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Batuka Bhairava Ashtottara Shatanama Stotram

बटुक भैरव अष्टोत्तरशतनाम स्तोत्रम्

🕉️ hindu·📿 1× repetitions·🕐 Bhairava Ashtami, Kalashtami (Ashtami of the waning moon), Sunday or Tuesday nights, and during evening (pradosh) worship·📜 Tantric Shaiva tradition (Batuka Bhairava Ashtottara Shatanama Stotram, associated with the Bhairava / Rudrayamala tantric texts)

Also known as: batuka bhairava ashtottara shatanama stotram · vatuka bhairava 108 names stotram · batuk bhairav ashtottara shatanama stotra · bhairavo bhutanathascha · batuka bhairava namastotram · batuk bhairav 108 naam stotra

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हिन्दी / देवनागरीతెలుగు தமிழ்ಕನ್ನಡ മലയാളം ગુજરાતી বাংলা ଓଡ଼ିଆ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ English සිංහල 𑌗𑍍𑌰𑌨𑍍𑌥

✦ Meaning

The Batuka Bhairava Ashtottara Shatanama Stotram is a flowing 108-name hymn to Batuka Bhairava, the youthful (batuka) yet fierce form of Lord Shiva worshipped especially in the Tantric tradition. Beginning 'Om Bhairavo Bhutanathascha', the verses string together his names — Kshetrapala the guardian, the trident-and-sword-bearing dweller of the cremation ground, Sarvapat-Tarana the deliverer from every calamity — and the closing phala-shruti promises that its reciter is freed from all fear of spirits, enemies and sins. It is among the most popular Bhairava stotras for protection.

Origin & Story

Tantric Shaiva tradition (Batuka Bhairava Ashtottara Shatanama Stotram, associated with the Bhairava / Rudrayamala tantric texts) · Traditional (tantric Shaiva tradition) · Classical / medieval

Batuka Bhairava is venerated as the boy-form of Bhairava, the terrifying yet protective emanation of Shiva. In the Tantric tradition he is a guardian deity (Kshetrapala) invoked for swift protection and the fulfilment of sadhana. This 108-name hymn gathers his many aspects — fierce and gentle, the cremation-ground ascetic and the bestower of wealth and wisdom — into a single flowing praise sealed with a promise of fearlessness for the devotee.

✦ As told in scripture

By its own phala-shruti the hymn declares that one who recites these 108 names is touched by no evil and knows no fear of spirits, enemies, or sins. Devotees of Batuka Bhairava recount that sincere recitation, especially the Apaduddharaka (calamity-removing) invocation of Bhairava, has shielded them in moments of grave danger and dissolved unseen afflictions.

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Verse 1

ॐ भैरवो भूतनाथश्च भूतात्मा भूतभावनः। क्षेत्रज्ञः क्षेत्रपालश्च क्षेत्रदः क्षत्रियो विराट्॥१॥

Om Bhairavo Bhutanathascha Bhutatma Bhutabhavanah। Kshetrajnah Kshetrapalascha Kshetradah Kshatriyo Virat॥1॥

Meaning:Om. He is Bhairava, Lord of beings, the Self of beings, the sustainer of beings; the knower of the field, the guardian of the field, the giver of the field, the warrior, the cosmic vast one.

Verse 2

श्मशानवासी मांसाशी खर्पराशी स्मरान्तकृत्। रक्तपः पानपः सिद्धः सिद्धिदः सिद्धिसेवितः॥२॥

Shmashana-Vasi Mamsashi Kharparashi Smarantakrit। Raktapah Panapah Siddhah Siddhidah Siddhi-Sevitah॥2॥

Meaning:Dweller in the cremation ground, eater of flesh, holding the skull-bowl, ender of desire; drinker of blood, drinker of the draught, the perfected one, giver of attainments, served by the siddhis.

Verse 3

कङ्कालः कालशमनः कलाकाष्ठातनुः कविः। त्रिनेत्रो बहुनेत्रश्च तथा पिङ्गललोचनः॥३॥

Kankalah Kala-Shamanah Kala-Kashtha-Tanuh Kavih। Trinetro Bahunetrascha Tatha Pingala-Lochanah॥3॥

Meaning:The skeleton-formed, the queller of Time, whose body is made of the divisions of time (kala and kashtha), the seer-poet; three-eyed, many-eyed, and of tawny fiery gaze.

