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Narasimha avatharam
History
In the prehistoric days Lord Sri Vishnu killed Hiranyakasipa and he was moving around in the Forest, Goddess Sreedevi came in the disguise of ‘Chenchu’ tribe lady to calm down the anger of Lord Vishnu. She calms him down and hugs him (‘Penu chesukonuta’),so this temple(‘kshetra’) was named ‘Penusila’.Later on, as the days passed by the name changed to ‘Penchalakona’.This temple has lot of fame and is reputed as the ninth kshetra of Lord Vishnu.
W.W. Hunter Report
Page no 849. Vol VII of the Imperial Gazette of India by W.W. Hunter CIE. Director general of statistics to Govt. of India Yr. 1881.
Penchalakona Mountain in Nellore Dt., Madras is the highest point in the eastern ghat with in that district.
Latitude 14” 18” N, Longitude 70” 28” Elevation above sea level 45” 3000 ft.
Gonupalli is situated at a distance of 15 miles from Rapur. The total population of the village is made up of several sub-communities of case Hindus, Scheduled Castes (368) and scheduled Tribes (247). The cheifmeans of livelihood of the people is agriculture, Agricultural labor and other traditional occupations.
The Temple of Sri Penusila Lakshmi Narasimaha Swamy is situated at the foot of Hill of the picturesque Penchalakona Valley. The history of the Temple is buried in a hoary past and its “STHALAPURANA” indicates that it was a famed place as “TAPOVAN” of KANVAMAHARSHI who performed penance. The river KANDLERU as it is now called, originates from the water falls of the mountain ranges on the WEST and the South, had another name KANVAYERU. The river flows through Rapur Taluk and empties itself in the Bay of Bengal, Near Krishnapatnam.
The only construction that seems to have been at tempted about 670 years ago was the Garbhalayam (SANCTUM SANCTORUM) which had gradually been left neglected. And today it is in a state of virtual collapse. The image of the lord is a self manifested one. ( SWAYAMBHU) Two stones inter twisted to from a lion’s Head at the top. Hence the Lord is called “PENUSILA LAKSHMI NARASIMAHA SWAMY” I Telugu “PENU” means twist and “SILA” is stone. After killing Hiranya Kasipa as NARASIMAHA, Lord Vishnu married Chenchu Lakshmi in BHAIRAVAKONA, a place at a short distance from Pensusilakona and killed the RAKSHASAS who were torturing “RISHIS” . The Lord, Vishnu used to visit the lake every Saturday and as an evidence a Silver Umbrella rose from the Lake. The DEITY is very powerful are renowned as the saviour of chaste women.
Everyday gollabayadu used to go to the Kona to graze his cattle regularly from Gonupalli. One day boyadu saw an old man who told him that Penusila Lakshmi Narasimah Swamy established Himself in Kona. He asked boyadu to straight to the village head an inform of this miracle. He turned back to see the old man. To his astonishment the old man transformed himself into a rock.
After sine time the village head dreamt of the situation and accepted that the miracle was true. Then, the village head proceeded to build a temple and appointed Archankas (PRIESTS) to perform Pooja to the Deity regularly. Sri Penusila Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy as Penchala Swamy festival is celebrated every year from viasakaha Sudda Dwadasi to Bahula Padyami (April-May) to five days. Devotees fulfill their vows and offer hair to the Diety . It is an ancient festival confinded to the district and the neighboring districts like Cuddapah.
In the prehistoric days Lord Sri Vishnu in the incarnation of Narasimhavathara killed Hiranyakasipa and saved his devotees like Prahladhudu. He does chastise the evil and save the innocent (“Dhusta sikshana, sista rakshana”).
List of all the Kshetra’s (Temple) of Nava Naarasimha:
No Kshetra District Name by which he is worshiped
1 Ahobilam Karnool Ahobila Lakshmi Narasimha Swami
2 Yadhagirigutta Nalgonda Jhwala Narasimha Swami
3 MalaKonda(Malyadhri) Prakasham Malyadhri Lakshmi Narasimha Swami
4 Simhachalam Vishaka Krodhaakara Varaaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swami
5 Dharmapuri KarimNagar Bhargava Narasimha Swami
6 Vedhadhri Krishna Yoga Narasimha Swami
7 Antharvedhi East Godavari Aanandha Narasimha Swami
8 MangalaGiri Guntur Panakala Narasimha Swami
9 PenchalaKona Nellore Chathravati Narasimha Swami
Nava Naarasimha Sthothram(prayer):
“Jwala hobilamalola Krodakarascha Bhargavaha
Yoganandaschathravataha pavano navamurthayaha”
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History
In the prehistoric days Lord Sri Vishnu killed Hiranyakasipa and he was moving around in the Forest, Goddess Sreedevi came in the disguise of ‘Chenchu’ tribe lady to calm down the anger of Lord Vishnu. She calms him down and hugs him (‘Penu chesukonuta’),so this temple(‘kshetra’) was named ‘Penusila’.Later on, as the days passed by the name changed to ‘Penchalakona’.This temple has lot of fame and is reputed as the ninth kshetra of Lord Vishnu.
