Sri Narasimha Kavacha Stotra

The Narasimha Kavacha Stotra is the king of all mantras (mantra-raja). One should first meditate on the transcendental form of Lord Narasimha (as described in the verses below) and pray to Him for protection:


"I shall now recite the Narasimha-kavaca, formerly spoken by Prahlada Maharaja. It is most pious, vanquishes all kinds of impediments, and provides one all protection."


"It bestows upon one all opulences and can give one elevation to the heavenly planets or liberation. One should meditate on Lord Narasimha, Lord of the universe, seated upon a golden throne."

"His mouth is wide open, He has three eyes, and He is as radiant as the autumn moon. He is embraced by Lakshmidevi on his left side, and His form is the shelter of all opulences, both material and spiritual."


"The Lord has four arms, and His limbs are very soft. He is decorated with golden earrings. His chest is resplendent like the lotus flower, and His arms are decorated with jewel-studded ornaments."


"He is dressed in a spotless yellow garment, which exactly resembles molten gold. He is the original cause of existence, beyond the mundane sphere, for the great demigods headed by Indra. He appears bedecked with rubies which are blazingly effulgent."

One who regularly chants this prayer becomes freed from all sins, attains long life, many sons, and wealth. He becomes victorious in all directions, wards off the influence of all inauspicious planets, and drives away ghosts and Yakshas.

This Kavaca-mantra is the king of all mantras, conferring all auspiciousness, material enjoyment, and liberation. It has been described by Prahlada Maharaja in the Brahmanda Purana.