वज्रनखाय धीमहि तन्नो नृसिंहः प्रचोदयात्

Om Nṛsiṁhāya Vidmahe Vajra-nakhāya Dhīmahi Tanno Nṛsiṁhah Prachodayāt

Meaning

We know the man-lion with thunder-claws; may Narasimha awaken fearlessness in us.

Why recite it

Chanted for courage against injustice and hidden fear.

Source

Traditional — Narasimha Gayatri