॥ दोहा ॥

विश्वनाथ को सुमिर मन,धर गणेश का ध्यान।

भैरव चालीसा रचूं,कृपा करहु भगवान॥

बटुकनाथ भैरव भजू,श्री काली के लाल।

छीतरमल पर कर कृपा,काशी के कुतवाल॥

॥ चौपाई ॥

जय जय श्रीकाली के लाला।रहो दास पर सदा दयाला॥

भैरव भीषण भीम कपाली।क्रोधवन्त लोचन में लाली॥

कर त्रिशूल है कठिन कराला।गल में प्रभु मुण्डन की माला॥

कृष्ण रूप तन वर्ण विशाला।पीकर मद रहता मतवाला॥

रुद्र बटुक भक्तन के संगी।प्रेत नाथ भूतेश भुजंगी॥

त्रैलतेश है नाम तुम्हारा।चक्र तुण्ड अमरेश पियारा॥

शेखरचंद्र कपाल बिराजे।स्वान सवारी पै प्रभु गाजे॥

शिव नकुलेश चण्ड हो स्वामी।बैजनाथ प्रभु नमो नमामी॥

अश्वनाथ क्रोधेश बखाने।भैरों काल जगत ने जाने॥

गायत्री कहैं निमिष दिगम्बर।जगन्नाथ उन्नत आडम्बर॥

क्षेत्रपाल दसपाण कहाये।मंजुल उमानन्द कहलाये॥

चक्रनाथ भक्तन हितकारी।कहैं त्र्यम्बक सब नर नारी॥

संहारक सुनन्द तव नामा।करहु भक्त के पूरण कामा॥

नाथ पिशाचन के हो प्यारे।संकट मेटहु सकल हमारे॥

कृत्यायु सुन्दर आनन्दा।भक्त जनन के काटहु फन्दा॥

कारण लम्ब आप भय भंजन।नमोनाथ जय जनमन रंजन॥

हो तुम देव त्रिलोचन नाथा।भक्त चरण में नावत माथा॥

त्वं अशतांग रुद्र के लाला।महाकाल कालों के काला॥

ताप विमोचन अरि दल नासा।भाल चन्द्रमा करहि प्रकाशा॥

श्वेत काल अरु लाल शरीरा।मस्तक मुकुट शीश पर चीरा॥

काली के लाला बलधारी।कहाँ तक शोभा कहूँ तुम्हारी॥

शंकर के अवतार कृपाला।रहो चकाचक पी मद प्याला॥

शंकर के अवतार कृपाला।बटुक नाथ चेटक दिखलाओ॥

रवि के दिन जन भोग लगावें।धूप दीप नैवेद्य चढ़ावें॥

दरशन करके भक्त सिहावें।दारुड़ा की धार पिलावें॥

मठ में सुन्दर लटकत झावा।सिद्ध कार्य कर भैरों बाबा॥

नाथ आपका यश नहीं थोड़ा।करमें सुभग सुशोभित कोड़ा॥

कटि घूँघरा सुरीले बाजत।कंचनमय सिंहासन राजत॥

नर नारी सब तुमको ध्यावहिं।मनवांछित इच्छाफल पावहिं॥

भोपा हैं आपके पुजारी।करें आरती सेवा भारी॥

भैरव भात आपका गाऊँ।बार बार पद शीश नवाऊँ॥

आपहि वारे छीजन धाये।ऐलादी ने रूदन मचाये॥

बहन त्यागि भाई कहाँ जावे।तो बिन को मोहि भात पिन्हावे॥

रोये बटुक नाथ करुणा कर।गये हिवारे मैं तुम जाकर॥

दुखित भई ऐलादी बाला।तब हर का सिंहासन हाला॥

समय व्याह का जिस दिन आया।प्रभु ने तुमको तुरत पठाया॥

विष्णु कही मत विलम्ब लगाओ।तीन दिवस को भैरव जाओ॥

दल पठान संग लेकर धाया।ऐलादी को भात पिन्हाया॥

पूरन आस बहन की कीनी।सुर्ख चुन्दरी सिर धर दीनी॥

भात भेरा लौटे गुण ग्रामी।नमो नमामी अन्तर्यामी॥

॥ दोहा ॥

जय जय जय भैरव बटुक,स्वामी संकट टार।

कृपा दास पर कीजिए,शंकर के अवतार॥

जो यह चालीसा पढे,प्रेम सहित सत बार।

उस घर सर्वानन्द हों,वैभव बढ़ें अपार॥

॥ Doha ॥

Vishvanatha Ko Sumir Mana, Dhara Ganesha Ka Dhyana.
Meaning: O mind, remember Lord Vishwanath (Shiva) and meditate upon Lord Ganesha before beginning this sacred hymn.

