Meaning and elaboration
Meaning: Salutations To The one who is established in the three sacred utterances (Bhur, Bhuvah, Svah).
Elaboration
The name Trivarcaḥ Sthāya is a profound descriptor of Kalabhairava, connecting him to the fundamental cosmic sounds and realities. It is derived from "tri" (three) and "varcaḥ" (utterances/splendors/powers), with "sthāya" indicating establishment or being rooted in. The specific reference here is to the three Vyāhṛtis: Bhūr, Bhuvaḥ, and Svaḥ.
The Three Vyāhṛtis (Bhur, Bhuvah, Svah) The Vyāhṛtis are mystic utterances, often recited before the Gāyatrī Mantra, that represent the three primary planes of existence or realms:
1. Bhūr (Bhūloka): The Earth, the physical plane of existence, where beings experience birth, death, and the effects of karma. It represents the gross, material world. 2. Bhuvaḥ (Bhuvarloka): The Intermediate Space, the ethereal or astral plane, the realm of the subtle body, and the abode of semi-divine beings (Gandharvas, Apsaras) and departed souls. It represents the subtle realm of vital energy (prana). 3. Svaḥ (Svarloka): Heaven, the celestial plane, the abode of the gods and higher beings, characterized by light and joy. It represents the causal realm, the source of light and consciousness.
Established in the Three Realms By being "established in the three sacred utterances," Kalabhairava is affirmed as the supreme lord and controller of these three fundamental planes of existence. He doesn't just reside in them; he *is>these realms, he pervades and sustains them, and his power governs all that transpires within them. This highlights his omnipresence and omnipotence across all dimensions of reality.
Symbol of Cosmic Order and Sound The Vyāhṛtis are not merely geographical locations but also represent different states of consciousness and layers of reality. Kalabhairava, as Trivarcaḥ Sthāya, embodies the entire cosmic order, from the gross material to the subtlest celestial realms. His establishment in these primordial utterances also links him to the power of sound (Vāk) as a creative and destructive force, aligning with his role as the ultimate deity. His presence in these utterances implies that he is the underlying reality and the ultimate destination of all beings moving through these planes.
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