Kaal Bhairav Chalisa: Let’s first talk deeply about Kaal Bhairav! He is the one of avatar of Lord Shiva. As we know Lord Shiva has several forms and avatar, like Pashupatinath, Vishwanath, and others are very famous. Similarly, Lord Kaal Bhairav is the fearest form of Lord Shiva. This form of Lord Shiva was described by Adi Shankaracharya in the Kaalbhairav Ashtakam is shown to be black, with a garland of skulls and a snake, he has three eyes and holding weapons of destruction in his four hands.
Whereas in the Kaalbhairav Ashtakam Adi Shankaracharya praised Lord Kaalbhairav as the Lord of Kashi, he actually means the Agya Chakra – which signifies the awareness of the present moment. In that Adi Shankaracharya says that even the divine energies bow down at the feet of Kaalbhairav, yearning for that state of bliss and samadhi.
Baba Kaalbhairav Chalisa
Bhairav Chalisa is a Hindu devotional hymn or prayer dedicated to Lord Bhairav, an incarnation of Lord Shiva. The prayer comprises 40 verses or chapatis that recount the glory and divine attributes of Lord Bhairav.
Chalisa is traditionally recited by devotees to seek protection, courage, and spiritual growth. It is believed that reciting the Chalisa with devotion and sincerity which can help in eliminating fear, anger, and negative energies and bestow blessings and grace on the devotees.
In Chalisa’s first few verses of Bhairav Chalisa praised Lord Bhairav’s divine form and fierce nature, depicting him as the powerful protector against all evil forces. The following verses highlight Lord Bhairav’s importance, and significance in Hindu mythology which emphasizes his role as the deity who grants boons, destroys negativity, and brings peace and purity.
The Chalisa also recounted the various attributes of Lord Bhairav like sharp teeth, radiant eyes, and his weapons such as a trident, sword, and drum. The prayer shows the importance of devotion and faith in Lord Bhairav, which highlights the fact that those who worship him with pure heart and mind and blessed with divine grace and protection.
Lyrics of Kaal Bhairav Chalisa
|| दोहा ||
श्री गणपति गुरु गौरी पद प्रेम सहित धरि माथ।
चालीसा वंदन करो श्री शिव भैरवनाथ॥
श्री भैरव संकट हरण मंगल करण कृपाल।
श्याम वरण विकराल वपु लोचन लाल विशाल॥
|| चालीसा ||
जय जय श्री काली के लाला। जयति जयति काशी- कुतवाला॥
जयति बटुक- भैरव भय हारी। जयति काल- भैरव बलकारी॥
जयति नाथ- भैरव विख्याता। जयति सर्व- भैरव सुखदाता॥
भैरव रूप कियो शिव धारण। भव के भार उतारण कारण॥
भैरव रव सुनि हवै भय दूरी। सब विधि होय कामना पूरी॥
शेष महेश आदि गुण गायो। काशी- कोतवाल कहलायो॥
जटा जूट शिर चंद्र विराजत। बाला मुकुट बिजायठ साजत॥
कटि करधनी घुंघरू बाजत। दर्शन करत सकल भय भाजत॥
जीवन दान दास को दीन्ह्यो। कीन्ह्यो कृपा नाथ तब चीन्ह्यो॥
