Batuk Bhairava Ashtottara Shatanamavali (108 Names)
श्रीबटुकभैरवाष्टोत्तरशतनामवलिः
Sanskrit
ॐ भैरवाय नमः । ॐ भूतनाथाय नमः । ॐ भूतात्मने नमः । ॐ भूतभावनाय नमः । ॐ क्षेत्रज्ञाय नमः । ॐ क्षेत्रपालाय नमः । ॐ क्षेत्रदाय नमः । ॐ क्षत्रियाय नमः । ॐ विरजि नमः । ॐ श्मशान वासिने नमः ।
Transliteration
oṃ bhairavāya namaḥ | oṃ bhūtanāthāya namaḥ | oṃ bhūtātmane namaḥ | oṃ bhūtabhāvanāya namaḥ | oṃ kṣetrajñāya namaḥ | oṃ kṣetrapālāya namaḥ | oṃ kṣetradāya namaḥ | oṃ kṣatriyāya namaḥ | oṃ viraji namaḥ | oṃ śmaśāna vāsine namaḥ |
Translation
1. Bhairava (the Terrible). 2. Lord of Spirits. 3. Soul of all beings. 4. Sustainer of beings. 5. Knower of the field. 6. Protector of the field. 7. Giver of fields/land. 8. The Warrior. 9. The Radiant. 10. Dweller of cremation grounds.
Deep Meaning
Names 1-10: The foundational names establish Bhairava's nature, lord and soul of all beings and spirits (bhuta), knower and protector of the field of consciousness (kshetra), and the one who dwells in cremation grounds, the most sacred liminal space.
Sanskrit
ॐ मांसाशिने नमः । ॐ खर्वराशिने नमः । ॐ स्मरान्तकाय नमः । ॐ रक्तपाय नमः । ॐ पानपाय नमः । ॐ सिद्धाय नमः । ॐ सिद्धिदाय नमः । ॐ सिद्धिसेविताय नमः । ॐ कङ्कालाय नमः । ॐ कालाशमनाय नमः ।
Transliteration
oṃ māṃsāśine namaḥ | oṃ kharvarāśine namaḥ | oṃ smarāntakāya namaḥ | oṃ raktapāya namaḥ | oṃ pānapāya namaḥ | oṃ siddhāya namaḥ | oṃ siddhidāya namaḥ | oṃ siddhisevitāya namaḥ | oṃ kaṅkālāya namaḥ | oṃ kālāśamanāya namaḥ |
Translation
11. Consumer of flesh. 12. Consumer of the dwarfish (demons). 13. Ender of Kamadeva. 14. Drinker of blood. 15. Drinker of drink. 16. The Perfected one. 17. Granter of perfection. 18. Served by the perfected. 19. The Skeleton. 20. Pacifier of Time/Death.
Deep Meaning
Names 11-20: The fierce names, flesh-eating, blood-drinking, represent Bhairava's consumption of ego, attachment, and desire (Kama). He is simultaneously siddha (perfected), siddhi-da (granter of perfection), and siddhi-sevita (served by the perfected ones). Kala-shamana (pacifier of death) is one of his key functions.
Sanskrit
ॐ कलाकाष्ठाय नमः । ॐ तनये नमः । ॐ कवये नमः । ॐ त्रिनेत्राय नमः । ॐ बहुनेत्राय नमः । ॐ पिङ्गललोचनाय नमः । ॐ शूलपाणये नमः । ॐ खड्गपाणये नमः । ॐ कपालिने नमः । ॐ धूम्रलोचनाय नमः ।
Transliteration
oṃ kalākāṣṭhāya namaḥ | oṃ tanaye namaḥ | oṃ kavaye namaḥ | oṃ trinetrāya namaḥ | oṃ bahunetrāya namaḥ | oṃ piṅgalalocanāya namaḥ | oṃ śūlapāṇaye namaḥ | oṃ khaḍgapāṇaye namaḥ | oṃ kapāline namaḥ | oṃ dhūmralocanāya namaḥ |
Translation
21. The measure of time. 22. The Son (of Shiva). 23. The Poet/Seer. 24. Three-eyed. 25. Many-eyed. 26. Tawny-eyed. 27. Trident-wielder. 28. Sword-wielder. 29. Skull-bearer. 30. Smoke-eyed.
