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बटुक भैरव अष्टोत्तरशतनाम स्तोत्रम्

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  1. Verse 1. Om Bhairavo Bhutanathascha Bhutatma Bhutabhavanah।
  2. Verse 2. Shmashana-Vasi Mamsashi Kharparashi Smarantakrit।
  3. Verse 3. Kankalah Kala-Shamanah Kala-Kashtha-Tanuh Kavih।
  4. Verse 4. Shulapanih Khadgapanih Kankali Dhumra-Lochanah।
  5. Verse 5. Dhanado'dhana-Hari Cha Dhanavan Pratibhagavan।
  6. Verse 6. Kalah Kapalamali Cha Kamaniyah Kalanidhih।
  7. Verse 7. Trivritta-Tanayo Dimbhah Shantah Shanta-Janapriyah।
  8. Verse 8. Bhutadhyakshah Pashupatir-Bhikshukah Paricharakah।
  9. Verse 9. Prashantah Shantidah Shuddhah Shankara-Priya-Bandhavah।
  10. Verse 10. Ashtadharah Shadadharah Sarpa-Yuktah Shikhi-Sakhah।
  11. Verse 11. Kapaladhari Mundi Cha Naga-Yajnopavitavan।
  12. Verse 12. Shuddha-Nilanjana-Prakhya-Deho Munda-Vibhushanah।
  13. Verse 13. Sarvapat-Tarano Durgo Dushta-Bhuta-Nishevitah।
  14. Verse 14. Jagad-Rakshakaro'nanto Maya-Mantraushadhi-Mayah।
  15. Verse 15. Ya Idam Pathate Stotram Namashtashatam-Uttamam।
  16. Verse 16. Na Shatrubhyo Bhayam Kinchit Prapnuyan-Manavah Kvachit।
Verse 1#

Om Bhairavo Bhutanathascha Bhutatma Bhutabhavanah।

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

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

Meaningॐ। वे भैरव हैं, भूतों के नाथ, भूतों के आत्मा, भूतों के पालक; क्षेत्रज्ञ, क्षेत्रपाल, क्षेत्रद, क्षत्रिय और विराट् हैं।

Verse 2#

Shmashana-Vasi Mamsashi Kharparashi Smarantakrit।

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

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

Meaningश्मशानवासी, मांसाशी, खर्पर (कपाल) धारण करने वाले, कामदेव के अन्तक; रक्तप, पानप, सिद्ध, सिद्धिदाता और सिद्धियों से सेवित।

Verse 3#

Kankalah Kala-Shamanah Kala-Kashtha-Tanuh Kavih।

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

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

Meaningकंकाल-रूप, काल को शान्त करने वाले, कला-काष्ठा रूपी शरीर वाले, कवि; त्रिनेत्र, बहुनेत्र और पिंगल नेत्रों वाले।

Verse 4#

Shulapanih Khadgapanih Kankali Dhumra-Lochanah।

शूलपाणिः खड्गपाणिः कङ्काली धूम्रलोचनः। अभीरुर्भैरवीनाथो भूतपो योगिनीपतिः॥४॥

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

Meaningहाथ में त्रिशूल और खड्ग धारण करने वाले, कंकाली, धूम्रलोचन; निर्भय भैरवीनाथ, भूतपालक, योगिनीपति।

Verse 5#

Dhanado'dhana-Hari Cha Dhanavan Pratibhagavan।

धनदोऽधनहारी धनवान् प्रतिभागवान्। नागहारो नागकेशो व्योमकेशः कपालभृत्॥५॥

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

Meaningधन देने वाले और (अपात्र से) धन हरने वाले, धनवान्, प्रतिभावान्; नागों के हार और केश वाले, व्योमकेश, कपालधारी।

Verse 6#

Kalah Kapalamali Cha Kamaniyah Kalanidhih।

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

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

Meaningकाल-स्वरूप, कपालमाली, कमनीय, कलानिधि; त्रिनेत्र, ज्वलन्नेत्र, त्रिशिखी और तीनों लोकों के धारक।

Verse 7#

Trivritta-Tanayo Dimbhah Shantah Shanta-Janapriyah।

त्रिवृत्ततनयो डिम्भः शान्तः शान्तजनप्रियः। बटुको बटुवेषश्च खट्वाङ्गवरधारकः॥७॥

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

Meaningत्रिवृत्त से उत्पन्न, डिम्भ (बालक), शान्त, शान्तजनों के प्रिय; बटुक, बटु-वेषधारी, खट्वांग-वरधारक।

Verse 8#

Bhutadhyakshah Pashupatir-Bhikshukah Paricharakah।

भूताध्यक्षः पशुपतिर्भिक्षुकः परिचारकः। धूर्तो दिगम्बरः शौरिर्हरिणः पाण्डुलोचनः॥८॥

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

Meaningभूताध्यक्ष, पशुपति, भिक्षुक, परिचारक; धूर्त, दिगम्बर, शूर, हरिण-समान, पाण्डुलोचन।

Verse 9#

Prashantah Shantidah Shuddhah Shankara-Priya-Bandhavah।

प्रशान्तः शान्तिदः शुद्धः शङ्करप्रियबान्धवः। अष्टमूर्तिर्निधीशश्च ज्ञानचक्षुस्तपोमयः॥९॥

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

Meaningप्रशान्त, शान्तिदाता, शुद्ध, शंकर के प्रियबन्धु; अष्टमूर्ति, निधीश, ज्ञानचक्षु, तपोमय।

Verse 10#

Ashtadharah Shadadharah Sarpa-Yuktah Shikhi-Sakhah।

अष्टाधारः षडाधारः सर्पयुक्तः शिखीसखः। भूधरो भूधराधीशो भूपतिर्भूधरात्मजः॥१०॥

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

Meaningअष्टाधार, षडाधार, सर्पयुक्त, शिखी (अग्नि) के सखा; भूधर, भूधराधीश, भूपति, भूधरात्मज।

