Kaal Bhairav Aarti — Word-by-Word Meaning

Victory to Lord Bhairava, O Lord, victory to Bhairava; whom Kali and the fair Goddess Gauri themselves serve. You alone are the redeemer from sin, the ferryman across the ocean of sorrow; the giver of joy to your devotees, though you bear a fearsome form. Riding upon your mount the dog, the trident held in your hand; boundless is your glory — victory, victory, O remover of fear! Without you, O Lord, no act of worship bears fruit; the sight of your four-faced lamp drives every sorrow away. Oil, a pinch of vermilion and curd mixed together are your offering; show your grace, O Bhairava, and make no delay. Anklets ring at your feet and the damaru drum resounds; as Batuk Nath in the form of a child, you gladden every heart. Whoever sings this aarti of Batuk Nath — says Dharanidhar — obtains the fruit his heart desires.