Article to be published in Kmalla on Monday 15th July,2002

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"Earth can't bear
the burden of demons.
Thy brows can burn them.
Evan the Brahmas get prosperity
by thee, by thy compassionate looks.
Thou art flawless and full of merits,
thou should clear all our fears.
Burn Narasimha burn,
my adversaries,
with thy unbearable power."

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