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Bhairava-Stava is a precious gem composed by MahAmAheshvara

AchArya Abhinavagupta. It is said that one fine day, Abhinavagupta

decided to shed his mortal coil and approached the Bhairava-guhA (Cave

of Bhairava), followed by twelve hundred disciples. This cave is located in

today's town of Beerwah in Kashmir, which is also identified as

BhadrakAlI tIrtha kShetra. He alone entered the sacred cave, reciting his

favorite hymn, Bhairava Stotra. That was the last time Abhinavagupta was

seen. This hymn is held in high regard by votaries of Kashmir Shaivism as

it is considered to be siddhiprada. There are several transliterated versions

of this hymn floating on the net but they seem to be filled with mistakes.

Here is a relatively cleaner version of the hymn based on the pAtha

published by Shri Mukundarama Shastri.

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vyāptacarācarabhāvaviśe�a�

cinmayamekamanantamanādim |

bhairavanāthamanāthaśara�ya�

tvanmayacittatayā h�di vande || 1 ||

tvanmayametadaśe�amidānī�

bhāti mama tvadanugrahaśaktyā |

tva� ca maheśa sadaiva mamātmā

svātmamaya� mama tena samastam || 2 ||

svātmani viśvaga(ye)te tvayi nāthe

tena na sa�s�tibhītikathāsti |

satsvapi durdharadu�khavimoha-

trāsavidhāyi�u karmaga�e�u || 3 ||

antaka mā� prati mā d�śamenā�

krodhakarālatamā� vinidhehi |

śa�karasevanacintanadhīro

bhī�a�a bhairava śaktimayo.asmi || 4 ||

itthamupo�habhavanmayasa�vi-

ddīdhitidāritabhūritamisra� |

m�tyuyamāntakakarmapiśācai-

rnātha namo.astu na jātu bibhemi || 5 ||

proditasatyavibodhamarīci-

prek�itaviśvapadārthasatattva� |

bhāvaparām�tanirbharapūr�e

tvayyahamātmani nirv�timemi || 6 ||

mānasagocarameti yadaiva

kleśadaśā.atanutāpavidhātrī |

nātha tadaiva mama tvadabheda-

stotraparām�tav�� irudeti || 7 ||

śa�kara satyamida� vratadāna-

snānatapo bhavatāpavidāri |

tāvakaśāstraparām�tacintā

syandati cetasi nirv�tidhārām || 8 ||

n�tyati gāyati h��yati gā�ha�

sa�vidiya� mama bhairavanātha |

tvā� priyamāpya sudarśanameka�

durlabhamanyajanai� samayajnam || 9 ||

vasurasapau�e k���adaśamyā�

abhinavagupta� stavamimamakarot |

yena vibhurbhavamarusantāpa�

śamayati jha iti janasya dayālu� || 10 ||

|| samāpta� stavamida� abhinavākhya� padyanavakam ||

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BHAIRAVA STOTRABHAIRAVA STOTRABHAIRAVA STOTRABHAIRAVA STOTRA

SHIVA STUTI OF SRI ABHINAVAGUPTASHIVA STUTI OF SRI ABHINAVAGUPTASHIVA STUTI OF SRI ABHINAVAGUPTASHIVA STUTI OF SRI ABHINAVAGUPTA

OM

// 1

I, Abhinavagupta, with one pointed devotion, am praying to that supreme

all pervading Lord Siva, who is himself present in each and everything that

exists, and who through realization reveáls himself as the one limitless

Bhairavanatha, the protector of the helpless.

// 2

By the energy of your grace it has been revealed to me that this vibrating

universe is your own existence. Thus, O Lord Siva, this realization has

come to me that you are my own soul and as such this universe is my own

expression and existence.

// 3

O possessor of everything, though your devotees, bound by karma and

conditioning of mind, are caught in the net of destiny that arouses troubles

and bondage, still they are not afraid of the fret and fever of this world.

Having realized this universe as your own existente, they are not afraid of

worldly dif-ficulties, because fear exists only when there is some one else to

inflict it. But when there is none other than you, how can fear arise.

// 4

O ángel of death, do not look towards me with wrathful and frightening

eyes as I am always absorbed in the worship of Lord Shiva. Through

constant devotion, meditation and reflection I have become steadfast and

courageous, one with the energy of the terrifying Bhairava. Thus, your

dreadful and frightening looks can do me no harm.

// 5

O Lord Bhairava, I offer salutations to you, who has awakened me to the

realization that everything in existence is you alone. As a result of this

awakening, the darkness of my mind has been destroyed and I am neither

frightened of the evil family of demons, nor am I afraid of Yama, the fearful

Lord of death.

// 6

O Lord Shiva, it is through your existence, revealed to me by real

knowledge, that I realize all attachments and all that exists in this universe

is activated by you. It is by this awakening, that my mind becomes

saturated with immortal devotion and I experience supreme bliss.

// 7

O Lord, sometimes I feel misery which arouses torment in my mind, but at

that same moment, blessed by a shower of your grace, a clean and clear

visión of my oneness with you arises, the impact of which my mind feels

appeased.

// 8

O Lord Siva, it is said that through charity, ritual bath and the practices of

penance the troubles of worldly existence subside, but even more than this,

by remembrance of the sacred shastras and your words alone the current of

immortality like a stream of peace enters my heart.

// 9

O Lord Bhairava, through my utmost faith I have perceived you in the

unique sacrifíce of oneness, which otherwise is not possible though

performing mountains of rituals. Being filled with your presence my

consciousness intensely dances and sings, enjoying its own ecstasy.

// 10

O compassionate Lord, under the influence of your glory and for the

benefit of your worshipers, I Abhinavagupta have composed this hymn.

By meditation and recitation of this hymn within a moment that merciful

Lord Bhairava destroys the torments and sufferings, springing from this

wilderness of saMsara.

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