वसि रसना बनि सारद- काली। दीन्ह्यो वर राख्यो मम लाली॥
धन्य धन्य भैरव भय भंजन। जय मनरंजन खल दल भंजन॥
कर त्रिशूल डमरू शुचि कोड़ा। कृपा कटाक्ष सुयश नहिं थोडा॥
जो भैरव निर्भय गुण गावत। अष्टसिद्धि नव निधि फल पावत॥
रूप विशाल कठिन दुख मोचन। क्रोध कराल लाल दुहुं लोचन॥
अगणित भूत प्रेत संग डोलत। बम बम बम शिव बम बम बोलत॥
रुद्रकाय काली के लाला। महा कालहू के हो काला॥
बटुक नाथ हो काल गंभीरा। श्वेत रक्त अरु श्याम शरीरा॥
करत नीनहूं रूप प्रकाशा। भरत सुभक्तन कहं शुभ आशा॥
रत्न जड़ित कंचन सिंहासन। व्याघ्र चर्म शुचि नर्म सुआनन॥
तुमहि जाइ काशिहिं जन ध्यावहिं। विश्वनाथ कहं दर्शन पावहिं॥
जय प्रभु संहारक सुनन्द जय। जय उन्नत हर उमा नन्द जय॥
भीम त्रिलोचन स्वान साथ जय। वैजनाथ श्री जगतनाथ जय॥
महा भीम भीषण शरीर जय। रुद्र त्रयम्बक धीर वीर जय॥
अश्वनाथ जय प्रेतनाथ जय। स्वानारुढ़ सयचंद्र नाथ जय॥
निमिष दिगंबर चक्रनाथ जय। गहत अनाथन नाथ हाथ जय॥
त्रेशलेश भूतेश चंद्र जय। क्रोध वत्स अमरेश नन्द जय॥
श्री वामन नकुलेश चण्ड जय। कृत्याऊ कीरति प्रचण्ड जय॥
रुद्र बटुक क्रोधेश कालधर। चक्र तुण्ड दश पाणिव्याल धर॥
करि मद पान शम्भु गुणगावत। चौंसठ योगिन संग नचावत॥
करत कृपा जन पर बहु ढंगा। काशी कोतवाल अड़बंगा॥
देयं काल भैरव जब सोटा। नसै पाप मोटा से मोटा॥
जनकर निर्मल होय शरीरा। मिटै सकल संकट भव पीरा॥
श्री भैरव भूतों के राजा। बाधा हरत करत शुभ काजा॥
ऐलादी के दुख निवारयो। सदा कृपाकरि काज सम्हारयो॥
सुन्दर दास सहित अनुरागा। श्री दुर्वासा निकट प्रयागा॥
श्री भैरव जी की जय लेख्यो। सकल कामना पूरण देख्यो॥
|| दोहा ||
जय जय जय भैरव बटुक स्वामी संकट टार।
कृपा दास पर कीजिए शंकर के अवतार॥
जो ये चालीसा परे प्रेम सही शत बार,
उसके घर सर्वानंद हो, वैभव बारे अपार॥
जय श्री भैरवाय नमः!
Kaal Bhairav Chalisa In English
|| DOHA ||
Shri ganapati, guru, gauri pada, Prema sahita dhari maatha.
Chalisa vandana karaun, Shri Shiva Bhairavanaatha.
Shri bhairava sankata harana, Mangala karana kripaala.
Shyaama varana vikaraala vapu, Lochana laala vishaala.
|| CHALISA ||
Jaya jaya shri kaali ke laalaa, Jayati jayati kaashii- kutavaalaa.
Jayati ‘batuka- bhairava’ bhaya haarii, Jayati ‘kaala- bhairava’ balakaarii.
Jayati ‘naatha- bhairava’ vikhyaataa, Jayati ‘sarva- bhairava’ sukhadaataa.
Bhairava ruupa kiyo shiva dhaarana, Bhava ke bhaara utaarana kaarana.
Bhairava rava suni hvai bhaya duurii, Saba vidhi hoya kaamanaa puurii.
Shesha mahesha aadi guna gaayo, Kaashii- kotavaala kahalaayo.
Jataa juuta shira chandra viraajata, Baalaa, mukuta, bijaayatha saajata.
Kati karadhanii ghuungharuu baajata, Darshana karata sakala bhaya bhaajata.
Jiivana daana daasa ko diinhyo, Kiinhyo kripaa naatha taba chiinhyo.
Vasi rasanaa bani saarada- kaalii, Diinhyo vara raakhyo mama laalii.
Dhanya dhanya bhairava bhaya bhanjana, Jana manaranjana khala dala bhanjana.
Kara trishula damaruu shuchi kodaa, Kripaa kataaksha suyasha nahin thodaa.
