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1000 Names of Kala Bhairava (Kala Bhairava Sahasranamavali)

श्री कालभैरव सहस्रनामावली

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What is the Kala Bhairava Sahasranamavali?

The Kala Bhairava Sahasranamavali is a garland of 1000 names of Lord Kala Bhairava, the fierce protector form of Shiva who serves as the guardian of Kashi. Each name is chanted individually as “Om [name] Namah,” and a full, unhurried recitation of the entire list takes about 45 to 60 minutes. Devotees turn to it for protection from enemies, fear, and untimely death, and for the discipline and sense of justice this deity is known to grant.

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Kala Bhairava is the form Lord Shiva takes as master of time and appointed guardian of Kashi, staff in hand and a dog at his side. The Kala Bhairava Sahasranamavali gathers 1000 of his names into one continuous chant, each one a fresh way of calling on his protection. Recited with attention, it becomes a steady, hour-long conversation with the deity who keeps watch over every threshold, every home, and every fearful heart.

All 1000 Names of Kala Bhairava with Meaning

Chant each line as it appears: Om, the name, then Namah. The Devanagari mantra sits under every English line, with its meaning below.

  1. Om Bhairavaya Namah

    ॐ भैरवाय नमः।

    The fearsome one, terrible form of Shiva

  2. Om Bhutanathaya Namah

    ॐ भूतनाथाय नमः।

    Lord of all beings and spirits

  3. Om Bhutatmane Namah

    ॐ भूतात्मने नमः।

    Whose very self is the totality of beings

  4. Om Bhutabhavanaya Namah

    ॐ भूतभावनाय नमः।

    He who brings all beings into existence

  5. Om Bhutavasaya Namah

    ॐ भूतवासाय नमः।

    He in whom all creatures dwell

  6. Om Bhutadutaya Namah

    ॐ भूतदूताय नमः।

    Whose messenger is the ghostly host

  7. Om Bhurishaya Namah

    ॐ भूरिशाय नमः।

    Bestower of abundance on his devotees

  8. Om Bhuridakshinaya Namah

    ॐ भूरिदक्षिणाय नमः।

    Giver of the richest sacrificial gifts

  9. Om Bhutadhyakshaya Namah

    ॐ भूताध्यक्षाय नमः।

    Overseer and ruler of all created beings

  10. Om Bhutapataye Namah

    ॐ भूतपतये नमः।

    Master and protector of every creature

  11. Om Bhudharaya Namah

    ॐ भूधराय नमः।

    Bearer of the earth, the mountain-holder

  12. Om Bhudharatmajaya Namah

    ॐ भूधरात्मजाय नमः।

    Son of the mountain, born of the Himalaya

  13. Om Bhupataye Namah

    ॐ भूपतये नमः।

    Sovereign lord of the earth

  14. Om Bhaskaraya Namah

    ॐ भास्कराय नमः।

    He whose radiance shines like the sun

  15. Om Bhirave Namah

    ॐ भीरवे नमः।

    The dreadful one who strikes fear

  16. Om Bhimaya Namah

    ॐ भीमाय नमः।

    The terrible, awe-inspiring form

  17. Om Bhumaye Namah

    ॐ भूमये नमः।

    He who pervades the whole earth

  18. Om Vibhutidaya Namah

    ॐ विभूतिदाय नमः।

    Bestower of glory and supernatural power

  19. Om Bhutaya Namah

    ॐ भूताय नमः।

    He who has become all existence

  20. Om Bhukampanaya Namah

    ॐ भूकम्पनाय नमः।

    He who makes the earth tremble

  21. Om Bhuminamne Namah

    ॐ भूमिनाम्ने नमः।

    Whose name itself signifies the earth

  22. Om Bhutabhibhavakaya Namah

    ॐ भूताभिभावकाय नमः।

    Master who subdues and overwhelms all beings

  23. Om Bhaganetraya Namah

    ॐ भगनेत्राय नमः।

    He whose eye is the sun of fortune

  24. Om Bhavaya Namah

    ॐ भवाय नमः।

    The lord of worldly existence

  25. Om Bhoktre Namah

    ॐ भोक्त्रे नमः।

    The enjoyer and experiencer of all offerings

  26. Om Bhudevaya Namah

    ॐ भूदेवाय नमः।

    Divine lord of the earth

  27. Om Bhagavate Namah

    ॐ भगवते नमः।

    The blessed and glorious one

  28. Om Rathine Namah

    ॐ रथिने नमः।

    He who rides the chariot

  29. Om Bhrajishnave Namah

    ॐ भ्राजिष्णवे नमः।

    The blazing, radiant one

  30. Om Bhojanaya Namah

    ॐ भोजनाय नमः।

    He who partakes of the sacred food offering

  31. Om Bhoktre Namah

    ॐ भोक्त्रे नमः।

    The enjoyer and experiencer of all offerings

  32. Om Bhikshabhuje Namah

    ॐ भिक्षाभुजे नमः।

    He who accepts alms as his fare

  33. Om Bhojanapriyaya Namah

    ॐ भोजनप्रियाय नमः।

    He who delights in simple food offerings

  34. Om Bhutimayaya Namah

    ॐ भूतिमयाय नमः।

    Whose nature is made of prosperity

  35. Om Bhringiritine Namah

    ॐ भृङ्गिरिटिने नमः।

    He accompanied by Bhringi, the devoted sage

  36. Om Bhaktasadhitavigrahaya Namah

    ॐ भक्तसाधितविग्रहाय नमः।

    Whose form is shaped by devotees’ devotion

  37. Om Bhutacharine Namah

