The Shri Bhairav Chalisa in English offers an extremely powerful depiction of Lord Bhairav’s fierce, protective and crisis-removing form. It extols Shiva’s Bhairav incarnation, his divine power, his role as the gatekeeper of Kashi, and his grace in safeguarding his devotees. The Chalisa offers a detailed description of Bhairava’s fearsome form, his power to dispel ghosts and spirits, his glory as a destroyer of sin, and his ability to banish fear. Reciting the Shri Bhairav Chalisa with devotion provides protection from fear, obstacles, distress from enemies, and negative forces, and through the grace of Lord Kaal Bhairav, one gains courage, security, and spiritual strength.
Shri Bhairav Chalisa in English Lyrics
Doha
Shri Ganapati, Guru Gauri Pad, Prem Sahit Dhari Maath.
Chalisa Vandan Karon, Shri Shiv Bhairavnath.
Shri Bhairav Sankat Haran, Mangal Karan Kripal.
Shyam Varan Vikraal Vapu, Lochan Laal Vishal.
Chaupai
Jai Jai Shri Kali Ke Lala,
Jayati Jayati Kashi-Kutwala.
Jayati Batuk Bhairav Bhay Hari,
Jayati Kaal Bhairav Balkaari.
Jayati Nath Bhairav Vikhyata,
Jayati Sarv Bhairav Sukhdhata.
Bhairav Roop Kiyo Shiv Dharan,
Bhav Ke Bhar Utaran Karan.
Bhairav Rav Sun Havai Bhay Doori,
Sab Vidhi Hoy Kamna Poori.
Shesh Mahesh Aadi Gun Gayo,
Kashi Ke Kotwal Kahlayo.
Jatajoot Sir Chandra Virajat,
Bala, Mukut, Bijayath Sajat.
Kati Kardhani Ghunghru Bajjat,
Darshan Karat Sakal Bhay Bhajjat.
Jeevan Daan Das Ko Deenho,
Keenho Kripa Nath Tab Cheenho.
Vasi Rasna Bani Sarad-Kali,
Deenyo Var Rakhyo Mam Laali.
Dhanya Dhanya Bhairav Bhay Bhanjan,
Jai Manranjan Khal Dal Bhanjan.
Kar Trishool Damru Shuchi Koda,
Kripa Kataksh Suyash Nahin Thoda.
Jo Bhairav Nirbhay Gun Gavat,
Ashtasiddhi Navnidhi Phal Pavat.
Roop Vishal Kathin Dukh Mochan,
Krodh Karal Laal Duhun Lochan.
Aganit Bhoot Pret Sang Dolat,
Bam Bam Bam Shiv Bam Bam Bolat.
Rudrakay Kali Ke Lala,
Maha Kalahu Ke Ho Kala.
Batuk Nath Ho Kaal Gambheera,
Shwet, Rakt Aru Shyam Shareera.
Karat Teenhu Roop Prakasha,
Bhakt Subhaktan Kahan Shubh Aasha.
Ratna Jadit Kanchan Sinhasan,
Vyaghra Charm Shuchi Narm Suaanan.
Tumahi Jai Kashihin Jan Dhyavahin,
Vishwanath Kahan Darshan Pavahin.
Jai Prabhu Sanharak Sunand Jai,
Jai Unnat Har Umanand Jai.
Bheem Trilochan Swaan Saath Jai,
Baijnath Shri Jagatnath Jai.
Mahabheem Bhishan Shareer Jai,
Rudra Tryambak Dheer Veer Jai.
Ashwanath Jai Pretnath Jai,
Shwanarudh Sayachandra Nath Jai.
Nimish Digambar Chakranath Jai,
Gahat Anathan Nath Haath Jai.
Treshlesh Bhutesh Chandra Jai,
Krodh Vats Amaresh Nand Jai.
Shri Vaman Nakulesh Chand Jai,
Krityau Kirati Prachand Jai.
Rudra Batuk Krodhesh Kaal Dhar,
Chakra Tund Dash Paanivyal Dhar.
Kari Mad Paan Shambhu Gun Gavat,
Chausath Yogin Sang Nachavat.
Karat Kripa Jan Par Bahu Dhanga,
Kashi Kotwal Adabhanga.
Deyan Kaal Bhairav Jab Sota,
Nasai Paap Mota Se Mota.
Jaakar Nirmal Hoy Shareera,
Mitai Sakal Sankat Bhav Peera.
Shri Bhairav Bhooton Ke Raja,
Badha Harat Karat Shubh Kaja.
Ailadi Ke Dukh Nivarayo,
Sada Kripa Kari Kaj Samharayo.
Sundardas Sahit Anuraga,
Shri Durvasa Nikat Prayaga.
Shri Bhairav Ji Ki Jai Lekhyo,
Sakal Kamna Pooran Dekhyo.
Doha
Jai Jai Jai Bhairav Batuk, Swami Sankat Taar.
Kripa Das Par Keejiye, Shankar Ke Avatar.
Jo Yah Chalisa Padhe, Prem Sahit Sat Baar.
Us Ghar Sarvanand Hon, Vaibhav Bade Apaar.