Jo bhairava nirbhaya guna gaavata, Ashtasiddhi nava nidhi phala paavata.
Ruupa vishaala kathina dukha mochana, Krodha karaala laala duhun lochana.
Aginat bhuta preta sanga dolat, Bam bam bam shiva bam bam bolat.
Rudrakaaya kaalii ke laalaa, Mahaa kaalahuu ke ho kaalaa.
Batuka naatha ho kaala ganbhiiraa, Shveta, rakta aru shyaama shariiraa.
Karata tinhun rupa prakaashaa, Bharata subhaktana kahan shubha aashaa.
Ratna jadita kanchana sinhaasana, Vyaaghra charma shuchi narma suaanana.
Tumahi jaai kaashihin jana dhyaavahin, Ishvanaatha kahan darshana paavahin.
Jaya prabhu sanhaaraka sunanda jaya, Jaya unnata hara umaa nanda jaya.
Bhiima trilochana svaana saatha jaya, Vaijanaatha shri jagatanaatha jaya.
Mahaa bhiima bhiishana shariira jaya, Rudra trayambaka dhiira viira jaya.
Ashvanaatha jaya pretanaatha jaya, Svaanaarudha sayachandra maatha jaya
Nimisha digambara chakranaatha jaya, Gahata anaathana naatha haatha jaya.
Treshalesha bhuutesha chandra jaya, Krodha vatsa amaresha nanda jaya.
Shri vaamana nakulesha chanda jaya, Krityaau kiirati prachanda jaya.
Rudra batuka krodhesha kaaladhara, Chakra tunda dasha paanivyaala dhara .
Kari mada paana shambhu gunagaavata, Chaunsatha yogina sanga nachaavata.
Karata kripaa jana para bahu dhangaa, Kaashii kotavaala adabangaa.
Deyan kaala bhairava jaba sotaa, Nasai paapa motaa se motaa.
Janakara nirmala hoya shariiraa, Mitai sakala sankata bhava piiraa.
Shri bhairava bhuutonke raajaa, Baadhaa harata karata shubha kaajaa.
Ailaadii ke duhkha nivaarayo, Sadaa kripaakari kaaja samhaarayo .
Sundara daasa sahita anuraagaa, Shri durvaasaa nikata prayaagaa.
“Shri bhairava jii kii jaya” lekhyo, Sakala kaamanaa puurana dekhyo.
|| DOHA ||
Jai Jai Jai Bhairav Batuka Swami Sankat Taar,
Kripa Daas par kijiye Shankar ke Avataar,
Jo yeh Chalisa Pare prem sahit shat baar,
Us ghar sarvanand ho,vaibhav baare apaar.
Jai Sri Bhairavaye Namah!
Kaal Bhairav Chalisa’s significance
The Bhairav Chalisa is an important prayer of devotion to Lord Bhairav, who is a fierce form of Lord Shiva. Those people who follow the religion say this prayer to get protection, courage, and spiritual growth. It has a huge role in Hindu mythology and culture. Devotees who worship the Bhairav Chalisa believe that it can take away their fear and anger and keep them safe from bad energies and evil forces. People believed that reciting the Chalisa full of devotion and sincerity can bring blessings and grace to the person who does it and help them grow spiritually.
Devotees can believe that Lord Bhairav is the Guardian God of the eight directions and will keep his followers safe from all harm. The prayer talks about how important it is to love and believe in Lord Bhairav. It says that people who worship him with a pure heart and mind are blessed with divine grace and safety. The Bhairav Chalisa also talks about how important it is to pray and do spiritual things regularly to get the blessings of Lord Bhairav and to feel peace and harmony inside.
How to recite Lord Bhairav Chalisa and when to worship Lord Bhairav
Practising Bhairav Chalisa involves reciting the prayer with devotion and sincerity. Here are some guidelines for performing the practice:
- Find a peaceful and clean place and choose a quiet corner or a sacred space where you can sit comfortably without any disturbance.
- Purify yourself: Take a bath or wash your band and feet before beginning the practice. This helps in purifying the mind and body.
