ಕಾಲಭೈರವಾಷ್ಟಕಂ - Kalabhairavashtakam Lyrics & Meaning

 

ಕಾಲಭೈರವಾಷ್ಟಕಂ - Kalabhairavashtakam

Lyrics & Meaning

ದೇವರಾಜ-ಸೇವ್ಯಮಾನ-ಪಾವನಾಂಘ್ರಿ-ಪಂಕಜಂ (Devaraja-Sevyamaana-Paavanaamghri-Pankajam):

Worshipping the lotus feet of Lord Kala Bhairava, who is revered by the king of gods.

ವ್ಯಾಳಯಜ್ಞ-ಸೂತ್ರಮಿಂದು-ಶೇಖರಂ ಕೃಪಾಕರಮ್ (Vyaalayajna-Sootramindu-Shekharam Kripaakaram):

Adorned with a serpent as a sacred thread and the moon on the head, the embodiment of mercy.

ನಾರದಾದಿ-ಯೋಗಿಬೃಂದ-ವಂದಿತಂ ದಿಗಂಬರಂ (Naaradaadi-Yogibrinda-Vanditam Digambara):

Praised by Narada and other groups of yogis, the one who is naked (symbolizing detachment).

ಕಾಶಿಕಾಪುರಾಧಿನಾಥ ಕಾಲಭೈರವಂ ಭಜೇ (Kaashika-Puraadhinaatha Kaala Bhairavam Bhaje):

I worship Lord Kala Bhairava, the ruler of Kashi (Varanasi), the form of Lord Shiva associated with time.

ಭಾನುಕೋಟಿ-ಭಾಸ್ವರಂ ಭವಬ್ಧಿತಾರಕಂ ಪರಂ (Bhaanukoti-Bhaasvaram BhavaBhdhitaarakam Param):

Resplendent like billions of suns, the supreme remover of the ocean of worldly existence.

ನೀಲಕಂಠ-ಮೀಪ್ಸಿತಾರ್ಧ-ದಾಯಕಂ ತ್ರಿಲೋಚನಮ್ (Neelakantha-Meepsitaardha-Daayakam Trilochanam):

The one with a blue throat, the giver of desired goals, and three eyes.

ಕಾಲಕಾಲ-ಮಂಬುಜಾಕ್ಷ-ಮಕ್ಷಶೂಲ-ಮಕ್ಷರಂ (Kaala Kaala-Manbujaksha-Maksha Shoola Maksharam):

Having eyes like the lotus in the water of time, wielding the spear of detachment and the drum of creation.

ಕಾಶಿಕಾಪುರಾಧಿನಾಥ ಕಾಲಭೈರವಂ ಭಜೇ (Kaashika-Puraadhinaatha Kaala Bhairavam Bhaje):

I worship Lord Kala Bhairava, the ruler of Kashi, the form of Lord Shiva associated with time.

ಶೂಲಟಂಕ-ಪಾಶದಂಡ-ಪಾಣಿಮಾದಿ-ಕಾರಣಂ (Shoolatanaka-Paasha Danda Paanimadi Kaaranam):

Holding the trident, noose, and staff, the cause of everything with hands and more.

ಶ್ಯಾಮಕಾಯ-ಮಾದಿದೇವ-ಮಕ್ಷರಂ ನಿರಾಮಯಮ್ (Shyaamakaaya-Maadideva-Maksharam Niraamayam):

Dark in complexion, the primordial god, the imperishable and healthy.

ಭೀಮವಿಕ್ರಮಂ ಪ್ರಭುಂ ವಿಚಿತ್ರ ತಾಂಡವ ಪ್ರಿಯಂ (Bheemavikramam Prabhum Vichitra Taandava Priyam):

The immensely powerful lord, fond of the diverse and unique dance of Tandava.

ಕಾಶಿಕಾಪುರಾಧಿನಾಥ ಕಾಲಭೈರವಂ ಭಜೇ (Kaashika-Puraadhinaatha Kaala Bhairavam Bhaje):

I worship Lord Kala Bhairava, the ruler of Kashi, the form of Lord Shiva associated with time.