    ॐ भूतचारिणे नमः।

    He who roams among the spirit hosts

  38. Om Nishacharine Namah

    ॐ निशाचारिणे नमः।

    He who wanders abroad in the night

  39. Om Pretacharine Namah

    ॐ प्रेतचारिणे नमः।

    He who moves among the wandering spirits

  40. Om Bhayanakaya Namah

    ॐ भयानकाय नमः।

    The terrifying, dread-inspiring one

  41. Om Bhavatmane Namah

    ॐ भवात्मने नमः।

    Whose self pervades worldly existence

  42. Om Bhurbhuvolakshmyai Namah

    ॐ भूर्भुवोलक्ष्म्यै नमः।

    Fortune of the earth and the heavens

  43. Om Bhutimate Namah

    ॐ भूतिमते नमः।

    Endowed with glory and prosperity

  44. Om Bhavavikramaya Namah

    ॐ भवविक्रमाय नमः।

    Whose valor governs worldly existence

  45. Om Padmagarbhaya Namah

    ॐ पद्मगर्भाय नमः।

    He whose womb is the lotus of creation

  46. Om Mahagarbhaya Namah

    ॐ महागर्भाय नमः।

    He of the great cosmic womb

  47. Om Vishvagarbhaya Namah

    ॐ विश्वगर्भाय नमः।

    He who holds the whole universe within

  48. Om Bhuve Namah

    ॐ भुवे नमः।

    The ground of all existence

  49. Om Abhuve Namah

    ॐ अभुवे नमः।

    He beyond ordinary existence, the transcendent

  50. Om Bhutatvaya Namah

    ॐ भूतत्वाय नमः।

    The essence and state of being itself

  51. Om Bhuvanadhishaya Namah

    ॐ भुवनाधीशाय नमः।

    The lord and ruler of all the worlds

  52. Om Bhutikrite Namah

    ॐ भूतिकृते नमः।

    Bestower of prosperity and well-being

  53. Om Bhrantinashanaya Namah

    ॐ भ्रान्तिनाशनाय नमः।

    Destroyer of delusion and confused wandering

  54. Om Bhutibhushitasarvangaya Namah

    ॐ भूतिभूषितसर्वाङ्गाय नमः।

    Whose whole body is adorned with sacred ash

  55. Om Bhushayaya Namah

    ॐ भूशयाय नमः।

    He who rests upon the bare earth

  56. Om Bhutavahanaya Namah

    ॐ भूतवाहनाय नमः।

    He whose mount is a host of spirits

  57. Om Kshetrajnaya Namah

    ॐ क्षेत्रज्ञाय नमः।

    Knower of the field, the inner witness self

  58. Om Bhuvanadhishaya Namah

    ॐ भुवनाधीशाय नमः।

    The lord and ruler of all the worlds

  59. Om Bhutidaya Namah

    ॐ भूतिदाय नमः।

    Bestower of wealth and abundance

  60. Om Bhutimate Namah

    ॐ भूतिमते नमः।

    He who possesses great glory and splendor

  61. Om Prabhave Namah

    ॐ प्रभवे नमः।

    The source and origin of all being

  62. Om Kshetrajnaya Namah

    ॐ क्षेत्रज्ञाय नमः।

    Knower of the field, the inner witness self

  63. Om Kshetrapalaya Namah

    ॐ क्षेत्रपालाय नमः।

    Guardian and protector of sacred ground

  64. Om Kshetravighnanivaranaya Namah

    ॐ क्षेत्रविघ्ननिवारणाय नमः।

    He who removes obstacles from holy places

  65. Om Kshantaya Namah

    ॐ क्षान्ताय नमः।

    The forbearing one, ever patient

  66. Om Kshudraya Namah

    ॐ क्षुद्राय नमः।

    He who is subtle and hard to grasp

  67. Om Kshetrapaya Namah

    ॐ क्षेत्रपाय नमः।

    Protector who watches over the field

  68. Om Kshudraghnaya Namah

    ॐ क्षुद्रघ्नाय नमः।

    Destroyer of the wicked and the cruel

  69. Om Kshatrapaya Namah

    ॐ क्षत्रपाय नमः।

    Lord who shelters and rules his domain

  70. Om Kshamine Namah

    ॐ क्षमिणे नमः।

    He who is ever forgiving and calm

  71. Om Kshobhanaya Namah

    ॐ क्षोभणाय नमः।

    He who agitates and stirs all things

  72. Om Maranaya Namah

    ॐ मारणाय नमः।

    He who brings death and dissolution

  73. Om Stambhanaya Namah

    ॐ स्तम्भनाय नमः।

    He who paralyzes and holds all still

  74. Om Mohanaya Namah

    ॐ मोहनाय नमः।

    He who bewilders and enchants the mind

  75. Om Namanaya Namah

    ॐ नमनाय नमः।

    He who bows all beings before him

  76. Om Vashine Namah

    ॐ वशिने नमः।

    He who holds all creatures under his sway

  77. Om Kshapanaya Namah

    ॐ क्षपणाय नमः।

    Destroyer who dissolves all things in time

  78. Om Kshantidaya Namah

    ॐ क्षान्तिदाय नमः।

    Bestower of patience and forbearance

  79. Om Kshamaya Namah

    ॐ क्षामाय नमः।

    The pale and withering one

  80. Om Kshamine Namah

    ॐ क्षमिणे नमः।

    He who is ever forgiving and calm

  81. Om Kshetradharaya Namah

    ॐ क्षेत्रधराय नमः।

    Bearer and sustainer of the sacred field

  82. Om Ksharaya Namah

    ॐ क्षराय नमः।

    The perishable, ever-changing one

  83. Om Kankalaya Namah

    ॐ कङ्कालाय नमः।

    Bearer of the garland of bones

  84. Om Kalashamanaya Namah

    ॐ कालशमनाय नमः।

    He who subdues and quiets time itself

  85. Om Kalakashthayai Namah

    ॐ कलाकाष्ठायै नमः।

    The limit and furthest bound of time

  86. Om Kalanidhaye Namah

    ॐ कलानिधये नमः।

    The treasury and abode of the arts

  87. Om Kalaya Namah

    ॐ कालाय नमः।