Verse 4

शूलपाणिः खड्गपाणिः कङ्काली धूम्रलोचनः। अभीरुर्भैरवीनाथो भूतपो योगिनीपतिः॥४॥

Shulapanih Khadgapanih Kankali Dhumra-Lochanah। Abhirur-Bhairavi-Natho Bhutapo Yogini-Patih॥4॥

Meaning:Trident in hand, sword in hand, the skeletal one with smoke-coloured eyes; the fearless lord of Bhairavi, protector of spirits, lord of the Yoginis.

Verse 5

धनदोऽधनहारी च धनवान् प्रतिभागवान्। नागहारो नागकेशो व्योमकेशः कपालभृत्॥५॥

Dhanado'dhana-Hari Cha Dhanavan Pratibhagavan। Nagaharo Nagakesho Vyomakeshah Kapalabhrit॥5॥

Meaning:Giver of wealth yet remover of wealth (from the unworthy), the wealthy one, the radiant; wearing serpents as garlands and in his hair, his locks the sky itself, the bearer of the skull.

Verse 6

कालः कपालमाली च कमनीयः कलानिधिः। त्रिनेत्रो ज्वलन्नेत्रश्च त्रिशिखी च त्रिलोकभृत्॥६॥

Kalah Kapalamali Cha Kamaniyah Kalanidhih। Trinetro Jvalannetrascha Trishikhi Cha Trilokabhrit॥6॥

Meaning:Time itself, garlanded with skulls, the lovely one, the treasury of arts (and the moon); three-eyed, with flaming eyes, three-crested, upholder of the three worlds.

Verse 7

त्रिवृत्ततनयो डिम्भः शान्तः शान्तजनप्रियः। बटुको बटुवेषश्च खट्वाङ्गवरधारकः॥७॥

Trivritta-Tanayo Dimbhah Shantah Shanta-Janapriyah। Batuko Batuveshascha Khatvanga-Varadharakah॥7॥

Meaning:Born of the threefold, the (divine) child, the serene one, dear to peaceful folk; Batuka in a young boy's form, bearing the auspicious skull-staff.

Verse 8

भूताध्यक्षः पशुपतिर्भिक्षुकः परिचारकः। धूर्तो दिगम्बरः शौरिर्हरिणः पाण्डुलोचनः॥८॥

Bhutadhyakshah Pashupatir-Bhikshukah Paricharakah। Dhurto Digambarah Shaurir-Harinah Pandu-Lochanah॥8॥

Meaning:Overseer of beings, Lord of creatures, the mendicant, the attendant; the cunning one, sky-clad, the valiant, the deer-like, of pale eyes.

Verse 9

प्रशान्तः शान्तिदः शुद्धः शङ्करप्रियबान्धवः। अष्टमूर्तिर्निधीशश्च ज्ञानचक्षुस्तपोमयः॥९॥

Prashantah Shantidah Shuddhah Shankara-Priya-Bandhavah। Ashtamurtir-Nidhishascha Jnana-Chakshus-Tapomayah॥9॥

Meaning:Profoundly tranquil, giver of peace, the pure, the beloved kinsman of Shankara; of eightfold form, lord of treasures, the eye of wisdom, full of austerity.

Verse 10

अष्टाधारः षडाधारः सर्पयुक्तः शिखीसखः। भूधरो भूधराधीशो भूपतिर्भूधरात्मजः॥१०॥

Ashtadharah Shadadharah Sarpa-Yuktah Shikhi-Sakhah। Bhudharo Bhudharadhisho Bhupatir-Bhudharatmajah॥10॥

Meaning:Resting on the eight supports and the six supports, entwined with serpents, friend of the peacock (fire); upholder of the earth, lord of mountains, lord of the earth, born of the mountain.

