After the recitation and recording of the entire Kalika Puranam and Vishnu Puranam in this blog, there developed an intense desire to recite and record the entire Narasimha Puranam and make it available to all devotees so the feeling of being an audience to the Rishi Himself is obtained. By the Divine Will of Sri Lord Narasimha and All the Elevated Souls, here is the Original Entire Narasimha Puranam recited in beautiful Sanskrit for the common good of all. This set of 3 posts represents a major entry in this blog. This effort has taken a long time to complete.
This entry is especially useful if one wants to undertake a
“Shravana Vratam” ( loosely defined as an “auspicious austere offering of
devotion by listening” ) to Lord Narasimha by listening to the entire Puranam.
Or one could listen to individual chapters here and there depending upon one’s
inclination. As in other audio in this blog site, this is a humble offering by
Adiyen- the humble servant here – the audio is not professionally recorded. In fact, it has been recorded in a factory environment; as such due to interruptions, the recitation pitch may vary and there may be background noise.
The Narasimha Avataram is the shortest of all avatarams of
Maha Vishnu. Unlike Rama Avataram or Krishna Avataram, the MAIN focus here is
the Destruction of the Asura Hiranyakashipu for the protection of Prahlada, the
Great Devotee. As such, Lord Narasimha represents INTENSE energy, INTENSE
emotional state and Absolute Protection At All Costs. That being said, one
needs to have a highly respectful posture during the worship of Lord Narasimha.
There have been amazing things experienced by people, one of which is described
in the write-up here.
And now the details.
Compared with others, this is a relatively shorter Puranam. This presentation comprises of 3,476 verses covering 68 chapters. Because of the sheer volume, there are a total of 3 parts here. The total hours of audio ends up being 9 hours, 22 minutes and 27 seconds.
If one is simply listening for heavenly pleasure or for individual meritorious chapters, then individual chapters may be listened to. However, if a “vratam” is undertaken ( either with a formal “sankalpam”(vow) or simply a mental desire ) , then one needs to plan ahead. The vratam can be planned to be completed in 68 days at the rate of one chapter a day or in 34 days at the rate of 2 chapters a day or in 4 weekends at the rate of 17 chapters every weekend or any other time combination period.
Extended periods are not preferred because so many worldly hurdles may crop up
thereby introducing anxiety. It is advisable to peruse through FIRST by way of
timing of each section, listen to one or two chapters and plan well in advance
and of course pray for the success of the mission.
As in other Puranams in this blog, the number of shlokams
and the audio time of each chapter is given individually. A very
brief description of each chapter is also given, so one has some idea of
what is being listened to. While listening, because of the tremendous level of
peace that ensues, the body may tend to get so relaxed that one might fall
asleep; to avoid this, please ensure plenty of sleep is given to the body ahead
of time. To get the most benefit, try to pay attention to the words even if not
fully understood. Understanding is great but not necessary; devotion is more
important.
One MUST sit and listen; per Srimad Devi Bhagawatham, one cannot lie down and listen, unless you are sick and / or handicapped. One needs to shower clean, ( if showering cannot be done because of sickness, apply Thiru Namam, Vibhuti or Kumkumam ), wear clean clothes and light a lamp and offer something to Lord Narasimha every day that the vratam is followed; it could be some formal food, fruits, raisins, milk or at least some sugar.
If you are listening in the car, then a chapter CANNOT be stopped
without completing completely, even if your “destination” has been reached.
Please offer the HIGHEST level of Respect and Devotion that is possible. This
is a POWERFUL treatise, full of POTENT mantras and should NOT be taken lightly.
Because Lord Narasimha is of Extreme High Energy, women who
choose to undertake the vratam should NOT continue during days of “cycles”;
they are hereby advised to pause during such times or try to schedule ahead of
time to avoid such periods completely.
The presentation here is ONLY the original Sanskrit shlokams that are hundreds of years old and no copyrights cover these. If interested in knowing the meanings of these shlokams, there are some wonderful Books available: (a) for English translation one is highly recommended to purchase the Book “Narasimha Puranam – Sanskrit with English Translation Edited by K.L.Joshi and Bindiya Trivedi” by Parimal Publications – this is available from http://exoticindiaart.com – the ISBN is: 978-81-7110-222-8 (b) Translations in other languages may also be available.
This is stated only as a reference and
helpful suggestion; there is NO financial commissions, incentives or
commercial motivation behind these recommendations - NOTHING. These
publishers are performing Divine Service by translating these ancient gems of
shlokams. If any Book is purchased, one must place the Book with reverence in a
sacred area since it contains Divine mantras and represents the Deity Himself.
Downloading Files
Note: This note is NOT repeated in the other parts of this set.
