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மே 2 - நரசிம்மர் ஜெயந்தி

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மே 2 - நரசிம்மர் ஜெயந்தி

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திருமாலின் தசாவதாரங்களிலேயே, மனிதனாகவும் இல்லாமல், மிருகமாகவும் இல்லாமல் இரண்டும் கலந்து வடிவெடுத்தது நரசிம்ம அவதாரத்தில் தான். அதேபோன்று, மற்ற அவதாரங்களில் திருமால் சங்கு, சக்கரம் ஏந்தி வந்தார். இந்த அவதாரத்தில், தன் நகத்தையே ஆயுதமாகக் கொண்டார்.


'நரன்' என்றால் மனிதன்; 'சிம்மம்' என்றால் சிங்கம். சித்திரை மாதம் சதுர்த்தசி திதியில் அவதரித்தார் நரசிம்மர். சுவாதி நட்சத்திரத்தில் அவதரித்ததாகவும் சொல்வர்.

திருமாலை தரிசிக்க சனகர், சனாதனர், சனந்தனர் மற்றும் சனத்குமார் போன்றோர் வைகுண்டம் வந்தனர். ஆனால், காவலர்களான ஜெயன், விஜயன் ஆகியோர் வைகுண்டத்திற்குள் அனுமதிக்காமல் பிரச்னை செய்தனர். அவர்களின் செயல்களால் அதிருப்தி அடைந்த திருமால், 'பூலோகத்தில், நல்லவர்களாக, 100 பிறவிகள் எடுக்க வேண்டுமா அல்லது கெட்டவர்களாக மூன்று பிறவிகள் எடுக்க வேண்டுமா எதைத் தேர்ந்தெடுக்கிறீர்கள்...' என்று கேட்டார்.

அவர்கள், கெட்டதைத் தேர்ந்தெடுத்து, பூலோகத்தில் பிறந்தனர். அதில், ஒரு பிறவியில் அண்ணன் இரண்யாட்சனாகவும், தம்பி இரண்யனாகவும் பிறந்தனர்.

இரண்யன், திருமாலை நிந்தனை செய்தான். ஆனால், அவன் மகன் பிரகலாதனோ நாராயண பக்தனானான். இது, இரண்யனுக்குப் பிடிக்கவில்லை. பெற்ற பிள்ளையென்றும் பாராமல், அவனைக் கொல்லவும் துணிந்தான். ஒருமுறை தந்தைக்கும், மகனுக்கும் தர்க்கம் ஏற்படவே, 'இந்த தூணில் உன் நாராயணன் இருக்கிறானா?' எனக் கேட்டான் இரண்யன். 'ஆம்' என நம்பிக்கையோடு பிரகலாதன் சொல்லவே, தூணை உடைத்தான் இரண்யன். அதிலிருந்து வெளிப்பட்ட நரசிம்மர், இரண்யனை தன் நகங்களாலேயே கொன்றார்.

தசாவதாரங்களில் திருமாலுக்கே மிகவும் பிடித்தது நரசிம்மம் தான். அதனால் தான், சீனிவாசனாக (வெங்கடாஜலபதி) அவர் பூமிக்கு வந்த போது, நரசிம்மர் தங்கியிருந்த மலையைத் தேர்ந்தெடுத்தார்.


ரிஷபாசுரன் என்ற அசுரன், நரசிம்மரை நினைத்து தவமிருந்தான். நரசிம்மர் அவன் முன் தோன்றி, 'என்ன வரம் வேண்டும்?' என்று கேட்டார். 'உம்மோடு சண்டை போட வேண்டும்...' என்றான் ரிஷபாசுரன்.


நரசிம்மரும் சம்மதித்து சண்டையிட்டு அவனை வென்றார். உயிர் போகும் வேளையில், 'நரசிம்ம வடிவத்தை யாரொருவன் பார்த்துக் கொண்டே உயிர் விடுகிறானோ அவனுக்கு மோட்சம் நிச்சயம் என்பர். நான் உம்மைப் பார்த்தபடியே உயிர் விடுவதால், மோட்சம் செல்கிறேன். இந்த மலை, என் பெயரால், 'ரிஷபாத்ரி' என்று வழங்க வேண்டும்...' என்று வேண்டினான் ரிஷபாசுரன். நரசிம்மரும் சம்மதித்தார்.


அந்த ரிஷபாத்ரி மலை மீது தான், ஏழுமலையான் கோவில் கொண்டிருக்கிறார்.

