The Source of Existence
This verse highlights the Divine as both a guide and a protector. By mentioning Narasimha, it reminds us that the Divine take specific forms to protect the devotee in times of crisis.
Sanskrit योगो योगविदां नेता प्रधानपुरुषेश्वरः । नारसिंहवपुः श्रीमान् केशवः पुरुषोत्तमः ॥
Transliteration yogo yogavidāṃ netā pradhāna-puruṣeśvaraḥ | nārasiṃhavapuḥ śrīmān keśavaḥ puruṣottamaḥ || The Meaning * Yogaḥ: He who is the goal of yoga and the means to reach it. * Yogavidāṃ netā: The guide of those who know the path of yoga. * Pradhāna-puruṣeśvaraḥ: The Lord of both primordial nature (matter) and the individual souls. * Nārasiṃhavapuḥ: He whose form is half-man and half-lion (Narasimha). * Śrīmān: He who is always associated with Lakshmi (glory, beauty, and prosperity). * Keśavaḥ: He whose hair is beautiful, or the slayer of the demon Keshi. * Puruṣottamaḥ: The Supreme Being, higher than both the perishable and the imperishable.
The Essence This verse highlights the Divine as both a guide and a protector. By mentioning Narasimha, it reminds us that the Divine takes specific forms to protect the devotee in times of crisis. It teaches us that whether we are practicing meditation (Yoga) or facing worldly challenges, we are led by the "Supreme Person" who balances power with grace.
