Jai Bhairav Deva Aarti — Lyrics with Meaning
Bhairav is revered as a fierce form of Lord Shiv and is called the guardian (Kotwal) of Kashi. This aarti also describes his Batuk, or child, form, who delights devotees with anklet bells and a damru drum. It is sung on Sundays, Tuesdays and on Bhairav Ashtami.
Jai Bhairav deva, prabhu jai Bhairav deva | Jai Kali aur Gaura devi krit seva ||
Tumhin paap uddharak dukh sindhu tarak | Bhakton ke sukh karak bhishan vapu dharak ||
Vahan shvan virajat kar trishul dhari | Mahima amit tumhari jai jai bhayhari ||
Tum bin deva seva safal nahin hove | Chaumukh deepak darshan dukh sagre khove ||
Tel chataki dadhi mishrit bhashavali teri | Kripa kariye Bhairav kariye nahin deri ||
Paanv ghunghru bajat aru damru damkavat | Batuknath ban balak jan man harshavat ||
Batuknath ki aarti jo koi nar gave | Kahen Dharanidhar nar manvanchhit phal pave ||
Meaning
Verse 1
Jai Bhairav deva, prabhu jai Bhairav deva | Jai Kali aur Gaura devi krit seva ||
Victory to you, Lord Bhairav! Even Goddess Kali and Goddess Gauri serve you.
Verse 2
Tumhin paap uddharak dukh sindhu tarak | Bhakton ke sukh karak bhishan vapu dharak ||
You alone lift us from sin and carry us across the ocean of sorrow. Your form is fearsome, yet you bring joy to your devotees.
Verse 3
Vahan shvan virajat kar trishul dhari | Mahima amit tumhari jai jai bhayhari ||
The dog is your mount and you hold a trident in your hand. Your glory is boundless — victory to you, remover of fear.
Verse 4
Tum bin deva seva safal nahin hove | Chaumukh deepak darshan dukh sagre khove ||
O Lord, no worship is complete without you. Devotees believe that seeing you by the light of a four-wicked lamp removes every sorrow.
Verse 5
Tel chataki dadhi mishrit bhashavali teri | Kripa kariye Bhairav kariye nahin deri ||
Offerings cooked in oil and mixed with curd are made to you. O Bhairav, show your grace and do not delay.
Verse 6
Paanv ghunghru bajat aru damru damkavat | Batuknath ban balak jan man harshavat ||
Bells ring on your feet as you play the damru. As Batuknath, the child form, you fill devotees' hearts with joy.
Verse 7
Batuknath ki aarti jo koi nar gave | Kahen Dharanidhar nar manvanchhit phal pave ||
Dharanidhar says that whoever sings this aarti of Batuknath receives what the heart wishes for.
Meanings written in simple language by the KathaMantra team.
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Frequently asked questions
When should Bhairav aarti be sung?
Traditionally on Sundays and Tuesdays, on the monthly Kalashtami, and especially on Bhairav Ashtami in the month of Margashirsha.
What is Bhairav's vehicle?
Bhairav's vehicle is the dog. That is why many devotees feed dogs on days of Bhairav worship.
Who is Batuk Bhairav?
Batuk Bhairav is the gentle child form of Bhairav. This aarti is addressed to him as 'Batuknath'.