श्री भैरव चालीसा Meaning — Line by Line
श्री भैरव चालीसा
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- Doha 1. Shri ganapati guru gauri pada, prema sahita dhari matha
- Doha 2. Shri bhairava samkata harana, mamgala karana kripala
- Chaupai 1. Jaya jaya shri kali ke lala
- Chaupai 2. Jayati batuka bhairava bhayahari
- Chaupai 3. Jayati natha bhairava vikhyata
- Chaupai 4. Bhairava rupa kiyo shiva dharana
- Chaupai 5. Bhairava rava suni havai bhaya duri
- Chaupai 6. Shesha mahesha adi guna gayo
- Chaupai 7. Jatajuta shira chandra virajata
- Chaupai 8. Kati karadhani ghumgharu bajata
- Chaupai 9. Jivana dana dasa ko dinhyo
- Chaupai 10. Basi rasana bani sarada kali
- Chaupai 11. Dhanya dhanya bhairava bhayabhamjana
- Chaupai 12. Kara trishula damaru shuchi koda़a
- Chaupai 13. Jo bhairava nirbhaya guna gavata
- Chaupai 14. Rupa vishala kathina dukha mochana
- Chaupai 15. Aganita bhuta preta samga dolata
- Chaupai 16. Rudrakaya kali ke lala
- Chaupai 17. Batuka natha ho kala gambhira
- Chaupai 18. Karata tinahum rupa prakasha
- Chaupai 19. Ratna jada़ita kamchana simhasana
- Chaupai 20. Tumhahi jai kashihim jana dhyavahim
- Chaupai 21. Jaya prabhu samharaka sunanda jaya
- Chaupai 22. Bhima trilochana svana satha jaya
- Chaupai 23. Maha bhima bhishana sharira jaya
- Chaupai 24. Vananatha jaya pretanatha jaya
- Chaupai 25. Nimisha digambara chakranatha jaya
- Chaupai 26. Trishulesha bhutesha chandra jaya
- Chaupai 27. Shri vamana nakulesha chanda jaya
- Chaupai 28. Rudra batuka krodhesha kaladhara
- Chaupai 29. Kari mada pana shambhu gunagavata
- Chaupai 30. Karata kripa jana para bahu dhamga
- Chaupai 31. Deyam kala bhairava jaba sota
- Chaupai 32. Janakara nirmala hoya sharira
- Chaupai 33. Shri bhairava bhutom ke raja
- Chaupai 34. Ailadi ke dukha nivarayo
- Chaupai 35. Sundara dasa sahita anuraga
- Chaupai 36. Shri bhairava ji ki jaya lekhyo
- Closing Doha. Jaya jaya jaya bhairava batuka svami, samkata tara
Shri ganapati guru gauri pada, prema sahita dhari matha
श्री गणपति गुरु गौरी पद, प्रेम सहित धरि माथ । चालीसा वन्दन करों, श्री शिव भैरवनाथ ॥
Shri ganapati guru gauri pada, prema sahita dhari matha Chalisa vandana karom, shri shiva bhairavanatha
MeaningPlacing on my head, with love, the feet of Shri Ganapati, the Guru and Gauri, I offer this Chalisa in salutation to Shri Shiva-Bhairavnath.
Shri bhairava samkata harana, mamgala karana kripala
श्री भैरव संकट हरण, मंगल करण कृपाल । श्याम वरण विकराल वपु, लोचन लाल विशाल ॥
Shri bhairava samkata harana, mamgala karana kripala Shyama varana vikarala vapu, lochana lala vishala
MeaningShri Bhairav, remover of distress, doer of good, the compassionate; of dark complexion and fearsome body, with large red eyes.
Jaya jaya shri kali ke lala
जय जय श्री काली के लाला । जयति जयति काशी कुतवाला ॥
Jaya jaya shri kali ke lala Jayati jayati kashi kutavala
MeaningVictory, victory to the darling of Kali; victory, victory to the Kotwal (guardian) of Kashi.
Jayati batuka bhairava bhayahari
जयति बटुक भैरव भयहारी । जयति काल भैरव बलकारी ॥
Jayati batuka bhairava bhayahari Jayati kala bhairava balakari
MeaningVictory to Batuk Bhairav, remover of fear; victory to Kaal Bhairav, the mighty.