'அநியாயம் நடக்கும் போது அன்று பூமியில் தோன்றிய நரசிம்மர், இன்று, பல இரண்யன்கள் பூமியில் அதர்மம் செய்து வரும் நிலையில், அவர்களைக் கொல்ல அவதாரம் எடுத்து வரவில்லையே...' என கேட்கலாம். இரண்யன்கள் இங்கு இருக்கின்றனர்; ஆனால், அவரை ஆத்மார்த்தமாக நம்பி அழைக்க ஒரு பிரகலாதன் கூட இங்கு இல்லை என்பதே நிஜம்.

நாட்டில் நடக்கும் அநியாயங்கள் குறைய நரசிம்மர் இங்கே வர வேண்டும்; அதற்காக,
நாம் ஒவ்வொருவரும் அவரை தீவிரமாக நம்பும் பிரகலாதனாக மாற வேண்டும்!



தி.செல்லப்பா

Source: email from Sri Rangachari Ji
Picture source: Ferocious but beautiful thread/TB Forum
 
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Significance of Sri Nrusimhaavathara



Ugram Veeram Maha Vishnum


Jwalantham Sarvathomukham
Nrusimham Bheeshanam Bhadram

Mruthyu Mruthyum Namaamyaham

"I surrender and bow to Lord Narasimha who is ferocious and heroic; who is Maha Vishnu; radiant and glowing from all sides; who is omnipresent; who is terrific; who is adorable; who bestows auspiciousness and who is the death of death personified".

Lord Vishnu has incarnated on this Earth in many forms called Avatharas. All his Avatharas had specific significance and were always meant for a particular cause or purpose. It could be for Dushta Sikshana, or for Sishta Rakshana or for protection of Dharma etc. The longevity and form of His Avatharas depends on the need of the hour and the purpose. Avatharas of Lord Vishnu are classified into Paripoorna Avathara, Amsaavathara, Aavesaavathara and Archaavathara.

Significance...


Out of several avatharas of Lord Vishnu, ten important incarnations are classified as Dasaavatharas. Among them Nrusimhaavathara has attained a rare significance. All His avatharas are generally of a single form. But Nrusimhaavathara is of a dual form, Nara + Simha. Nara means man and Lion is an animal. Narasimha means, combined form of a Lion and a Man. This was the 4th one among the Dasaavatharas and it was a Krutha Yuga Avathara said to have taken place during Chakshusa Manvanthara. It is said that reference to Lord Narasimha is found in as many as 15 puranas and a separate Purana (Upa Purana) itself has been scripted in his name called Nrusimha Purana.


It was an instant avathara called Aavesaavathara (no prior preparations were made) where, Lord Narasimha appears in a very ferocious and fascinating form. Narasimha Avathara is referred to as a very powerful, precious avathara and the Lord Narasimha is depicted as a great protector at the time of need.He is the God of Gods. He is Mrithyu for the Mrithyu, the one who eliminates the death cycles.


Vishnu Sahasra Nama Stothram describe Lord Vishnu as 'NaarasimhaVapu Sreemaan Kesavah Purushottama' meaning; He is the one who has taken a rare and unique form of a man and a lion whose worship will eradicate the ignorance; possessor of Goddess of wealth Sri Maha Lakshmi who always dwells in his chest; one who has beautiful and charming hair; the giver of knowledge to Gods; greatest among all Purushas; the Supreme Soul who is omnipotent and omniscient.


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Purpose of Narasimhaavathara...

The specific purpose of this avathara was for protection of his devotee Prahlada from his demon father Hiranyakasipa; to establish a point and to make true the words of his devotee the existence (omnipresent) of God everywhere. Prahlada’s episode proves that, God will always come to the rescue of his devotees who prays him with sincere devotion.

Why this rare form?

Because of the rare boon Hiranyakasipa had, Lord Vishnu had to take this rare form which was neither a man nor animal. In using the Lion Head, the message was that Lion the king of animals hunts its target and kills it only when it is hungry and non else and doesn’t store its food unlike other animals. Similarly in Narasimha Avathara the purpose was only to kill the demon Hiranyakasipa to save his devotee and nothing else and there was no need to kill anybody else. The avathara also ended with the killing of Hiranyakasipa. Lord Narasimha is the lion among the Gods and the people.

He killed Hiranyakasipa with his nails which is not a weapon and the timing was neither day time nor night, it was Pradosha (twilight) time. He killed him on his thighs to fulfill the condition of not getting killed in the midst of Pancha Bhoothas. It is said that Dasaavatharas of Lord Vishnu have a link to the concept of evolution starting with Mastyaavathara (Pisces) transformed into a full fledged human being in Sri Ramaavathara and Sri Krishnaavathara. Sri Narasimhaavathara is the beginning of transformation from animal to man (half animal and half man)
Temples of Lord Narasimha...

