Bhairav Ji Ki Aarti — Jai Bhairav Deva: Lyrics in English and Hindi, Meaning and Puja Method

Bhairav Ji Ki Aarti — “Jai Bhairav Deva, Prabhu Jai Bhairav Deva” — is the aarti of Kaal Bhairav, the fierce form of Lord Shiva, and Batuk Bhairav, his child form. Bhairav ji is called the Kotwal (guardian) of Kashi and the protector of every Shakti Peeth — it is believed the darshan of the Goddess is not complete without Bhairav’s darshan. The aarti is sung on Sundays, Tuesdays, every monthly Kalashtami and on Margashirsha Krishna Ashtami (Kaal Bhairav Jayanti). Below are the full lyrics in Hindi and English, the meaning of each verse and the puja method.

Bhairav Ji Ki Aarti lyrics in English

Jai Bhairav Deva, Prabhu Jai Bhairav Deva,
Jai Kali Aur Gaura Devi Krit Seva.
॥ Jai Bhairav Deva… ॥

Tumhin Paap Uddharak Dukh Sindhu Tarak,
Bhakton Ke Sukh Karak Bhishan Vapu Dharak.
॥ Jai Bhairav Deva… ॥

Vahan Shvan Virajat Kar Trishul Dhari,
Mahima Amit Tumhari Jai Jai Bhayhari.
॥ Jai Bhairav Deva… ॥

Tum Bin Deva Seva Saphal Nahin Hove,
Chaumukh Deepak Darshan Dukh Sagre Khove.
॥ Jai Bhairav Deva… ॥

Tel Chataki Dadhi Mishrit Mashavali Teri,
Kripa Kariye Bhairav, Kariye Nahin Deri.
॥ Jai Bhairav Deva… ॥

Paanv Ghunghru Bajat Aru Damru Damkavat,
Batuknath Ban Balak Jan Man Harshavat.
॥ Jai Bhairav Deva… ॥

Batuknath Ji Ki Aarti Jo Koi Nar Gave,
Kahe Dharanidhar Nar Manvanchhit Phal Pave.
॥ Jai Bhairav Deva… ॥

Bhairav Ji Ki Aarti in Hindi

जय भैरव देवा, प्रभु जय भैरव देवा।
जय काली और गौरा देवी कृत सेवा॥
॥ जय भैरव देवा…॥

तुम्हीं पाप उद्धारक दुःख सिन्धु तारक।
भक्तों के सुख कारक भीषण वपु धारक॥
॥ जय भैरव देवा…॥

वाहन श्वान विराजत कर त्रिशूल धारी।
महिमा अमित तुम्हारी जय जय भयहारी॥
॥ जय भैरव देवा…॥

तुम बिन देवा सेवा सफल नहीं होवे।
चौमुख दीपक दर्शन दुःख सगरे खोवे॥
॥ जय भैरव देवा…॥

तेल चटकि दधि मिश्रित माषावलि तेरी।
कृपा करिए भैरव, करिए नहीं देरी॥
॥ जय भैरव देवा…॥

पाँव घुँघरू बाजत अरु डमरू डमकावत।
बटुकनाथ बन बालक जन मन हरषावत॥
॥ जय भैरव देवा…॥

बटुकनाथ जी की आरती जो कोई नर गावे।
कहे धरणीधर नर मनवांछित फल पावे॥
॥ जय भैरव देवा…॥

Meaning of Bhairav Ji Ki Aarti

1. Refrain: Glory to you, Bhairav Dev — even Maa Kali and Maa Gauri serve you.
2. Verse 2: you alone free us from sin, carry us across the ocean of sorrow, give joy to devotees and take a fearsome form.
3. Verse 3: the dog is your vehicle and you hold a trident; your glory is boundless — glory to you, remover of fear.
4. Verse 4: O Lord, no worship succeeds without you; your darshan with a four-wicked lamp removes all sorrow.
5. Verse 5: fried urad vadas mixed with curd (mashavali) are your favourite bhog; O Bhairav, show mercy and do not delay.
6. Verse 6: anklets jingle on your feet and the damru sounds; as the child Batuknath you delight everyone’s heart.
7. Phalashruti: whoever sings this aarti of Batuknath ji receives the fruit he desires — so says Dharanidhar.

What to offer Bhairav ji

• Urad vadas, imarti or jalebi — the aarti mentions “mashavali” (urad).
• A four-wicked mustard-oil lamp.
• Coconut, black sesame and lemon.
• Feeding roti or milk to a black dog after the puja is considered auspicious.

How to do the Bhairav Ji Ki Aarti

1. On Sunday or Kalashtami evening visit a Bhairav temple, or place his picture facing south at home.
2. Offer sindoor, black sesame, a coconut and urad vadas, and light a four-wicked mustard-oil lamp.
3. Chant “Om Kalabhairavaya Namah” or “Om Batuk Bhairavaya Namah” 108 times, then sing this aarti.
4. Reading the Hanuman Chalisa with Bhairav worship is also considered auspicious.

7 rules of Bhairav Ji Ki Aarti

• Stand and do the aarti with a ghee or camphor lamp, moving it clockwise.
• Wave the lamp 4 times at the feet, 2 at the navel, 1 at the face and 7 times over the whole form.
• Offer bhog first, then do the aarti.
• Blow the conch, ring the bell or clap during the aarti — it keeps the mind focused.
• Do not get up or talk in the middle of the aarti.
• Afterwards take the aarti with both hands and share the prasad.
• Keep pronunciation clear; do not rush — sing with feeling.

Benefits of Bhairav Ji Ki Aarti

• Believed to protect from fear, enemies and negative forces.
• Believed to calm Rahu-Shani doshas and legal troubles.
• Protects the home and family.
• Completes Devi worship — a Devi pilgrimage is considered incomplete without Bhairav’s darshan.

Also see Om Jai Shiv Omkara, the Hanuman Chalisa and the Vrat Calendar. Read more on Wikipedia.

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