How to Achieve Lord Kalabhairava's Blessings: A Guide for Success
Lord Kalabhairava, one of the most powerful and highly auspicious forms of Parameshvara Sadashiva, is revered for granting intellectual prowess and strengthening both mental and physical fortitude. This article provides a comprehensive guide on how you can achieve the blessings of Lord Kalabhairava, enhancing your life with grace, wisdom, and courage.
Understanding Lord Kalabhairava
As the god of time, Lord Kalabhairava assigns each individual their life timeline, acting as a divine life guide. Adi Shankara Bhagavatpada himself has dedicated an 8-versed stotra, Kalabhairavashtakam, to this powerful deity. Chanting this stotra is believed to free one from sorrow, grief, anger, and worldly pain. You can find Kalabhairavashtakam in the video mentioned below.
Boons of Lord Kalabhairava
Praying and obtaining the grace of Lord Kalabhairava has several spiritual and temporal benefits. Some of these blessings include:
Intellectual strength Mental and physical fortitude Emotional stability and fearlessnessPerforming Kala Bhairava Puja
One can obtain the blessings of Lord Kalabhairava through Kala Bhairava Puja. This ritual can be performed at home on Saturdays or Sundays during weekends, particularly during the Rahu Kal. Employing a portrait or yantra of Lord Kala Bhairava, one should adorn it with flowers, turmeric paste, sindhoor, and sandal paste. Post the aarti, prepare special dishes to offer to the Lord.
Steps to Perform Kala Bhairava Puja
Secure a portrait or yantra of Lord Kala Bhairava. Adorn it with flowers, turmeric paste, sindhoor, and sandal paste. Chant the Kalabhairavashtakam along with your family while preparing special dishes. Celebrate the aarti with the assembled family. Offer the prepared dishes to the deity. Continue chanting the mantra and reflecting on the blessings of Lord Kalabhairava.Chanting the Mantra
To enhance the puja experience and ensure that the blessings of Lord Kalabhairava are invoked effectively, it is crucial to maintain an environment of devotion and positivity. Chant the following mantra with full sincerity and dedication:
Kashika puradhi natha kalabhairavam bhaje...
Chanting this mantra with your family can amplify the spiritual energy and connection with Lord Kalabhairava. The video below provides a perfect chanting and explanation of the Kalabhairavashtakam for your reference and guidance.