Jayati natha bhairava vikhyata
जयति नाथ भैरव विख्याता । जयति सर्व भैरव सुखदाता ॥
Jayati natha bhairava vikhyata Jayati sarva bhairava sukhadata
MeaningVictory to the renowned Bhairavnath; victory to all the Bhairavas, the givers of joy.
Bhairava rupa kiyo shiva dharana
भैरव रूप कियो शिव धारण । भव के भार उतारण कारण ॥
Bhairava rupa kiyo shiva dharana Bhava ke bhara utarana karana
MeaningShiva took on the form of Bhairav for the sake of lifting the burden of worldly existence.
Bhairava rava suni havai bhaya duri
भैरव रव सुनि हवै भय दूरी । सब विधि होय कामना पूरी ॥
Bhairava rava suni havai bhaya duri Saba vidhi hoya kamana puri
MeaningHearing Bhairav's roar, fear flees; in every way one's wishes are fulfilled.
Shesha mahesha adi guna gayo
शेष महेश आदि गुण गायो । काशी कोतवाल कहलायो ॥
Shesha mahesha adi guna gayo Kashi kotavala kahalayo
MeaningShesha, Mahesha and the rest have sung his virtues; he is called the Kotwal of Kashi.
Jatajuta shira chandra virajata
जटाजूट शिर चन्द्र विराजत । बाला मुकुट बिजायठ साजत ॥
Jatajuta shira chandra virajata Bala mukuta bijayatha sajata
MeaningMatted locks upon his head with the moon shining there; a small crown and ornaments adorn him.
Kati karadhani ghumgharu bajata
कटि करधनी घुंघरू बाजत । दर्शन करत सकल भय भाजत ॥
Kati karadhani ghumgharu bajata Darshana karata sakala bhaya bhajata
MeaningA girdle of bells rings at his waist; at his darshan all fear flees.
Jivana dana dasa ko dinhyo
जीवन दान दास को दीन्ह्यो । कीन्ह्यो कृपा नाथ तब चीन्ह्यो ॥
Jivana dana dasa ko dinhyo Kinhyo kripa natha taba chinhyo
MeaningHe granted the gift of life to his servant; he showed his grace and then recognized (the devotee) as his own.
Basi rasana bani sarada kali
बसि रसना बनि सारद काली । दीन्ह्यो वर राख्यो मम लाली ॥
Basi rasana bani sarada kali Dinhyo vara rakhyo mama lali
MeaningHe dwells upon the tongue as Sharada (Saraswati) and Kali; he gave a boon and kept my honour.
Dhanya dhanya bhairava bhayabhamjana
धन्य धन्य भैरव भयभंजन । जय मनरंजन खलदल भंजन ॥
Dhanya dhanya bhairava bhayabhamjana Jaya manaramjana khaladala bhamjana
MeaningBlessed, blessed is Bhairav, destroyer of fear; victory, delighter of hearts, crusher of the wicked horde.
Kara trishula damaru shuchi koda़a
कर त्रिशूल डमरू शुचि कोड़ा । कृपा कटाक्ष सुयश नहिं थोड़ा ॥
Kara trishula damaru shuchi koda़a Kripa kataksha suyasha nahim thoda़a
MeaningIn his hands the trident, the damaru and the sacred whip; not small is the glory of his gracious sidelong glance.
Jo bhairava nirbhaya guna gavata
जो भैरव निर्भय गुण गावत । अष्ट सिद्धि नव निधि फल पावत ॥
Jo bhairava nirbhaya guna gavata Ashta siddhi nava nidhi phala pavata
MeaningWhoever fearlessly sings Bhairav's virtues gains the eight siddhis and the nine treasures.
Rupa vishala kathina dukha mochana
रूप विशाल कठिन दुख मोचन । क्रोध कराल लाल दुहुं लोचन ॥
Rupa vishala kathina dukha mochana Krodha karala lala duhum lochana
MeaningOf vast form, reliever of hard sorrow; of fierce wrath, both his eyes red.