NOTE: BECAUSE SOME OF THE AUDIO FILES IN CHAPTERS ARE VERY LARGE FILES, YOU WILL HAVE TO DOWNLOAD AND THEN LISTEN. On mobile devices and some computers, you may get the message -- This file is too large for Google to scan, download anyway? -- You will have to answer "YES" and then listen after download.
On some computers, when you hit
the play button, if nothing seems to happen, click the Download arrow at the
top, click download anyway and then listen. Sorry for the inconvenience -- but
these are big files and praise to Sri Lord Narasimha- His Grace is
magnificent !
( Mobile devices: click download; then play.)
And Now the Audio of Sri Narasimha Puranam:
After prayers to Lord Narayana and Goddess Saraswathi, Sage Bharadwaja requests Rishi Lomaharshana Suta to explain about Lord Narasimha, creation of the Universe, lineage of kings, various time periods, holy places, etc. Sage Suta starts by explaining about the five elements, their qualities, the cosmic egg, etc.
Audio Link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zWe62KlDXa2hxwgdKhiBuJcJXv9g_UwV/view?usp=sharing
From seconds ( Nimesha ) to yugas, Suta explains
time measures. Seventy One sets of four yugas form a Manvantara. (
Incidentally, the current is the Vaivaswata Manvantara ). One thousand sets of four yugas form a day of
Brahma.
Audio Link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hONtHA4CPTGME614WmvmQLr2Yrkqjxio/view?usp=sharing
Ch
3: Primary Creation: 5.3 MB – 29 Verses – 4 mins 53 sec
Creation
of Rudra, Tamas ( ignorance ), Mahamoha ( passion ), Tamisra ( anger ), etc and
wombs of beings such as Tiryagyonis, and Sargas such as Deva Sarga, Anugraha
Sarga, etc are described.
Audio Link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZleZVhMAHK-nXY0qYzvzVmnz8pyihK8M/view?usp=sharing
Ch 4: Secondary Creation: 2.1 MB – 9 Verses – 1
mins 53 sec
Creation of the first Rishis namely Marichi,
Atri, Angira, Pulaha, Kratu, Pulastya,
Pracheta, Bhrugu, Narada and Vasishta. Prajapati Daksha born from right side of
Brahma had daughters.
Audio Link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yBzbbcWMblaGe3lXQL4cA35x4MtVc_V7/view?usp=sharing
Ch
5: Secondary Creation Continued: 12.3 MB – 67 Verses – 10 mins 28 sec
Rudra
split Himself into a male part and a female part and Vinayaka and Skanda were
created. Manu Svayambhuva had Satarupa as His wife and gave rise to sons
Priyavrata and Uttanapada and a daughter Prasuti who was married off to Daksha
Prajapati. Daksha and Prasuti produced 24 daughters whose names were: Sradhdha,
Lakshmi, Dhrti, Tushti, Pushti, Medha, Kriya, Budhdhi, Lajja, Vapu, Shanthi,
Sidhdhi, Keerthi, Sambhuthi, Anusuya, Smrti, Preethi, Kshama, Sannathi, Satya,
Turya, Khyaathi, Svaahaa and Svadhaa.
These
daughters were married off to various Rishis; of great importance is Sambhuthi
married to Marichi who produced Kashyapa and Smrti married to Angiraa who
produced 4 daughters, namely Sinivali, Kuhu, Raka and Anumati. The daughter
Anusuya married to Sage Atri gave birth to Soma, Durvasa and Dattatreya.
Daksha
Prajapati had produced sixty daughters of which twenty seven were given to
Chandra ( Moon ) and the rest to various sages.
Of
special importance are the names of Daksha’s daughters who became wives of Sage
Kashyapa: Aditi, Diti, Danu, Arista, Surasaa, Svasaa, Surabhi, Vinataa, Kadru,
Taamraa, Krodhavasa, Ira and Muni. Aditi is considered the Mother of the Gods
and Diti the mother of demons.
Aditi
and Kashyapa produced Bharga, Amsu, Aruaman, Mitra, Varuna, Savita, Dhaataa,
Vivasvaan, Tvashta, Pusha, Indra and Vishnu. Diti produced the two demons
Hiranyaakshaa and Hiranyakashipu, the first one killed by Lord Varaahaa and the
second by Lord Narasimha.
Audio Link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y9izASO1aijJFH6Q4j4HGJfemZBJLyib/view?usp=sharing
Ch 6: Birth of Sage Agastya and Sage Vasishta: 8.7
MB – 45 Verses – 7 mins 40 sec
Detailed account of the birth of Sage Agastya and
Sage Vasistha from the heavenly Apsara Urvashi and Mitra and Varuna is
illustrated.
This is a meritorious chapter. Verses 41 to 45
state that one who is desirous of children should read or listen to this
episode for attaining projeny. Devas and ancestors get pleased by this account.
