On the auspicious day of Narsingh Chaturdashi, also called Narsingh Choudas, devotees remember one of the most powerful and dramatic incarnations of Lord Vishnu — Narasimha, the half-lion, half-human avatar who appeared to protect righteousness and destroy evil.
But this is not just a story from the past. In Kaliyug, the battle between the divine and demonic continues in different forms — in our thoughts, society, and ideologies. Narsingh Chaturdashi reminds us that truth may face challenges, but divine justice always prevails.
The Legend: Hiranyakashipu vs Prahlad
Hiranyakashipu, the asura king, tried every possible method to become immortal. He received boons that seemingly made him undefeatable — he could not be killed by man or beast, inside or outside, during day or night, on earth or in the sky, with weapons or without.
Yet, his own son Prahlad, a symbol of unwavering faith in Vishnu, stood against his tyranny. Despite tortures, Prahlad never stopped chanting “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
When Hiranyakashipu challenged Prahlad — “Where is your God?” — Lord Vishnu emerged from a pillar as Narasimha and fulfilled every condition of the boon in a divine paradox. He killed the demon at twilight (neither day nor night), on a threshold (neither inside nor outside), using his claws (neither weapon nor tool), in the form of a half-man, half-lion.
This event occurred on Chaturdashi (14th day) of Vaishakh month, and is still celebrated with great devotion.
In Kaliyug, some followers of certain ideologies see their deity alone as supreme and label others as non-believers or “kafirs.” Krishna Guruji explains that such narrow thinking reflects Hiranyakashipu’s ego — who rejected the omnipresence of God.
Prahlad represents the truth that God exists in every being, every atom. This is the eternal message of Sanatan Dharma — divine is omnipresent, not limited to one form or name.
Narsingh Avatar: A Message for Kaliyug
Krishna Guruji reminds us that:
Death is inevitable, no matter how many protections we seek — as shown by Hiranyakashipu.
True devotion lies in faith, not fear — like Prahlad, who surrendered to God without expecting reward.
Divine justice will arrive, often in unimaginable forms, when adharma (unrighteousness) crosses limits.
Spiritual Reflection by Krishna Guruji
> “In Kaliyug, when people lose patience and fear dominates faith, remember Prahlad — a child with unwavering belief defeated the mightiest demon not with power, but with purity. Narsingh Chaturdashi is not just about the past. It’s about reminding ourselves that truth still roars when darkness tries to silence it.”
