Bhairava (भैरव) is known as a ferocious manifestation of Shiva, who was created to forcibly humble the pride of Brahma, who was foolishly attempting to ridicule Shiva and declare himself to be Supreme. The Ashta Bhairavas (अष्टभैरवः) are eight primary forms of Bhairava who govern the eight directions of space and guard devotees from all kinds of danger.
In the video below, we document the sound of a simple nama mantra of the Ashta Bhairavas:
oṁ aṣṭabhairavāya namaḥ
|| ॐ अष्टभैरवाय नमः ||
Listen to the sound and feel it working to transform your life or chant along with the video to meditate with this ancient mantra.
The eight primary forms of Bhairava are:
- Asitāṅga Bhairava (असिताङ्ग भैरव) – Dark Bhairava
- Ruru Bhairava (रुरु भैरव) – Wild Bhairava
- Caṇḍa Bhairava (चण्ड भैरव) – Fierce Bhairava
- Krodha Bhairava (क्रोध भैरव) – Angry Bhairava
- Unmatta Bhairava (उन्मत्त भैरव) – Mad Bhairava
- Kapāla Bhairava (कपाल भैरव) – Skull-Bearing Bhairava
- Bhīṣaṇa Bhairava (भीषण भैरव) – Intimidating Bhairava
- Saṃhāra Bhairava (संहार भैरव) – Destructive Bhairava
These Ashta Bhairavas are known for instilling devotees with unwavering strength and resilience, as well as courage and determination. No evil spirits, black magic or negativity can survive the sound of Bhairava mantras. If you incorporate Bhairava mantras into your daily meditation routine many amazing things will happen, including all kinds of problems disappearing from your life.