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Sri Martanda Bhairava Dhyana

श्रीमार्तण्डभैरवध्यानम्

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Verse 1

Sanskrit

हेमाम्भोजप्रवालप्रतिमनिजरुचिं चारुखट्वाङ्गपद्मौ चक्रं शक्तिं सपाशं सृणिमतिरुचिरामक्षमालां कपालम् । हस्ताम्भोजैर्दधानं त्रिनयनविलसद्वेदवक्त्राभिरामं मार्ताण्डं वल्लभार्धं मणिमयमुकुटं हारदीप्तं भजामः ॥

Transliteration

hemāmbhojapravālapratimanijaruciṃ cārukhaṭvāṅgapadmau cakraṃ śaktiṃ sapāśaṃ sṛṇimatirucirāmakṣamālāṃ kapālam | hastāmbhojairdadhānaṃ trinayanavilasadvedavaktrābhirāmaṃ mārtāṇḍaṃ vallabhārdhaṃ maṇimayamukuṭaṃ hāradīptaṃ bhajāmaḥ ||

Translation

We worship Martanda Bhairava, whose radiance resembles a golden lotus and coral, who holds in his lotus-hands the beautiful khatvanga staff and lotus, discus and shakti spear, noose and goad, the resplendent rosary and skull-cup, who is adorned with three luminous eyes and four beautiful Veda-faces, who shares half his body with his beloved consort, who wears a crown of precious gems and shines with brilliant necklaces.

Deep Meaning

This single dhyana verse is a complete visualization meditation for Martanda Bhairava, the solar form of Bhairava who combines the brilliance of the sun (Martanda) with Bhairava's fierce grace. His golden-coral radiance indicates his connection to the sun. The eight implements in his hands represent mastery over all dimensions of existence: khatvanga (ascetic power), lotus (purity), discus (time-cycle), shakti (energy), noose (binding illusion), goad (guiding devotees), rosary (mantra power), skull-cup (transcendence of death). His four faces represent the four Vedas. The ardhanarishvara aspect (vallabhardha) shows his inseparability from Shakti.

Benefits of Recitation

✦Powerful visualization for meditation on Martanda Bhairava
✦Invokes the solar-Bhairava energy for vitality and brilliance
✦Provides complete iconographic vision for dhyana practice
✦Combines Bhairava and Shakti worship in one meditation
✦Activates the inner sun (surya tattva) for spiritual illumination

🕉️ How to Recite

This dhyana verse is traditionally recited before beginning Martanda Bhairava puja or meditation. Close your eyes and visualize each detail described: the golden radiance, the eight implements, the four faces with three eyes each, the gem crown, the half-shared body with the goddess. The visualization should build gradually from the feet upward. This verse is also used as part of the larger Martanda Bhairava Stotra recitation. Best practiced at sunrise when the solar energy aligns with Martanda Bhairava's nature.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of reciting Sri Martanda Bhairava Dhyana?

Powerful visualization for meditation on Martanda Bhairava. Invokes the solar-Bhairava energy for vitality and brilliance. Provides complete iconographic vision for dhyana practice. Combines Bhairava and Shakti worship in one meditation. Activates the inner sun (surya tattva) for spiritual illumination.

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Sri Martanda Bhairava Dhyana comes from Traditional. It has 1 verses.