Aganita bhuta preta samga dolata
अगणित भूत प्रेत संग डोलत । बम बम बम शिव बम बम बोलत ॥
Aganita bhuta preta samga dolata Bama bama bama shiva bama bama bolata
MeaningCountless ghosts and spirits roam at his side; 'Bam Bam Bam, Shiva, Bam Bam' he calls.
Rudrakaya kali ke lala
रुद्रकाय काली के लाला । महाकालहू के हो काला ॥
Rudrakaya kali ke lala Mahakalahu ke ho kala
MeaningOf fierce (Rudra) body, the darling of Kali; he is the death even of Mahakala.
Batuka natha ho kala gambhira
बटुक नाथ हो काल गंभीरा । श्वेत रक्त अरु श्याम शरीरा ॥
Batuka natha ho kala gambhira Shveta rakta aru shyama sharira
MeaningBatuk Nath, grave as Time itself; of white, red and dark body.
Karata tinahum rupa prakasha
करत तीनहुं रूप प्रकाशा । भरत सुभक्तन कहं शुभ आशा ॥
Karata tinahum rupa prakasha Bharata subhaktana kaham shubha asha
MeaningManifesting his three forms, he fills his good devotees with auspicious hope.
Ratna jada़ita kamchana simhasana
रत्न जड़ित कंचन सिंहासन । व्याघ्र चर्म शुचि नर्म सुआसन ॥
Ratna jada़ita kamchana simhasana Vyaghra charma shuchi narma suasana
MeaningOn a jewel-studded golden throne, a tiger-skin for his soft and sacred seat.
Tumhahi jai kashihim jana dhyavahim
तुम्हहि जाइ काशिहिं जन ध्यावहिं । विश्वनाथ कहं दर्शन पावहिं ॥
Tumhahi jai kashihim jana dhyavahim Vishvanatha kaham darshana pavahim
MeaningWhoever goes to Kashi and meditates upon you gains the darshan of Vishwanath.
Jaya prabhu samharaka sunanda jaya
जय प्रभु संहारक सुनन्द जय । जय उन्नत हर उमानन्द जय ॥
Jaya prabhu samharaka sunanda jaya Jaya unnata hara umananda jaya
MeaningVictory, O Lord, destroyer and giver of bliss; victory, exalted one, joy of Hara and Uma.
Bhima trilochana svana satha jaya
भीम त्रिलोचन स्वान साथ जय । वैजनाथ श्री जगतनाथ जय ॥
Bhima trilochana svana satha jaya Vaijanatha shri jagatanatha jaya
MeaningBhima, three-eyed, with the dog at his side — victory; Vaijanath, Shri Jagatnath — victory.
Maha bhima bhishana sharira jaya
महा भीम भीषण शरीर जय । रुद्र त्र्यम्बक धीर वीर जय ॥
Maha bhima bhishana sharira jaya Rudra tryambaka dhira vira jaya
MeaningOf mighty, terrible, dreadful body — victory; Rudra, three-eyed, steadfast and brave — victory.
Vananatha jaya pretanatha jaya
वननाथ जय प्रेतनाथ जय । श्वानारूढ़ शशिचन्द्रनाथ जय ॥
Vananatha jaya pretanatha jaya Shvanarudha़ shashichandranatha jaya
MeaningLord of the forest — victory; lord of the ghosts — victory; dog-mounted, moon-crested lord — victory.
Nimisha digambara chakranatha jaya
निमिष दिगम्बर चक्रनाथ जय । गहत अनाथन नाथ हाथ जय ॥
Nimisha digambara chakranatha jaya Gahata anathana natha hatha jaya
MeaningIn an instant, the sky-clad lord of the discus — victory; who takes the helpless by the hand, O lord of the orphaned — victory.
Trishulesha bhutesha chandra jaya
त्रिशूलेश भूतेश चन्द्र जय । क्रोध वत्स अमरेश नन्द जय ॥
Trishulesha bhutesha chandra jaya Krodha vatsa amaresha nanda jaya
MeaningLord of the trident, lord of beings, moon-crested — victory; master of wrath, beloved one, lord of the immortals — victory.
