Sri Bhairava Stotram

Bhairava-Stava is a precious gem composed by MahAmAheshvara

AchArya Abhinavagupta. It is said that one fine day, Abhinavagupta
decided to shed his mortal coil and approached the Bhairava-guhA (Cave
of Bhairava), followed by twelve hundred disciples. This cave is located in
today's town of Beerwah in Kashmir, which is also identified as
BhadrakAlI tIrtha kShetra. He alone entered the sacred cave, reciting his
favorite hymn, Bhairava Stotra. That was the last time Abhinavagupta was
seen. This hymn is held in high regard by votaries of Kashmir Shaivism as
it is considered to be siddhiprada. There are several transliterated versions
of this hymn floating on the net but they seem to be filled with mistakes.
Here is a relatively cleaner version of the hymn based on the pAtha
published by Shri Mukundarama Shastri.

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vyāptacarācarabhāvaviśea‘
cinmayamekamanantamanādim |
bhairavanāthamanāthaśara’ya‘
tvanmayacittatayā h“di vande || 1 ||

tvanmayametadaśeamidānī‘
bhāti mama tvadanugrahaśaktyā |
tva‘ ca maheśa sadaiva mamātmā
svātmamaya‘ mama tena samastam || 2 ||

svātmani viśvaga(ye)te tvayi nāthe

tena na sa‘s“tibhītikathāsti |
satsvapi durdharadu—khavimoha-
trāsavidhāyiu karmaga’eu || 3 ||

antaka mā‘ prati mā d“śamenā‘

krodhakarālatamā‘ vinidhehi |
śa™karasevanacintanadhīro
bhīa’a bhairava śaktimayo.asmi || 4 ||

itthamupo›habhavanmayasa‘vi-
ddīdhitidāritabhūritamisra— |
m“tyuyamāntakakarmapiśācai-
rnātha namo.astu na jātu bibhemi || 5 ||

proditasatyavibodhamarīci-
prekitaviśvapadārthasatattva— |
bhāvaparām“tanirbharapūr’e
tvayyahamātmani nirv“timemi || 6 ||

mānasagocarameti yadaiva
kleśadaśā.atanutāpavidhātrī |
nātha tadaiva mama tvadabheda-
stotraparām“tav“ irudeti || 7 ||

śa™kara satyamida‘ vratadāna-

snānatapo bhavatāpavidāri |
tāvakaśāstraparām“tacintā
syandati cetasi nirv“tidhārām || 8 ||

n“tyati gāyati h“yati gā›ha‘

sa‘vidiya‘ mama bhairavanātha |
tvā‘ priyamāpya sudarśanameka‘
durlabhamanyajanai— samayajnam || 9 ||

vasurasapaue k“’adaśamyā‘
abhinavagupta— stavamimamakarot |
yena vibhurbhavamarusantāpa‘
śamayati jha iti janasya dayālu— || 10 ||

|| samāpta‘ stavamida‘ abhinavākhya‘ padyanavakam ||

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 BHAIRAVA STOTRA

SHIVA STUTI OF SRI ABHINAVAGUPTA

OM

// 1

I, Abhinavagupta, with one pointed devotion, am praying to that supreme

all pervading Lord Siva, who is himself present in each and everything that
exists, and who through realization reveáls himself as the one limitless
Bhairavanatha, the protector of the helpless.

// 2

By the energy of your grace it has been revealed to me that this vibrating
universe is your own existence. Thus, O Lord Siva, this realization has
come to me that you are my own soul and as such this universe is my own
expression and existence.

// 3

O possessor of everything, though your devotees, bound by karma and

conditioning of mind, are caught in the net of destiny that arouses troubles
and bondage, still they are not afraid of the fret and fever of this world.
Having realized this universe as your own existente, they are not afraid of
worldly dif-ficulties, because fear exists only when there is some one else to
inflict it. But when there is none other than you, how can fear arise.

// 4

O ángel of death, do not look towards me with wrathful and frightening

eyes as I am always absorbed in the worship of Lord Shiva. Through
constant devotion, meditation and reflection I have become steadfast and
courageous, one with the energy of the terrifying Bhairava. Thus, your
dreadful and frightening looks can do me no harm.

// 5

O Lord Bhairava, I offer salutations to you, who has awakened me to the

realization that everything in existence is you alone. As a result of this
awakening, the darkness of my mind has been destroyed and I am neither
frightened of the evil family of demons, nor am I afraid of Yama, the fearful
Lord of death.

// 6

O Lord Shiva, it is through your existence, revealed to me by real

knowledge, that I realize all attachments and all that exists in this universe
is activated by you. It is by this awakening, that my mind becomes
saturated with immortal devotion and I experience supreme bliss.
// 7

O Lord, sometimes I feel misery which arouses torment in my mind, but at

that same moment, blessed by a shower of your grace, a clean and clear
visión of my oneness with you arises, the impact of which my mind feels
appeased.

// 8

O Lord Siva, it is said that through charity, ritual bath and the practices of
penance the troubles of worldly existence subside, but even more than this,
by remembrance of the sacred shastras and your words alone the current of
immortality like a stream of peace enters my heart.

// 9

O Lord Bhairava, through my utmost faith I have perceived you in the

unique sacrifíce of oneness, which otherwise is not possible though
performing mountains of rituals. Being filled with your presence my
consciousness intensely dances and sings, enjoying its own ecstasy.

// 10

O compassionate Lord, under the influence of your glory and for the
benefit of your worshipers, I Abhinavagupta have composed this hymn.
By meditation and recitation of this hymn within a moment that merciful
Lord Bhairava destroys the torments and sufferings, springing from this
wilderness of saMsara.

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