Audio Link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/11k7eQOrl8bkZediHGW9OMpxYvfktinYG/view?usp=sharing
Ch
7: Conquering death by Markandeya: 13.3 MB – 75 Verses – 12 mins 4 sec
Sage
Markandeya was the grandson of Bhrugu and Khyaathi. His parents were Mrkandu
and Sumitra. He was told by an astrologer that he will die at the age of
twelve. Sage Markandeya performs penance and conquers death.
Audio Link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nqtU9CBWiiFQogE-4NDE9iZnRX6VMjcF/view?usp=sharing
Ch 8: Yama Recalls Death: 8.6 MB – 46 Verses – 7
mins 26 sec
Lord Yama recalls his messengers from the ardent
devotees of Lord Maha Vishnu. Shlokas praising Maha Vishnu are included.
Audio Link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GFuobTV1e2yX79rdNPC5T0j_DmauwyDK/view?usp=sharing
Ch
9: Yama Ashtakam: 2.5 MB - 10 Verses – 2 mins 11 sec
The
eight verse praise of Lord Yama is presented.
Audio Link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jKMoDLmY9M_K6IwpsiEtuPGJO7sUVibG/view?usp=sharing
Ch 10: Sage Markandeya’s penance: 9.6 MB – 52
Verses – 9 mins 38 sec
After conquering death, Sage Markandeya wished to
see Lord Vishnu personally and started severe penance. An unbodily voice asked
Him to bathe in all the holy places. That being a difficult task, the heavenly
voice offers a hymn to be recited that would give the same merits as bathing in
all the holy places. ( The listener may want to pay attention to this hymn that
starts with “Jaya jaya Deva Deva”, so as to get the merits ). Sage Markandeya
subsequently perceives Lord Vishnu.
Audio Link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vNEbUdGJ676V__tFlZWadM9YxhuiXz9a/view?usp=sharing
Ch
11: Superb Vishnu Hymn by Sage Markandeya: 11.4 MB – 65 Verses – 10 mins 37 sec
When Sage Markandeya perceives Lord Vishnu, he offers a powerful hymn. Most of the chapter IS this hymn. When asked what he wanted, Markandeya asks Lord Vishnu to bless Him with continued devotion.
Audio Link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ESTOxXO861mHzCpw7BNkfBXo_7_AmcBV/view?usp=sharing
Ch 12: Conversation between Yama and Yami: 7 MB – 40 Verses – 6 mins 25 sec
Aditi’s son Vivasvaan had two children: son Yama
and daughter Yami. Conversation between the two children is presented here. Verse
38 states one who listens or reads this chapter is said to satisfy ancestors.
Audio Link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aw4tbIP_ntrh1D8modZ7dnDOvdEm_FlE/view?usp=sharing
Ch
13: Story of Devasharma and the Power of a Chaste Woman: 11.3 MB – 63 Verses –
10 mins 29 sec
Kashyapa,
a Brahmin lived with Savitri, his wife in Nandigrama. Far away in Kosala,
another Brahmin Yagnasharma lived with his wife Rohini, who had a son named
Devasharma. All were religious. Yagnasharma passed away leaving behind wailing
Rohini. The son Devasharma decided to leave his mother and go to perform
penance in Nandigrama.
Once,
some crows took away his clothes; in anger, he stared at them; they got burnt
and dropped his clothes back. Later, he went begging for food at Rohini’s
house. She fed him after a long time. When asked about the delay, Rohini said:
“ I am not a crow. Service to my husband comes first. You should be taking care
of your ailing mother first, before doing penance. Shirking away from duty is
sinful.” Devasharma learnt of the tremendous powers Rohini had gathered simply
by serving her husband.
He returned to Kosala, took care of his mother, got married and after the passing away of his mother and wife, returned to do severe penance and reached the abode of Lord Narasimha.
Audio Link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eM38mhpDdFgAmqfiqCEOsf4luJ6IynvY/view?usp=sharing
Ch 14: Observing one’s ashrama: 4.3 MB – 16 Verses
– 3 mins 21 sec
Lord Narasimha comes in the dream of a Brahmin
householder and advises him to strictly follow the rules of one’s own
ashramam. A householder should maintain
the duties of the same and a Sanyasi should maintain the duties of that
ashramam. The Brahmin follows the advice and eventually reaches the abode of of
Lord Narasimha.
Audio Link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UeZdscOSi1H9l6oDBNiG3xrWjZ9KG19b/view?usp=sharing
Ch
15: Description of the world tree: 2.8 MB – 13 Verses – 2 mins 29 sec
Sage
Sutha describes to Sage Bharadwaja, what Sage Vyasa had explained earlier
regarding the tree of the world, how ignorance creates attachments in man and
pulls him away from reaching the ultimate goal of salvation.
