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Bhairava Stotram

भैरव स्तोत्रम्

10 min read11 versesSource: Rudra Yamala Tantra

About Bhairava Stotram

Among the most cherished prayers to Lord Bhairava, Bhairava Stotram (भैरव स्तोत्रम्) stands as a devotional hymn of praise. Rooted in Rudra Yamala Tantra, this composition carries deep spiritual significance. Regular recitation is believed to special significance on Kalashtami and Bhairava Jayanti, destroy the ill-effects of Rahu Kaal when recited during that period, and grant tantric siddhi and spiritual accomplishments. It is especially recommended on Tuesday (Mangalvar) and Saturday (Shanivar) and during Kalashtami, Maha Shivaratri, and Pradosh for maximum spiritual benefit. At 11 verses long, the recitation takes roughly 10 minutes, making it accessible for regular devotional use. On this page, you can read the complete Bhairava Stotram in Devanagari Sanskrit with English transliteration, Hindi meaning (arth), and free PDF download for offline recitation.

Reviewed & translated by Acharya Pushyadant Mishra

Stotra Path (स्तोत्र पाठ)

॥ श्री भैरव स्तोत्रम् ॥

॥ ध्यानम् ॥

कालभैरवमाश्रये भवभयं हर्तारमाद्यं विभुम्।

कृष्णाङ्गं कृतिवाससं गजमुखं दंष्ट्राकरालाननम्॥

श्वानारूढमनन्तकायमचलं शूलं कपालं गदाम्।

खट्वाङ्गं डमरूं त्रिशूलमधरं भैरावमाद्यं भजे॥

॥ स्तोत्रम् ॥

नमस्ते भैरवानन्द कालकाल नमोऽस्तु ते।

नमो दण्डपाणये तुभ्यं नमस्ते काशिकापते॥ १॥

अष्टभैरवमूर्तये ते नमः क्षेत्रपालाय च।

कपालमालाभरणे नमस्ते दिग्दिगम्बर॥ २॥

रुरुभैरव चण्डश्च क्रोधनश्चोन्मत्तकस्तथा।

कपाली भीषणश्चैव संहारो मेघनादकः॥ ३॥

एते अष्टौ महाभैरवाः सर्वसिद्धिप्रदायकाः।

तेषां मध्ये महाकालभैरवं प्रणमाम्यहम्॥ ४॥

कालरात्रिपते देव कालाग्निरुद्रसंभव।

कालचक्रप्रवर्तक प्रलयंकर नमोऽस्तु ते॥ ५॥

श्वानवाहन दिव्यांग दंष्ट्रीकृतमुखाम्बुज।

त्रिशूलधारिन् भगवन् भैरव प्रणतोऽस्मि ते॥ ६॥

भूतप्रेतपिशाचानां पतये भीमरूपिणे।

भयहर्त्रे भक्तानां नमो भैरवरूपिणे॥ ७॥

काशीक्षेत्रस्य पालक त्वं कोटिलिंगसेवित।

विश्वनाथसखं देवं भैरवं प्रणमाम्यहम्॥ ८॥

राहुकालस्य स्वामी त्वं अभिचारविनाशन।

सर्वग्रहभयघ्नश्च भैरवं प्रणमाम्यहम्॥ ९॥

तन्त्रमन्त्रमयं देवं सर्वसिद्धिप्रदायकम्।

सर्वमंगलदं शान्तं भैरवं प्रणमाम्यहम्॥ १०॥

नमो भैरवनाथाय कालज्ञाय महात्मने।

नमो भक्तार्तिहर्त्रे ते भैरवाय नमो नमः॥ ११॥

॥ फलश्रुति ॥

भैरवस्तोत्रमेतत्तु यः पठेत् प्रयतः शुचिः।

सर्वशत्रुविनिर्मुक्तः सर्वसिद्धिमवाप्नुयात्॥

राहुकाले पठेद्यस्तु भैरवं परमेश्वरम्।

सर्वग्रहभयं नश्येत् सर्वारिष्टं प्रणश्यति॥

॥ इति श्री भैरव स्तोत्रं सम्पूर्णम् ॥

Benefits (फल)

  • Powerful protection from enemies, evil spirits, and black magic
  • Destroys the ill-effects of Rahu Kaal when recited during that period
  • Removes all graha-dosha and planetary afflictions
  • Grants tantric siddhi and spiritual accomplishments
  • Protects from bhut-pret-pishach (malevolent spirits)
  • Special significance on Kalashtami and Bhairava Jayanti
  • Provides kshetra-raksha (protection of one's premises)

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bhairava Stotram

Bhairava Stotram in Sanskrit with Hindi meaning. Powerful prayer to Lord Bhairava for protection from enemies, evil spirits, and Rahu Kaal effects. It is dedicated to Shree Bhairava (श्री भैरव), the fierce manifestation of lord shiva associated with annihilation. guardian deity of kashi and protector from evil. This sacred hymn contains 11 verses and is sourced from Rudra Yamala Tantra.