ಭುಕ್ತಿ-ಮುಕ್ತಿ-ದಾಯಕಂ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಚಾರು-ವಿಗ್ರಹಂ (Bhukti-Mukti-Daayakam Prashtacharu-Vigraham):

The bestower of material wealth and liberation, with an enchanting and auspicious form.

ಭಕ್ತವತ್ಸಲಂ ಸ್ಥಿರಂ ಸಮಸ್ತಲೋಕ-ವಿಗ್ರಹಮ್ (Bhaktavatsalam Sthiram Samastaloka-Vigraham):

Affectionate towards devotees, stable, and the embodiment of the entire universe.

ನಿಕ್ವಣನ್-ಮನೋಜ್ಞ-ಹೇಮ-ಕಿಂಕಿಣೀ-ಲಸತ್ಕಟಿಂ (Nikvannamanoyjna-Hemakinkinee-Lasatkatin):

Adorned with ornaments made of jewels, charming, and shining with a golden belt.

ಕಾಶಿಕಾಪುರಾಧಿನಾಥ ಕಾಲಭೈರವಂ ಭಜೇ (Kaashika-Puraadhinaatha Kaala Bhairavam Bhaje):

I worship Lord Kala Bhairava, the ruler of Kashi, the form of Lord Shiva associated with time.




ಧರ್ಮಸೇತು-ಪಾಲಕಂ ತ್ವಧರ್ಮಮಾರ್ಗ ನಾಶಕಂ (Dharmasetu-palakam tvadharma-marga nashakam): 

O Lord Kala Bhairava, the protector of righteousness, destroyer of the path of unrighteousness,

ಕರ್ಮಪಾಶ-ಮೋಚಕಂ ಸುಶರ್ಮ-ದಾಯಕಂ ವಿಭುಮ್ । (Karma-pasha-mochakam susharma-dayakam vibhum): 

Liberator from the bondage of karma (actions), the bestower of auspiciousness and prosperity, the omnipotent.

ಸ್ವರ್ಣವರ್ಣ-ಕೇಶಪಾಶ-ಶೋಭಿತಾಂಗ-ನಿರ್ಮಲಂ (Suvarna-varna-keshapasha-shobhitamganganirmalam): 

O Lord Kala Bhairava, whose body shines with a golden hue, adorned with a garland of serpents,

ಕಾಶಿಕಾಪುರಾಧಿನಾಥ ಕಾಲಭೈರವಂ ಭಜೇ (Kashika-puradhinatha kala-bhairavam bhaje)
The Lord of Kashi (Varanasi), I worship you.

ರತ್ನ-ಪಾದುಕಾ-ಪ್ರಭಾಭಿರಾಮ-ಪಾದಯುಗ್ಮಕಂ (Ratna-Paaduka-Prabhaabhirama-Padayugmakam):

Adorned with jewel-studded sandals, delighting in the brilliance of the divine feet.

ನಿತ್ಯ-ಮದ್ವಿತೀಯ-ಮಿಷ್ಟ-ದೈವತಂ ನಿರಂಜನಮ್ (Nitya-Madvitiiya-Mishta-Daivatam Niranjnam):

Eternal, without a second, the desired deity, and without blemish.

ಮೃತ್ಯುದರ್ಪ-ನಾಶನಂ ಕರಾಳದಂಷ್ಟ್ರ-ಭೂಷಣಂ (Mrutyudarpa-Naashanam Karaaladamshtra-Bhooshanam):

The destroyer of the god of death, adorned with fierce fangs as ornaments.

ಕಾಶಿಕಾಪುರಾಧಿನಾಥ ಕಾಲಭೈರವಂ ಭಜೇ (Kaashika-Puraadhinaatha Kaala Bhairavam Bhaje):

I worship Lord Kala Bhairava, the ruler of Kashi, the form of Lord Shiva associated with time.

