The Batuk Bhairav Stotra is an Ashtottara Shatanama (108 names) Sanskrit hymn, dedicated to Lord Batuk Bhairav, an incarnation of Lord Shiva. This stotra is revered for its powerful mantras and profound meanings. Reciting the Batuk Bhairav Stotra is believed to bring peace, protection, and prosperity to devotees. In this article, we will delve into the details of the shloka, its meanings, and the spiritual interpretations associated with it.
Batuk Bhairav Stotra and Your 114 Chakras
In the tradition of the 114 chakras of Sri Amit Ray, Bhairava presides over the grounding chakras, symbolizing the annihilation of primal fears to unleash Kundalini Shakti. As the “Apad Uddharan” (crisis remover), his energy is fiercest at the Muladhara Chakra, the root foundation where survival instincts reside. Here, he safely awakens primal vitality, preventing the chaotic surges that can destabilize higher centers. The hymn is not only a cornerstone of devotion but also resonates deeply with spiritual practices involving Bhairava protection chakras, especially within the Sri Amit Ray Tradition, which explores the 114 chakras.
Batuk’s childlike form tempers this power, making it accessible for chakra work without overwhelming the practitioner. Chanting his stotra channels this balanced ferocity, vibrating the nadis (energy channels) to dissolve blockages, much like a sonic scalpel in yogic surgery.
The stotra’s 19 verses, encapsulating 108 names (a sacred number mirroring the 108 chakra centers in the subtle body), generate phonemes that align with chakra frequencies. Recited with the accompanying Dhyana Shloka and Puja Mantras (invoking the five elements), it creates a holistic energy circuit.
Who is Batuk Bhairav? Understanding the Fierce Child Guardian
Lord Batuk Bhairav, often depicted as a youthful, playful yet formidable child, is one of the eight forms (Ashtamurti) of Bhairava, the wrathful aspect of Shiva. The name “Batuk” (or Vatuka) means “young boy,” symbolizing innocence blended with raw power.
According to the Shiva Purana and Tantric texts like the Rudra Yamala, Batuk Bhairav emerged to protect devotees from calamities, black magic, and malevolent spirits.
In iconography, he holds a trident (shula), sword (khadga), and skull (kapala), adorned with serpents and ashes, his three eyes glowing with cosmic insight. Worshipped especially on Bhairav Ashtami (the eighth day after the full moon in Margashirsha) and Saturdays, Batuk Bhairav is the “Apad Uddharan” (remover of crises), making his stotra a potent tool for modern-day challenges like anxiety, career hurdles, or family discord.
The Batuk Bhairav Stotra is an Ashtottara Shatanama (108 names) hymn, encapsulating his divine attributes. Composed in rhythmic Sanskrit verses, it serves as both a prayer and a meditative invocation, aligning the chanter with Shiva’s protective energy.
The Significance of Batuk Bhairav Stotra
Rooted in Shaivism and Tantra, the Batuk Bhairav Stotra transcends mere recitation—it’s a vibrational shield against the “bhutas” (negative entities) and life’s “apadas” (misfortunes). Ancient sages like those in the Mantra Maharnava prescribed it for:
- Spiritual Protection: Shielding from evil eye (drishti dosha), ghosts, and planetary afflictions.
- Material Prosperity: Enhancing business acumen and resolving debts.
- Inner Transformation: Destroying ego-driven fears, fostering fearlessness (abhaya).
In Tantric sadhana, it’s paired with mental puja (visualized worship) of the five elements, amplifying its efficacy. Chanting during eclipses or Amavasya (new moon) is believed to multiply its potency, as per texts like the Bhairava Tantra.
Verse-by-Verse Meaning: Unlocking the Esoteric Essence
The stotra’s 108 names poetically describe Batuk Bhairav’s multifaceted nature. Here’s a summarized English translation for key verses, drawn from Tantric commentaries:
- Verse 1: Salutations to Bhairava, Lord of beings, soul of creation, knower and protector of the body-field (kshetra), warrior of the cosmos.
- Verse 2: Dweller of cremation grounds, consumer of flesh from skull bowls, completer of sacrifices, drinker of blood and life-force—accomplished one, granter and server of siddhis (powers).
