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Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
(Here is a remarkable octet addressed to Lord Narasimha. I have taken this from
http://vedicmantrasgayatris.wordpress.com/about-vedic-prayers-mantras-gayatris/
.This stotra along with meaning given by Mr.Stephen knapp has been reproduced in
various web sites. My translation is slightly different.)
1.Dhyayami narasimhakyam
Brahma vedantagocaram
Bhavabdhi taranopayam
Sankha cakra dharam param
I meditate on Narasimha ,
Who is realized by Brahma and Vedas,
Who is the method to cross the sea of life,
And who holds the divine conch and holy wheel.
With your sense of mercy you protected Nila Devi and Rama,
And for saving Prahlada , Oh God, out of your mercy,
You came out of the pillar , with all your great sinless and chaste state,
And Oh Narasimha , please take care of me who is your devotee.
You tear apart the nocturnal animals descending the mountain to drink blood,
You squeeze out the dirt which have settled inside us ,
And your terrifying form of Narasimha makes the world tremble.
And Oh Narasimha , please look after me who is your devotee.
You are the king and protector of yoga, You are god of gods,
You remove all the sufferings and are worshipped by Vedas and Brihaspathi,
And you please see me , who does not have a home or good qualities,
And Oh Narasimha , please look after me who is your devotee.
You are the protector lion who removed the sorrow of Prahlada,
You are the valorous one, who when exuberant tear apart everything,
And You are one whose feet is surrounded by Indra and other devas,
And Oh Narasimha , please look after me who is your devotee.
Your lotus like feet is depended upon by some due to their wisdom,
Others due to good acts done as well their great devotion,
And please take them mercifully , oh killer of Mura to salvation,
And Oh Narasimha , please look after me who is your devotee.