ಅಟ್ಟಹಾಸ-ಭಿನ್ನ-ಪದ್ಮಜಾಂಡಕೋಶ-ಸಂತತಿಂ (Attahaasa-Bhinnapadmajaandakosha-Samtatim):

Always smiling, beyond duality, the one with the universe as His perpetual abode.

ದೃಷ್ಟಿಪಾತ-ನಷ್ಟಪಾಪ-ಜಾಲಮುಗ್ರ-ಶಾಸನಮ್ (Drishtipaat-Nashtapaapa-Jaalamugra-Shaasanam):

The fierce ruler, dispelling sins with a mere glance, and governing with a powerful scepter.

ಅಷ್ಟಸಿದ್ಧಿ-ದಾಯಕಂ ಕಪಾಲಮಾಲಿಕಾ-ಧರಂ (Ashtasiddhi-Daayakam Kapalamalikaadharam):

The giver of the eight siddhis, adorned with a garland of skulls around His neck.

ಕಾಶಿಕಾಪುರಾಧಿನಾಥ ಕಾಲಭೈರವಂ ಭಜೇ (Kaashika-Puraadhinaatha Kaala Bhairavam Bhaje):

I worship Lord Kala Bhairava, the ruler of Kashi, the form of Lord Shiva associated with time.

ಭೂತಸಂಘ-ನಾಯಕಂ ವಿಶಾಲಕೀರ್ತಿ-ದಾಯಕಂ (Bhootasangha-Naayakam Vishaalakeertidaayakam):

The leader of spiritual beings, bestowing extensive fame.

ಕಾಶಿವಾಸಿ-ಲೋಕ-ಪುಣ್ಯಪಾಪ-ಶೋಧಕಂ ವಿಭುಮ್ (Kaashivaasi-Loka-Punyapaapa-Shodhakam Vibhum):

Residing in Kashi, the purifier of the world's virtues and sins, the omnipresent.

ನೀತಿಮಾರ್ಗ-ಕೋವಿದಂ ಪುರಾತನಂ ಜಗತ್ಪತಿಂ (Neetimaargakovidam Puraatanam Jagatpatim):

The knower of the path of righteousness, ancient, and the lord of the universe.

ಕಾಶಿಕಾಪುರಾಧಿನಾಥ ಕಾಲಭೈರವಂ ಭಜೇ (Kaashika-Puraadhinaatha Kaala Bhairavam Bhaje):

I worship Lord Kala Bhairava,



ಕಾಲಭೈರವಾಷ್ಟಕಂ ಪಠಂತಿ ಯೇ ಮನೋಹರಂ(Kala-bhairavaashtakam pathanti ye manoharam):

Those who recite the enchanting Kala Bhairava Ashtakam,

ಜ್ಞಾನಮುಕ್ತಿ-ಸಾಧಕಂ ವಿಚಿತ್ರ-ಪುಣ್ಯ-ವರ್ಧನಮ್ । (Jnanamukti-sadhakam vichitra-punya-vardhanam):

Achieve knowledge and liberation, and experience the increase of varied merits.

ಶೋಕಮೋಹ-ಲೋಭದೈನ್ಯ-ಕೋಪತಾಪ-ನಾಶನಂ (Shoka-moha-lobha-dainya-kopatapa-nashanam): 

Eradicator of sorrow, delusion, greed, poverty, anger, and suffering,

ತೇ ಪ್ರಯಾಂತಿ ಕಾಲಭೈರವಾಂಘ್ರಿ-ಸನ್ನಿಧಿಂ ಧ್ರುವಮ್ ॥ (Te prayanti kala-bhairavaanghri-sannidhim dhruvam):
 
They attain the steadfast presence of Kala Bhairava's divine feet.



ಇತಿ ಶ್ರೀಮಚ್ಚಂಕರಾಚಾರ್ಯ ವಿರಚಿತಂ ಕಾಲಭೈರವಾಷ್ಟಕಂ ಸಂಪೂರ್ಣಮ್ । (Iti Shrimad Shankaracharya virachitam Kala Bhairava Ashtakam sampurnam): 

Thus, the complete set of verses known as the Kala Bhairava Ashtakam, composed by the revered Adi Shankaracharya.

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