Deep Meaning
Names 21-30: Bhairava as the cosmic measure of time (kala-kashtha), divine son (tanaya), and inspired poet (kavi). His visual description: three-eyed (past-present-future), many-eyed (seeing all), tawny/golden-eyed. His weapons: trident, sword, skull-cup. His smoke-colored eyes (dhumra-lochana) see through the maya of the world.
Sanskrit
ॐ अभिरवे नमः । ॐ भैरवीनाथाय नमः । ॐ भूतपाय नमः । ॐ योगिनीपतये नमः । ॐ धनदाय नमः । ॐ अधनहारिणे नमः । ॐ धनवते नमः । ॐ प्रीतिवर्धनाय नमः । ॐ नागहाराय नमः । ॐ नागपाशाय नमः ।
Transliteration
oṃ abhirave namaḥ | oṃ bhairavīnāthāya namaḥ | oṃ bhūtapāya namaḥ | oṃ yoginīpataye namaḥ | oṃ dhanadāya namaḥ | oṃ adhanahāriṇe namaḥ | oṃ dhanavate namaḥ | oṃ prītivardhanāya namaḥ | oṃ nāgahārāya namaḥ | oṃ nāgapāśāya namaḥ |
Translation
31. The Radiant Sun. 32. Lord of Bhairavi. 33. Protector of beings. 34. Lord of Yoginis. 35. Wealth-giver. 36. Remover of poverty. 37. The Wealthy one. 38. Increaser of love. 39. Serpent-garlanded. 40. Serpent-noosed.
Deep Meaning
Names 31-40: Bhairava as lord of the divine feminine (Bhairavi-natha, Yogini-pati), wealth-related names (dhana-da = wealth-giver, adhana-hari = poverty-remover, dhanavat = wealthy), and increaser of love (priti-vardhana). The serpent names (naga-hara, naga-pasha) represent mastery over kundalini energy.
Sanskrit
ॐ व्योमकेशाय नमः । ॐ कपालभृते नमः । ॐ कालाय नमः । ॐ कपालमालिने नमः । ॐ कमनीयाय नमः । ॐ कलानिधये नमः । ॐ त्रिलोचनाय नमः । ॐ ज्वलन्नेत्राय नमः । ॐ त्रिशिखिने नमः । ॐ त्रिलोकपाय नमः ।
Transliteration
oṃ vyomakeśāya namaḥ | oṃ kapālabhṛte namaḥ | oṃ kālāya namaḥ | oṃ kapālamāline namaḥ | oṃ kamanīyāya namaḥ | oṃ kalānidhaye namaḥ | oṃ trilocanāya namaḥ | oṃ jvalannetrāya namaḥ | oṃ triśikhine namaḥ | oṃ trilokapāya namaḥ |
Translation
41. Sky-haired. 42. Skull-bearer. 43. Time itself. 44. Skull-garlanded. 45. The Beautiful one. 46. Treasure of arts. 47. Three-eyed. 48. Blazing-eyed. 49. Triple-crested. 50. Protector of three worlds.
Deep Meaning
Names 41-50: The paradox of Bhairava, skull-garlanded (kapala-mali) yet beautiful (kamaniya); terrifying Time (kala) yet a treasure of arts and culture (kala-nidhi). His blazing eyes (jvalat-netra) burn through illusion while his three crests (tri-shikhi) represent the three fires of knowledge, devotion, and action.
Sanskrit
ॐ त्रिनेत्रतनयाय नमः । ॐ डिम्भाय नमः । ॐ शान्ताय नमः । ॐ शान्तजनप्रियाय नमः । ॐ बटुकाय नमः । ॐ बटुवेशाय नमः । ॐ खट्वाङ्गवरधारकाय नमः । ॐ भूताध्यक्षाय नमः । ॐ पशुपतये नमः । ॐ भिक्षुकाय नमः ।
Transliteration
oṃ trinetratanayāya namaḥ | oṃ ḍimbhāya namaḥ | oṃ śāntāya namaḥ | oṃ śāntajanapriyāya namaḥ | oṃ baṭukāya namaḥ | oṃ baṭuveśāya namaḥ | oṃ khaṭvāṅgavaradhārakāya namaḥ | oṃ bhūtādhyakṣāya namaḥ | oṃ paśupataye namaḥ | oṃ bhikṣukāya namaḥ |
Translation
51. Son of the Three-eyed one. 52. The Child. 53. The Peaceful. 54. Beloved of peaceful people. 55. The Eternal Youth (Batuka). 56. In the guise of a student. 57. Bearer of the sacred khatvanga staff. 58. Lord of elements/spirits. 59. Lord of creatures. 60. The Mendicant/Beggar.