Audio Link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Yl6HMRN_CGoYlhtNhOHpsP_lYLDUfk2D/view?usp=sharing
Ch 16: Attainment of Mukti: 7.1 MB – 39 Verses – 5
mins 50 sec
Sage Shukha asks Sage Vyasa as to how to attain
Mukti quickly, being trapped in the world tree with all its attachments. Sage
Vyasa then explains what Lord Shiva said to Sage Narada, when the latter asked
the same question. In summary, devotion to Lord Vishnu leads one away from
desires and attachments and provides Mukti naturally.
Audio Link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oDz1jLCg6Y54ZrBgIrr111FoKUTx7lTo/view?usp=sharing
Ch
17: Power of the Eight Letter Mantra: 7.1 MB – 36 Verses – 6 mins 20 sec
In
this chapter, Sage Vyasa explains to Sage Shukha the magnificence of the eight
letter mantra of Lord Narayana.
Audio Link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z4ZU3NTHs8eih6Yl9kXqNe-Ms339fGgL/view?usp=sharing
Ch 18: Story of the Birth of Ashvini Kumaras: 6.1
MB – 25 Verses – 5 mins 25 sec
This chapter is in prose form.
Aditya (Sun) was married to Sangya. They produced
Manu, Yama and Yami. Sangya was unable to bear the scorching heat of Aditya.
Sangya then made a shadow of herself called Chaayaa and moved back to her
parents’ home and turned herself into a mare to remain incognito. Aditya and
Chaayaa produced son Shani and daughter Tapati.
When Aditya went to the region of the parents’
house of Sangya, He found her there disguised as a mare. Aditya turned into a
horse and the two produced the twin Ashvini Kumaras. Brahma declared that the
Ashvini Kumaras, who became Divine physicians have a right to the offerings in
the Yagnas.
After that Sangya regained Her original form;
Divine Architect Vishwakarma reduced the intense heat of Aditya, and so Aditya
and Sangya could stay happily ever after.
Verse 25 states that one who listens to this story
will develop a resplendent body on earth and enjoy heaven after passing.
Audio Link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w0ggxD4bGZg094UdSE5zqZN6NJlBno-_/view?usp=sharing
Ch
19: Surya Ashtottara Shatha Nama Stotram: 4.2 MB – 22 Verses – 3 mins 50 sec
The
108 name hymn of Surya, also called the Ashtottara Shata Nama Stotram, composed
by Vishwakarma is presented here. Verses
20 to 22 state that one who recites these names daily will have all his sins
cleared.
Audio Link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UOi03Y8gtjtrw4T8oDtkbJK5O6PHV-OU/view?usp=sharing
Ch 20: Origin of Maruts: 2.1 MB – 9 Verses – 1
mins 59 sec
Once Diti, the wife of Kashyapa, wanted to have a
son as powerful as Indra. Kashayapa agreed to it but said to her to ensure she
followed all the rules of pregnancy. However, one evening, Diti forgot to clean
her feet after dinner. Seizing the opportunity, Indra entered the womb of Diti
and cut the fetus into 7 parts first and then again cut each of the cut pieces
into 7 parts. Thus the 49 Maruts, Who are the Storm Gods came into being.
Audio Link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s4UwdHLYPanRtSeXCr3kznabPVV2JN6S/view?usp=sharing
Ch
21: The Solar Dynasty: 2.8 MB – 17 Verses – 2 mins 34 sec
This
chapter lists the kings of the Solar Dynasty; also called Surya Vamsha.
Audio Link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/12B4COV7UyLFEd__rgzXecYXqZeygxbXx/view?usp=sharing
Ch 22: The Lunar Dynasty: 3.4 MB – 16 Verses – 2
mins 59 sec
This chapter lists the kings of the Lunar Dynasty;
also called Soma Vamsha.
Audio Link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rrjj9pupV1SxdbfjreMUmQeBQ8ILyPJ8/view?usp=sharing
Ch
23: The Fourteen Manvantaras: 9.1 MB – 42 Verses – 7 mins 44 sec
This
chapter is in prose form.
This
chapter lists the 14 Manvantaras which are: Svayambhuva, Svarochisa, Uttama,
Taamasaa, Raivataa, Chakshushaa, Vaivasvatha ( current ), Saavarnaa, Daksha
Saavarni, Brahma Saavarni, Dharma Saavarni, Rudra Saavarni, Ruci and finally
Bhaumaa. The kings, Gods and Saptarishis of each period are listed. The completion
of 14 Manvantaras results in 1,000 sets of 4 Yugas. That completes 1 day of
Brahma. A similar period of 1 night of Brahma follows !
Audio Link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VLmXEDt--24XCYmq3eAS1XG_f_f6gG9K/view?usp=sharing
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