As we all know that Kaal Bhairav Ashtami is around the corner and going to be celebrated on November 22, 2024. People are preparing to celebrate Kaal Bhairav Jayanti immnsense happiness and joy. Devotees perform various types of puja rituals, chant mantras, and perform hawan rituals to please Lord Kaal Bhairav and here we are also going t mention one of the powerful way to seek blessings of Kaal Bhairav, which is through chanting Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam.
The Agya Chakra, which denotes complete knowledge of the present moment, is what Adi Shankaracharya meant when he praised Lord Kalabhairava as the Lord of Kashi in the Kalabhairava Ashtakam. According to Adi Shankaracharya, even the divine spirits bow down at Kalabhairava's feet, seeking for samadhi and happiness.
Devotees can scroll down the article and recite Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam:
Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam: Lyrics in EnglishDeva Raaja Sevyamaana Paavana Angghri PankajamVyaala Yajnya Suutram Indu Shekharam Krpaakaram !Naarada [A]adi Yogi Vrnda Vanditam DigambaramKaashikaa Pura Adhinaatha Kaalabhairavam Bhaje..!!Bhaanu Kotti Bhaasvaram Bhavaabdhi Taarakam ParamNiila Kannttham Iipsita Artha Daayakam Trilocanam !Kaala Kaalam Ambuja Akssam Akssa Shuulam AkssaramKaashikaa Pura Adhinaatha Kaalabhairavam Bhaje !!Shuula Tanka Paasha Danndda Paannim Aadi KaarannamShyaama Kaayam Aadi Devam Akssaram Nir Aamayam !Bhiimavikramam Prabhum Vichitra Taannddava PriyamKaashikaa Pura Adhinaatha Kaalabhairavam Bhaje !!Bhukti Mukti Daayakam Prashasta Chaaru VigrahamBhakta Vatsalam Sthitam Samasta Loka Vigraham !Vi Nikvannan Manojnya Hema KinkinniiLasat KattimKaashikaa Pura Adhinaatha Kaalabhairavam Bhaje !!Dharma Setu Paalakam Tva Adharma Maarga NaashakamKarma Paasha Mochakam Su Sharma Daayakam Vibhum !Svarnna Varnna Shessa Paasha Shobhitaangga MannddalamKaashikaa Pura Adhinaatha Kaalabhairavam Bhaje !!Ratna Paadukaa Prabhaabhi Raam Paada YugmakamNityam Advitiiyam Isstta Daivatam Niramjanam !Mrtyu Darpa Naashanam Karaala Damssttra MokssannamKaashikaa Pura Adhinaatha Kaalabhairavam Bhaje !!Atttta Haasa Bhinna Padmaja Anndda Kosha SamtatimDrsstti Paata Nasstta Paapa Jaalam Ugra Shaasanam !Asstta Siddhi Daayakam Kapaala Maalikaa DharamKaashikaa Pura Adhinaatha Kaalabhairavam Bhaje !!Bhuuta Samgha Naayakam Vishaala Kiirti DaayakamKaashi Vaasa Loka Punnya Paapa Shodhakam Vibhum !Niiti Maarga Kovidam Puraatanam JagatpatimKaashikaa Pura Adhinaatha kaalabhairavam Bhaje !!Kaalabhairavaassttakam Patthamti Ye ManoharamJnyaana Mukti Saadhanam Vicitra Punnya Vardhanam !Shoka Moha Dainya Lobha Kopa Taapa NaashanamPrayaanti Kaalabhairava-Amghri-Sannidhim Naraa Dhruvam !!Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam: Lyrics in Hindiदेवराजसेव्यमानपावनाङ्घ्रिपङ्कजं व्यालयज्ञसूत्रमिन्दुशेखरं कृपाकरम् !नारदादियोगिवृन्दवन्दितं दिगंबरं काशिकापुराधिनाथ कालभैरवं भजे !!भानुकोटिभास्वरं भवाब्धितारकं परं नीलकण्ठमीप्सितार्थदायकं त्रिलोचनम् !कालकालमंबुजाक्षमक्षशूलमक्षरं काशिकापुराधिनाथ कालभैरवं भजे !!शूलटङ्कपाशदण्डपाणिमादिकारणं श्यामकायमादिदेवमक्षरं निरामयम् !भीमविक्रमं प्रभुं विचित्रताण्डवप्रियं काशिकापुराधिनाथ कालभैरवं भजे !!भुक्तिमुक्तिदायकं प्रशस्तचारुविग्रहं भक्तवत्सलं स्थिरं समस्तलोकविग्रहम् !विनिक्वणन्मनोज्ञहेमकिङ्किणीलसत्कटिं काशिकापुराधिनाथ कालभैरवं भजे !!धर्मसेतुपालकं त्वधर्ममार्गनाशकं कर्मपाशमोचकं सुशर्मदायकं विभुम् !स्वर्णवर्णशेषपाशशोभिताङ्गमण्डलं काशिकापुराधिनाथ कालभैरवं भजे !!रत्नपादुकाप्रभाभिरामपादयुग्मकं नित्यमद्वितीयमिष्टदैवतं निरंजनम् !मृत्युदर्पनाशनं करालदंष्ट्रमोक्षणं काशिकापुराधिनाथ कालभैरवं भजे !!अट्टहासभिन्नपद्मजाण्डकोशसंततिं दृष्टिपातनष्टपापजालमुग्रशासनम् !अष्टसिद्धिदायकं कपालमालिकाधरं काशिकापुराधिनाथ कालभैरवं भजे !!भूतसंघनायकं विशालकीर्तिदायकं काशिवासलोकपुण्यपापशोधकं विभुम् !नीतिमार्गकोविदं पुरातनं जगत्पतिं काशिकापुराधिनाथ कालभैरवं भजे !!कालभैरवाष्टकं पठंति ये मनोहरं ज्ञानमुक्तिसाधकं विचित्रपुण्यवर्धनम् !शोकमोहदैन्यलोभकोपतापनाशनं ते प्रयान्ति कालभैरवांघ्रिसन्निधिं नरा ध्रुवम् !!Benefits of Chanting Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam1. Reciting this hymn, opens the door to freedom from the cycle of life and death. It helps the soul identify with higher spiritual aims and detach the people from materialistic pleasures.
2. Those, who are suffering from malefic effects of Rahu, Ketu, or Saturn (Shani), chanting of Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam is advised. Chanting on a regular basis enhances luck and wealth by calming these cosmic effects.
3. Justice and time are linked to Kaal Bhairav. It is believed that reciting this hymn will help one align with their dharma (righteous path) and pay off previous karmic debts.
4. By chanting Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam, one can improve their inner clarity, self-control, and attention.
5. The hymn helps people get over their fears, anxieties, and uncertainties by calling forth Kaal Bhairav's brave energy. It encourages bravery and self-assurance in the time of difficulties.