Stotras and sacred texts
Bhairav Stotras
Hymns, kavachas, and names of Bhairav and Batuk Bhairav, each with the full text, meaning in English and Hindi, and its source.
⚡ KEY TAKEAWAYS: Bhairav Stotras
- This section gathers nine texts to Bhairav, the fierce form of Shiva, and to Batuk Bhairav, his young form.
- They include the Kala Bhairav Ashtakam, the 108 names of Batuk Bhairav, two kavachas, the aarti, the stava of Abhinavagupta, and the Batuk Bhairav sadhana of the Sharada Tilaka.
- Each page names its printed source and gives the full text with its meaning in English and Hindi.
Key Terms
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Bhairav | The fierce form of Shiva, guardian of sacred places |
| Kala Bhairav | Bhairav as lord of time, worshipped as guardian of Kashi |
| Batuk Bhairav | Bhairav in the form of a young boy |
| Apaduddharaka | “Rescuer from danger”, a name of Batuk Bhairav |
| Kshetrapala | The guardian of the sacred ground |
| Kavacha | An “armour” hymn of protection |
| Namavali | A list of names said with “namah” in worship |
Kala Bhairav Ashtakam
Eight verses to Kala Bhairav, lord of Kashi, ascribed to Shankaracharya
Batuk Bhairav 108 Names Stotram
The Apaduddharaka hymn of 108 names of Batuk Bhairav
Batuk Bhairav 108 Names Namavali
The 108 names of the Apaduddharaka Batuk Bhairav, for japa and worship
Batuk Bhairav Kavacham
The protective armour of Batuk Bhairav
Batuk Bhairav Brahma Kavacham
The armour of Batuk Bhairav built from his mantra
Kshetrapala Bhairav Ashtakam
Eight verses to Bhairav, guardian of the sacred field
Bhairav Stava
Abhinavagupta’s hymn to Bhairav
Shri Bhairav Dev Aarti
The aarti to Lord Bhairav
Batuk Bhairav Vidhi from the Sharada Tilaka
The full procedure of the Apaduddharaka Batuk mantra, Patala 20, verses 44 to 134 and the first half of 135