Lion Hinduism Divine Vahana Durga Durga & Narasimha mantra
Lion Hinduism Divine Vahana Durga Durga & Narasimha mantra
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View lyrics page →Durga Dhyanam (Meditation on the Lion-Rider)
Original
सिंहवाहिनी दुर्गा देवी, शक्ति रूपिणी महामाया। शरणागतार्त रक्षां कुरु, जय जय जय जगदम्बा॥
Transliteration
Simhavahini Durga Devi, Shakti Rupini Mahamaya. Sharanagata-arta raksham kuru, jaya jaya jaya Jagadamba.
Meaning / Translation
O Goddess Durga, who rides the lion, the embodiment of power and great illusion. Protect those who seek refuge in you; victory, victory, victory to the Mother of the Universe.
Durga Beej Mantra
Original
ॐ दुं दुर्गायै नमः।
Transliteration
Om Dum Durgayei Namaha.
Meaning / Translation
Om, salutations to the invincible Goddess Durga.
Narasimha Maha Mantra (The Man-Lion Prayer)
Original
उग्रं वीरं महाविष्णुं ज्वलन्तं सर्वतोमुखम्। नृसिंहं भीषणं भद्रं मृत्युमृत्युं नमाम्यहम्॥
Transliteration
Ugram Viram Maha Vishnum Jvalantam Sarvatomukham. Narasimham Bhishanam Bhadram Mrityumrityum Namamyaham.
Meaning / Translation
I bow to the ferocious and brave Maha Vishnu, who shines with all-pervading light and faces all directions; the terrifying yet auspicious Narasimha, who is the death of death itself.
Narasimha Beej Mantra
Original
ॐ नृसिंहाय नमः।
Transliteration
Om Narasimhaya Namaha.
Meaning / Translation
Om, salutations to the Lord Narasimha.