Bhairava Chalisa Rachun, Kripa Karahu Bhagavana.
Meaning: O Divine Lord, bless me with Your grace so that I may compose and recite the Bhairava Chalisa.

Batukanatha Bhairava Bhaju, Shri Kali Ke Lala.
Meaning: I worship Lord Batuk Bhairava, the beloved son of Goddess Kali.

Chhitaramala Para Kara Kripa, Kashi Ke Kotavala.
Meaning: O Guardian of Kashi, kindly shower Your blessings upon Your devotee Chhitaramal.

॥ Chaupai ॥

Jaya Jaya Shrikali Ke Lala, Raho Dasa Para Sada Dayala.
Meaning: Glory to You, beloved son of Goddess Kali. Always remain compassionate toward Your devotees.

Bhairava Bhishana Bhima Kapali, Krodhavanta Lochana Mein Lali.
Meaning: O fierce and mighty Bhairava, bearer of the skull, Your eyes glow red with divine wrath.

Kara Trishula Hai Kathina Karala, Gala Mein Prabhu Mundana Ki Mala.
Meaning: You hold a powerful trident in Your hand and wear a garland of severed heads around Your neck.

Krishna Rupa Tana Varna Vishala, Pikara Mada Rahata Matavala.
Meaning: Your dark, majestic form is immense, and You remain blissfully intoxicated with divine ecstasy.

Rudra Batuka Bhaktan Ke Sangi, Preta Natha Bhutesha Bhujangi.
Meaning: O Batuk Bhairava, the Rudra form, You are the companion of devotees, the Lord of spirits and serpents.

Trailatesha Hai Nama Tumhara, Chakra Tunda Amaresha Piyara.
Meaning: You are known as Trailatesha and are dearly loved by the immortal gods.

Shekharachandra Kapala Biraje, Svan Savari Pai Prabhu Gaje.
Meaning: The crescent moon adorns Your head, and You majestically ride upon a faithful dog.

Shiva Nakulesha Chanda Ho Swami, Baijanatha Prabhu Namo Namami.
Meaning: O Lord, known by many sacred names, I repeatedly bow before You.

Ashvanatha Krodhesha Bakhane, Bhairon Kala Jagata Ne Jane.
Meaning: You are praised as Ashvanatha and Krodhesha, and the world recognizes You as the mighty Bhairava.

Gayatri Kahain Nimisha Digambara, Jagannatha Unnata Adambara.
Meaning: The wise describe You as the sky-clad Lord beyond time, the glorious Master of the universe.

Kshetrapala Dasapana Kahaye, Manjula Umananda Kahalaye.
Meaning: You are the divine protector of sacred places and the beloved of Goddess Uma.

Chakranatha Bhaktan Hitakari, Kahain Tryambaka Saba Nara Nari.
Meaning: O Lord Chakranatha, You always work for the welfare of devotees, and all people praise You as Tryambaka.

Sanharaka Sunanda Tava Nama, Karahu Bhakta Ke Purana Kama.
Meaning: O Destroyer of evil, kindly fulfill the righteous wishes of Your devotees.

Natha Pishachana Ke Ho Pyare, Sankata Metahu Sakala Hamare.
Meaning: O Lord of spirits, remove all our troubles and difficulties.

Krityayu Sundara Ananda, Bhakta Janana Ke Kathahu Phanda.
Meaning: O blissful Lord, free Your devotees from every worldly bondage.

Karana Lamba Apa Bhaya Bhanjana, Namo Natha Jaya Janamana Ranjana.
Meaning: O remover of fear and source of all creation, I bow to You who delights every heart.

Ho Tuma Deva Trilochana Natha, Bhakta Charana Mein Navata Matha.
Meaning: O three-eyed Lord, devotees bow their heads at Your sacred feet.

Tvam Ashtanga Rudra Ke Lala, Mahakala Kalon Ke Kala.
Meaning: You are the divine manifestation of Rudra and even Mahakala, the conqueror of Time itself.

Tapa Vimochana Ari Dala Nasa, Bhala Chandrama Karahi Prakasha.
Meaning: You remove suffering, destroy enemies, and the moon upon Your forehead shines brilliantly.

Shveta Kala Aru Lala Sharira, Mastaka Mukuta Shisha Para Chira.
Meaning: Your divine form appears in white, black, and red hues, crowned with a magnificent headpiece.

