Shri Batuk Bhairav Chalisa
Removal of troubles, wish fulfillment, destruction of tantra obstacles & hurdles, divine grace
Vishwanath ko sumir man,
dhar Ganesh ka dhyan.
Bhairav Chalisa rachun,
kripa karhu Bhagwan.
Batuknath Bhairav bhajun,
Shri Kali ke laal.
Chhitaramal par kar kripa,
Kashi ke kotwal.
॥ Chaupai ॥
Jai Jai Shri Kali ke lala,
raho daas par sada dayala.
Bhairav bhishan bheem kapali,
krodhvant lochan mein lali.
kar trishul hai kathin karala,
gal mein Prabhu mundan ki mala.
Krishna roop tan varan vishala,
peeker mad rehta matwala.
Rudra Batuk bhaktan ke sangi,
pretnaath bhutesh bhujangi.
Trailatesh hai naam tumhara,
chakratund Amresh piyara.
Shekhar chandra kapal biraje,
swan sawari pai Prabhu gaaje.
Shiv Nakulesh chand ho swami,
Baijnath Prabhu namo namami.
Ashwanath krodhesh bakhane,
Bhairon kaal jagat ne jaane.
Gayatri kahen nimish digambara,
Jagannath unnat aadhambara.
Kshetrapal daspaana kahaye,
manjul Umanand kehlaye.
Chakranath bhaktan hitkaari,
kahan Tryambak sab nar naari.
Sanhaarak Sunand tav nama,
karhu bhakt ke pooran kaama.
Naath pishachan ke ho pyare,
sankat metahu sakal hamare.
Kratyaayu sundar ananda,
bhakt janan ke kaat hu fanda.
Kaaran lamb aap bhay bhanjan,
Namo Naath jai janman ranjan.
Ho tum dev trilochan naatha,
bhakt charan mein naavat matha.
Tvam ashtang Rudra ke lala,
Mahakaal kaalon ke kala.
Taap vimochan ari dal naasa,
bhaal chandra karahi prakaasha.
Shwet kaal aru laal shareera,
mastak mukut sheesh par cheera.
Kali ke lala baldhaari,
kahan tak shobha kahun tumhari.
Shankar ke avtaar kripala,
raho chakachak pee mad pyala.
Kashi ke kotwal kahao,
Batuk Nath chetak dikhlao.
Ravi ke din jan bhog lagave,
dhoop deep naivedya chadhave.
Darshan karke bhakt sihave,
daaruda ki dhaar pilave.
Math mein sundar latkat jhaava,
siddh karya kar Bhairon baba.
Naath aapka yash nahi thoda,
karmein subhag sushobhit koda.
Kati ghunghra sureele baajat,
kanchanmay sinhasan raajat.
Nar naari sab tumko dhyavahin,
manvanchhit iccha fal paavahin.
Bhopa hain aapke pujari,
karein aarti seva bhaari.
Bhairav bhaat aapka gaun,
baar baar pad sheesh naun.
Aap hi vaare chhijan dhaaye,
Ailadi ne rudan machaaye.
Behan tyagi bhai kahan jaave,
to bin ko mohi bhaat pinhaave.
Roye Batuk Nath karuna kar,
gaye hivaare main tum jaakar.
Dukhit bhayi Ailadi baala,
tab har ka sinhasan haala.
Samay byaah ka jis din aaya,
Prabhu ne tumko turat pathaaya.
Vishnu kahi mat vilamb lagao,
teen divas ko Bhairav jao.
Dal Pathaan sang lekar dhaaya,
Ailadi ko bhaat pinhaaya.
Pooran aas bahan ki keeni,
surkh chundari sir dhar deeni.
Bhaat bhara lautay gun graami,
Namo namami antaryaami.
॥ Doha ॥
Jai Jai Jai Bhairav Batuk,
swami sankat taar.
kripa daas par kijiye,
Shankar ke avtaar.
Jo yeh Chalisa padhe,
prem sahit sat baar.
us ghar sarvaanand hon,
vaibhav badhen apaar.
About Shri Batuk Bhairav Chalisa
The text includes His well-known folk legend of the wedding of His sister Ailadi. On her wedding day, Ailadi grieved that she had no brother present to perform the traditional "bhaat" ritual, in which a brother brings rice and gifts to his sister''s wedding ceremony. Hearing her tearful plea, Batuk Bhairav wept with compassion and, urged by Lord Vishnu not to delay, rushed to her side within three days with an army of followers, personally performing the ritual and fulfilling her wish with a red chundari (veil) — a story that reflects His loving, family-oriented, and merciful nature even within His fierce divine form.
According to traditional beliefs, the regular and sincere recitation of Shri Batuk Bhairav Chalisa is highly beneficial in removing sudden misfortunes, fear, enemy obstacles, negative energies, black magic influences, and poverty from one''s life. It is also believed to bring protection, inner strength, mental peace, and overall prosperity, especially when recited on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Kalashtami.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Question: Who is Ailadi, mentioned in this Chalisa''s story?
Answer: Ailadi is described as Batuk Bhairav''s sister, whose wedding day sorrow — having no brother present to perform the traditional "bhaat" ritual — moved him to rush to her side in response to her tearful plea.
Question: What is the "bhaat pinhana" ritual referenced in this Chalisa?
Answer: It is a traditional ritual where a brother brings rice and gifts to his sister''s wedding; Batuk Bhairav personally performed this for his sister Ailadi with an army of followers, fulfilling his duty with love.
Question: What role does Lord Vishnu play in this Chalisa''s narrative?
Answer: The Chalisa describes Vishnu urging Batuk Bhairav not to delay and to go to Ailadi within three days, prompting his immediate departure to support his sister.
Question: How does this Chalisa distinguish Batuk Bhairav''s nature from Kaal Bhairav?
Answer: Batuk Bhairav is portrayed as a sattvic, joyful and easily pleased child form of Shiva, in contrast to the fierce Kaal Bhairav, emphasizing his loving and family-oriented compassion.
Question: What offerings are described for Batuk Bhairav in the Chalisa?
Answer: The Chalisa mentions incense, lamps, naivedya (food offerings), and a special offering described as "daruda ki dhaar" (a traditional liquid offering) presented with devotion.
Question: When should the Batuk Bhairav Chalisa be recited?
Answer: Sundays, during Rahu Kaal, on Kalashtami, or on Bhairav Jayanti are considered most auspicious for reciting this Chalisa.
