Articles — Sloka

The Kala Bhairav Ashtakam was composed by the great philosopher saint of the 8th century AD Adi Shankara. It has a selection of 8 Slokams hence called a Ashtakam. It is considered highly auspicious to chant Kala Bhairava Ashtakam during Kalashtami day. Kala Bhairava Ashtakam is a stotram on Lord Kala Bhairava. God Kalabhairava is the destructive form of god Shiva. Kalabhairava is also regarded as the guardian of Lord Shiva Temples.  Deva raja sevya mana pavangri pankajam,Vyala yagna suthra mindu shekaram krupakaram,Naradadhi yogi vrundha vandhitham digambaram,Kasika puradhi nadha Kalabhairavam bhaje. 1 Meaning I salute Kalabhairava, the lord of the...