- Set up an altar: create a small altar or place a picture or idol of Lord Bhairav in front of you. You can decorate the altar with flowers, incense, and other sacred item.
- Begin with a prayer: start by chanting a mantra or offering a prayer to Lord Bhairav. You can chant ‘Om Namah Shivaya’ or any mantra associated with Lord Shiva and Lord Bhairav.
- Recite the Bhairav Chalisa: start reciting the 40 verses of Bhairav Chalisa. You can recite it aloud or silently. Depending on your preference focus on the meaning and significance of each verses as you recite.
- Maintain a regular practice: for good results make a habit to recite the Bhairav Chalisa every day. Consistency and regularity are key to deepening your connection with Lord Bhairav and experiencing his blessings.
- Offer gratitude: after reciting the Chalisa you can offer flowers, incense, or any other symbolic item to Lord Bhairav as a gesture of gratitude. Express your heartfelt prayer and seek his blessings for protection, courage, and spiritual growth.
- Reflect and meditate: sit for a few min in a quiet mood after the recitation, reflecting on the divine attribute of Lord Bhairav and the meaning of the Chalisa. You can engage in meditation or silent contemplation to deep connection with Lord Bhairav.
According to an Astro expert, the best time to worship Lord Bhairav is during the Rahu Kaal period on Sunday between 4.30 pm to 6 pm.
Other Remedies to seek blessings of Lord Bhairav
Lord Bhairav’s vehicle is a dog. It is thus believed that feeding dogs and serving them is a great way to please Lord Bhairav. It is said if dogs have food you have the blessings of Lord Bhairav. Especially feeding dogs on the Thursday every week.
History of Bhairav Chalisa
Lord Bhairav is believed to be a manifestation of Lord Shiva. Lord Bhairav holds immense significance among the Hindus. He is believed to be a manifestation of Lord Shiva himself. Lord Bhairav is called the ruler of time and death.
There are 64 forms of Lord Bhairav and all these forms are grouped Under 8 groups called Ashta Bhairav.
- Asidanga Bhairava
- Guru Bhairava
- Bhishana Bhairava
- Samhara Bhairava
- Chanda Bhairava
- Kroda Bhairava
- Unmatta Bhairava
- Kapala Bhairava
Worshiping daily is believed to protect one from any obstacles and negativity that comes their way. Chanting Lord Bhairav Chalisa is one of the best ways to pay tribute to him and take seek blessings.
Benefits of Reading Bhairav Chalisa
- Bhairav Chalisa helps to overcome Addictions: Reading Lord Bhairav Chalisa is believed to help one overcome their addiction in life. Addiction can affect a lot of people and can lead to dangerous consequences. Inclination towards God can help one overcome addiction, especially Kaalbhairav.
- Bhairav Chalisa to get relief from Suffering: Lord Bhairav is known to remove any obstacles and negativity from one’s life. Anyone suffering from any difficulty, mental or physical should read Lord Bhairav Chalisa every day.
- Bhairav Chalisa Ensure Safe Travel: Reading Bhairav Chalisa before starting any travel journey to ensure safe travels as he is the protector of this world.
- Bhairav Chalisa to remove poverty: poverty is one of the biggest challenges for anyone. Worshipping Lord Bhairav helps one to remove poverty from home and welcome wealth.
- Bhairav Chalisa keeps the ego in check: As we know Lord Bhairav is in an idol of a temple holding the skull of Lord Brahma in his hands. Lord Bhairav had cut off Brahma’s head with his nail, destroyed his ego, and enlightened him.
- Bhairav Chalisa helps fight enemies: not only enemies around us but inside us too, Lord Bhairav helps us fight both.
Conclusion :
In summary, the Kaal Bhairav Chalisa is a devotional prayer that glorifies Lord Bhairav, he is the one of most powerful and reversed deities in Hindu mythology. The prayer is reciting to seek protection, courage, and spiritual growth and emphasizes the importance of devotion and faith in Lord Bhairav for seeking his divine grace and blessings.
