Kalabhairava Ashtakam
Kalabhairava Ashtakam: Mantra with Meaning Kalabhairav Ashtakam is a famous Sanskrit hymn dedicated to Kala Bhairava, a fierce form of Shiva. It was composed by Adi Shankaracharya. People chant it for protection, courage, and to remove fear. Composed By: Adi Shankaracharya Lord Shiva in the form of Kalabhairava Play the music, and sing the stotra along with it ॥ कालभैरवाष्टकम् ॥ देवराज-सेव्यमान-पावनांघ्रि-पङ्कजं व्याल-यज्ञसूत्रमिन्दु-शेखरं कृपाकरम् । नारदादि-योगि-वृन्द-वन्दितं दिगम्बरं काशिकापुराधिनाथ-कालभैरवं भजे ॥१॥ One whose sacred lotus feet are served by Indra, who wears a serpent as a sacred thread, who has the moon on his head, and who is compassionate, Who is praised by sages like Narada and groups of great yogis, and Who wears the sky as his clothes (signifying that He is boundless); to that Shri Kalabhairava who is the supreme Lord of the city of Kashi, my profound salutations. भानु-कोटि-भास्वरं भवाब्धि-तारकं परं नीलकण्ठम...