Kalashtami 2018

Ashta Bhairava Homam on Kalashtami Wipes Away Gloom, Brings Positivity:

Kalashtami is also called Maha Kala Bhairavashtami and falls on the eighth lunar day of the waxing moon every month. The word Kal denotes time and Bhairava, a manifestation of Lord Shiva. This is the right time to invoke the Bhairavas who are eight in number.

Bhai assures wealth in material life, ra prevents negative vibrations and limited consciousness and va is for creation of things continuously. The manifestation of Bhairava can be traced in the Shiva Purana where the Universal Destroyer takes the form of Kala Bhairava and chops off the fourth head of Brahma in a fit of rage. This happened when there was an argument between the Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu as to who is supreme and at a point when Lord Brahma’s words infuriated Lord Shiva, He clips a small portion of his nail and creates Kala Bhairava and this form cuts the Creator’s fifth head. Therefore, he personifies the irate side of Lord Shiva.

Eight Powerful Bhairavas Protect Eight Directions:

Kala Bhairava manifested in eight forms Ashta Bhairava that are eight avatars of Kalabhairava. The Ashta Bhairava forms are as Asithanga, Unmatha, Bheeshana, Chanda, Krodha, Ruru, Kapaala and Samhaara.

They control the eight directions of the universe and each of them has eight more sub bhairavas under them.

The Ashta Bhairava forms are as follows:

• Asithanga: (Direction East) - Worship this Bhairava who gives creative ability.
• Unmatha: (Direction West) - Controls negative ego and harmful self talk.
• Bheeshana: (Direction North) - Obliterates evil spirits and negativity.
• Chanda: (Direction South) - Curtails competition and rivals and gives incredible energy.
• Krodha: (Direction Southwest) - This deity gives power to take major decisions.
• Ruru: (Direction Southeast) - Divine teacher
• Kapaala: (Direction Northwest) - Ends all unproductive work and action.
• Samhaara: (Direction Northeast) - Ultimate solution to past negative Karmas

Why Ashta Bhairava Homam On Kalashtami?

The Aditya Purana has lauded the greatness of Kalashtami. Kaal Bhairava is the God Of Time who is also a manifestation of Lord Shiva. Those who pay to Him on Kalashtami get plenty of blessings and Lord Bhairava removes all pain and sufferings thereby crushing negative influences from an individual’s life.

The Ashta Bhairavas represent the ‘pancha bhootas’ or the five physical elements namely sky, fire, water, air and earth and also sun, moon and atma (soul). They travel on different mounts unlike Kala Bhairava whose vahana is dog.

Moola mantra for Lord Bairava: ‘Swarnath Vijaya Vidmahe; Sula Hasthaya Dheemahi; Thanno Kala Bhairavaya Prachodayath.

Significance Of Ashta Bhairava Homam:

This yagya is apt for those wanting to sharpen their time management skills especially students. People laden with debt burdens and also those desiring to get rid of negative karmas can take part in the yagya. People who can’t think or act well especially wayward learners who waste time sluggishly, not able to complete simplest of tasks on time.

Benefits Of Ashta Bhairava Homam:

• Say no to bad times and be happy
• Get relief from bad debts
• Betters financial status and brings plenty of income
• Keeps away negativities
• Provides relief from illness and diseases
• Get all wishes fulfilled

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