Fearless Mantra

Sanskrit Mantra:

Ugram viram maha-vishnum
Jvalantam sarvato mukham
Nrisimham bhishanam bhadram
Mrityur mrityum namamy aham

Word-by-word Meaning:

Ugram (उग्रम्) – Fierce, intense, terrifying in power

Viram (वीरम्) – Heroic, valiant, mighty warrior

Maha-Vishnum (महाविष्णुम्) – The great and supreme Vishnu

Jvalantam (ज्वलन्तम्) – Blazing, shining like fire

Sarvato mukham (सर्वतो मुखम्) – Facing in all directions, omnipresent

Nrisimham (नृसिंहम्) – Narasimha (the half-lion, half-man form of Vishnu)

Bhishanam (भीषणम्) – Fearsome, terrifying to enemies

Bhadram (भद्रम्) – Auspicious, protective, benevolent

Mrityur mrityum (मृत्योर् मृत्युम्) – The death of death itself, the one who overcomes mortality

Namamy aham (नमाम्यहम्) – I bow down, I surrender

Full Meaning:

"I bow to the fierce and valiant Maha-Vishnu, the blazing one who faces all directions. Narasimha, the fearsome yet auspicious protector, the destroyer of death itself—I surrender to You."

This mantra is a powerful invocation of divine protection, fearlessness, and triumph over all forms of destruction, including death itself. It calls upon Narasimha as the ultimate force against darkness and oppression, ensuring strength and courage for the one who chants it.

Modern Re-Imagining 

"Fierce and mighty, boundless presence,

Radiating fire in all directions,

The fearless protector, the guardian of truth,

I bow to the conqueror of death itself."

"Unshakable power, unstoppable force,

Blazing light in every direction,

The fearless protector, the fierce liberator,

I honor the one who triumphs over death."

Creating Your Own Mantra: A Living Expression of Power and Presence

The Sacred Tradition of Mantra

For centuries, mantras have been passed from Guru to student, not merely as words but as living vibrations—embodied expressions of Divine energy. Each mantra carries a specific resonance, invoking strength, protection, healing, or expansion. These sacred sounds were revered as direct channels to higher consciousness, shaping the reality of the one who chants them.

Modern Mantra Creation: Reclaiming Your Power

Traditional mantras, like the one dedicated to Vishnu above, have served as powerful tools for spiritual connection. However, the essence of mantra is not limited to any single language or tradition. The invitation here is to create your own mantra—one that speaks directly to the energy you need in this moment.

This is not about simply making affirmations. A mantra is a call to energy—a vibration you invoke with devotion, presence, and deep inner knowing.

The Process of Creating Your Personal Mantra

Sit with Your Present Energy Needs
Find a quiet space. Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths. Ask yourself:

What power, energy, or healing do I need right now?

What inner force needs to be awakened?

What do I want to call into my life?

Feel It in Your Body
Instead of thinking intellectually, allow yourself to feel the energy. Notice where it arises—your heart, your solar plexus, your throat? Let the vibration of the words come from your body's wisdom, not just your mind.

Inquire in Stillness
As you sit with this presence, let the words come naturally. This might be a phrase, a short sentence, or even a single powerful word. Examples:

“I am strength. I am light. I am boundless.”

“Peace surrounds me, power moves through me.”

“I call in fire to burn away everything that does not serve me and to ignite everything that does. I move in grace.”

Write Your Mantra with Intention
Once the words come, write them down with devotion. Treat them as sacred. Your mantra is now a living force—a vibrational key to unlock your desired energy.

Chant, Embody, and Activate
Spend at least 15 minutes chanting your mantra, either silently or aloud. Feel its resonance in your body. Let it shape your being with each repetition.

You may chant it in devotion (as a sacred prayer).

You may chant it in peace (as a grounding practice).

You may chant it in strength (as an activation of power).

The more you repeat it, the more it becomes you.

Final Thought:

Your mantra is not just something you say; it is something you become. It is your declaration to the universe and to yourself. Trust what arises. Speak your power. Embody your mantra.

This teaching from the Black Boys OM School of Yoga 200HR Yoga Teacher Training, written by Danny Angelo Fluker Jr. 

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