    The lord of time itself

  88. Om Karalaya Namah

    ॐ करालाय नमः।

    The fierce and terrible one

  89. Om Kankaline Namah

    ॐ कङ्कालिने नमः।

    He adorned with a garland of skulls

  90. Om Kamaniyaya Namah

    ॐ कमनीयाय नमः।

    The lovely and desirable one

  91. Om Kalanidhaye Namah

    ॐ कलानिधये नमः।

    The treasury and abode of the arts

  92. Om Kalaya Namah

    ॐ कालाय नमः।

    The lord of time itself

  93. Om Kalakritaye Namah

    ॐ कालाकृतये नमः।

    Whose very form is the shape of time

  94. Om Vayave Namah

    ॐ वायवे नमः।

    He who moves as the wind

  95. Om Kapardine Namah

    ॐ कपर्दिने नमः।

    He of the matted, coiled locks

  96. Om Kamashasanaya Namah

    ॐ कामशासनाय नमः।

    He who chastised the god of desire

  97. Om Kuberabandhave Namah

    ॐ कुबेरबन्धवे नमः।

    Kinsman and friend of Kubera

  98. Om Kamatmane Namah

    ॐ कामात्मने नमः।

    He whose nature is desire fulfilled

  99. Om Karnikarapriyaya Namah

    ॐ कर्णिकारप्रियाय नमः।

    Lover of the karnikara blossom

  100. Om Kapaye Namah

    ॐ कपये नमः।

    The tawny, monkey-formed one

  101. Om Kamadevaya Namah

    ॐ कामदेवाय नमः।

    The god of desire and cosmic love

  102. Om Kamapalaya Namah

    ॐ कामपालाय नमः।

    Protector and fulfiller of righteous desires

  103. Om Kamine Namah

    ॐ कामिने नमः।

    He who is desired and adored by all

  104. Om Kantaya Namah

    ॐ कान्ताय नमः।

    The radiantly handsome and beloved one

  105. Om Kritagamaya Namah

    ॐ कृतागमाय नमः।

    Master of the revealed scriptures and traditions

  106. Om Kalyanaprakritaye Namah

    ॐ कल्याणप्रकृतये नमः।

    Whose very nature is auspicious welfare

  107. Om Kalpaya Namah

    ॐ कल्पाय नमः।

    The eternal one, embodiment of cosmic time

  108. Om Kalpadaye Namah

    ॐ कल्पादये नमः।

    The origin point of all ages and cycles

  109. Om Kamalekshanaya Namah

    ॐ कमलेक्षणाय नमः।

    He whose eyes are like lotus petals

  110. Om Kamandaludharaya Namah

    ॐ कमण्डलुधराय नमः।

    Bearer of the ascetic’s water pot

  111. Om Ketave Namah

    ॐ केतवे नमः।

    The banner and standard of righteousness

  112. Om Kalayogine Namah

    ॐ कालयोगिने नमः।

    The yogi who has mastered time itself

  113. Om Akalmashaya Namah

    ॐ अकल्मषाय नमः।

    The stainless one, free of all sin

  114. Om Karanaya Namah

    ॐ करणाय नमः।

    The doer, the active cause of all deeds

  115. Om Karanaya Namah

    ॐ कारणाय नमः।

    The root cause underlying all creation

  116. Om Kartre Namah

    ॐ कर्त्रे नमः।

    The creator and maker of the universe

  117. Om Kailasapataye Namah

    ॐ कैलासपतये नमः।

    Lord and master of Mount Kailasha

  118. Om Ishvaraya Namah

    ॐ ईश्वराय नमः।

    The supreme sovereign ruler of all

  119. Om Kamabhuve Namah

    ॐ कामभुवे नमः।

    Source and origin of desire itself

  120. Om Kamadaya Namah

    ॐ कामदाय नमः।

    Bestower of desires and their fulfillment

  121. Om Achintyaya Namah

    ॐ अचिन्त्याय नमः।

    He who is beyond thought and comprehension

  122. Om Kiritine Namah

    ॐ किरीटिने नमः।

    The crowned one, wearer of a diadem

  123. Om Kaushikaya Namah

    ॐ कौशिकाय नमः।

    The wise owl-eyed sage, descendant of Kusha

  124. Om Kapilaya Namah

    ॐ कपिलाय नमः।

    The tawny-hued one, sage-like in form

  125. Om Kushalaya Namah

    ॐ कुशलाय नमः।

    He who is skillful and expert in all acts

  126. Om Kartre Namah

    ॐ कर्त्रे नमः।

    The maker and doer of the cosmos

  127. Om Kumaraya Namah

    ॐ कुमाराय नमः।

    The eternal youth, ever fresh in form

  128. Om Kapataya Namah

    ॐ कपटाय नमः।

    He who wields illusion and deceptive play

  129. Om Kshamaya Namah

    ॐ क्षमाय नमः।

    The forgiving one, embodiment of patience

  130. Om Kaladyadrishe Namah

    ॐ कलाद्यदृशे नमः।

    Whose gaze is the very source of the arts

  131. Om Kaladharaya Namah

    ॐ कलाधाराय नमः।

    Bearer and sustainer of the arts and time

  132. Om Kapalakanthaya Namah

    ॐ कपालकण्ठाय नमः।

    Whose throat bears a garland of skulls

  133. Om Kapalabhrite Namah

    ॐ कपालभृते नमः।

    He who holds the skull-bowl in hand

  134. Om Kailasashikharavasaya Namah

    ॐ कैलासशिखरावासाय नमः।

    Whose abode is the peak of Kailasha

  135. Om Kuberaya Namah

    ॐ कुबेराय नमः।

    Lord of wealth, the divine treasurer

  136. Om Kirtibhushanaya Namah

    ॐ कीर्तिभूषणाय नमः।

    Adorned with the ornament of fame

  137. Om Kalajnanine Namah

    ॐ कालज्ञानिने नमः।

    Knower of the deep secrets of time

  138. Om Kalavasaya Namah

    ॐ कलावासाय नमः।

