The Ugram Viram Mahavishnum Mantra is a powerful Narasimha mantra that invokes Lord Narasimha, the fierce yet compassionate incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
This sacred Vedic chant embodies divine strength, protection, and righteousness, calling upon the Lord who destroys fear and safeguards devotees from negative forces.
Revered for its intense spiritual energy, this Narasimha mantra reminds seekers that divine grace prevails even in the most challenging times, offering refuge, balance, and unwavering protection to those who surrender to the Supreme.
Ugram Viram Mahavishnum Mantra
ॐ उग्रं वीरं महाविष्णुं
ज्वलन्तं सर्वतोमुखम्
नृसिंहं भीषणं भद्रं
मृत्युर्मृत्युं नमाम्यहम् ॥
Oṁ ugraṁ vīraṁ mahāviṣṇuṁ
jvalantaṁ sarvatomukham
nṛsiṁhaṁ bhīṣaṇaṁ bhadraṁ
mṛtyormṛtyuṁ namāmy aham ||
Meaning : Om! I bow to Lord Narasimha the fierce form of Mahavishnu
I bow to you, who is radiant and blazing, whose faces look in all directions.
Oh Lord Narasimha, the terrifying form (to enemies ) yet auspicious to devotees,
The one who brings Death to death itself. To Him, I offer my salutation
Narasimha Mantra Meaning (Word-by-Word)
Ugram – fierce, powerful
Viram – heroic, valiant
MahaVishnum – the great Vishnu
Jvalantam – shining with divine fire
Sarvato-mukham – looking everywhere, all-pervading vision
Nrsimham – The man and Lion incarnation
Bhishanam – fearsome
Bhadram – auspicious, benevolent
Mrtyor mrtyum – the conqueror of death namami aham – I offer salutations
Benefits of Chanting Nrsimha Mantra
• This sacred Narasimha mantra is believed to ward off negative thoughts and harmful tendencies, creating a powerful spiritual shield around the devotee.
• When practised regularly as a sadhana, the Ugram Viram Mahavishnum Mantra calms the mind, overcomes inner fears, and gently lifts one from emotional heaviness and negativity.
• Chanting the mantra 108 times with devotion enables devotees to experience the compassionate yet fierce aura of Lord Narasimha, filling the surroundings with divine energy.
• Reciting this mantra during Brahma Muhurtam, especially on Narasimha Jayanti, is believed to magnify its spiritual potency and reveal the supreme might and grace of Lord Narasimha.