Verse 11

कपालधारी मुण्डी च नागयज्ञोपवीतवान्। जृम्भणो मोहनः स्तम्भी मारणः क्षोभणस्तथा॥११॥

Kapaladhari Mundi Cha Naga-Yajnopavitavan। Jrimbhano Mohanah Stambhi Maranah Kshobhanas-Tatha॥11॥

Meaning:Bearer of the skull, the shaven-headed, wearing the serpent as sacred thread; he who yawns open, who enchants, who paralyses, who slays and who agitates (the powers of the mantra).

Verse 12

शुद्धनीलाञ्जनप्रख्यदेहो मुण्डविभूषणः। बलिभुग् बलिभुङ्नाथो बालो बालपराक्रमः॥१२॥

Shuddha-Nilanjana-Prakhya-Deho Munda-Vibhushanah। Balibhug Balibhung-Natho Balo Bala-Parakramah॥12॥

Meaning:His body bright as pure dark collyrium, adorned with skulls; enjoyer of offerings, lord of the offering-eaters, the child of childlike valour.

Verse 13

सर्वापत्तारणो दुर्गो दुष्टभूतनिषेवितः। कामी कलानिधिः कान्तः कामिनीवशकृद्वशी॥१३॥

Sarvapat-Tarano Durgo Dushta-Bhuta-Nishevitah। Kami Kalanidhih Kantah Kamini-Vashakrid-Vashi॥13॥

Meaning:Deliverer from every calamity, the unassailable (Durga), attended by fierce spirits; the desirable, treasury of arts, the handsome, who brings even the alluring under his sway, the self-controlled.

Verse 14

जगद्रक्षाकरोऽनन्तो मायामन्त्रौषधीमयः। सर्वसिद्धिप्रदो वैद्यः प्रभविष्णुरितीव हि॥१४॥

Jagad-Rakshakaro'nanto Maya-Mantraushadhi-Mayah। Sarva-Siddhiprado Vaidyah Prabhavishnur-Itiva Hi॥14॥

Meaning:Protector of the universe, the endless one, made of magic, mantra and healing herbs; giver of every attainment, the physician, the all-powerful Vishnu-like Lord — so indeed he is.

Verse 15

य इदं पठते स्तोत्रं नामाष्टशतमुत्तमम्। न तस्य दुरितं किञ्चिन्न च भूतभयं तथा॥१५॥

Ya Idam Pathate Stotram Namashtashatam-Uttamam। Na Tasya Duritam Kinchin-Na Cha Bhutabhayam Tatha॥15॥

Meaning:Whoever recites this most excellent hymn of the one hundred and eight names — for him there is no evil whatsoever, nor any fear of spirits.

Verse 16

न शत्रुभ्यो भयं किञ्चित् प्राप्नुयान्मानवः क्वचित्। पातकेभ्यो भयं नैव पठेत् स्तोत्रमतः सुधीः॥१६॥

Na Shatrubhyo Bhayam Kinchit Prapnuyan-Manavah Kvachit। Patakebhyo Bhayam Naiva Pathet Stotram-Atah Sudhih॥16॥

Meaning:Nor does such a person ever meet with any fear from enemies, nor any fear from sins; therefore let the wise recite this hymn.

Word-by-Word Meaning

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भैरवः🔊BhairavahBhairava — the fearsome form of Shiva (also 'he who fills with awe and removes fear')

भूतनाथः🔊BhutanathahLord of all beings and of the bhuta-ganas (spirit hosts)

भूतभावनः🔊BhutabhavanahThe sustainer and well-wisher of all created beings

क्षेत्रपालः🔊KshetrapalahThe guardian of the sacred field/place (Kshetrapala)

श्मशानवासी🔊Shmashana-VasiHe who dwells in the cremation ground

स्मरान्तकृत्🔊SmarantakritThe one who ended Smara (Kama, the god of desire)

सिद्धिदः🔊SiddhidahThe bestower of spiritual attainments (siddhis)

त्रिनेत्रः🔊TrinetrahThe three-eyed one

पिङ्गललोचनः🔊Pingala-LochanahHe of the tawny, fiery eyes

शूलपाणिः खड्गपाणिः🔊Shulapanih KhadgapanihBearing the trident in one hand and the sword in another