    Whose dwelling is within the arts and time

  139. Om Kopitaya Namah

    ॐ कोपिताय नमः।

    The one roused to righteous fury

  140. Om Kantavigrahaya Namah

    ॐ कान्तविग्रहाय नमः।

    Whose form is lovely and captivating

  141. Om Kavachine Namah

    ॐ कवचिने नमः।

    Bearer of the protective armor

  142. Om Kantakine Namah

    ॐ कण्टकिने नमः।

    The thorny one, fierce and forbidding

  143. Om Karyakovidavikramaya Namah

    ॐ कार्यकोविदविक्रमाय नमः।

    Whose valor is skilled in every task

  144. Om Kalabhakshaya Namah

    ॐ कालभक्षाय नमः।

    Devourer of time itself

  145. Om Kalam Karine Namah

    ॐ कलं कारिणे नमः।

    He who enacts the passage of time

  146. Om Kinkinikritavasukaye Namah

    ॐ किङ्किणीकृतवासुकये नमः।

    He who girds Vasuki as a tinkling belt

  147. Om Ganeshvaraya Namah

    ॐ गणेश्वराय नमः।

    Lord and ruler of the celestial hosts

  148. Om Gaurishaya Namah

    ॐ गौरीशाय नमः।

    Lord and consort of Goddess Gauri

  149. Om Girishaya Namah

    ॐ गिरीशाय नमः।

    Lord of the mountains, master of Kailasha

  150. Om Giribadhakaya Namah

    ॐ गिरिबाधकाय नमः।

    He who afflicts and subdues the mountains

  151. Om Giridhanvane Namah

    ॐ गिरिधन्वने नमः।

    He who bears the mountain as his bow.

  152. Om Guhaya Namah

    ॐ गुहाय नमः।

    Dweller in the sacred cave, the hidden inner self.

  153. Om Goptre Namah

    ॐ गोप्त्रे नमः।

    The protector who shields his devotees.

  154. Om Gunarashaye Namah

    ॐ गुणराशाये नमः।

    Whose form is a heap of virtues.

  155. Om Gunakaraya Namah

    ॐ गुणाकराय नमः।

    The mine from which all good qualities arise.

  156. Om Gambhiraya Namah

    ॐ गम्भीराय नमः।

    He whose nature is deep and unfathomable.

  157. Om Gahanaya Namah

    ॐ गहनाय नमः।

    The profound one, impenetrable in depth.

  158. Om Goptre Namah

    ॐ गोप्त्रे नमः।

    The guardian who protects all beings.

  159. Om Gayatrivallabhaya Namah

    ॐ गायत्रीवल्लभाय नमः।

    Beloved lord of the sacred Gayatri mantra.

  160. Om Gataye Namah

    ॐ गतये नमः।

    The final refuge and goal of all beings.

  161. Om Grishmaya Namah

    ॐ ग्रीष्माय नमः।

    He who embodies the summer season.

  162. Om Grihapataye Namah

    ॐ गृहपतये नमः।

    Lord and master of every household.

  163. Om Guptaya Namah

    ॐ गुप्ताय नमः।

    The hidden one, concealed from ordinary sight.

  164. Om Geyaya Namah

    ॐ गेयाय नमः।

    He who is fit to be sung and praised.

  165. Om Gavyapataye Namah

    ॐ गव्यपतये नमः।

    Master of cattle and of all pastoral wealth.

  166. Om Agaya Namah

    ॐ अगाय नमः।

    The sinless one, untouched by any fault.

  167. Om Ganavahaya Namah

    ॐ गणवाहाय नमः।

    He who rides amid his host of attendants.

  168. Om Gunagrahine Namah

    ॐ गुणग्राहिणे नमः।

    He who recognizes and honors true merit.

  169. Om Gananaya Namah

    ॐ गणनाय नमः।

    Lord who presides over counting and calculation.

  170. Om Gunarashimate Namah

    ॐ गुणराशिमते नमः।

    Whose mind is a treasury of virtues.

  171. Om Agragamine Namah

    ॐ अग्रगामिने नमः।

    He who marches foremost, leading the way.

  172. Om Ishvaraya Namah

    ॐ ईश्वराय नमः।

    The supreme lord and ruler of all.

  173. Om Arogine Namah

    ॐ अरोगिणे नमः।

    He who is free from all disease.

  174. Om Khatvangine Namah

    ॐ खट्वाङ्गिने नमः।

    Bearer of the skull-topped staff, the khatvanga.

  175. Om Gaganalayaya Namah

    ॐ गगनालयाय नमः।

    He whose abode is the open sky.

  176. Om Amoghaya Namah

    ॐ अमोघाय नमः।

    The unfailing one, whose acts never miss their mark.

  177. Om Amogha Phaladaya Namah

    ॐ अमोघ फलदाय नमः।

    Bestower of fruits that never fail to ripen.

  178. Om Ghantaraya Namah

    ॐ घण्टाराय नमः।

    He whose voice resounds like a great bell.

  179. Om Ghatakapriyaya Namah

    ॐ घटकप्रियाय नमः।

    Lover of the sacred water-pot in worship.

  180. Om Chandrapidaya Namah

    ॐ चन्द्रापीडाय नमः।

    He who wears the moon as his crest ornament.

  181. Om Chandramaulaye Namah

    ॐ चन्द्रमौलये नमः।

    Whose matted crown is adorned with the moon.

  182. Om Chitraveshaya Namah

    ॐ चित्रवेषाय नमः।

    He who wears wondrous and varied garb.

  183. Om Chirantanaya Namah

    ॐ चिरन्तनाय नमः।

    The ancient one, existing since time immemorial.

  184. Om Chitteshayaya Namah

    ॐ चित्तेशयाय नमः।

    He who dwells within the hearts of devotees.

  185. Om Chitrabahave Namah

    ॐ चित्रबाहवे नमः।

    Whose arms display wondrous and varied form.

  186. Om Achalaya Namah

    ॐ अचलाय नमः।

    The immovable one, steadfast and unshaken.

