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| Bhairava |
Surprise Surprise! This isn't a gentle wish-granting lullaby. Instead, it's a fiery, fierce invocation of Bhairava—one of the most formidable and fearsome aspects of Shiva, whose very name translates to "One who makes you scream out of fear." Bhairava indeed might fulfill your wishes, but probably not in the soothing way you're imagining!
Original Translation (the vivid truth)
| Sanskrit phrase | Vivid translation |
|---|---|
| oṁ | the primordial sound |
| hrīṁ śrīṁ | seed syllables of Amṛteśvara Bhairava |
| bhrīṁ bhrauṁ bhraiṁ bhrḥ | potent Bhairava bija syllables |
| hana hana | “Destroy! Destroy!” |
| dāha dāha | “Burn out! Burn out!” |
| paca paca | “Roast! Roast!” |
| gṛhāṇa gṛhāṇa | “Take! Take!” (my impurities, my inner poison) |
| māraya māraya | “Kill! Kill!” |
| mardaya mardaya | “Smash! Smash!” |
| mahā‑mahā bhairava‑bhairava rūpeṇa | “Great, great form of Bhairava!” |
| dhūnaya dhūnaya | “Shock! Shock!” |
| kāmpaya kāmpaya | “Shake! Shake!” |
| vighnaya vighnaya | “Interfere! Interfere!” (with ignorance) |
| viśveśvara | “Supreme Master!” |
| kṣobhaya kṣobhaya | “Stir! Stir!” |
| kaṭu kaṭu | “Fierce! Frantic!” |
| moḥaya | “Amazing! Bewildering!” |
| hūṁ phaṭ | cocking and releasing the astral bow—sever illusion |
| svāhā | final offering, surrender into inner fire |
Using Shatāṅgāyur Sukta in Your Sadhana
This fierce mantra is traditionally categorized as an abhicāruka mantra—commonly associated with destructive magical practices. However, sincere spiritual aspirants can harness its fiery power for profound inner purification. Rather than targeting external enemies, its true purpose is to burn away internal obstacles:
Kāma – blind craving
Krodha – anger
Lobha – greed
Moha – delusion
Mada / Ahaṅkāra – pride
Matsarya – envy
How to Safely Integrate This Fierce Mantra into Your Practice
Clear Intention: Always chant with the inner conviction, "Let this fire burn away my ignorance and inner impurities."
Visualization: See Bhairava's powerful form dissolving your ego, pride, and negative emotions.
Balance Practice: After chanting, spend a few minutes in quiet meditation or chant a peaceful mantra to harmonize the intense energy.
Approached sincerely, this mantra is a formidable tool for rapid spiritual growth, inner clarity, and transformative power.
May Bhairava’s grace ignite your path to liberation.
Om Bhairavāya Namaḥ
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