Introduction
Sarvajña Bhairava, "the all-knowing," is the second occurrence of this name in the 64, here within the Bhīṣaṇa group (the name authentically appears in both the Kapāla and Bhīṣaṇa groups).
Detailed Understanding
Sarvajña means "all-knowing, omniscient" (sarva = all; jña = knower). In the canonical Rudrayāmala 64-name list this name legitimately appears twice, once in the Kapāla group (#47) and once here in the Bhīṣaṇa group (#52), an authentic duplication in the tradition, parallel to the twin Yogīśa. As a Bhīṣaṇa-group Bhairava he shares that group's iconography. Reflection: omniscience wearing the terrifying face, the knowing that sees through every illusion, so nothing hidden remains to fear.
Iconography & Symbolism
Traditional Attributes (of the Bhīṣaṇa group)
Source: Rudrayāmala tradition (secondary, nathas + searchfordivine). In the Rudrayāmala 8×8 structure the 64 sub-forms share their group-leader's traditional depiction.
Appearance
No individual iconography is given in the source; as a Bhīṣaṇa-group Bhairava he shares the group description: red complexion, bearing the fierce weapon-set (Rudrayāmala / Śilpaśāstra).
A contemplative description; the sourced depiction is the group's Traditional Attributes above.
Vehicle (Vahana)
Lion (Bhīṣaṇa group)
Sacred Attributes
Spiritual Significance
Invoked as one of the 64 Bhairavas within the Bhīṣaṇa group; the omniscient aspect that dispels the illusions on which fear feeds.
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