  187. Om Chhinnasamshayaya Namah

    ॐ छिन्नसंशयाय नमः।

    He who cuts away every doubt.

  188. Om Chaturvedaya Namah

    ॐ चतुर्वेदाय नमः।

    Embodiment of the four sacred Vedas.

  189. Om Chaturbahave Namah

    ॐ चतुर्बाहवे नमः।

    He who bears four mighty arms.

  190. Om Chaturaya Namah

    ॐ चतुराय नमः।

    The skillful one, clever in all things.

  191. Om Chaturapriyaya Namah

    ॐ चतुरप्रियाय नमः।

    Lover of the clever and the skillful.

  192. Om Chamundajanakaya Namah

    ॐ चामुण्डाजनकाय नमः।

    Father of the fierce goddess Chamunda.

  193. Om Chandaya Namah

    ॐ चण्डाय नमः।

    The fierce and wrathful one.

  194. Om Chalaya Namah

    ॐ चलाय नमः।

    He who moves and stirs all creation.

  195. Om Kshanasanchalaya Namah

    ॐ क्षणसञ्चलाय नमः।

    He who shifts and changes in an instant.

  196. Om Achintyamahimne Namah

    ॐ अचिन्त्यमहिम्ने नमः।

    Whose glory is beyond all thought.

  197. Om Achintyaya Namah

    ॐ अचिन्त्याय नमः।

    The inconceivable one, beyond mental grasp.

  198. Om Characharacharitragaya Namah

    ॐ चराचरचरित्रगाय नमः।

    He who pervades the deeds of moving and unmoving beings.

  199. Om Chandrasanjivanaya Namah

    ॐ चन्द्रसञ्जीवनाय नमः।

    He who revives and restores the moon.

  200. Om Chitraya Namah

    ॐ चित्राय नमः।

    The wondrous one, marvelous in every form.

  201. Om Umacharyaya Namah

    ॐ उमाचार्याय नमः।

    The preceptor of Uma, teacher of the Goddess.

  202. Om Chaturmukhaya Namah

    ॐ चतुर्मुखाय नमः।

    He whose faces look toward all four directions.

  203. Om Ojastejodyutidharaya Namah

    ॐ ओजस्तेजोद्युतिधराय नमः।

    Bearer of vigor, splendor, and radiant luster.

  204. Om Jitakamaya Namah

    ॐ जितकामाय नमः।

    He who has conquered desire.

  205. Om Janapriyaya Namah

    ॐ जनप्रियाय नमः।

    Beloved of the people.

  206. Om Ajatashatrave Namah

    ॐ अजातशत्रवे नमः।

    One whose enemies are never born.

  207. Om Ojasvine Namah

    ॐ ओजस्विने नमः।

    Full of vital energy and vigor.

  208. Om Jitakalaya Namah

    ॐ जितकालाय नमः।

    He who has conquered time itself.

  209. Om Jagaddhitaya Namah

    ॐ जगद्धिताय नमः।

    Whose deeds bring welfare to the whole world.

  210. Om Jamadagnaye Namah

    ॐ जमदग्नये नमः।

    Named for the fire-born sage Jamadagni.

  211. Om Jalanidhaye Namah

    ॐ जलनिधये नमः।

    The ocean, treasury of waters.

  212. Om Jatilaya Namah

    ॐ जटिलाय नमः।

    Wearer of matted ascetic locks.

  213. Om Jiviteshvaraya Namah

    ॐ जीवितेश्वराय नमः।

    Lord and ruler of all living beings.

  214. Om Jananaya Namah

    ॐ जननाय नमः।

    The source of all birth and generation.

  215. Om Janajanmadaye Namah

    ॐ जनजन्मादये नमः।

    The origin of the birth of beings.

  216. Om Arjunaya Namah

    ॐ अर्जुनाय नमः।

    Named for the warrior Arjuna, ever bright and just.

  217. Om Janmavijnapyaya Namah

    ॐ जन्मविज्ञप्याय नमः।

    He who reveals the truth of birth.

  218. Om Janmadhipaya Namah

    ॐ जन्माधिपाय नमः।

    Sovereign ruler over birth itself.

  219. Om Jatine Namah

    ॐ जटिने नमः।

    Bearer of the matted crown of locks.

  220. Om Janmajaramrityubhayapahaya Namah

    ॐ जन्मजरामृत्युभयापहाय नमः।

    Remover of the fear of birth, old age, and death.

  221. Om Jivitantakaraya Namah

    ॐ जीवितान्तकराय नमः।

    He who brings life to its end.

  222. Om Jyeshthaya Namah

    ॐ ज्येष्ठाय नमः।

    The eldest, most venerable one.

  223. Om Jagannathaya Namah

    ॐ जगन्नाथाय नमः।

    Lord and protector of the whole universe.

  224. Om Janeshvaraya Namah

    ॐ जनेश्वराय नमः।

    Ruler and master of all people.

  225. Om Trivargasadhanaya Namah

    ॐ त्रिवर्गसाधनाय नमः।

    Accomplisher of the three aims of life.

  226. Om Tarkshyaya Namah

    ॐ तार्क्ष्याय नमः।

    Swift as the celestial bird Garuda.

  227. Om Tadgunaya Namah

    ॐ तद्गुणाय नमः।

    He who shares that same quality or nature.

  228. Om Tantuvardhanaya Namah

    ॐ तन्तुवर्धनाय नमः।

    He who extends and multiplies the lineage.

  229. Om Tapasvine Namah

    ॐ तपस्विने नमः।

    The great ascetic performing fierce austerities.

  230. Om Tarakaya Namah

    ॐ तारकाय नमः।

    The deliverer who carries devotees across.

  231. Om Taraya Namah

    ॐ ताराय नमः।

    The star, radiant point of light.

  232. Om Tivraya Namah

    ॐ तीव्राय नमः।

    Fierce and intensely sharp in power.

  233. Om Svatmanisamsthitaya Namah

    ॐ स्वात्मनिसंस्थिताय नमः।

    He who abides fixed within his own self.

