Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam | काल भैरव अष्टकम्
Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam (काल भैरव अष्टकम): As per Hindu scriptures, Lord Kaal Bhairav took form by Lord Shiva when he enraged and wished to teach Lord Brahma a lesson. It so happened that the male Hindu trinity Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh (Shiva) got into an argument on the supreme most among them. Lord Shiva stated he was and therefore, Lord Vishnu backed out. However, Lord Brahma refused to quiet down. It got to a point when sages and scholars had to intervene but Lord Brahma would not back out. Enraged, Lord Shiva took the form of Kaal Bhairav who, in his wrathful avatar, astride a fearsome black dog, charged at Brahma and cut off his 5th head.
Bhairav means “Terrible” or “Frightful”. Bhairav also known as Kala Bhairav, is a Hindu deity, he originated in Hindu mythology and is sacred to Hindus, Buddhists and Jains alike. Lord Bhairav is an incarnation (avatar) of Lord Shiva. Bhairav is a fierce form of Shiva. In his four hands he carries a trident, drum, and skull. He is often shown accompanied by a dog.
He is widely worshipped by tantric and yogis to gain various Siddhi. The worship of Bhairav is particularly helpful in problems like trouble from hidden and visible enemies, as also all the other comforts in life, Bhairav is also worshiped before embarking on a long journey so as to make it comfortable and free from dangers. Lord Bhairav guards Lord Shiva’s temple, due to which He is called “Kotwal” also.
Therefore, Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam helps to keep one’s ego in check. As he cut off Brahma’s head with his nail, the skull was stuck and is known as Brahma Kapala. This depiction is found in all Bhairav temples in India. He is kind and easily bestows his devotees with wealth and prosperity.
According to Hindu Mythology chanting of Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam regularly is the most powerful way to please God Kaal Bhairav and get his blessing.
To get the best result you should do recitation of Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam early in the morning after taking bath and in front of God Bhairav Idol or picture. You should first understand the Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam meaning in Hindi to maximize its effect.
Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam Benefits:
- Regular chanting of Bhairav Chalisa Stotra gives peace of mind and keeps away all the evil from your life and makes you healthy, wealthy and prosperous.
Who has to recite Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam:
- The persons suffering from visible enemies, threatening from people and becoming scared must recite this Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam regularly.
- For a detailed description please contact Astro Mantra.
काल भैरव अष्टकम् | Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam
देवराजसेव्यमानपावनांघ्रिपङ्कजं
व्यालयज्ञसूत्रमिन्दुशेखरं कृपाकरम्।
नारदादियोगिवृन्दवन्दितं दिगंबरं|
काशिकापुराधिनाथकालभैरवं भजे॥1॥
भानुकोटिभास्वरं भवाब्धितारकं परं
नीलकण्ठमीप्सितार्थदायकं त्रिलोचनम्।
कालकालमंबुजाक्षमक्षशूलमक्षरं
काशिकापुराधिनाथकालभैरवं भजे॥2॥
शूलटङ्कपाशदण्डपाणिमादिकारणं
श्यामकायमादिदेवमक्षरं निरामयम्।
भीमविक्रमं प्रभुं विचित्रताण्डवप्रियं
काशिकापुराधिनाथकालभैरवं भजे॥3॥
भुक्तिमुक्तिदायकं प्रशस्तचारुविग्रहं
भक्तवत्सलं स्थितं समस्तलोकविग्रहम्।
विनिक्वणन्मनोज्ञहेमकिङ्किणीलसत्कटिं
काशिकापुराधिनाथकालभैरवं भजे॥4॥
धर्मसेतुपालकं त्वधर्ममार्गनाशकं
कर्मपाशमोचकं सुशर्मदायकं विभुम्।
स्वर्णवर्णशेषपाशशोभिताङ्गमण्डलं
काशिकापुराधिनाथकालभैरवं भजे॥5॥
रत्नपादुकाप्रभाभिरामपादयुग्मकं
नित्यमद्वितीयमिष्टदैवतं निरंजनम्।
मृत्युदर्पनाशनं करालदंष्ट्रमोक्षणं
काशिकापुराधिनाथकालभैरवं भजे॥6॥
अट्टहासभिन्नपद्मजाण्डकोशसंततिं
दृष्टिपातनष्टपापजालमुग्रशासनम्।
अष्टसिद्धिदायकं कपालमालिकाधरं
काशिकापुराधिनाथकालभैरवं भजे॥7॥
भूतसंघनायकं विशालकीर्तिदायकं
काशिवासलोकपुण्यपापशोधकं विभुम्।
नीतिमार्गकोविदं पुरातनं जगत्पतिं
काशिकापुराधिनाथकालभैरवं भजे॥8॥
