काल भैरव अष्टकम् — Complete Lyrics

I worship Kaal Bhairav, the lord of Kashi — whose purifying lotus feet are served by Indra king of gods, who wears serpents as sacred thread, the moon as crown, who is compassionate, worshipped by Narada and all yogis, who is sky-clad.

I worship Kaal Bhairav of Kashi — blazing like a billion suns, who helps cross the ocean of existence, the supreme one, blue-throated, three-eyed, granter of desires, death of death itself, lotus-eyed, imperishable.

I worship Kaal Bhairav of Kashi — holding trident, axe, noose and staff, the primordial cause, dark-bodied, the first god, imperishable, free from disease, of terrifying valor, who loves the wondrous cosmic dance.

I worship Kaal Bhairav of Kashi — who grants worldly enjoyment and liberation, whose form is beautiful and praised, who is compassionate to devotees, established in all worlds, whose waist shines with golden bells.

I worship Kaal Bhairav of Kashi — protector of the bridge of dharma, destroyer of paths of unrighteousness, who frees from the noose of karma, who grants happiness, all-pervading, whose body shines adorned with golden serpents.

I worship Kaal Bhairav of Kashi — whose pair of feet shine with gem-studded sandals, eternal, unique, the chosen deity, pure, destroyer of death's pride, who liberates with his fierce fangs.

I worship Kaal Bhairav of Kashi — whose thundering laughter shattered Brahma's cosmic eggs, whose mere glance destroys the web of sins, fierce ruler, granter of eight supernatural powers, who wears a garland of skulls.

I worship Kaal Bhairav of Kashi — leader of the hosts of spirits, bestower of vast fame, who purifies the sins and merits of all who dwell in Kashi, all-pervading, knower of the path of righteousness, ancient lord of the universe.