Bhairavi Stotram
The Bhairavi Stotram is a powerful devotional hymn dedicated to Devi Bhairavi, the ferocious form of the Divine Mother. Bhairavi represents destruction and transformation, guiding the devotee through challenges and helping them conquer inner fears and outer obstacles. Her form symbolizes the destructive force of time and the ultimate realization of the true self.
Chant Details
Origin: Traditional (Tantric Origin).
Author: Traditional (Tantric Origin)
Language: Sanskrit, Hindi, English
Scripture: Compiled from oral traditions, Tantric hymns, and sacred texts.
Total Verses: 5
Spiritual Benefits
- Protection from negative influences and enemies
- Conquering inner fears and obstacles
- Spiritual awakening and self-realization
- Enhancement of inner strength and power
Media
Sacred Verses
1.Verse 1
Sanskrit
ॐ कालरात्रि महाक्रूरी, भैरवी देवी महाशक्ते। विनाशय चापमुण्डं च, नाशय शत्रुबलं महा॥
Hindi Translation
ॐ कालरात्रि महाक्रूरी, भैरवी देवी महाशक्ते। विनाशय चापमुण्डं च, नाशय शत्रुबलं महा॥
English Translation
Om, to the dark night, the fierce and great power, Bhairavi. Who destroys the bow and arrows of Chanda and Munda, and eliminates the strength of all enemies.
Explanation
This verse praises Bhairavi for her ability to destroy the forces of evil and empower the devotee by conquering fear and negativity.
2.Verse 2
Sanskrit
शिवशक्तिसंयुक्ता च, तामसी रजसि स्वरूपिणी। अग्रगण्यं महाक्रूरीं, शत्रुसंहारिणं स्मराम्॥
Hindi Translation
जो शिव और शक्ति के संयोग से उत्पन्न हुई हैं, तामसी और रजसी स्वरूपा हैं। जो महाक्रूरी हैं और शत्रुओं के संहार में निपुण हैं, उनका ध्यान करता हूँ।
English Translation
She who is the union of Shiva and Shakti, whose form embodies the forces of tamas and rajas. I meditate upon the fierce one, who is the destroyer of enemies.
Explanation
This verse emphasizes Bhairavi as the ultimate embodiment of destructive forces, helping devotees transcend all challenges through the union of Shiva (consciousness) and Shakti (power).
3.Verse 3
Sanskrit
वह्निवर्णा महाक्रूरी, महाशक्ति महाश्रिता। शिवयोगिनी महाक्रूरीं, शंकारीं च महेश्वरीम्॥
Hindi Translation
जो अग्नि के समान हैं, महाक्रूरी हैं और महाशक्ति की प्रतीक हैं। जो शिवयोगिनी हैं और महाक्रूरी, शंकारी और महेश्वरी हैं।
English Translation
She who is the color of fire, the fierce and great power. She who is the yogini of Shiva, the embodiment of auspiciousness and the supreme goddess.
Explanation
This verse acknowledges Bhairavi as a form of divine fire, representing the transformative and purifying energy that cleanses both the self and the world.
4.Verse 4
Sanskrit
ज्वालामाल्यं धरण्यै, रक्तवर्णं महाक्रूरी। शिवशक्ति स्वरूपिण्यै, भैरवीं शरणं प्रपद्ये॥
Hindi Translation
जो ज्वालाओं के हार से सुशोभित हैं, जो रक्तवर्णी और महाक्रूरी हैं। जो शिवशक्ति की रूपिणी हैं, भैरवी की शरण में मैं शरणागत हूँ।
English Translation
She who is adorned with a garland of flames, whose form is red and fierce. She who embodies Shiva's power, to her I surrender, Bhairavi.
Explanation
This verse acknowledges Bhairavi’s fiery energy, symbolizing both the destructive and purifying qualities of the goddess, and it marks the devotee’s surrender to her power.
5.Verse 5
Sanskrit
नमः कालरात्रि महाक्रूरी, शंकरप्रणिधानं हरेः। वन्दे भैरवीं सर्वशक्तिमयीं, सर्वमङ्गलदायिनीं॥
Hindi Translation
नमस्कार कालरात्रि महाक्रूरी को, जो शंकर के प्रणिधान से शक्तिशाली हैं। जो भैरवी हैं, सर्वशक्तिमयी और सर्वमंगलकारी हैं, उन्हें मैं प्रणाम करता हूँ।
English Translation
Salutations to the dark night, the fierce one, who is endowed with the power of Shiva’s will. I bow to Bhairavi, the embodiment of all powers, the giver of all auspiciousness.
Explanation
This final verse calls upon Bhairavi for protection and blessings, recognizing her as the ultimate force of strength and benevolence.
Important Notes
This Stotram is often recited in Tantric rituals and is part of the worship practices of the Bhairavi Mahavidya, helping devotees invoke the power of destruction for the ultimate renewal and transformation.
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