A Devotee's Prayer to Lord Narasimha

My faith is in Your lotus feet and the nails of Your toes, Lord Nrsimhadeva;
Please protect me.

My faith is in Your pillar-like legs and lotus petal-like chest, Lord
Nrsimhadeva;
Please direct me.

My faith is in Your arms and Your razor-sharp claws, Lord Nrsimhadeva;
Please destroy my obstacles.

My faith is in Your mane and roaring red mouth, Lord Nrsimhadeva;
Please vanquish my fears.

My faith is in Your gnashing teeth and Your burning golden eyes, Lord
Nrsimhadeva;
Please give me strength.

I am confused, Lord Nrsimhadeva;
I place myself beneath Your feet.
Please dispel my confusion.

I am sad, Lord Nrsimhadeva;
I beg You to stamp out my sadness.

I am frightened, Lord Nrsimahadeva;
I beg You to take me into Your lotus hands And destroy my fears with
Your all-powerful claws.

I am in illusion, Lord Nrsimhadeva;
Please let Your glaring effulgence
Destroy my illusions.

My dear Lord Nrsimhadeva, I am afraid;
I depend upon You, I take shelter of You,

Without You I cannot exist.
Let me take shelter under Your feet,

Protect me with Your slashing claws.

Only You can help me.
My faith lies only in You.

By Maharani Devi Dasi