- Verse 3: Skeleton-bearer, tamer of time (death), embodiment of temporal units, seer beyond limits. Three-eyed, multi-eyed, with tawny gaze.
- Verse 4: Trident- and sword-wielder, skeletal form with smoky eyes. Fearless, lord of Bhairavis, purifier of elements, consort of yoginis.
- Verse 5: Giver and taker of wealth, ingenious possessor. Serpent-garlanded, snake-haired, sky-maned, skull-holder.
- Verse 6: Time itself, skull-adorned, enchanting repository of arts. Three-eyed flame-gazer, triple-crested sustainer of worlds.
- Verse 7: Threefold-formed child, peaceful beloved of the serene. Batuk in boyish guise, bearer of blessing staff and khatvanga (skull-topped club).
- Verse 8: Chief of spirits, lord of beasts, beggar-attendant. Cunning sky-clad, heroic deer-eyed, pale-gazed.
- Verse 9: Tranquil peace-giver, pure, Shiva’s dear kin. Eight-formed treasure-lord, knowledge-eyed, austerity-embodied.
- Verse 10: Eight- and six-based supporter, serpent-entwined, peacock-friend. Earth-bearer, mountain-master, soil-lord’s child.
- Verse 11: Skull-wearer, bald one, snake-sacred-threaded. Yawner (inducer of sleep), hypnotist, paralyzer, killer, agitator.
- Verse 12: Pure kohl-black bodied, skull-ornamented. Sacrifice-eater and -soul, boyish valor’s lord.
- Verse 13: All-misfortune crosser, fortress of evil-spirit servers. Desire-art treasury, beloved subduer of passions.
- Verse 14: Infinite world-guardian, illusion-mantra-herb woven. All-siddhi granter, healer, radiant Vishnu-like.
- Verses 15-19 (Phalashruti): These 108 supreme names, revealed in secret, fulfill all desires. One who recites faces no sin, spirit-fear, enmity, or downfall—calming plagues, kings’ ire, thieves, fires, omens, nightmares, and dire bonds.
This layered symbolism—fierce yet compassionate—transforms fear into devotion.
Batuk Bhairav Stotra Lyrics
श्री बटुक भैरव स्तोत्र
ध्यान श्लोक (Dhyana Shloka)
वन्दे बालं स्फटिक-सदृशम्, कुन्तलोल्लासि-वक्त्रम् । दिव्याकल्पैर्नव-मणि-मयैः, किंकिणी-नूपुराढ्यैः ॥
दीप्ताकारं विशद-वदनं, सुप्रसन्नं त्रि-नेत्रम् । हस्ताब्जाभ्यां बटुकमनिशं, शूल-दण्डौ दधानम् ॥
पूजन मंत्र (Puja Mantras)
उक्त प्रकार ‘ध्यान’ करने के बाद, श्री बटुक-भैरव का मानसिक पूजन करें—
ॐ लं पृथ्वी-तत्त्वात्मकं गन्धं श्रीमद् आपदुद्धारण-बटुक-भेरव-प्रीतये समर्पयामि नमः ।
ॐ हं आकाश-तत्त्वात्मकं पुष्पं श्रीमद् आपदुद्धारण-बटुक-भेरव-प्रीतये समर्पयामि नमः।
ॐ यं वायु-तत्त्वात्मकं धूपं श्रीमद् आपदुद्धारण-बटुक-भेरव-प्रीतये घ्रापयामि नमः ।
ॐ रं अग्नि-तत्त्वात्मकं दीपं श्रीमद् आपदुद्धारण-बटुक-भेरव-प्रीतये निवेदयामि नमः ।
ॐ सं सर्व-तत्त्वात्मकं ताम्बूलं श्रीमद् आपदुद्धारण-बटुक-भेरव-प्रीतये समर्पयामि नमः ।
