Sri Batuka Bhairava Ashtottara Sata Namavali
Sri Batuka Bhairava Ashtottara Sata Namavali
Sri Batuka Bhairava Ashtottara Sata Namavali
śrī baṭuka bhairava aṣṭottara śata nāmāvali
oṃ bhairavāya namaḥ |
oṃ bhūtanāthāya namaḥ |
oṃ bhūtātmane namaḥ |
oṃ bhūtabhāvanāya namaḥ |
oṃ kṣetradāya namaḥ |
oṃ kṣetrapālāya namaḥ |
oṃ kṣetrajñāya namaḥ |
oṃ kṣatriyāya namaḥ |
oṃ virāje namaḥ |
oṃ śmaśānavāsine namaḥ | 10 |
oṃ māṃsāśine namaḥ |
oṃ kharparāśine namaḥ |
oṃ makhāntakṛte namaḥ | [smarāntakāya]
oṃ raktapāya namaḥ |
oṃ prāṇapāya namaḥ |
oṃ siddhāya namaḥ |
oṃ siddhidāya namaḥ |
oṃ siddhasevitāya namaḥ |
oṃ karālāya namaḥ |
oṃ kālaśamanāya namaḥ | 20 |
oṃ kalākāṣṭhātanave namaḥ |
oṃ kavaye namaḥ |
oṃ trinetrāya namaḥ |
oṃ bahunetrāya namaḥ |
oṃ piṅgalalocanāya namaḥ |
oṃ śūlapāṇaye namaḥ |
oṃ khaḍgapāṇaye namaḥ |
oṃ kaṅkāline namaḥ |
oṃ dhūmralocanāya namaḥ |
oṃ abhīrave namaḥ | 30 |
oṃ bhairavāya namaḥ |
oṃ bhairavīpataye namaḥ | [bhīrave]
oṃ bhūtapāya namaḥ |
oṃ yoginīpataye namaḥ |
oṃ dhanadāya namaḥ |
oṃ dhanahāriṇe namaḥ |
oṃ dhanapāya namaḥ |
oṃ pratibhāvavate namaḥ | [prītivardhanāya]
oṃ nāgahārāya namaḥ |
oṃ nāgakeśāya namaḥ | 40 |
oṃ vyomakeśāya namaḥ |
oṃ kapālabhṛte namaḥ |
oṃ kālāya namaḥ |
oṃ kapālamāline namaḥ |
oṃ kamanīyāya namaḥ |
oṃ kalānidhaye namaḥ |
oṃ trilocanāya namaḥ |
oṃ jvalannetrāya namaḥ |
oṃ triśikhine namaḥ |
oṃ trilokabhṛte namaḥ | 50 |
oṃ trivṛttanayanāya namaḥ |
oṃ ḍimbhāya namaḥ
oṃ śāntāya namaḥ |
oṃ śāntajanapriyāya namaḥ |
oṃ vaṭukāya namaḥ |
oṃ vaṭukeśāya namaḥ |
oṃ khaṭvāṅgavaradhārakāya namaḥ |
oṃ bhūtādhyakṣāya namaḥ |
oṃ paśupataye namaḥ |
oṃ bhikṣukāya namaḥ | 60 |
oṃ paricārakāya namaḥ |
oṃ dhūrtāya namaḥ |
oṃ digambarāya namaḥ |
oṃ sauriṇe namaḥ | [śūrāya]
oṃ hariṇe namaḥ |
oṃ pāṇḍulocanāya namaḥ |
oṃ praśāntāya namaḥ |
oṃ śāntidāya namaḥ |
oṃ śuddhāya namaḥ |
oṃ śaṅkarapriyabāndhavāya namaḥ | 70 |
oṃ aṣṭamūrtaye namaḥ |
oṃ nidhīśāya namaḥ |
oṃ jñānacakṣuṣe namaḥ |
oṃ tamomayāya namaḥ |
oṃ aṣṭādhārāya namaḥ |
oṃ kalādhārāya namaḥ | [ṣaḍādhārāya]
oṃ sarpayuktāya namaḥ |
oṃ śaśīśikhāya namaḥ |
oṃ bhūdharāya namaḥ |
oṃ bhūdharādhīśāya namaḥ | 80 |
oṃ bhūpataye namaḥ |
oṃ bhūdharātmakāya namaḥ |
oṃ kaṅkāladhāriṇe namaḥ |
oṃ muṇḍine namaḥ |
oṃ vyālayajñopavītavate namaḥ | [nāga]
oṃ jṛmbhaṇāya namaḥ |
oṃ mohanāya namaḥ |
oṃ stambhine namaḥ |
oṃ māraṇāya namaḥ |
oṃ kṣobhaṇāya namaḥ | 90 |
oṃ śuddhanīlāñjanaprakhyadehāya namaḥ |
oṃ muṇḍavibhūṣitāya namaḥ |
oṃ balibhuje namaḥ |
oṃ balibhutātmane namaḥ |
oṃ kāmine namaḥ | [bālāya]
oṃ kāmaparākramāya namaḥ | [bāla]
oṃ sarvāpattārakāya namaḥ |
oṃ durgāya namaḥ |
oṃ duṣṭabhūtaniṣevitāya namaḥ |
oṃ kāmine namaḥ | 100 |
oṃ kalānidhaye namaḥ |
oṃ kāntāya namaḥ |
oṃ kāminīvaśakṛte namaḥ |
oṃ vaśine namaḥ |
oṃ sarvasiddhipradāya namaḥ |
oṃ vaidyāya namaḥ |
oṃ prabhaviṣṇave namaḥ |
oṃ prabhāvavate namaḥ | 108 |
iti śrī baṭukabhairavāṣṭottaraśatanāmāvalī |
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About This Stotram
Sri Batuka Bhairava Ashtottara Sata Namavali
Sanskrit Title: श्री बटुक भैरव अष्टोत्तर शत नामावलि
IAST Transliteration:
Overview