W.W. Hunter Report
Page no 849. Vol VII of the Imperial Gazette of India by W.W. Hunter CIE. Director general of statistics to Govt. of India Yr. 1881.
Penchalakona Mountain in Nellore Dt., Madras is the highest point in the eastern ghat with in that district.
Latitude 14” 18” N, Longitude 70” 28” Elevation above sea level 45” 3000 ft.
Gonupalli is situated at a distance of 15 miles from Rapur. The total population of the village is made up of several sub-communities of case Hindus, Scheduled Castes (368) and scheduled Tribes (247). The cheifmeans of livelihood of the people is agriculture, Agricultural labor and other traditional occupations.
The Temple of Sri Penusila Lakshmi Narasimaha Swamy is situated at the foot of Hill of the picturesque Penchalakona Valley. The history of the Temple is buried in a hoary past and its “STHALAPURANA” indicates that it was a famed place as “TAPOVAN” of KANVAMAHARSHI who performed penance. The river KANDLERU as it is now called, originates from the water falls of the mountain ranges on the WEST and the South, had another name KANVAYERU. The river flows through Rapur Taluk and empties itself in the Bay of Bengal, Near Krishnapatnam.
The only construction that seems to have been at tempted about 670 years ago was the Garbhalayam (SANCTUM SANCTORUM) which had gradually been left neglected. And today it is in a state of virtual collapse. The image of the lord is a self manifested one. ( SWAYAMBHU) Two stones inter twisted to from a lion’s Head at the top. Hence the Lord is called “PENUSILA LAKSHMI NARASIMAHA SWAMY” I Telugu “PENU” means twist and “SILA” is stone. After killing Hiranya Kasipa as NARASIMAHA, Lord Vishnu married Chenchu Lakshmi in BHAIRAVAKONA, a place at a short distance from Pensusilakona and killed the RAKSHASAS who were torturing “RISHIS” . The Lord, Vishnu used to visit the lake every Saturday and as an evidence a Silver Umbrella rose from the Lake. The DEITY is very powerful are renowned as the saviour of chaste women.
Everyday gollabayadu used to go to the Kona to graze his cattle regularly from Gonupalli. One day boyadu saw an old man who told him that Penusila Lakshmi Narasimah Swamy established Himself in Kona. He asked boyadu to straight to the village head an inform of this miracle. He turned back to see the old man. To his astonishment the old man transformed himself into a rock.
After sine time the village head dreamt of the situation and accepted that the miracle was true. Then, the village head proceeded to build a temple and appointed Archankas (PRIESTS) to perform Pooja to the Deity regularly. Sri Penusila Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy as Penchala Swamy festival is celebrated every year from viasakaha Sudda Dwadasi to Bahula Padyami (April-May) to five days. Devotees fulfill their vows and offer hair to the Diety . It is an ancient festival confinded to the district and the neighboring districts like Cuddapah.
In the prehistoric days Lord Sri Vishnu in the incarnation of Narasimhavathara killed Hiranyakasipa and saved his devotees like Prahladhudu. He does chastise the evil and save the innocent (“Dhusta sikshana, sista rakshana”).
List of all the Kshetra’s (Temple) of Nava Naarasimha:
No Kshetra District Name by which he is worshiped
1 Ahobilam Karnool Ahobila Lakshmi Narasimha Swami
2 Yadhagirigutta Nalgonda Jhwala Narasimha Swami
3 MalaKonda(Malyadhri) Prakasham Malyadhri Lakshmi Narasimha Swami
4 Simhachalam Vishaka Krodhaakara Varaaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swami
5 Dharmapuri KarimNagar Bhargava Narasimha Swami
6 Vedhadhri Krishna Yoga Narasimha Swami
7 Antharvedhi East Godavari Aanandha Narasimha Swami
8 MangalaGiri Guntur Panakala Narasimha Swami
9 PenchalaKona Nellore Chathravati Narasimha Swami
Nava Naarasimha Sthothram(prayer):
“Jwala hobilamalola Krodakarascha Bhargavaha
Yoganandaschathravataha pavano navamurthayaha”
Shri Narasimha Slokas and Stotrams
I have included certain
simple yet powerful slokas of Shri Narasimha with their English
translations/meanings for the benefit of Bhakthas. The powers of these slokas are profound and overwhelming
and the regular recital of them would invariably relieve everyone of
their sufferings and difficulties.
