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Batuk Bhairav Sahasranamavali —
The Thousand Names of Guardian Child

The Batuk Bhairav Sahasranamavali — the “Thousand Names of Lord Batuk Bhairava” — is a sacred hymn that celebrates one of the most gentle and approachable forms of Lord Bhairava.
Batuk Bhairava is the child form of Bhairava — youthful, radiant, playful, yet filled with divine power. He protects devotees with compassion, removes fear, and brings wisdom wrapped in innocence.

This Sahasranamavali (garland of a thousand names) is a way of invoking the childlike purity that hides within every heart — the place where strength and tenderness meet.

Section 1: The Spiritual Significance 
 

Batuk Bhairava is believed to have manifested as a child to protect the innocent and to guide sincere seekers on the path of truth.
While Kaal Bhairava represents the fierce and timeless energy of Shiva, Batuk Bhairava expresses the same consciousness in its most loving, compassionate, and playful form.

He teaches us that true fearlessness comes not from aggression — but from purity of heart.

Batuk Bhairava is often worshipped for:

  • Protection from negative energies

  • Peace and harmony in the home

  • Success and guidance in new beginnings

  • Spiritual growth and childlike clarity

"The divine hides as a child —
for only a pure heart will kneel to meet His gaze."

Section 2: How to Chant for Maximum Effect
 
You don’t have to be a scholar or a priest to connect with Bhairava.
What matters most is devotion and sincerity.
Here’s a simple way to include the Sahasranamavali in your daily or weekly practice:
 

  1. Prepare the Space - Light a lamp or candle before an image or symbol of Bhairava — even a Shiva Linga or flame is enough. Sit quietly and take a few deep breaths.

  2. Set Your Intention (Sankalpa) - Before chanting, silently offer your prayer — it could be for courage, healing, peace, or spiritual strength.

  3. Chant or Listen - If you can, chant the names slowly and clearly. Even meditating on one name — “Om Kaalabhairavaya Namah” — brings great benefit.

  4. Sit in Silence - After the chant, sit quietly for a few minutes. That silence is Bhairava’s blessing — the peace that comes when fear disappears.

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