मुख्य स्तोत्र (Main Stotra)
ॐ भैरवो भूत-नाथश्च, भूतात्मा भूत-भावनः । क्षेत्रज्ञः क्षेत्र-पालश्च, क्षेत्रदः क्षत्रियो विराट् ॥ १ ॥
श्मशान-वासी मांसाशी, खर्पराशी स्मरान्त-कृत् । रक्तपः पानपः सिद्धः, सिद्धिदः सिद्धि-सेवितः ॥ २ ॥
कंकालः कालः-शमनः, कला-काष्ठा-तनुः कविः । त्रि-नेत्रो बहु-नेत्रश्च, तथा पिंगल-लोचनः ॥ ३ ॥
शूल-पाणिः खड्ग-पाणिः, कंकाली धूम्र-लोचनः । अभीरुर्भैरवी-नाथो, भूतपो योगिनी-पतिः ॥ ४ ॥
धनदोऽधन-हारी च, धन-वान् प्रतिभागवान् । नागहारो नागकेशो, व्योमकेशः कपाल-भृत् ॥ ५ ॥
कालः कपालमाली च, कमनीयः कलानिधिः । त्रि-नेत्रो ज्वलन्नेत्रस्त्रि-शिखी च त्रि-लोक-भृत् ॥ ६ ॥
त्रिवृत्त-तनयो डिम्भः शान्तः शान्त-जन-प्रिय । बटुको बटु-वेषश्च, खट्वांग-वर-धारकः ॥ ७ ॥
भूताध्यक्षः पशुपतिर्भिक्षुकः परिचारकः । धूर्तो दिगम्बरः शौरिर्हरिणः पाण्डु-लोचनः ॥ ८ ॥
प्रशान्तः शान्तिदः शुद्धः शंकर-प्रिय-बान्धवः । अष्ट-मूर्तिर्निधीशश्च, ज्ञान-चक्षुस्तपो-मयः ॥ ९ ॥
अष्टाधारः षडाधारः, सर्प-युक्तः शिखी-सखः । भूधरो भूधराधीशो, भूपतिर्भूधरात्मजः ॥ १० ॥
कपाल-धारी मुण्डी च, नाग-यज्ञोपवीत-वान् । जृम्भणो मोहनः स्तम्भी, मारणः क्षोभणस्तथा ॥ ११ ॥
शुद्द-नीलाञ्जन-प्रख्य-देहः मुण्ड-विभूषणः । बलि-भुग्बलि-भुङ्-नाथो, बालोबाल-पराक्रम ॥ १२ ॥
सर्वापत्-तारणो दुर्गो, दुष्ट-भूत-निषेवितः। कामीकला-निधिःकान्तः, कामिनी-वश-कृद्वशी ॥ १३ ॥
जगद्-रक्षा-करोऽनन्तो, माया-मन्त्रौषधी-मयः । सर्व-सिद्धि-प्रदो वैद्यः, प्रभ-विष्णुरितीव हि ॥ १४ ॥
अष्टोत्तर-शतं नाम्नां, भैरवस्य महात्मनः । मया ते कथितं देवि, रहस्य सर्व-कामदम् ॥ १५ ॥
य इदं पठते स्तोत्रं, नामाष्ट-शतमुत्तमम् । न तस्य दुरितं किञ्चिन्न च भूत-भयं तथा ॥ १६ ॥
न शत्रुभ्यो भयं किञ्चित्, प्राप्नुयान्मानवः क्वचिद् । पातकेभ्यो भयं नैव, पठेत् स्तोत्रमतः सुधीः ॥ १७ ॥
मारी-भये राज-भये, तथा चौराग्निजे भये । औत्पातिके भये चैव, तथा दुःस्वप्नजे भये ॥ १८ ॥
बन्धने च महाघोरे, पठेत् स्तोत्रमनन्य-धीः । सर्वं प्रशममायाति, भयं भैरव-कीर्तनात् ॥ १९ ॥
क्षमा प्रार्थना (Kshama Prarthana)
आवाहनङ न जानामि, न जानामि विसर्जनम् । पूजा-कर्म न जानामि, क्षमस्व परमेश्वर ॥
मन्त्र-हीनं क्रिया-हीनं, भक्ति-हीनं सुरेश्वर । मया यत्-पूजितं देव परिपूर्णं तदस्तु मे ॥
फलश्रुति (Phalashruti)
यह स्तोत्र भैरव अष्टमी या शनिवार को पाठ करने से जीवन की सभी बाधाओं को दूर करता है। यह १०८ नामों का अष्टोत्तर शतनाम स्तोत्र है, जो बटुक भैरव के स्वरूप को समर्पित है। नियमित पाठ से शत्रु भय, भूत-प्रेत बाधा, न्यायिक मामलों में सफलता आदि प्राप्त होती है।
Top 10 Benefits of Chanting Batuk Bhairav Stotra Daily
Incorporating the Batuk Bhairav Stotra into your routine yields tangible and spiritual rewards, as endorsed by astrologers and Tantric experts:
- Protection from Negative Energies: Shields against black magic, evil eye, and ghosts, creating an aura of invincibility.