THE NARASIMHA GAYATRIS
The Nrisimha Gayatris
Om Nrisimhaye vidmahe
vajranakhaya dhimahi
tan no simhah prachodayat
vajranakhaya dhimahi
tan no simhah prachodayat
Translation
"Om. Let us think well aware of Nrisimha, the lightning-nailed.
May the Lion promote our thought and actions."
May the Lion promote our thought and actions."
Vajra nakhaya vidmahe
tikshna damstraya dhimahi
tan no narasimhah prachodayat
tikshna damstraya dhimahi
tan no narasimhah prachodayat
Translation
"Let us meditate on He who is known as the possessor of nails as hard as
thunderbolts and sharp teeth. Let us all be enthused by Lord Narasimhadeva."
thunderbolts and sharp teeth. Let us all be enthused by Lord Narasimhadeva."
Sri Nrisimha Maha-mantra
ugram viram maha-vishnum
jvalantam sarvato mukham
nrisimham bhishanam bhadram
mrityur mrityum namamy aham
ugram viram maha-vishnum
jvalantam sarvato mukham
nrisimham bhishanam bhadram
mrityur mrityum namamy aham
Translation
"I bow down to Lord Narasimha who is ferocious and heroic like Lord Vishnu.
He is burning from every side. He is terrific, auspicious and
the death of death personified."
He is burning from every side. He is terrific, auspicious and
the death of death personified."
Significance of Sri Nrisimha Maha-mantra
It is stated in Shastra
that this mantra is the essence of all kavacha mantras, or mantras meant
for wearing in a kavacha (capsule). The mantra is often written on a
small piece of bark, such as from the botch tree. Then it is sealed in
the capsule with a tulasi (Holy Basil) leaf or even flower petals that
have been offered to the deity of Lord Narasimha. After worshipping the
deity of Lord Narasimha with sixteen upacharas or items of worship, the
pujari or priest performs a ritual called prana-pratistha: he calls the
Lord to reside in the kavacha. He then worships the kavacha. Then it has
full protective power. Men can wear the kavacha around the neck or on
the upper right arm, while women wear it around the neck or on the upper
left arm. The Kavacha may be worn in all circumstances, at any time, or
in any place.
Runa Vimochana Narasimha Stotram
Devata karya sidhyartham, sabhasthambha samudbhavam,
Sri nrisimham mahaveeram namami runa mukthaye. 1
Sri nrisimham mahaveeram namami runa mukthaye. 1
Lakshmya aalingitha vamangam, bhakthanaam vara dayakam,
Sri nrisimham mahaveeram namami runa mukthaye. 2
Sri nrisimham mahaveeram namami runa mukthaye. 2
Aantramaladaram, sankha chakrabja aayudarinim,
Sri nrisimham mahaveeram namami runa mukthaye. 3
Sri nrisimham mahaveeram namami runa mukthaye. 3
Smaranath sarva papagnam, khadruja visha nasanam,
Sri nrisimham mahaveeram namami runa mukthaye. 4
Sri nrisimham mahaveeram namami runa mukthaye. 4
Simhanadenamahatha, digdanthi bhayanasanam,
Sri nrisimham mahaveeram namami runa mukthaye. 5
Sri nrisimham mahaveeram namami runa mukthaye. 5
Prahlada varadam, srisam, daithyeswara vidharanam,
Sri nrisimham mahaveeram namami runa mukthaye. 6
Sri nrisimham mahaveeram namami runa mukthaye. 6
Kroora grahaih peedithanam bhakthanam abhaya pradham,
Sri nrisimham mahaveeram namami runa mukthaye. 7
Sri nrisimham mahaveeram namami runa mukthaye. 7
Veda vedantha yajnesam, brahma rudradhi vandhitham,
Sri nrisimham mahaveeram namami runa mukthaye. 8
Sri nrisimham mahaveeram namami runa mukthaye. 8
Ya idam pathathe nithyam, runa mochana samjnitham
Anrni jayathe sadyo, danam sigramavapnuyath
Anrni jayathe sadyo, danam sigramavapnuyath
Significance of Runa Vimochana Narasimha Stotram
This is a powerful sloka that when recited regularly will relieve people of their debts and
insolvency however severe and acute.
insolvency however severe and acute.
