Shri Bhairav Baba Aarti
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 5 sections
Bhairav Baba
Invocation
Original
जय भैरव देवा, जय भैरव देवा। संकट को हरने वाले, भक्तन के सेवा॥
Transliteration
Jai Bhairav Deva, Jai Bhairav Deva. Sankat ko harne wale, bhaktan ke seva.
Meaning / Translation
Hail Lord Bhairav, Hail Lord Bhairav. You are the remover of all troubles and the protector of your devotees.
Divine Appearance
Original
मस्तक पर चंद्रमा सोहे, हाथ में त्रिशूल धारे। वाहन कुत्ता प्यारा, जग में उजियारा॥
Transliteration
Mastak par chandrama sohe, haath mein trishul dhaare. Vaahan kutta pyaara, jag mein ujiyaara.
Meaning / Translation
The moon adorns your forehead, and you hold a trident in your hand. Your beloved vehicle is the dog, spreading divine light across the world.
Attributes and Power
Original
काल का रूप निराला, दुष्टों को संहारो। भक्तों की रक्षा कर, भय को निवारो॥
Transliteration
Kaal ka roop niraala, dushton ko sanhaaro. Bhakton ki raksha kar, bhay ko nivaaro.
Meaning / Translation
Your form is the unique embodiment of Time; destroy the wicked. Protect your devotees and dispel all fear from their hearts.
The Guardian of Kashi
Original
काशी के कोतवाल तुम, महिमा अपरंपार। जो भी शरण में आए, हो जाए बेड़ा पार॥
Transliteration
Kashi ke kotwal tum, mahima aparampaar. Jo bhi sharan mein aaye, ho jaaye beda paar.
Meaning / Translation
You are the supreme guardian of Kashi, possessing infinite glory. Whoever seeks refuge in you shall safely cross the ocean of worldly existence.
Phalashruti (The Benefit)
Original
आरती भैरव की जो गावे, सुख सम्पति पावे। भक्ति का वरदान पाकर, जीवन सफल बनावे॥
Transliteration
Aarti Bhairav ki jo gaave, sukh sampati paave. Bhakti ka vardaan paakar, jeevan safal banaave.
Meaning / Translation
Whoever sings this Aarti of Bhairav shall attain happiness and prosperity. Receiving the boon of true devotion, they shall make their life successful.