The Sri Batuka Bhairava Ashtottara Sata Namavali is a powerful devotional hymn dedicated to Batuka Bhairava, a youthful and fierce form of Lord Bhairava, who is himself a manifestation of Lord Shiva. Reciting the 108 names (Ashtottara Sata Namavali) is a spiritual practice aimed at invoking the deity's blessings. Batuka Bhairava is revered as a protector, a dispeller of obstacles, and a bestower of courage and strength. The recitation is believed to purify the mind, remove inner fears, and grant divine protection against all forms of adversity, both material and spiritual. It is a means to connect with the fierce yet benevolent energy of Bhairava, leading to inner transformation and the attainment of divine grace. The names themselves often describe the deity's attributes, powers, and cosmic functions, offering a comprehensive understanding and devotional engagement with Batuka Bhairava.
Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Deity | Batuka Bhairava |
| Author | Unknown |
| Type | Namavali |
| Category | Namavali |
| Number of Verses | 108 |
| Origin | The exact origin of the Sri Batuka Bhairava Ashtottara Sata Namavali is not definitively documented in major Puranic or Upanishadic texts. It is likely a later composition, possibly from Tantric traditions or devotional literature that flourished in medieval India, focusing on the worship of Batuka Bhairava, a fierce manifestation of Lord Shiva. Such Namavalis are common in various Tantric and Puranic traditions, often compiled to facilitate the worship of specific deities through the recitation of their 108 names. The provided source 'Vedic' indicates its inclusion in a collection of spiritual and devotional literature, suggesting it is a recognized devotional hymn within certain lineages. |
Benefits of Recitation
- Protection from negative energies and obstacles
- Attainment of courage and strength
- Removal of fear and anxieties
- Fulfillment of desires and aspirations
- Spiritual growth and liberation
Best Time to Recite
Mornings and evenings, especially during the transition periods (sandhya). Also auspicious on Tuesdays and Saturdays, which are traditionally associated with Bhairava worship. Can be recited during times of distress, when seeking protection, or for general spiritual advancement.
Historical Context
The worship of Bhairava, and by extension Batuka Bhairava, has deep roots in Tantric and Shaivite traditions, particularly in regions like Varanasi. While the precise historical period of the composition of this specific Namavali is unknown, Ashtottara Sata Namavalis are a common feature of devotional literature that gained prominence from the Puranic era onwards, evolving through medieval Tantric practices. These compilations served as accessible tools for devotees to engage in mantra-based worship and connect with the divine. The mention of 'Vedic' as a source suggests its continued relevance and circulation within devotional circles.
Alternate Names
- Sri Batuka Bhairava 108 Names
- Batuka Bhairava Ashtottara Shatanamavali
Related Stotrams
- Sri Bhairava Ashtakam
- Sri Kala Bhairava Stotram
- Sri Batuka Bhairava Kavacham