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Kalabhairava Sahasranama Lyrics — 1,000-Name Chant Text
The “lyrics” of the Kalabhairava Sahasranama are the names of the Lord recited in sequence. This page gives the chant order, the opening names, and links to the complete 1,000-name text in English, Devanagari and transliteration — plus a free printable PDF for practice and offline recitation.
How the Kalabhairava Sahasranama is structured
The Kalabhairava Sahasranama on this site contains 1,000 names in a fixed sequence. The names are dative salutations — each name ends in a form meaning “to that one” and is traditionally followed by namaḥ — so the list is a continuous stream of homage rather than a set of isolated titles.
The names are traditionally recited in order from beginning to end. Because the list is long, it is organized here into ten ranges of one hundred names so a reader can start anywhere and still follow the same order. For daily practice, many devotees use a shorter set such as the 108 names drawn from the opening of the Sahasranama.
Opening 27 names (chant sample)
The following names open the Sahasranama. Each is shown in common English spelling and Devanagari; the full page for each name includes the IAST transliteration and meaning. In recitation the names are usually spoken as one continuous stream rather than as a bulleted list.
Bhairavaya भैरवाय · Bhutanathaya भूतनाथाय · Bhutatmane भूतात्मने · Bhutabhavanaya भूतभावनाय · Bhutavasaya भूतवासाय · Bhutadutaya भूतदूताय · Bhurishaya भूरिशाय · Bhuridakshinaya भूरिदक्षिणाय · Bhutadhyakshaya भूताध्यक्षाय · Bhutapataye भूतपतये · Bhudharaya भूधराय · Bhudharatmajaya भूधरात्मजाय · Bhupataye भूपतये · Bhaskaraya भास्कराय · Bhirave भीरोवे · Bhimaya भीमाय · Bhumaye भूमये · Vibhutidaya विभूतिदायाय · Bhutaya भूताय · Bhukampanaya भूकम्पनाय · Bhuminamne भूमिनाम्ने · Bhutabhibhavakaya भूताभिभावकाय · Bhaganetraya भगनेत्राय · Bhavaya भवाय · Bhoktre भोक्त्रे · Bhudevaya भूदेवाय · Bhagavate भगवते
Continue with the complete list by range, or open the printable PDF for the full sequence with meanings.
925 individual name pages cover the full text.
Tips for chanting the names
- Take the sequence as it comes. Keep the given order rather than rearranging names into a personal list.
- Choose a realistic pace. A slow, steady recitation of a shorter set is a better daily practice than an irregular full recitation.
- Use the transliteration. If the Devanagari is unfamiliar, follow the IAST form on each name page.
- Keep a printed copy. The printable PDF is A4-sized and designed to be marked, folded, and carried.
- Follow your tradition. Lineage instruction and local custom take precedence over any general guide, including this page.
Questions about the lyrics
What are the Kalabhairava Sahasranama lyrics?
The Kalabhairava Sahasranama is a sequence of names of the Lord, not a metrical song. Its “lyrics” are the names themselves — dative salutations such as Bhairavāya (Bhairavaya) — recited in order. This page explains the order and links to the complete text and PDF.
How do I chant the Kalabhairava Sahasranama?
Recite the names in the given order. The list begins Bhairavaya, Bhutanathaya, Bhutatmane, and continues through 1,000 names. Many devotees recite a shorter set such as 108 names daily and the full Sahasranama on special occasions.
Where can I find the full lyrics with meanings?
Every one of the names has its own page with Devanagari, IAST transliteration, alternate spellings and a full English meaning. The printable PDF contains the complete list with short meanings.
Is there an audio version?
This site does not host an official recording. The chant order and text here match the printable PDF, so you can follow the sequence with any recording of the Kalabhairava Sahasranama your tradition uses.