Sri Kala Bhairava Stotram
Sri Kala Bhairava Stotram
zrI kAla bhairava stotram
atha saGkalpaH
OM aiM ziva zakti sAyi siddhaguru zrI ramaNAnanda maharSi gurubhyo namaH
OM zrI daza mahAvidyA devatAbhyo namaH
OM zrI daza bhairava devatAbhyo namaH
atha caturveda jJAna brahma siddhaguru zrI ramaNAnanda maharSi viracita
caturviMzati zlokAtmaka zrI kAla bhairava stotraM
zivAya paramAtmane mahAte pApanAzine |
nIlalohitadehAya bhairavAya namo namaH ||
brahma ziro vikhaNDine brahma garva nipAtine |
kAlakAlAya rudrAya namobhairava zUline ||
viSNu moha vinAzine viSNu sevita zambhave |
viSNu kIrtita somAya kAlabhairava te namaH ||
sarvabhUSita sarvezaM caturbhujaM sutejase |
ziva tejodbhavaM haraM zrI bhairavIpatiM bhaje ||
sadrUpaM sakalezvaraM cidrrUpaM cinmayezvaram |
tapovantaM mahAnandaM mahAbhairava te namaH ||
nIlAya nIlakaNThAya anantAya parAtmane |
bhImAya duSTamardine kAlabhairava te namaH ||
namaste sarvabIjAya namaste sukhadAyine |
namaste duHkhanAzine bhairavAya namo namaH ||
sundaraM karuNAnidhiM pAvanaM karuNAmayam |
aghoraM karuNAsindhuM zribhairavaM namAmyaham ||
jaTAdharaM trilocanaM jagat patiM vRSadhvajam |
jaganmUrtiM kapAliniM zrIbhairavaM nammAmitam ||
asitAGgaH kapAlazca unmattaH bhISaNo ruruH |
krodhaH saMhAra caNDazca aSTabhairava te namaH ||
kaumArI vaizNavI caNDI indrANI brAhmaNIsudhA |
aSTamAtRka cAmuNDA zrI vArAhI mahezvarI ||
kAzI kSetra sadA sthitaM kAzI kSetra supAlakam |
kAzI jana samArAdhyaM namAmi kAlabhairavam ||
aSTabhairava sraSTAraM aSTamAtR supUjitam |
sarva bhairava nAthaM ca zrI kAla bhairavaM bhaje ||
viSNu kIrtita vedezaM sarva RSi namaskRtam |
paJca pAtaka nAzakaM zrI kAla bhairavaM bhaje ||
sammohana mahArUpaM ceturveda prakIrtitam |
virAT puruSa mahezaM zrI kAla bhairavaM bhaje ||
asitAGgaH caturbhujaH brahmaNI matRkApatiH |
zvetavarNo haMsArUDhaH prAk dizA rakSakaH zivaH ||
zrIruruM vRSabhArUDhaM Agneya dik supAlakam |
nIlavarNaM mahAzUraM mahezvarIpatiM bhaje ||
mayUra vAhanaH caNDaH kaumArI mAtRkA priyaH |
raktavarNo mahAkAlaH dakSiNA dik surakSakaH ||
garuDa vAhanaH krodhaH vaiSNavI mAtRkA prabhuH |
IzAno nIlavarNazca nirutI dik surakSakaH ||
unmattaH khaDgadhArI ca azvArUDho mahodaraH |
zrI vArAhI manoharaH pazcima dik surakSakaH ||
kapAlo hastivAhanaH indrANI mAtRkApatiH |
svarNa varNo mahAtejAH vAyavyadik surakSakaH ||
bhISaNaH pretavAhanaH cAmuNDA mAtRkA vibhuH |
uttaradik supAlakaH raktavarNo bhayaGkaraH ||
saMhAraH siMhavAhanaH zrI caNDI mAtRkApatiH |
azabhujaH prAkramI IzAnyadik supAlakaH ||
tantra yogIzvarezvaraM tantra vidyA pradAyakam |
jJAnadaM siddhidaM zivaM mokSadaM bhairavaM bhaje ||
iti caturveda jJAna brahma siddhaguru zrI ramaNAnanda maharSi viracita
caturviMzati zlokAtmaka zrI kAla bhairava stotram ||
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About This Stotram
Sri Kala Bhairava Stotram
Sanskrit Title: श्री काल भैरव स्तोत्रम्
IAST Transliteration:
Overview
Sri Kala Bhairava Stotram is a powerful hymn dedicated to Lord Kala Bhairava, a fierce manifestation of Lord Shiva. Kala Bhairava is the lord of time and is considered the guardian of the universe. Reciting this stotram is believed to invoke his divine grace, offering protection from all forms of evil, negative influences, and temporal disturbances. It is also said to bestow spiritual wisdom, remove karmic obstacles, and grant success in endeavors. The stotram's connection to the Dasha Mahavidyas and Dasha Bhairavas suggests a comprehensive invocation of divine energies for protection and spiritual upliftment. The emphasis on 'Chaturveda Jnana' by the author indicates a deep understanding of Vedic knowledge, which is believed to be embedded within the stotram's verses.
Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Deity | Kala Bhairava |
| Author | Sri Ramanananda Maharshi |
| Type | Stotram |
| Category | Stotram |
| Number of Verses | 24 |
| Origin | The provided text indicates that this stotram is 'चतुर्विंशति श्लोकात्मक श्री काल भैरव स्तोत्रं' (Chaturvinsati Shlokatmaka Sri Kala Bhairava Stotram), meaning it is a Sri Kala Bhairava Stotram composed of twenty-four verses. It is attributed to 'चतुर्वेद ज्ञान ब्रह्म सिद्धगुरु श्री रमणानन्द महर्षि' (Chaturveda Jnana Brahma Siddhaguru Sri Ramanananda Maharshi). The introductory lines also mention 'ॐ श्री दश महाविद्या देवताभ्यो नमः' (Om Sri Dasha Mahavidya Devatabhyo Namah) and 'ॐ श्री दश भैरव देवताभ्यो नमः' (Om Sri Dasha Bhairava Devatabhyo Namah), suggesting a connection to the Dasha Mahavidyas and Dasha Bhairavas. The source 'Vedic Tithi' is a repository of spiritual and devotional literature, implying this stotram is part of a larger collection of Hindu scriptures and hymns. The exact original scripture or text from which this specific compilation is derived is not explicitly stated, but it is presented as a standalone devotional hymn. |
Benefits of Recitation
- Removal of sins
- Protection from negative energies
- Attainment of spiritual knowledge
- Overcoming obstacles
- Fulfillment of desires
Best Time to Recite
Mornings and evenings, especially during the Ashtami (eighth lunar day) and Chaturdashi (fourteenth lunar day) tithis, which are considered auspicious for worshipping Bhairava. It can also be recited during the transition periods of day and night, or whenever one feels the need for protection and spiritual guidance.
Historical Context
The stotram is attributed to Sri Ramanananda Maharshi, who is described as a 'Chaturveda Jnana Brahma Siddhaguru'. This title suggests he was a realized soul with knowledge of the four Vedas and a master of spiritual disciplines. The stotram itself is stated to be 'Chaturvinsati Shlokatmaka', meaning it consists of twenty-four verses. While the exact period of its composition is not provided, the attribution to a 'Maharshi' implies a tradition of ancient spiritual scholarship. The inclusion of invocations to Dasha Mahavidyas and Dasha Bhairavas points to a syncretic approach within Tantric and Shaivite traditions, where these deities are often invoked together. The source 'Vedic Tithi' indicates its preservation and dissemination within a modern context of promoting traditional Hindu literature.
Alternate Names
- Sri Kala Bhairava Ashtakam (if it were 8 verses, but it's 24)
- Kala Bhairava Stuti
Related Stotrams
- Sri Bhairava Ashtakam
- Sri Kala Bhairavashtakam
- Sri Dakshinamurti Stotram
Last Updated: 2025-12-01