  234. Om Tapanaya Namah

    ॐ तपनाय नमः।

    The scorcher, giver of warmth and heat.

  235. Om Tapanaya Namah

    ॐ तापनाय नमः।

    He who burns away affliction and sin.

  236. Om Tushtaya Namah

    ॐ तुष्टाय नमः।

    Ever content and fully satisfied.

  237. Om Shvanayonaye Namah

    ॐ श्वानयोनये नमः।

    Born of the dog, lord of the canine mount.

  238. Om Atandritaya Namah

    ॐ अतन्द्रिताय नमः।

    Untiring, never overcome by fatigue.

  239. Om Uttamangaya Namah

    ॐ उत्तमाङ्गाय नमः।

    He whose head is supreme above all.

  240. Om Timiraghne Namah

    ॐ तिमिरघ्ने नमः।

    Destroyer of darkness and ignorance.

  241. Om Vratine Namah

    ॐ व्रतिने नमः।

    Keeper of sacred vows and observances.

  242. Om Vedaya Namah

    ॐ वेदाय नमः।

    Embodiment of the sacred Veda.

  243. Om Tanunapate Namah

    ॐ तनूनपाते नमः।

    The subtle offspring, flame within the waters.

  244. Om Antarhitaya Namah

    ॐ अन्तर्हिताय नमः।

    He who remains hidden and unseen.

  245. Om Tamisraya Namah

    ॐ तमिस्राय नमः।

    Lord of the deep primordial darkness.

  246. Om Tejase Namah

    ॐ तेजसे नमः।

    Radiant splendor and fiery brilliance.

  247. Om Tejomayaya Namah

    ॐ तेजोमयाय नमः।

    He whose very form is made of light.

  248. Om Stanye Namah

    ॐ स्तन्ये नमः।

    The nurturing one, source of sustenance.

  249. Om Tarunaya Namah

    ॐ तरुणाय नमः।

    Ever youthful, fresh as the rising sun.

  250. Om Ardhakaraya Namah

    ॐ अर्धकराय नमः।

    Bearer of the half-formed, crescent hand or moon.