Verse 11#

Kapaladhari Mundi Cha Naga-Yajnopavitavan।

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

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

Meaningकपालधारी, मुण्डी, नाग का यज्ञोपवीत धारण करने वाले; जृम्भण, मोहन, स्तम्भन, मारण और क्षोभण (शक्तियों के स्वामी)।

Verse 12#

Shuddha-Nilanjana-Prakhya-Deho Munda-Vibhushanah।

शुद्धनीलाञ्जनप्रख्यदेहो मुण्डविभूषणः। बलिभुग् बलिभुङ्नाथो बालो बालपराक्रमः॥१२॥

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

Meaningशुद्ध नीलाञ्जन-समान देह वाले, मुण्डविभूषित; बलिभुक्, बलिभुक्-नाथ, बाल और बाल-पराक्रमी।

Verse 13#

Sarvapat-Tarano Durgo Dushta-Bhuta-Nishevitah।

सर्वापत्तारणो दुर्गो दुष्टभूतनिषेवितः। कामी कलानिधिः कान्तः कामिनीवशकृद्वशी॥१३॥

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

Meaningसमस्त आपत्तियों से तारने वाले, दुर्ग (दुर्गम), दुष्ट भूतों से सेवित; कामी, कलानिधि, कान्त, कामिनियों को वश में करने वाले, वशी।

Verse 14#

Jagad-Rakshakaro'nanto Maya-Mantraushadhi-Mayah।

जगद्रक्षाकरोऽनन्तो मायामन्त्रौषधीमयः। सर्वसिद्धिप्रदो वैद्यः प्रभविष्णुरितीव हि॥१४॥

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

Meaningजगत् की रक्षा करने वाले, अनन्त, माया-मन्त्र-औषधिमय; सर्वसिद्धिप्रद, वैद्य, प्रभविष्णु — ऐसे वे हैं।

Verse 15#

Ya Idam Pathate Stotram Namashtashatam-Uttamam।

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

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

Meaningजो इस उत्तम अष्टोत्तरशत (१०८) नाम स्तोत्र का पाठ करता है, उसे कोई पाप नहीं रहता और न ही भूतों का भय रहता है।

Verse 16#

Na Shatrubhyo Bhayam Kinchit Prapnuyan-Manavah Kvachit।

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॥

Meaningन उसे शत्रुओं से कोई भय होता है, न पापों से भय; अतः बुद्धिमान् को यह स्तोत्र अवश्य पढ़ना चाहिए।

Word-by-Word Breakdown

भैरवः
Bhairavah
Bhairava — the fearsome form of Shiva (also 'he who fills with awe and removes fear')
भूतनाथः
Bhutanathah
Lord of all beings and of the bhuta-ganas (spirit hosts)
भूतभावनः
Bhutabhavanah
The sustainer and well-wisher of all created beings
क्षेत्रपालः
Kshetrapalah
The guardian of the sacred field/place (Kshetrapala)
श्मशानवासी
Shmashana-Vasi
He who dwells in the cremation ground
स्मरान्तकृत्
Smarantakrit
The one who ended Smara (Kama, the god of desire)
सिद्धिदः
Siddhidah
The bestower of spiritual attainments (siddhis)
त्रिनेत्रः
Trinetrah
The three-eyed one
पिङ्गललोचनः
Pingala-Lochanah
He of the tawny, fiery eyes
शूलपाणिः खड्गपाणिः
Shulapanih Khadgapanih
Bearing the trident in one hand and the sword in another
योगिनीपतिः
Yogini-Patih
The lord of the Yoginis
धनदः
Dhanadah
The giver of wealth
व्योमकेशः
Vyomakeshah
He whose hair spreads through the sky (space itself)
कपालभृत्
Kapalabhrit
The bearer of the skull (kapala)
कपालमाली
Kapalamali
Wearing a garland of skulls
बटुकः बटुवेषः
Batukah Batuveshah
The youthful boy (Batuka) in the form and garb of a young lad
खट्वाङ्गवरधारकः
Khatvanga-Varadharakah
The bearer of the skull-topped staff (khatvanga)
पशुपतिः
Pashupatih
Lord of all creatures (Pashupati)
शङ्करप्रियबान्धवः
Shankara-Priya-Bandhavah
The dear kinsman/companion of Shankara (Shiva)
ज्ञानचक्षुः
Jnana-Chakshuh
He who is the eye of knowledge (sees through wisdom)
सर्वापत्तारणः
Sarvapat-Taranah
The deliverer from all calamities and dangers — the key protective epithet
दुष्टभूतनिषेवितः
Dushta-Bhuta-Nishevitah
Attended by (and commanding) even the malevolent spirits
जगद्रक्षाकरः
Jagad-Rakshakarah
The protector of the whole world
सर्वसिद्धिप्रदो वैद्यः
Sarva-Siddhiprado Vaidyah
The giver of all attainments and the divine physician (healer)
य इदं पठते स्तोत्रं नामाष्टशतमुत्तमम्
Ya Idam Pathate Stotram Namashtashatam-Uttamam
Whoever recites this excellent hymn of one hundred and eight names (phala-shruti opening)

Origin & History

Source: Tantric Shaiva tradition (Batuka Bhairava Ashtottara Shatanama Stotram, associated with the Bhairava / Rudrayamala tantric texts)

Author: Traditional (tantric Shaiva tradition)

Period: 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Batuka Bhairava?
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.
What is the Batuka Bhairava Ashtottara Shatanama Stotram?
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.
What are the benefits of reciting this stotram?
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).
When and how should it be chanted?
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.

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