There are several temples in our country dedicated to Lord Narasimha out of which majority are in South India and more so in Andhra Pradesh. Some of the major temples of Lord Narasimha are Ahobilam, Yadagirigutta, Mangalagiri, Simhachalam, Dharmapuri, Antharvedi, and Kadiri all in Andhra Pradesh; Namakkal, Ghatikachala; Chintalvadi in Tamil Nadu; Melukote, Saligrama, and Mulabagalu in Karnataka States.

Brief about Ahobilam Temple...

Out of all temples dedicated to Lord Narasimha, the one at Ahobilam has attained unique significance since it is said to be the geographical location where Nrusimhaavathara and the story of Bhaktha Prahlada had taken place.“Aho”means spectacular; surprising; awesome; “Bilam” means cave. Ahobilam means, Lord appeared in a cave suddenly in a spectacular and astonishing form.

Here, Lord Narasimha got manifested (Swayambhu) in a cave after killing the demon Hiranyakasipa and is called Ugra Narasimha. This place is called as Upper Ahobilam (Eguva Ahobilam). There is a temple for Goddess Lakshmi besides the main temple where Goddess Lakshmi is called as Chenchu Lakshmi a tribal form of the Goddess.



It is believed that during Thretha Yuga, Lord Sri Rama had visited Ahobilam and worshiped Lord Narasimha during his search for Goddess Seetha Devi. As per Bhagavatha Purana it is said that, Pandavas also had visited and worshiped Lord Narasimha at Ahobilam.

Lord Narasimha is said to be the family deity of Lord Venkateswara. As per Venkatachala Mahatyam it is said that Lord Venkateswara had visited Ahobilam along with Goddess Padmavathi and worshiped Lord Narasimha by installing the idol of Narasimha along with Goddess Laxmi. This temple is in Lower Ahobilam (Diguva Ahobilam) in the down hills. It is also said that, at the time of Lord Sri Venkateswara’s marriage, the offerings (Nivedana) of preparations made were given to Lord Narasimha at Ahobilam as per the directions of Lord Brahma.



Ahobilam is known as
Nava Narasimha Kshethrawhere, Lord Narasimha is said to have manifested in nine different forms within Ahobilam. They are... Jwala, Ahobila, Malola, Krodha, Karanja, Bhargava, Yogananda, Chatravata and Paavana. All these locations are not easily accessible and one has to go with their own arrangements.

It is said that the place of the pillar from which Lord Narasimha came out for killing the demon Hiranyakasipa is located about 5 km to the east of Upper Ahobilam temple. A symbolic iron pillar is erected there where it is said that Lords foot prints are available. This place is called as Ugra Sthambam (Ferocious pillar).

Ahobilam is about 24 Km from Allagadda in Kurnool District of Andhra Pradesh on the banks of the sacred river Bhavanasini located in Nallamala forests of Andhra Pradesh. The temple is on the top of Vedadri hills about 2800 ft. above the sea level.

For stay and accommodation at Upper Ahobilam there are choultries constructed by different voluntary organizations where dormitory facilities are available. At Lower Ahobilam one can get guest house facilities as well as dormitory provided by various voluntary organizations including TTD.

Sri Nrusimha Jayanthi...

It is believed and said that, Narasimhaavathara had occurred on the 14th day of the bright fortnight (Sukla Chaturdasi) in the Lunar Month Vaisakha maasam in the constellation of Swathi Nakshathra during Pradosha time. To commemorate the incarnation of Lord Narasimha, special celebrations are held every year on this day of Vaisakha Sukla Chaturdasi called Nrusimha Jayanthi. Lord Narasimha is worshiped with special prayers and pooja on this occasion. Worshiping the Lord during Pradosha time on this day is very effective and Arghya to be given to Lord Narasimha with the following sloka...

Parithranaya Saadhunaam Jaatho VishnorNrukesari
Gruhanarghyam Maya Dattam SaLakshmirNruhari: Swayam!


In some cultures there is also a tradition of fasting on this day and special celebrations are held at all temples of Lord Narasimha on this occasion.

Sri Krishnaarpanamasthu

bhargavasarma {nirikhi krishna bhagavan}: Sri Narasimha Avathara - A rare form of Lord Vishnu

 
Yoga Narasimha Temple, Velachery, Chennai (யோக நரசிம்ம)

Yoga Narasimha Temple, Velachery, Chennai (யோக நரசிம்ம)

Location:

The Yoga Narasimha Temple is located near the Dhandeeswarar bus stop, Velachery, Chennai.
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The Yoga Narasimha Temple is dedicated to Sri Vishnu as Yoga Narasimha and Divine Mother Shakti as Amrithavalli Thayar. Main Shrines:


  • Sri Vishnu as Yoga Narasimha (யோக நரசிம்ம)
  • Devi as Amrithavalli Thayar (அமிர்தபல்லித்தாயார்


Sri lakshmi narasimha perumal


Ramapuram near porur , once considered a suburb in chennai that was difficult to reach from the heart of city, has now become a crowded place, very much within city limits.it is therefore heatening to know that the very ancient temple for sri lakshmi narasimha perumal located there, which was once in an extremely dilapidated condition, with hardly anyone visiting it is now in a flourishing state and the centre of active worship.

