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The endearing story of how Lord Narasimha (the fourth of Vishnu's
dasavatara-s) saved His devotee Prahlada from a demonic tyrant has
perpetually fascinated mankind. Indeed, for millenia artists have
painted
and carved His form, great kings have sought His blessings before war,
and
the devotees have always recited His transcendental pastimes and
worshipped
His vigraha-form.
One special feature of Narasimha-avatar is His unprecedented ferocity
which
is matched by His gentleness with His devotees. In fact the following
verse
describes this dual feature:
ugro 'py anugra evaayaM
sva-bhaktaanaam nR^-kesharii
keshariiva sva-potaanaam
anyeshaM ugra-vikramaH
"Although quite ferocious, the lioness is kind to her cubs.
Similarly,
though fearsome to nondevotees like Hiranyakasipu, Lord Narasimha is
incredibl soft and kind to pure devotees like Prahlada."
This avatar appeared several hundred million years ago during the
reign of
Caksusa-Manu (after Varaha-avatar and before the Churning of the Milk
Ocean)
at the end of a Satya-yuga. This year, His appearance day (Vaishakha
sukla
14) falls on May 20.
Follow this link to read about and see Lord Narasimha:
Hope you like it.
Gerald Surya
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