Sri Kala Bhairava Stotram
Sri Kala Bhairava Stotram
Sri Kala Bhairava Stotram
shrI kAla bhairava stotram
atha sa~NkalpaH
OM aiM shiva shakti sAyi siddhaguru shrI ramaNAnanda maharShi gurubhyo namaH
OM shrI dasha mahAvidyA devatAbhyo namaH
OM shrI dasha bhairava devatAbhyo namaH
atha chaturveda j~nAna brahma siddhaguru shrI ramaNAnanda maharShi virachita
chaturviMshati shlokAtmaka shrI kAla bhairava stotraM
shivAya paramAtmane mahAte pApanAshine |
nIlalohitadehAya bhairavAya namo namaH ||
brahma shiro vikhaNDine brahma garva nipAtine |
kAlakAlAya rudrAya namobhairava shUline ||
viShNu moha vinAshine viShNu sevita shambhave |
viShNu kIrtita somAya kAlabhairava te namaH ||
sarvabhUShita sarveshaM chaturbhujaM sutejase |
shiva tejodbhavaM haraM shrI bhairavIpatiM bhaje ||
sadrUpaM sakaleshvaraM chidrrUpaM chinmayeshvaram |
tapovantaM mahAnandaM mahAbhairava te namaH ||
nIlAya nIlakaNThAya anantAya parAtmane |
bhImAya duShTamardine kAlabhairava te namaH ||
namaste sarvabIjAya namaste sukhadAyine |
namaste duHkhanAshine bhairavAya namo namaH ||
sundaraM karuNAnidhiM pAvanaM karuNAmayam |
aghoraM karuNAsindhuM shribhairavaM namAmyaham ||
jaTAdharaM trilochanaM jagat patiM vRRiShadhvajam |
jaganmUrtiM kapAliniM shrIbhairavaM nammAmitam ||
asitA~NgaH kapAlashcha unmattaH bhIShaNo ruruH |
krodhaH saMhAra chaNDashcha aShTabhairava te namaH ||
kaumArI vaishNavI chaNDI indrANI brAhmaNIsudhA |
aShTamAtRRika chAmuNDA shrI vArAhI maheshvarI ||
kAshI kShetra sadA sthitaM kAshI kShetra supAlakam |
kAshI jana samArAdhyaM namAmi kAlabhairavam ||
aShTabhairava sraShTAraM aShTamAtRRi supUjitam |
sarva bhairava nAthaM cha shrI kAla bhairavaM bhaje ||
viShNu kIrtita vedeshaM sarva RRiShi namaskRRitam |
pa~ncha pAtaka nAshakaM shrI kAla bhairavaM bhaje ||
sammohana mahArUpaM cheturveda prakIrtitam |
virAT puruSha maheshaM shrI kAla bhairavaM bhaje ||
asitA~NgaH chaturbhujaH brahmaNI matRRikApatiH |
shvetavarNo haMsArUDhaH prAk dishA rakShakaH shivaH ||
shrIruruM vRRiShabhArUDhaM Agneya dik supAlakam |
nIlavarNaM mahAshUraM maheshvarIpatiM bhaje ||
mayUra vAhanaH chaNDaH kaumArI mAtRRikA priyaH |
raktavarNo mahAkAlaH dakShiNA dik surakShakaH ||
garuDa vAhanaH krodhaH vaiShNavI mAtRRikA prabhuH |
IshAno nIlavarNashcha nirutI dik surakShakaH ||
unmattaH khaDgadhArI cha ashvArUDho mahodaraH |
shrI vArAhI manoharaH pashchima dik surakShakaH ||
kapAlo hastivAhanaH indrANI mAtRRikApatiH |
svarNa varNo mahAtejAH vAyavyadik surakShakaH ||
bhIShaNaH pretavAhanaH chAmuNDA mAtRRikA vibhuH |
uttaradik supAlakaH raktavarNo bhaya~NkaraH ||
saMhAraH siMhavAhanaH shrI chaNDI mAtRRikApatiH |
ashabhujaH prAkramI IshAnyadik supAlakaH ||
tantra yogIshvareshvaraM tantra vidyA pradAyakam |
j~nAnadaM siddhidaM shivaM mokShadaM bhairavaM bhaje ||
iti chaturveda j~nAna brahma siddhaguru shrI ramaNAnanda maharShi virachita
chaturviMshati shlokAtmaka shrI 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