Yoga Narasimha Temple, Velachery, Chennai
sri lakshmi narasimha perumal
 
Bhakta prahalad 1964 tamil

BHAKTA PRAHALAD 1964 TAMIL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNvMHu7t1LA

Published on May 1, 2015



THE STORY OF PRAHLADA

Prahlāda was a daitya king, the son of Hiranyakashipu, and the father of Virochana. He is often described as a saintly boy from the Puranas known for his piety and bhakti to Vishnu. Despite the abusive nature of his father, Hiranyakashipu, he continued his devotion towards Vishnu. He is considered to be a mahājana, or great devotee, by followers of Vaishnava traditions and is of special importance to devotees of the avatār Narasiṁha. A treatise is accredited to him in the Bhāgavata Purāṇa in which Prahlāda describes the process of loving worship to his lord, Vishnu. The majority of stories in the Puranas are based on the activities of Prahlāda as a young boy, and he is usually depicted as such in paintings and illustrations.

Prahlāda was born to Kayadu and Hiranyakashipu, an evil daitya king who had been granted a boon by Lord Brahma that he could not be killed by weapons, man or animal, day or night, inside or outside. After the killing of his father, he took his father's kingdom and ruled peacefully. He was known for his generosity and kindness. He sowed similar seeds in his son Virochana and grandson Mahabali.

Prahlada while being in his mother's womb got to hear Narada's chants. He was taught by Narada in early childhood. As a result, he was devoted towards Vishnu. His father didn't like his spiritual inclination. He tried to warn Prahlada. Despite several warnings from his father Hiranyakashipu, Prahlāda continued to worship Vishnu instead. His father then decided to commit filicide and poison Prahlāda, but he survived. He then trampled the boy with elephants, but the boy still lived. Then he put Prahlāda in a room with venomous snakes, and they made a bed for him with their bodies.

Holika, the sister of Hiranyakashipu, was blessed in that she could not be hurt by fire. Hiranyakashipu puts Prahlāda on the lap of Holika as she sits on a pyre. Prahlāda prays to Vishnu to keep him safe. Holika then burns to death as Prahlāda is left unscathed. This event is celebrated as the Hindu festival of Holi.

After tolerating abuse from Hiranyakashipu, Prahlāda is eventually saved by Narasiṁha, who places the king on his thighs, and kills him with his sharp nails at the entrance to his home at dusk.

There is an underground pillar known as "Prahlāda khamba" in Dharahra village, in the Purnia District of Bihar, India. It is said to be the pillar from which Narasiṁha manifested to kill Hiranyakashipu. Adjacent to the pillar is a large temple devoted to Lord Narasiṁha. Allegedly, attempts to excavate or move the "Prahlāda khamba" have failed. In Maharashtra, an underground temple near the banks of the river Krishna in Sangli District hosts a beautiful stone carved sculpture of "Narasimha and Laxmi".

The story of Prahlāda teaches that:
Faith in God is paramount.
God will always prevail.
God saves his devotees.
Devotion can be practiced at any time. Age does not matter.
Evil will be punished.
God is omnipresent.

Prahlaad was placed in a cell, and the door was locked. The fearless child was not afraid at all. He said, "Within my being, is the Guru, the Lord of the World. The created being tried to compete with his Creator, but he assumed this name in vain. That which was predestined for him has come to pass; he started an argument with the Lord's humble servant. The father raised the club to strike down Prahlaad, saying, Where is your God, the Lord of the Universe, now? He replied, "The Life of the World, the Great Giver, is my Help and Support in the end. Wherever I look, I see Him permeating and prevailing." Tearing down the pillars, the Lord Himself appeared. The egotistical demon was killed and destroyed. The minds of the devotees were filled with bliss, and congratulations poured in. He blessed His servant with glorious greatness.
 
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Narasimhaya Vijayaye

Narasimhaya Vijayaye

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AWPUqqL26A

Published on Apr 30, 2014
Intro Sloka: Malola Kannan (Chennai)
Singer: Saravanan ( Sarasakanai)
Lyrics: Sarasakanai Das
Composer: Sarasakanai Das
Music Arrangement: Varghese John
Album: Visvarupa
Distributor: KMI MUZIK
 
Namaste Balasubramani Sir,

Thanks for the OP. Today there will be vadai and akkaravadisil for Sri Narasimhar in my home!

Pranam.
 
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