Narasimha Prapatti
MATA NARASIMHA, PITA NARASIMHA
BRATHA NARASIMHA, SAKHA NARASIMHA
VIDYAA NARASIMHA, DRAVINAM NARASIMHA
SWAMI NARASIMHA, SAKALAM NARASIMHA
ITHO NARASIMHA, PARATHO NARASIMHA
YATHO YATHO YAHIHI, TATHO NARASIMHA
NARASIMHA DEVAATH PARO NA KASCHIT
TASMAAN NARASIMHA SHARANAM PRAPADYE
BRATHA NARASIMHA, SAKHA NARASIMHA
VIDYAA NARASIMHA, DRAVINAM NARASIMHA
SWAMI NARASIMHA, SAKALAM NARASIMHA
ITHO NARASIMHA, PARATHO NARASIMHA
YATHO YATHO YAHIHI, TATHO NARASIMHA
NARASIMHA DEVAATH PARO NA KASCHIT
TASMAAN NARASIMHA SHARANAM PRAPADYE
Translation
Mother is Narasimha; Father is Narasimha
Brother is Narasimha; Friend is Narasimha
Knowledge is Narasimha; Wealth is Narasimha
My Lord is Narasimha; Everything is Narasimha.
Narasimha is in this world, Narasimha is everywhere (Omnipresent)
Wherever I go, there is Narasimha
Narasimha is the Supreme Lord, there is none other than HIM
So, I humbly seek refuge in you, Shri Narasimha
Brother is Narasimha; Friend is Narasimha
Knowledge is Narasimha; Wealth is Narasimha
My Lord is Narasimha; Everything is Narasimha.
Narasimha is in this world, Narasimha is everywhere (Omnipresent)
Wherever I go, there is Narasimha
Narasimha is the Supreme Lord, there is none other than HIM
So, I humbly seek refuge in you, Shri Narasimha
Significance of Narasimha Prapatti
A simple sloka that acts as a ‘great protective shield’ at all times
Mandra Raajapatha Stotram (Armor of God)
This stotram is called
the ‘King of Slokas’. It is believed to be taught to Goddess Parvathi by
Lord Shiva Himself. This powerful stotra can nullify the evil forces in
all forms including the wicked effects black magic & demons and
protect the devotees and their families like a strong armor (Kavacha).
The English and Tamil PDF versions of this sloka are provided for the
benefit of Bhakthas
.
Narasimho mahasimho divyasimho mahabala
Ugrasimho mahadevah stambajas cogralocana 1
Ugrasimho mahadevah stambajas cogralocana 1
Raudra sarvadbhutah sriman yoganandas trivikrama
Harih kolahalas chakri vijayo jayavardhana 2
Harih kolahalas chakri vijayo jayavardhana 2
Pancananah parambrahma aghora ghoravikrama
Jvalanmukho jvalamali mahajvalas mahaprabhu 3
Jvalanmukho jvalamali mahajvalas mahaprabhu 3
Nitilaksah sahasrakso durniriksyah pratapana
Mahadamstra yudhahprajnas candakopi sadasiva 4
Mahadamstra yudhahprajnas candakopi sadasiva 4
Hiranyakasipudhvamsi daityadanavabhanjana
Gunabhadro mahabhadro balabhadrah subhadraka 5
Gunabhadro mahabhadro balabhadrah subhadraka 5
Karalo vikaralascha vikarta sarvakartrka
Sisumaras trilokatma isah sarvesvaro vibhu 6
Sisumaras trilokatma isah sarvesvaro vibhu 6
Bhairavadambaro divyas cacyutah kavi madhava
Adhoksajo’ksarah sarve vanamali varaprada 7
Adhoksajo’ksarah sarve vanamali varaprada 7
Visvambaro’dbhuto bhavyah srivisnuh purusottama
Anaghastra nakhastracha suryojyotih suresvara 8
Anaghastra nakhastracha suryojyotih suresvara 8
Sahasrabahuh sarvajnah sarvasiddhipradayaka
Vajradamstro vajranakho mahanandah paramtapa 9
Vajradamstro vajranakho mahanandah paramtapa 9
Sarvamantraikarupascha sarvayantravidarama
Sarvatantratmakavyakta suvyakta bhakta vatsala 10
Sarvatantratmakavyakta suvyakta bhakta vatsala 10
Vaisakhasuklabhutotthah saranagatavatsala
Udarakirtih punyatma mahatma candravikrama 11
Udarakirtih punyatma mahatma candravikrama 11
Vedatrayo prapujyascha bhagavan paramesvara
Srivatsamka srinivaso jagadvyapi jaganmaya 12
Srivatsamka srinivaso jagadvyapi jaganmaya 12
Jagatpalo jagannatha mahakhago dvirupabhrt
Paramatma paramjyotir nirgunascha nrikesari 13
Paramatma paramjyotir nirgunascha nrikesari 13
Paratattvam paramdhama saccidanandavigraha
Laksminrsimha sarvatma dhirah prahladapalaka 14
Laksminrsimha sarvatma dhirah prahladapalaka 14
Idam laksminrsimhasya namastottaramisatam
Trisandhyam yahpathetbhaktya sarvabheestamavapnuyat 15
Trisandhyam yahpathetbhaktya sarvabheestamavapnuyat 15
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