naArasimHaVapu sreEmaAn kesAvaH puRusHottaMa
Lion is a symbol of royalty and power. Lord Vishnu assumed the form of half man and half lion in his Narasimha Avathara. Specific purpose of this avathara was... protection of his devotee Prahlada from his demon father Hiranyakasipa; to establish a point and to make true the words of his devotee "the existence (omnipresence) of God everywhere". Prahlada’s episode proves that, God will always come to the rescue of his devotees who prays him with sincere devotion. Vishnu Sahasra Nama Stothram describe Lord Vishnu as.... > 'NaarasimhaVapu Sreemaan Kesavah Purushottama' Meaning... He is the one who has taken a rare and unique form of a man and a lion whose worship will eradicate the ignorance; possessor of Goddess of wealth Sri Maha Lakshmi who always dwells in his chest; one who has beautiful and charming hair; the giver of knowledge to Gods; greatest among all Purushas; the Supreme Soul who is omnipotent and omniscient; Lord Sri Krushn...