If this proves to be true, then we can see how furious Lord Nrsimhadeva must have been when He burst out from the pillar to attack the greatest of all demons, Hi ranyakasipu, who tried to kill the Lord’s pure devotee, Prahlada.
His angry eyes resembled molten gold, and His shining mane expanded the dimensions of His fearful face. His deadly teeth and His razor sharp tongue moved about like a dueling sword. His ears were erect and motionless, and His nostrils and gaping mouth appeared like caves of a mountain. His jaws parted fearfully and His entire body touched the sky. 1
When it was decided to bring a Deity of Lord Nrsimhadeva to Mayapur for the protection of the devotees and the temple, three of the main pujaris were called by the managers to discuss the importance of establishing this Deity. However, when it came to the point of who would perform daily puja, no one was willing to step forward. “After such a long waiting period, the Deity is finally ready, and now nobody wants to worship Him!” Their concern was obvious. And then I was singled out…. “Why don’t you want to worship Him?” I was asked. “I’m too scared,” I replied. They intimatedme: “Oh, you probably don’t follow the four regulative principles….” “Of course, but…”
1 Paraphrasing Srimad-Bhagavatam 7.8.19 – 22.
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