Deep Meaning
Names 51-60: Bhairava's gentler aspect as Dimba (child), Shanta (peaceful), and beloved of peaceful people. As Batuka, he is the eternal divine student. As Bhikshu (mendicant), he models spiritual renunciation. Pashupati (lord of creatures) connects to his Shaiva identity.
Sanskrit
ॐ परिचारकाय नमः । ॐ धूर्ताय नमः । ॐ दिगम्बराय नमः । ॐ शूराय नमः । ॐ हरिणे नमः । ॐ पाण्डुलोचनाय नमः । ॐ प्रशान्ताय नमः । ॐ शान्तिदाय नमः । ॐ सिद्धाय नमः । ॐ शङ्करप्रियबान्धवाय नमः ।
Transliteration
oṃ paricārakāya namaḥ | oṃ dhūrtāya namaḥ | oṃ digambarāya namaḥ | oṃ śūrāya namaḥ | oṃ hariṇe namaḥ | oṃ pāṇḍulocanāya namaḥ | oṃ praśāntāya namaḥ | oṃ śāntidāya namaḥ | oṃ siddhāya namaḥ | oṃ śaṅkarapriyabāndhavāya namaḥ |
Translation
61. The Attendant. 62. The Clever/Cunning. 63. Sky-clad. 64. The Brave. 65. The Remover. 66. Pale-eyed. 67. Deeply peaceful. 68. Giver of peace. 69. The Accomplished. 70. Beloved kinsman of Shankara.
Deep Meaning
Names 61-70: Bhairava as both paricharak (humble attendant) and dhurta (cunning trickster), he serves devotees while cleverly dismantling their egos. Shankara-priya-bandhava (beloved relative of Shiva) emphasizes his intimate relationship with the supreme.
Sanskrit
ॐ अष्टभूतये नमः । ॐ निधीशाय नमः । ॐ ज्ञानचक्षुशे नमः । ॐ तपोमयाय नमः । ॐ अष्टाधाराय नमः । ॐ षडाधाराय नमः । ॐ सर्पयुक्ताय नमः । ॐ शिखिसखाय नमः । ॐ भूधराय नमः । ॐ भुधराधीशाय नमः ।
Transliteration
oṃ aṣṭabhūtaye namaḥ | oṃ nidhīśāya namaḥ | oṃ jñānacakṣuśe namaḥ | oṃ tapomayāya namaḥ | oṃ aṣṭādhārāya namaḥ | oṃ ṣaḍādhārāya namaḥ | oṃ sarpayuktāya namaḥ | oṃ śikhisakhāya namaḥ | oṃ bhūdharāya namaḥ | oṃ bhudharādhīśāya namaḥ |
Translation
71. Eight-fold prosperity. 72. Lord of treasures. 73. Eye of knowledge. 74. Made of austerity. 75. Eight-based (chakras). 76. Six-based (shadchakra). 77. United with serpents. 78. Friend of fire. 79. Earth-bearer. 80. Lord of mountains.
Deep Meaning
Names 71-80: Yogic names, ashta-adhara and shad-adhara refer to the chakra system, sarpa-yukta to kundalini energy, and jnana-chakshu to the eye of wisdom. He is simultaneously lord of material treasures (nidhisha) and of spiritual knowledge.
Sanskrit
ॐ भूपतये नमः । ॐ भूधरात्मजाय नमः । ॐ कङ्कालधारिणे नमः । ॐ मुण्डिने नमः । ॐ नागयज्ञोपवीतवते नमः । ॐ जृम्भणाय नमः । ॐ मोहनाय नमः । ॐ स्तम्भिने नमः । ॐ मारणाय नमः । ॐ क्षोभणाय नमः ।
Transliteration
oṃ bhūpataye namaḥ | oṃ bhūdharātmajāya namaḥ | oṃ kaṅkāladhāriṇe namaḥ | oṃ muṇḍine namaḥ | oṃ nāgayajñopavītavate namaḥ | oṃ jṛmbhaṇāya namaḥ | oṃ mohanāya namaḥ | oṃ stambhine namaḥ | oṃ māraṇāya namaḥ | oṃ kṣobhaṇāya namaḥ |
Translation
81. Lord of earth. 82. Son of the mountain. 83. Skeleton-bearer. 84. Shaven-headed. 85. Serpent-sacred-threaded. 86. The Yawner/Expander. 87. The Enchanter. 88. The Paralyzer. 89. The Slayer. 90. The Agitator.
