- By Kashish Rai
- Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:23 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Kaal Bhairav Jayanti 2024: Kaal Bhairav Ashtami or Kaal Bhairav Jayanti is a significant Hindu festival honouring Lord Kaal Bhairav, the fierce manifestation of Lord Shiva. This day holds immense spiritual importance, as devotees seek Kaal Bhairav's protection, strength, and transformative energy. Worshipping Lord Kaal Bhairav is believed to liberate individuals from fear, negativity, and obstacles. His blessings are said to grant inner peace, courage, and spiritual growth. Devotees fast, perform rituals and offer prayers to invoke Kaal Bhairav's divine presence. This year, Kaal Bhairav Jayanti will be observed on 22nd November 2024.
To seek the blessings of Lord Kaal Bhairav, devotees can recite Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam on the auspicious day of Kaal Bhairav Jayanti. Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam is a sacred Hindu hymn dedicated to Lord Kaal Bhairav. Reciting this powerful stotram is believed to grant protection, strength, and spiritual growth. Its eight verses invoke Kaal Bhairav's blessings, warding off fear, negativity, and obstacles.
Below is the lyrics of Shri Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam:
Kaal Bhairav Jayanti 2024: Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam Lyrics
देवराजसेव्यमानपावनांघ्रिपङ्कजं
व्यालयज्ञसूत्रमिन्दुशेखरं कृपाकरम्।
नारदादियोगिवृन्दवन्दितं दिगंबरं|
काशिकापुराधिनाथकालभैरवं भजे॥1॥
भानुकोटिभास्वरं भवाब्धितारकं परं
नीलकण्ठमीप्सितार्थदायकं त्रिलोचनम्।
कालकालमंबुजाक्षमक्षशूलमक्षरं
काशिकापुराधिनाथकालभैरवं भजे॥2॥
शूलटङ्कपाशदण्डपाणिमादिकारणं
श्यामकायमादिदेवमक्षरं निरामयम्।
भीमविक्रमं प्रभुं विचित्रताण्डवप्रियं
काशिकापुराधिनाथकालभैरवं भजे॥3॥
भुक्तिमुक्तिदायकं प्रशस्तचारुविग्रहं
भक्तवत्सलं स्थितं समस्तलोकविग्रहम्।
विनिक्वणन्मनोज्ञहेमकिङ्किणीलसत्कटिं
काशिकापुराधिनाथकालभैरवं भजे॥4॥
धर्मसेतुपालकं त्वधर्ममार्गनाशकं
कर्मपाशमोचकं सुशर्मदायकं विभुम्।
स्वर्णवर्णशेषपाशशोभिताङ्गमण्डलं
काशिकापुराधिनाथकालभैरवं भजे॥5॥
Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam is a powerful Hindu hymn granting protection, strength, and spiritual growth to devotees through divine blessings. (Image Source: Canva)
रत्नपादुकाप्रभाभिरामपादयुग्मकं
नित्यमद्वितीयमिष्टदैवतं निरंजनम्।
मृत्युदर्पनाशनं करालदंष्ट्रमोक्षणं
काशिकापुराधिनाथकालभैरवं भजे॥6॥
अट्टहासभिन्नपद्मजाण्डकोशसंततिं
दृष्टिपातनष्टपापजालमुग्रशासनम्।
अष्टसिद्धिदायकं कपालमालिकाधरं
काशिकापुराधिनाथकालभैरवं भजे॥7॥
भूतसंघनायकं विशालकीर्तिदायकं
काशिवासलोकपुण्यपापशोधकं विभुम्।
नीतिमार्गकोविदं पुरातनं जगत्पतिं
काशिकापुराधिनाथकालभैरवं भजे॥8॥
Kaal Bhairav Jayanti 2024: Benefits Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam On Kaal Bhairav Ashtami
Reciting Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam offers numerous benefits, bringing harmony and balance to one's life. This sacred hymn is believed to grant protection from negative energies, evil spirits, and unforeseen events. Regular recitation is said to ward off fear, anxiety, and obstacles, replacing them with inner peace, courage, and confidence. Devotees also experience improved mental clarity, focus, and spiritual growth. Kaal Bhairav's blessings are thought to ensure a safe and prosperous life, free from troubles and adversity. Reciting Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam is also believed to have transformative effects on one's soul. It is said to liberate individuals from karma, past mistakes, and spiritual debt. The hymn's powerful vibrations are thought to heal emotional wounds, cleanse the mind, and awaken spiritual awareness. Regular recitation is also believed to grant devotees divine guidance, intuition, and wisdom.
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