  251. Om Tigmaya Namah

    ॐ तिग्माय नमः।

    He whose splendor burns fiercely

  252. Om Tattvaya Namah

    ॐ तत्त्वाय नमः।

    The lord who embodies ultimate truth

  253. Om Tattvagrihecharaya Namah

    ॐ तत्त्वगृहेचराय नमः।

    He who roams the realm of pure essence

  254. Om Tejorashaye Namah

    ॐ तेजोराशये नमः।

    Bearer of a mass of radiant light

  255. Om Shatrubanaya Namah

    ॐ शत्रुबाणाय नमः।

    He whose arrows fell every foe

  256. Om Atithaye Namah

    ॐ अतिथये नमः।

    The honored guest received in every home

  257. Om Atithipriyaya Namah

    ॐ अतिथिप्रियाय नमः।

    He who delights in welcoming guests

  258. Om Atmayogashayaya Namah

    ॐ आत्मयोगशयाय नमः।

    He who rests absorbed in self-communion

  259. Om Vyanaya Namah

    ॐ व्यानाय नमः।

    The pervading breath that moves through all

  260. Om Tirthadevamayaya Namah

    ॐ तीर्थदेवमयाय नमः।

    He who is full of the gods of sacred fords

  261. Om Shivaya Namah

    ॐ शिवाय नमः।

    The auspicious one, Shiva himself

  262. Om Sthanadaya Namah

    ॐ स्थानदाय नमः।

    Bestower of a dwelling place

  263. Om Tapanaya Namah

    ॐ तपनाय नमः।

    He who scorches like the summer sun

  264. Om Sthanave Namah

    ॐ स्थाणवे नमः।

    The unmoving pillar, steady as an axis

  265. Om Sthavishthaya Namah

    ॐ स्थविष्ठाय नमः।

    The vastest and grandest of all

  266. Om Sthaviraya Namah

    ॐ स्थविराय नमः।

    The eldest and most venerable one

  267. Om Trilokeshaya Namah

    ॐ त्रिलोकेशाय नमः।

    Ruler of the three worlds

  268. Om Trilokatmane Namah

    ॐ त्रिलोकात्मने नमः।

    He whose self pervades the three worlds

  269. Om Trishuline Namah

    ॐ त्रिशूलिने नमः।

    Bearer of the trident

  270. Om Tridishadhipaya Namah

    ॐ त्रिदिशाधिपाय नमः।

    Overlord of the three quarters of heaven

  271. Om Trilochanaya Namah

    ॐ त्रिलोचनाय नमः।

    He of the three eyes

  272. Om Trayivedyaya Namah

    ॐ त्रयीवेद्याय नमः।

    He known through the threefold Vedas

  273. Om Trirvachah Sthaya Namah

    ॐ त्रिर्वचः स्थाय नमः।

    He who abides beyond threefold speech

  274. Om Trivargadaya Namah

    ॐ त्रिवर्गदाय नमः।

    Bestower of the three aims of life

  275. Om Duraya Namah

    ॐ दूराय नमः।

    The one far beyond reach

  276. Om Vadasthanaghnaya Namah

    ॐ वादस्थानघ्नाय नमः।

    Destroyer of the grounds of dispute

  277. Om Durdashaya Namah

    ॐ दुर्दशाय नमः।

    He whose form is hard to behold

  278. Om Dussahodayaya Namah

    ॐ दुस्सहोदयाय नमः।

    He whose rising is difficult to bear

  279. Om Paraya Namah

    ॐ पराय नमः।

    The supreme and transcendent one

  280. Om Devaya Namah

    ॐ देवाय नमः।

    The shining god

  281. Om Devadevaya Namah

    ॐ देवदेवाय नमः।

    The god of gods

  282. Om Dundubhaye Namah

    ॐ दुन्दुभये नमः।

    He who resounds like the war drum

  283. Om Dundubhipriyaya Namah

    ॐ दुन्दुभिप्रियाय नमः।

    He who delights in the drumbeat

  284. Om Dridhayudhadharine Namah

    ॐ दृढायुधधारिणे नमः।

    Wielder of firm and steadfast weapons

  285. Om Dhanadaya Namah

    ॐ धनदाय नमः।

    Bestower of wealth

  286. Om Dakshaya Namah

    ॐ दक्षाय नमः।

    The able and skillful one

  287. Om Duhsvapnanashanaya Namah

    ॐ दुःस्वप्ननाशनाय नमः।

    Destroyer of evil dreams

  288. Om Durneyaya Namah

    ॐ दुर्नेयाय नमः।

    He who is hard to fully comprehend

  289. Om Durgamaya Namah

    ॐ दुर्गमाय नमः।

    He who is difficult to approach

  290. Om Durgaya Namah

    ॐ दुर्गाय नमः।

    The fortress lord, hard to overcome

  291. Om Duravasaya Namah

    ॐ दुरावासाय नमः।

    He whose abode is hard to reach

  292. Om Durasadaya Namah

    ॐ दुरासदाय नमः।

    He who is difficult to assail

  293. Om Damaya Namah

    ॐ दमाय नमः।

    The self-controlled one

  294. Om Damayitre Namah

    ॐ दमयित्रे नमः।

    He who subdues and disciplines all

  295. Om Dantaya Namah

    ॐ दान्ताय नमः।

    The tamed and composed ascetic

  296. Om Datre Namah

    ॐ दात्रे नमः।

    The generous giver

  297. Om Danaya Namah

    ॐ दानाय नमः।

    He whose nature is charity itself

  298. Om Dayakaraya Namah

    ॐ दयाकराय नमः।

    The compassionate benefactor

  299. Om Durvasase Namah

    ॐ दुर्वाससे नमः।

    The sage clad in worn-out robes

  300. Om Dvijaya Namah

    ॐ द्विजाय नमः।

    The twice-born one, initiated in wisdom

  301. Om Devakayaya Namah

    ॐ देवकायाय नमः।

    Whose body is divine and radiant

  302. Om Durniktaya Namah

    ॐ दुर्णिक्ताय नमः।

    The unblemished one, free of flaw

  303. Om Durbhagodayaya Namah

    ॐ दुर्भगोदयाय नमः।

    He who rises to end misfortune

  304. Om Dehine Namah

    ॐ देहिने नमः।

    The embodied one, dweller in the form

  305. Om Dahaya Namah

    ॐ दाहाय नमः।

    Bearer of consuming fire

  306. Om Danavaraye Namah

    ॐ दानवारये नमः।

    Foe of the demon hosts

  307. Om Devendraya Namah

    ॐ देवेन्द्राय नमः।

    Lord of the celestial king Indra

  308. Om Arimardanaya Namah

    ॐ अरिमर्दनाय नमः।

    Crusher of hostile foes

  309. Om Devasuragurave Namah

    ॐ देवासुरगुरवे नमः।

    Guru of gods and demons alike

  310. Om Devaya Namah

    ॐ देवाय नमः।

    The shining god

  311. Om Devasuranamaskritaya Namah

    ॐ देवासुरनमस्कृताय नमः।

    He whom gods and demons bow to

  312. Om Devasureshvaraya Namah

    ॐ देवासुरेश्वराय नमः।

    Sovereign over gods and demons

  313. Om Divyaya Namah

    ॐ दिव्याय नमः।

    The radiant, celestial one

  314. Om Devasura Maheshvaraya Namah

    ॐ देवासुर महेश्वराय नमः।

    Great lord of gods and demons

  315. Om Sarvadevamayaya Namah

    ॐ सर्वदेवमयाय नमः।

    He who consists of all the gods

  316. Om Dandaya Namah

    ॐ दण्डाय नमः।

    Wielder of the punishing staff

  317. Om Nakshatraya Namah

    ॐ नक्षत्राय नमः।

    Lord of the lunar constellations

  318. Om Aksharaya Namah

    ॐ अक्षराय नमः।

    The imperishable, eternal one