- Overcoming Fears and Anxiety: As “Bhairav” means “fear-destroyer,” it instills courage for students, professionals, and those in competitive fields.
- Legal and Court Victory: Recitation on Saturdays resolves disputes, lawsuits, and injustices swiftly.
- Financial Prosperity: Invokes wealth-giving aspects, boosting business, career growth, and debt relief.
- Health and Healing: Cures ailments, especially chronic ones, by balancing planetary doshas like Rahu-Ketu.
- Removal of Obstacles: Clears life blockages, from family conflicts to travel mishaps.
- Enhanced Willpower and Focus: Strengthens mental resilience, ideal for sadhana or exams.
- Spiritual Awakening: Grants siddhis, yogic insights, and proximity to Shiva’s grace.
- Peace from Nightmares: Pacifies disturbing dreams and omens, promoting restful sleep.
- Overall Harmony: Fosters self-confidence, positive energy, and protection from the 52 Bhairava forms.
Devotees report miracles, like sudden job offers or enemy reconciliation, within 40 days of consistent practice.
How to Chant Batuk Bhairav Stotra: A Step-by-Step Guide
For optimal results, follow this ritual, especially on Bhairav Ashtami or Shani (Saturday) evenings:
- Preparation: Bathe, wear black or blue clothes. Set up an altar with Batuk Bhairav’s image, black sesame, mustard oil lamp, and sweets.
- Timing: Dawn or dusk; 108 repetitions using a rudraksha mala.
- Invocation: Begin with Dhyana Shloka, visualizing the child-god.
- Offerings: Perform mental puja with the five mantras, offering incense, flowers, and fruits.
- Chanting: Recite slowly, focusing on meanings. Play soft Bhairav raagas for ambiance.
- Aarti and Closure: End with Kshama Prarthana and a simple aarti. Offer prasad (black gram or jaggery).
- Duration: 21 or 40 days for specific intentions; lifelong for protection.
- Precautions: Women during menstruation may chant mentally. Consult a guru for advanced sadhana.
Tip: Combine with the Batuk Bhairav Mantra—”Om Hreem Batukaya Apaduddharanaya Kuru Kuru Batukaya Hreem”—for amplified effects.
Conclusion: Embrace Batuk Bhairav’s Grace Today
The Batuk Bhairav Stotra isn’t just a hymn—it’s a lifeline to Shiva’s unyielding protection in our chaotic world. By understanding its meanings, harnessing its benefits, and chanting with faith, you invite prosperity, fearlessness, and divine intervention. Start today: light a lamp, utter the Dhyana, and let Batuk’s childlike valor guard your path.
Namah Shivaya!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the significance of the Batuk Bhairav Stotra?
The Batuk Bhairav Stotra is significant for its ability to ward off negative energies and provide spiritual protection.
When should the Batuk Bhairav Stotra be recited?
This stotra is ideally recited on Bhairav Ashtami and Saturdays, but it can be chanted at any time for spiritual benefits.
Can anyone recite the Batuk Bhairav Stotra?
Yes, anyone can recite this stotra, regardless of their spiritual background, to seek blessings and protection.
What are the benefits of reciting the Batuk Bhairav Stotra?
Regular recitation can lead to the removal of obstacles, protection from malevolent forces, and success in endeavors.
Can beginners chant the Batuk Bhairav Stotra without a guru?
Yes, with pure intent. Start with 11 repetitions daily, gradually increasing.
What if I can’t read Sanskrit? Is there an audio guide?
Absolutely—search for “Batuk Bhairav Stotra audio” chants.
Does it work for non-Hindus?
Its universal protective energy transcends religion; focus on devotion.
How soon can I see benefits?
Many experience shifts in 7-21 days; consistency is key.
Is Batuk Bhairav Stotra different from Bhairav Ashtakam?
Yes—the Stotra lists 108 names for comprehensive invocation, while Ashtakam is an eight-verse praise.