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Sri Kala Bhairava Stotram

Sri Kala Bhairava Stotram

Sri Kala Bhairava Stotram

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Kala Bhairava
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śrī kāla bhairava stotram

atha saṅkalpaḥ

oṃ aiṃ śiva śakti sāyi siddhaguru śrī ramaṇānanda maharṣi gurubhyo namaḥ

oṃ śrī daśa mahāvidyā devatābhyo namaḥ

oṃ śrī daśa bhairava devatābhyo namaḥ

atha caturveda jñāna brahma siddhaguru śrī ramaṇānanda maharṣi viracita

caturviṃśati ślokātmaka śrī kāla bhairava stotraṃ

śivāya paramātmane mahāte pāpanāśine |

nīlalohitadehāya bhairavāya namo namaḥ ||

brahma śiro vikhaṇḍine brahma garva nipātine |

kālakālāya rudrāya namobhairava śūline ||

viṣṇu moha vināśine viṣṇu sevita śambhave |

viṣṇu kīrtita somāya kālabhairava te namaḥ ||

sarvabhūṣita sarveśaṃ caturbhujaṃ sutejase |

śiva tejodbhavaṃ haraṃ śrī bhairavīpatiṃ bhaje ||

sadrūpaṃ sakaleśvaraṃ cidrrūpaṃ cinmayeśvaram |

tapovantaṃ mahānandaṃ mahābhairava te namaḥ ||

nīlāya nīlakaṇṭhāya anantāya parātmane |

bhīmāya duṣṭamardine kālabhairava te namaḥ ||

namaste sarvabījāya namaste sukhadāyine |

namaste duḥkhanāśine bhairavāya namo namaḥ ||

sundaraṃ karuṇānidhiṃ pāvanaṃ karuṇāmayam |

aghoraṃ karuṇāsindhuṃ śribhairavaṃ namāmyaham ||

jaṭādharaṃ trilocanaṃ jagat patiṃ vṛṣadhvajam |

jaganmūrtiṃ kapāliniṃ śrībhairavaṃ nammāmitam ||

asitāṅgaḥ kapālaśca unmattaḥ bhīṣaṇo ruruḥ |

krodhaḥ saṃhāra caṇḍaśca aṣṭabhairava te namaḥ ||

kaumārī vaiśṇavī caṇḍī indrāṇī brāhmaṇīsudhā |

aṣṭamātṛka cāmuṇḍā śrī vārāhī maheśvarī ||

kāśī kṣetra sadā sthitaṃ kāśī kṣetra supālakam |

kāśī jana samārādhyaṃ namāmi kālabhairavam ||

aṣṭabhairava sraṣṭāraṃ aṣṭamātṛ supūjitam |

sarva bhairava nāthaṃ ca śrī kāla bhairavaṃ bhaje ||

viṣṇu kīrtita vedeśaṃ sarva ṛṣi namaskṛtam |

pañca pātaka nāśakaṃ śrī kāla bhairavaṃ bhaje ||

sammohana mahārūpaṃ ceturveda prakīrtitam |

virāṭ puruṣa maheśaṃ śrī kāla bhairavaṃ bhaje ||

asitāṅgaḥ caturbhujaḥ brahmaṇī matṛkāpatiḥ |

śvetavarṇo haṃsārūḍhaḥ prāk diśā rakṣakaḥ śivaḥ ||

śrīruruṃ vṛṣabhārūḍhaṃ āgneya dik supālakam |

nīlavarṇaṃ mahāśūraṃ maheśvarīpatiṃ bhaje ||

mayūra vāhanaḥ caṇḍaḥ kaumārī mātṛkā priyaḥ |

raktavarṇo mahākālaḥ dakṣiṇā dik surakṣakaḥ ||

garuḍa vāhanaḥ krodhaḥ vaiṣṇavī mātṛkā prabhuḥ |

īśāno nīlavarṇaśca nirutī dik surakṣakaḥ ||

unmattaḥ khaḍgadhārī ca aśvārūḍho mahodaraḥ |

śrī vārāhī manoharaḥ paścima dik surakṣakaḥ ||

kapālo hastivāhanaḥ indrāṇī mātṛkāpatiḥ |

svarṇa varṇo mahātejāḥ vāyavyadik surakṣakaḥ ||

bhīṣaṇaḥ pretavāhanaḥ cāmuṇḍā mātṛkā vibhuḥ |

uttaradik supālakaḥ raktavarṇo bhayaṅkaraḥ ||

saṃhāraḥ siṃhavāhanaḥ śrī caṇḍī mātṛkāpatiḥ |

aśabhujaḥ prākramī īśānyadik supālakaḥ ||

tantra yogīśvareśvaraṃ tantra vidyā pradāyakam |

jñānadaṃ siddhidaṃ śivaṃ mokṣadaṃ bhairavaṃ bhaje ||

iti caturveda jñāna brahma siddhaguru śrī ramaṇānanda maharṣi viracita

caturviṃśati ślokātmaka śrī kāla bhairava stotram ||

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

  1. Removal of sins
  2. Protection from negative energies
  3. Attainment of spiritual knowledge
  4. Overcoming obstacles
  5. 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