योगिनीपतिः🔊Yogini-PatihThe lord of the Yoginis

धनदः🔊DhanadahThe giver of wealth

व्योमकेशः🔊VyomakeshahHe whose hair spreads through the sky (space itself)

कपालभृत्🔊KapalabhritThe bearer of the skull (kapala)

कपालमाली🔊KapalamaliWearing a garland of skulls

बटुकः बटुवेषः🔊Batukah BatuveshahThe youthful boy (Batuka) in the form and garb of a young lad

खट्वाङ्गवरधारकः🔊Khatvanga-VaradharakahThe bearer of the skull-topped staff (khatvanga)

पशुपतिः🔊PashupatihLord of all creatures (Pashupati)

शङ्करप्रियबान्धवः🔊Shankara-Priya-BandhavahThe dear kinsman/companion of Shankara (Shiva)

ज्ञानचक्षुः🔊Jnana-ChakshuhHe who is the eye of knowledge (sees through wisdom)

सर्वापत्तारणः🔊Sarvapat-TaranahThe deliverer from all calamities and dangers — the key protective epithet

दुष्टभूतनिषेवितः🔊Dushta-Bhuta-NishevitahAttended by (and commanding) even the malevolent spirits

जगद्रक्षाकरः🔊Jagad-RakshakarahThe protector of the whole world

सर्वसिद्धिप्रदो वैद्यः🔊Sarva-Siddhiprado VaidyahThe giver of all attainments and the divine physician (healer)

य इदं पठते स्तोत्रं नामाष्टशतमुत्तमम्🔊Ya Idam Pathate Stotram Namashtashatam-UttamamWhoever recites this excellent hymn of one hundred and eight names (phala-shruti opening)

Benefits of Chanting Batuka Bhairava Ashtottara Shatanama Stotram

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Invokes Batuka Bhairava as Sarvapat-Tarana — the deliverer from every calamity and danger

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The phala-shruti promises freedom from all fear of spirits (bhuta-bhaya), enemies and sins

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Traditionally recited for powerful protection, especially against negative energies and black magic

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Removes obstacles and is believed to bestow siddhis (the hymn calls him Siddhida)

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Calls upon Bhairava as Vaidya, the divine physician — chanted for relief from affliction

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A complete meditation on 108 names and forms of the guardian Bhairava, deepening devotion and fearlessness

How to Chant Batuka Bhairava Ashtottara Shatanama Stotram

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Best TimeBhairava Ashtami, Kalashtami (Ashtami of the waning moon), Sunday or Tuesday nights, and during evening (pradosh) worship

This is a tantric namastotram. Sit facing south (the direction of Bhairava), light a lamp (mustard-oil is traditional) and, where observed, offer to the dog that accompanies Bhairava. Recite the 108 names flowingly from 'Om Bhairavo Bhutanathascha' to the end, then the phala-shruti verses. It may be read once daily; on Bhairava Ashtami and Kalashtami repeated recitation is especially fruitful. Approach the fierce form with reverence and a clean, sattvic mind.

Frequently Asked Questions

Batuka Bhairava is a form of Lord Shiva worshipped as a young boy (batuka means 'lad') who is at once gentle and fiercely protective. He is one of the most important Bhairava forms in the Tantric tradition, invoked as a swift guardian who delivers devotees from danger and grants spiritual attainments.

It is a hymn that recites 108 names (ashtottara-shata-nama) of Batuka Bhairava in flowing anushtubh verse, beginning 'Om Bhairavo Bhutanathascha Bhutatma Bhutabhavanah'. Unlike a namavali (which lists each name with 'Om... Namah'), this is a continuous stotram, ending with phala-shruti verses describing its fruits.

Its own concluding verses declare that the reciter has no evil befall them and no fear of spirits, enemies or sins. It is chanted for strong protection, removal of obstacles and dangers (Sarvapat-Tarana), healing (Bhairava as Vaidya), and the grace of attainments (Siddhida).

It is best chanted on Bhairava Ashtami and Kalashtami, and on Sunday or Tuesday nights, facing south before a lamp. Being a fierce-deity tantric hymn, it should be recited with reverence, cleanliness and devotion. Beginners may simply chant it as a heartfelt prayer to Shiva-Bhairava for protection.