Shri Bhairav is considered to be a manifestation of Lord Shiva. According to various scriptures the other forms of Bhairavnath are: Asitang Bhairav, Chand Bhairav, Ruru Bhairav, Krodha Bhairav, Kapali Bhairav, Bheesham Bhairav, samhar Bhairav, Umnat Bhairav etc. Scriptures like Bahuja Jyotish Arnav granth have talked about various mantras that are used to worship Lord Bhairav. Other than this, granthas like Shardatilak, Rudrayamaltantra and Saptvinshatirahasyama have described various glory and character of Bhairava in detail.
Worshipping Lord Bhairav provides strength and protect the devotee from all kind of fears and enemies. Chanting ten names of Lord Bhairav every morning give relief from all sufferings in life. These names are: Bhairav, Bheem, Kapali Shoor, Shuli, Kundali, Vyalopveeti, Kawachi, Bheemvikram and Shivpriya. The description of Bhairav shatnaam, sahasranama kawach can be found in various ancient scriptures.
Forms of Bhairav Sadhana
Reminence of Baituk Bhairav gives relief from the diseases and provides longevity. The devotee who remembers his rajas form gets all his desires fulfilled. On the other hand, remembering his tamas form destroys the effects of hypnotism and mesmerism. It also destroys the negative effects caused due to black magic and occult practices.
Bhairav Kawach
Om Sastrare Mahachakre Kpurdhvle Guru |
Patu Man Butuko Devo Bhairav Sarvkarmasu ||
Purvasyamsitango Man Dishi Rakshatu Sarvada |
Agneyam Cha Ruru Patu Dakshine Chand Bhairav ||
Netratyam Krodhan Patu Unmatt Patu Pashchime |
Vatavyam Mam Kapali CHa Nityam Payatu Sureshwar ||
Bheeshano Bhairav Patu Uttrasyam Tu Sarvada |
Samhar Bhairav Payadeeshanyam Cha Maheshwar ||
Udharva Patu Vidhata Cha Patale Nandko Vibhu |
Sadyojatstu Man Payat Sarvato Devsevit ||
Ramdevo Vanante Cha Vane Ghorstathavatu |
Jale Tatpurush Patu Sthale Ishaan Avam Cha ||
Dakini Putrak Patu Putran Men Sarvat Prabhu |
Hakini Putrak Patu Darastu Lakini Suta ||
Patu Shakinika Putram Sainya Vaim Kalbhairav |
Malini Putrak Patu Pashunashvan Ganjastatha ||
Mahakalovatu Shetram Shriya Me Sarvato Gira |
Vadyam Vadyapriya Patu Bhairvo Nityasampada ||
108 names of Shri Bhairav
Bhairav, Bhutatma, Bhootmath, Shretragya, Shetrad, Shetrapal, Shetriya, Bhut-Bhavan, Virat, Mansashi, Rakttap, Shamsham-Vasi, Smarantak, Panap, Sidha, Sidhid, Kharparashi Sidhi Sevat, Kal Shaman, Kankal, Kal-Kashtha-Tanu, Pingal-lochan, Bahu-Netra, Bhairav, Trinetra, Shool-pani, Kankali, Khadag-Pani, Bhutap, Yogini-pati, Abhieeru, Bhairavi nath bhairav, Dhanvan, Dhoom lochan dhanda, Adhan Hari, Kapal-bhrit, Vyom-kesha, Pratibhanvana bhairav, Naag-kesha, Naag-har, Kal kapal-mali trishikhi kamniya tri-lochan kala-nidhi jwalshetra, trenetra-tanaya, trelokap, Dimbhu, Chatu-vesha, Khatvanga, Vatuk, Bhutadhyaksha, Paricharak, Pashu-pati, Bhishuk, Dhurta, Shoor, Digambar, Harni, Pandu-lochan, Shudh, Shantinand, Shankar priya bandhav, Ashta-murti, Gyan-chakshu-dharak, tapomaya, Nidhisha, Shadadhar, Ashtadhar, Kant, Kala-nidhi, Dush-bhoot-nihevit, Kamini Krit, Sarvshidhiprad, Jagad-rakshakar, Vashi, Anant Bhairav, Maya-mantroshadi, Vaidhya, Vishnu.
Significance of Bhairav Sadhana
Chanting 108 names of Shri BHairav gives relief from all troubles and suffering of life. The devotee gets freedom of bad dreams, sufferings, fear of theft and enemies. He is also protected from the the effect of bad spirits and occult practices.