Deep Meaning
Names 81-90: The "shat-karma" (six ritual actions) names, jrimbhana (expansion), mohana (enchantment), stambhana (paralysis), marana (destruction), kshobhana (agitation). These represent Bhairava's powers over the spiritual battlefield, used only for dharmic protection. Kankala-dhari (skeleton-bearer) represents the stripped-down truth beyond flesh.
Sanskrit
ॐ शुद्धनीलाञ्जनप्रख्याय नमः । ॐ दैत्यघ्ने नमः । ॐ मुण्डभूषिताय नमः । ॐ बलिभुजे नमः । ॐ बलिभुङ्नाथाय नमः । ॐ बालाय नमः । ॐ बालपराक्रमाय नमः । ॐ सर्वापत्तारणाय नमः । ॐ दुर्गाय नमः । ॐ दुष्टभूतनिषेविताय नमः ।
Transliteration
oṃ śuddhanīlāñjanaprakhyāya namaḥ | oṃ daityaghne namaḥ | oṃ muṇḍabhūṣitāya namaḥ | oṃ balibhuje namaḥ | oṃ balibhuṅnāthāya namaḥ | oṃ bālāya namaḥ | oṃ bālaparākramāya namaḥ | oṃ sarvāpattāraṇāya namaḥ | oṃ durgāya namaḥ | oṃ duṣṭabhūtaniṣevitāya namaḥ |
Translation
91. Resembling pure blue collyrium. 92. Slayer of demons. 93. Adorned with skulls. 94. Enjoyer of offerings. 95. Lord of those who receive offerings. 96. The Child. 97. Of childlike valor. 98. Savior from all calamities. 99. The Invincible. 100. Served by wicked spirits.
Deep Meaning
Names 91-100: Bhairava is "shuddha-nilanjana-prakhya" (pure as blue collyrium), his dark beauty. "Bala" (child) and "bala-parakrama" (childlike valor) emphasize his Batuka form: innocent yet invincible. "Sarva-apat-tarana" (rescuer from all calamities) is a key epithet, Bhairava specifically saves from disasters.
Sanskrit
ॐ कामिने नमः । ॐ कलानिधये नमः । ॐ कान्ताय नमः । ॐ कामिनीवशकृद्वशिने नमः । ॐ सर्वसिद्धिप्रदाय नमः । ॐ वैद्याय नमः । ॐ प्रभवे नमः । ॐ विष्णवे नमः ।
Transliteration
oṃ kāmine namaḥ | oṃ kalānidhaye namaḥ | oṃ kāntāya namaḥ | oṃ kāminīvaśakṛdvaśine namaḥ | oṃ sarvasiddhipradāya namaḥ | oṃ vaidyāya namaḥ | oṃ prabhave namaḥ | oṃ viṣṇave namaḥ |
Translation
101. The Desirable. 102. Treasure of arts. 103. The Beautiful/Beloved. 104. Subjugator who controls even those who enchant. 105. Granter of all perfections. 106. The Divine Physician. 107. The Lord/Origin. 108. Vishnu (the all-pervading).
Deep Meaning
Names 101-108: The final names culminate in universal identity. Bhairava is Kamin (desirable), Kanta (beloved), Vaidya (divine healer), Prabhu (the ultimate Lord), and finally Vishnu (the all-pervading), declaring Bhairava's identity with the supreme principle that pervades all of existence, transcending all sectarian boundaries.
Benefits of Recitation
- ✦Daily component minimum for Bhairava worship (guru-recommended)
- ✦Each name activates a specific protective energy
- ✦Grants all eight forms of prosperity (ashta-aishvarya)
- ✦Protection from all calamities (sarva-apat-tarana)
- ✦Destroys negative planetary influences
- ✦Grants spiritual siddhis and material well-being simultaneously
- ✦Establishes deep connection with Batuk Bhairava
- ✦Can be used for flower/akshat offering worship
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