Shri vamana nakulesha chanda jaya
श्री वामन नकुलेश चण्ड जय । कृत्याऊ कीरति प्रचण्ड जय ॥
Shri vamana nakulesha chanda jaya Krityau kirati prachanda jaya
MeaningShri Vamana, lord of the mongoose, the fierce — victory; of mighty deeds and blazing fame — victory.
Rudra batuka krodhesha kaladhara
रुद्र बटुक क्रोधेश कालधर । चक्र तुण्ड दश पाणि व्याल धर ॥
Rudra batuka krodhesha kaladhara Chakra tunda dasha pani vyala dhara
MeaningRudra Batuk, lord of wrath, bearer of Time; bearing the discus and club in his ten arms, and the serpent.
Kari mada pana shambhu gunagavata
करि मद पान शम्भु गुणगावत । चौंसठ योगिन संग नचावत ॥
Kari mada pana shambhu gunagavata Chaumsatha yogina samga nachavata
MeaningDrinking the intoxicating draught, he sings Shambhu's praise; he makes the sixty-four yoginis dance with him.
Karata kripa jana para bahu dhamga
करत कृपा जन पर बहु ढंगा । काशी कोतवाल अड़बंगा ॥
Karata kripa jana para bahu dhamga Kashi kotavala ada़bamga
MeaningHe shows grace to his devotees in countless ways — the unyielding Kotwal of Kashi.
Deyam kala bhairava jaba sota
देयं काल भैरव जब सोटा । नसै पाप मोटा सें मोटा ॥
Deyam kala bhairava jaba sota Nasai papa mota sem mota
MeaningWhen Kaal Bhairav brings down his staff, the greatest of the great sins are destroyed.
Janakara nirmala hoya sharira
जनकर निर्मल होय शरीरा । मिटै सकल संकट भव पीरा ॥
Janakara nirmala hoya sharira Mitai sakala samkata bhava pira
MeaningThe body of the devotee becomes pure, and every distress and the pain of existence is wiped away.
Shri bhairava bhutom ke raja
श्री भैरव भूतों के राजा । बाधा हरत करत शुभ काजा ॥
Shri bhairava bhutom ke raja Badha harata karata shubha kaja
MeaningShri Bhairav, king of the spirits, removes obstacles and accomplishes auspicious works.
Ailadi ke dukha nivarayo
ऐलादी के दुख निवारयो । सदा कृपाकरि काज सम्हारयो ॥
Ailadi ke dukha nivarayo Sada kripakari kaja samharayo
MeaningHe removed the sorrows of Ailadi; ever showing grace, he set her affairs in order.
Sundara dasa sahita anuraga
सुन्दर दास सहित अनुरागा । श्री दुर्वासा निकट प्रयागा ॥
Sundara dasa sahita anuraga Shri durvasa nikata prayaga
MeaningSundardas, with deep devotion, near the hermitage of Shri Durvasa at Prayag —
Shri bhairava ji ki jaya lekhyo
श्री भैरव जी की जय लेख्यो । सकल कामना पूरण देख्यो ॥
Shri bhairava ji ki jaya lekhyo Sakala kamana purana dekhyo
Meaning— has written this in praise of Shri Bhairav Ji; (whoever reads it) finds all his wishes fulfilled.
Jaya jaya jaya bhairava batuka svami, samkata tara
जय जय जय भैरव बटुक स्वामी, संकट टार । कृपा दास पर कीजिए, शंकर के अवतार ॥
Jaya jaya jaya bhairava batuka svami, samkata tara Kripa dasa para kijie, shamkara ke avatara
MeaningVictory, victory, victory to Bhairav, Lord Batuk, remover of distress; show your grace upon your servant, O incarnation of Shankara.
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Origin & History
Source: Traditional Hindi devotional chalisa
Author: Sundardas
Period: Devotional era
When Brahma grew proud, Lord Shiva manifested as Kaal Bhairav — Time and death personified — and humbled him, then took up residence in Kashi as its eternal Kotwal, the fierce guardian who rides a dog and bears the trident. Fearsome in form yet tender to the devout (worshipped also as the boy Batuk Bhairav), he is the swift destroyer of fear, sin and evil. This Chalisa, composed by the poet Sundardas, praises him in forty verses.
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