Saturday 14 May 2016

Sri Kalabhairavashtakam by Sri Adishankaracharya – Lyrics and meanings



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||











I shall meditate upon supreme Lord Kalabhairava who dwells in the sacred city of Kashi, whose lotus feet is worshiped by Lord Indhra/Devaraja, he is adorned in serpent as sacred thread across his chest, he is decked in crescent moon, he is the symbol of kindness, he is venerated by Maharishi Narada and Rishis and Sages, he is attired in directions as garments. I shall meditate upon supreme Lord Kalabhairava who dwells in the sacred city of Kashi, he has the brilliance of crores of Adithyas, he guides the living the beings to cross the ocean of Samsara effortlessly, he is beyond perception, he has bluish throat, he fulfills all the desires of his passionate devotees, he has three eyes, he is death of Lord Yama/Kalakala, his eyes has beautiful crimson color resembles to lotus flower, he is wielded in trident.   I shall meditate upon supreme Lord Kalabhairava who dwells in the sacred city of Kashi, he is wielded in Trident, Damaru, Pasham and spear, he is the cause for the Universe and its living beings, he is Neelakanda/shyamakanda/he has bluish throat, he is primordial, he is eternal/niramayam, he is unharmed by any kinds of illnesses, he is ferocious, he is fond of performance of unique cosmic dance form. I shall meditate upon supreme Lord Kalabhairava who dwells in the sacred city of Kashi, he is the provider of Bhakthi/devotion as well as Mukthi/salvation, he is charismatic, he is most desirable to his devotees, and he is eternal, he has Prapancha as body, he is decked in various golden bells on his waist which makes jingling noises.  I shall meditate upon supreme Lord Kalabhairava who dwells in the sacred city of Kashi, he protects righteousness and destroys immorality, he liberates the living beings from Karma and worldly bondage, he is the provider of auspiciousness and happiness, he has golden complexion.  I shall meditate upon supreme Lord Kalabhairava who dwells in the sacred city of Kashi, his beautiful lotus feet has crimson color, he is eternal, he is unblemished, he is most desirable to his devotees, he crushed the pride of Lord Yama, he is having  protruding teeth and fierce looking face.  I shall meditate upon supreme Lord Kalabhairava who dwells in the sacred city of Kashi, he is capable to break the powerful wall of Bhramanda with his boisterous voice, he destroys the sins of his devotees with his auspicious grace, he is unassailable, he is the provider of Ashta Siddhis/eight kinds of super natural powers to his devotees, he is decked in garlands made of skulls.  I shall meditate upon supreme Lord Kalabhairava who dwells in the sacred city of Kashi, he is the commander of Bhoothaganas, he is the provider of eternal fame, he destroys the Punya/merits and sins of the people who lives in the sacred city of Kashi and provides liberation from the repeated births, he guides the devotees through the righteous path, he is primeval, he is the Lord of Universe. 



Whoever reads or listens to the glorious verses of Kalabhairavashtakam which is capable to destroy sorrow, distress, desire, misfortune, anger, greed and guilt etc… would remain blessed with refined wisdom and knowledge, abundance of meritorious rewards, ultimately liberation from the repeated births.


Devaraja Sevyamana Pavanaghri Pankajam | Vyalayajja Soothram Indhushekaraham  Kripakaram |
Naradhadhi Yogi Vrindha Vandhitham Dhigambaram | Kashikapuradhinatha Kalabhairavam Bhaje ||


Bhanukodi Basuram Bhavabdhi Tharakam Param | Neelakandam Epsithartha Dhayakam Thrilochanam |
Kala Kalam Ambujaksham Aksha Shoolam Aksharam | Kashikapuradhinatha Kalabhairavam Bhaje ||


Shooladanga Pashadhanda Panimadhi Karanam | Shyamakandam Adi Devam Aksharam Niramayam |
Bheema Vikramam Prabhum Vichithra Thandavapriyam | Kashikapuradhinatha Kalabhairavam Bhaje ||

Bhukthi Mukthi Dhayakam Prashastha Charu Vigraham | Bhaktha Valsalam Sthiram Samastha Loka Vigraham |
Vinikvana Manojja Hema Kinkini Lasathkadim | Kashikapuradhinatha Kalabhairavam Bhaje ||


Dharma Sethu Palakam Thva Dharma Marga Nashakam | Karma Pasha Mochakam Susharma Dhayakam Vibhum |
Swarnna Varnna Kesha Pasha Shobhithanga Mangalam | Kashikapuradhinatha Kalabhairavam Bhaje ||


Raktha Padhuka Prabhabhirama Padha Yugmakam | Nithyam Adhvatheeyam Ishta Dhaivatham Niranjanam |
Mruthyu Dharppa Nashanam Karala Dhamshtra Bheeshanam | Kashikapuradhinatha Kalabhairavam Bhaje ||


Attahas Bhinna Pathmajanda Kosha Santhathim | Dhushti Patha Nashta Papa Jalam Ugra Shasanam |
Ashta Siddhi Dhayakam Kapalamalikadharam | Kashikapuradhinatha Kalabhairavam Bhaje ||


Bhootha Sangha Nayakam Vishala Keerthi Dhayakam | Kashivasi Loka Punya Papa Shodhakam Vibhum |
Neethi Marga Kovidham Purathanam Jagath Prabhum | Kashikapuradhinatha Kalabhairavam Bhaje ||

Kalabhairavashtakam Padanthi Ye Manoharam | Gnanam Mukthi Sadhanam Vichithra Punya Vardhanam |
Shoka Moha Dhainya Lobha Kopa Thapa Nashanam | The Prayanthi Kalabhairavanghri Sannidhim Dhruvam ||


|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||