196 - Vishnu-dharma 

Hari said: 

1. Indra was reinstated in his position by reciting the Vişhņu Dharmavidyā after defeating his enemies. O Maheśhvara, I shall mention it. 

2. The syllables Om etc. must be psychically located in the feet, knees, thighs, belly, heart, chest, mouth and th head in order. 

3. (The eight syllabled mantra). "Om Namo Nārāyaṇāya" can be located in the inverse order as well. Then Karanyasa can be made with the twelve syllabled mantra: Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya). 

4. Beginning with Pranava and ending with 'ya' they are to be located in the knots of the fingers including the thumbs and the Onkåra in the chest (heart) and the entire mantra on the head. 

5. The Onkára of the mantra 'Om Vişhnave' is to be located between the eyebrows and the other syllables in the tuft, eyes and head. This is called Mantranyåsa. 

6. The devotee should then meditate on the great Atman with whose power Shesha is endowed. May Hari protect me. May the fish manifestation protect me in waters. 

7. May Trivikrama protect me in the sky. May Vāmana protect me on land. May Narasimha protect me in the forest. May Rama protect me on the mountain. 

8. May the Boar manifestation protect me on the Earth. May Narayana protect me in the firmament. May Kapila save me from the bondage of Karma. May Datta guard my Yogas. 

9. May Hayagriva, Kumara (Lord Kärttikeya) the protector of deities and Makaradhvaja save me. May Närada distract me from the worship of another deity. May Lord Kūrma protect me in the south-west always. 

10. May Dhanvantari save me from incompatible diet. May Nága save me from the clutches of anger. May Yajna save me from all ailments. May Vyasa protect me from the pitfalls of ignorance. 

11. May Buddha save me from the heretic multitude. May Kalki save me from sins. May Vişhnu protect me at mid day. May Narayana protect me in the morning. 

12. May the slayer of Madhu save me in the afternoon. May Madhava save me in the evening. May Hruşhikeśha protect me at dusk, May Janardana protect me at dawn. 

13. May Shridhara protect me at midnight. May Padmanabha protect me in the small hours of the night. May the divine discus, Kaumodaki (the club) and the arrows destroy my enemies and Råkşhasas. 

14-15. May the Shankha and Padma protect me from the enemies. May Sharnga (the bow) and Garuda protect my intellect, sense organs, mind and vital airs. May the side ornaments of the lord and the remaining form of the lord protect me everywhere and at all times. May Narasimha protect me in the quarters and the interstices always. 

16. Whomsoever the wearer of this divine mantra sees with his eyes, shall be under his control, free from sins and ailments.