Kali Ke Lala Baladhari, Kahan Taka Shobha Kahun Tumhari.
Meaning: O powerful son of Goddess Kali, Your glory is beyond description.

Shankara Ke Avatara Kripala, Raho Chakachaka Pi Mada Pyala.
Meaning: O compassionate incarnation of Lord Shiva, You remain immersed in divine bliss.

Shankara Ke Avatara Kripala, Batuka Natha Chetaka Dikhalavo.
Meaning: O merciful incarnation of Shiva, reveal Your divine miracles, O Batuk Nath.

Ravi Ke Dina Jana Bhoga Lagaven, Dhupa Dipa Naivedya Chadhaven.
Meaning: On Sundays devotees offer sacred food, incense, lamps, and offerings to You.

Darshana Karake Bhakta Sihaven, Daruda Ki Dhara Pilaven.
Meaning: Your devotees rejoice upon seeing You and offer traditional sacred libations.

Matha Mein Sundara Latakata Jhava, Siddha Karya Kara Bhairon Baba.
Meaning: O Bhairava Baba, Your temple is beautifully decorated, and You fulfill all worthy endeavors.

Natha Apaka Yasha Nahin Thoda, Kar Mein Subhaga Sushobhita Koda.
Meaning: O Lord, Your glory is limitless, and the divine whip in Your hand radiates power.

Kati Ghunghara Surile Bajata, Kanchanamaya Simhasana Rajata.
Meaning: The melodious bells around Your waist ring beautifully as You sit upon a golden throne.

Nara Nari Saba Tumako Dhyavahin, Manavanchhita Ichchhaphala Pavahin.
Meaning: Men and women who meditate upon You receive the fulfillment of their sincere desires.

Bhopa Hain Apake Pujari, Karen Arati Seva Bhari.
Meaning: Your priests lovingly perform Your worship and grand Aarti.

Bhairava Bhata Apaka Gaun, Bara Bara Pada Shisha Navaun.
Meaning: I sing Your praises repeatedly and bow again and again at Your holy feet.

Apahi Vare Chhijana Dhaye, Ailadi Ne Rudana Machaye.
Meaning: When difficulties arose, Ailadi cried out to You in deep sorrow.

Bahana Tyagi Bhai Kahan Jave, To Bina Ko Mohi Bhata Pinhave.
Meaning: She lamented, “Without my brother, who will perform the sacred ceremonial offering for me?”

Roye Batuka Natha Karuna Kara, Gaye Hivare Main Tuma Jakara.
Meaning: Moved by compassion, Lord Batuk Bhairava personally came to help her.

Dukhita Bhai Ailadi Bala, Taba Hara Ka Simhasana Hala.
Meaning: Seeing Ailadi’s grief, even Lord Shiva’s divine throne trembled with compassion.

Samaya Vyaha Ka Jisa Dina Aya, Prabhu Ne Tumako Turata Pathaya.
Meaning: On the day of her wedding, the Lord immediately sent Bhairava to assist her.

Vishnu Kahi Mata Vilamba Lagao, Tina Divasa Ko Bhairava Jao.
Meaning: Lord Vishnu instructed Bhairava not to delay and to go within three days.

Dala Pathana Sanga Lekara Dhaya, Ailadi Ko Bhata Pinhaya.
Meaning: Bhairava arrived with His divine attendants and completed the sacred ceremony for Ailadi.

Purana Asa Bahana Ki Kini, Surkha Chundari Shira Dhara Dini.
Meaning: He fulfilled His sister’s wish and lovingly placed a beautiful red veil upon her head.

Bhata Bhera Laute Guna Grami, Namo Namami Antaryami.
Meaning: After completing the ceremony, the all-knowing Lord returned. I bow again and again to the indwelling Supreme.

॥ Doha ॥

Jaya Jaya Jaya Bhairava Batuka, Swami Sankata Tara.
Meaning: Victory to Lord Batuk Bhairava, who removes every difficulty from the lives of devotees.

Kripa Dasa Para Kijiye, Shankara Ke Avatara.
Meaning: O incarnation of Lord Shiva, kindly shower Your grace upon Your servant.

Jo Yaha Chalisa Padhe, Prema Sahita Sata Bara.
Meaning: Whoever recites this Bhairava Chalisa with devotion seven times…

Usa Ghara Sarvananda Hon, Vaibhava Badhen Apara.
Meaning: …that home is filled with happiness, prosperity, and endless blessings.