  319. Om Nakshatramalikakeshaya Namah

    ॐ नक्षत्रमालिकाकेशाय नमः।

    Whose matted locks are strung with stars

  320. Om Nagaharaya Namah

    ॐ नागहाराय नमः।

    Wearer of a garland of serpents

  321. Om Pinakadhrite Namah

    ॐ पिनाकधृते नमः।

    Holder of the Pinaka bow

  322. Om Vyayanirvahanaya Namah

    ॐ व्ययनिर्वहणाय नमः।

    He who governs cost and expenditure

  323. Om Nyayine Namah

    ॐ न्यायिने नमः।

    The just one, upholder of right order

  324. Om Nabhase Namah

    ॐ नभसे नमः।

    Lord of the open sky

  325. Om Nyayaya Namah

    ॐ न्यायाय नमः।

    Justice and righteous judgment itself

  326. Om Niranjanaya Namah

    ॐ निरञ्जनाय नमः।

    The stainless one, untouched by taint

  327. Om Niravanaya Namah

    ॐ नीरावणाय नमः।

    He who silences and stills all sound

  328. Om Ativijnanaya Namah

    ॐ अतिविज्ञानाय नमः।

    Possessor of transcendent knowledge

  329. Om Narasimhanipatanaya Namah

    ॐ नरसिंहनिपातनाय नमः।

    He who felled Narasimha’s pride

  330. Om Nandine Namah

    ॐ नन्दिने नमः।

    Lord of Nandi, the joyful one

  331. Om Nandishvaraya Namah

    ॐ नन्दीश्वराय नमः।

    Master of the bull Nandi

  332. Om Nagnaya Namah

    ॐ नग्नाय नमः।

    The naked ascetic, unclothed in austerity

  333. Om Nagnavratadharaya Namah

    ॐ नग्नव्रतधराय नमः।

    Keeper of the naked vow of renunciation

  334. Om Naraya Namah

    ॐ नराय नमः।

    The primal man, Shiva as Nara

  335. Om Nirmamaya Namah

    ॐ निर्ममाय नमः।

    He who is free of possessiveness

  336. Om Nirahankaraya Namah

    ॐ निरहङ्काराय नमः।

    Devoid of ego and false pride

  337. Om Nirmohaya Namah

    ॐ निर्मोहाय नमः।

    Free from delusion entirely

  338. Om Nirupadravaya Namah

    ॐ निरुपद्रवाय नमः।

    He who is untroubled by calamity

  339. Om Nishkantakaya Namah

    ॐ निष्कण्टकाय नमः।

    The thornless one, beyond obstruction

  340. Om Kritanandaya Namah

    ॐ कृतानन्दाय नमः।

    Bestower of accomplished bliss

  341. Om Nirdhyatavyaya Namah

    ॐ निर्ध्यातव्याय नमः।

    He upon whom sages fix their meditation

  342. Om Janardanaya Namah

    ॐ जनार्दनाय नमः।

    He who stirs and rouses humankind

  343. Om Anaghaya Namah

    ॐ अनघाय नमः।

    The sinless, faultless one

  344. Om Nishkalaya Namah

    ॐ निष्कलाय नमः।

    Beyond all parts and divisions

  345. Om Nishthaya Namah

    ॐ निष्ठाय नमः।

    Steadfast foundation and final resting ground

  346. Om Nilakayaya Namah

    ॐ नीलकायाय नमः।

    Whose body gleams deep blue

  347. Om Niramayaya Namah

    ॐ निरामयाय नमः।

    Free from all sickness and decay

  348. Om Aniruddhaya Namah

    ॐ अनिरुद्धाय नमः।

    The unobstructed, unimpeded one

  349. Om Anadyantaya Namah

    ॐ अनाद्यन्ताय नमः।

    Without beginning or end

  350. Om Naikatmane Namah

    ॐ नैकात्मने नमः।

    The uniquely singular self

  351. Om Naikakarmakrite Namah

    ॐ नैककर्मकृते नमः।

    He whose deeds are many and matchless

  352. Om Nagaretase Namah

    ॐ नगरेतसे नमः।

    Whose form pervades the city and beyond

  353. Om Nakhine Namah

    ॐ नखिने नमः।

    Bearer of sharp claws or talons

  354. Om Nandine Namah

    ॐ नन्दिने नमः।

    The joyful one, ever content

  355. Om Anandavanavardhanaya Namah

    ॐ आनन्दवनवर्धनाय नमः।

    Enhancer of the forest grove of bliss

  356. Om Yogaya Namah

    ॐ योगाय नमः।

    Lord of union and spiritual discipline

  357. Om Viragine Namah

    ॐ विरागिणे नमः।

    The dispassionate one, free of craving

  358. Om Vairagine Namah

    ॐ वैरागिणे नमः।

    He who dwells in supreme detachment

  359. Om Tyagine Namah

    ॐ त्यागिने नमः।

    The great renouncer of worldly bonds

  360. Om Gaurivaranganaya Namah

    ॐ गौरीवराङ्गनाय नमः।

    Whose left half is Gauri’s fair form

  361. Om Kambukanthaya Namah

    ॐ कम्बुकण्ठाय नमः।

    Whose throat is graceful like a conch

  362. Om Grihasthaya Namah

    ॐ गृहस्थाय नमः।

    The householder, patron of family life

  363. Om Ugraya Namah

    ॐ उग्राय नमः।

    The fierce and terrifying one

  364. Om Chandaya Namah

    ॐ चण्डाय नमः।

    The wrathful, quick to anger at evil

  365. Om Akhandabhrite Namah

    ॐ अखण्डभृते नमः।

    Bearer of the unbroken, whole creation

  366. Om Antakaya Namah

    ॐ अन्तकाय नमः।

    Ender of all beings at time’s close

  367. Om Tandavadambararuchaye Namah

    ॐ ताण्डवाडम्बररुचये नमः।

    Whose splendor shines in the cosmic dance

  368. Om Rurumandalamanditaya Namah

    ॐ रुरुमण्डलमण्डिताय नमः।

    Adorned with a garland of deer or antelope

  369. Om Parameshvaraya Namah

    ॐ परमेश्वराय नमः।

    The supreme lord above all gods

  370. Om Pashupataye Namah

    ॐ पशुपतये नमः।

    Master and protector of all creatures

  371. Om Pinakine Namah

    ॐ पिनाकिने नमः।

    Wielder of the Pinaka bow

  372. Om Purashasanaya Namah

    ॐ पुरशासनाय नमः।

    Subduer of the demon cities’ pride

  373. Om Puratsutaya Namah

    ॐ पुरात्सूताय नमः।

    Born from the destruction of the old order

  374. Om Devakiraya Namah

    ॐ देवकीराय नमः।

    He of divine, radiant splendor

  375. Om Parameshthine Namah

    ॐ परमेष्ठिने नमः।

    The highest station, dwelling above all

  376. Om Parayanaya Namah

    ॐ परायणाय नमः।

    The final refuge for devoted souls

  377. Om Panchavimshatitatvasthaya Namah

    ॐ पञ्चविंशतितत्वस्थाय नमः।

    Abiding in the twenty-five cosmic principles

  378. Om Panchajantave Namah

    ॐ पञ्चजन्तवे नमः।

    Kin and friend to all living beings

  379. Om Prabhanjanaya Namah

    ॐ प्रभञ्जनाय नमः।

    He who scatters and disperses the wicked

  380. Om Maskarine Namah

    ॐ मस्करिणे नमः।

    The wandering ascetic bearing a staff

  381. Om Parabrahmane Namah

    ॐ परब्रह्मणे नमः।

    The supreme, absolute reality itself

  382. Om Parijataya Namah

    ॐ पारिजाताय नमः।

    Wish-fulfilling like the celestial Parijata tree

  383. Om Paratparaya Namah

    ॐ परात्पराय नमः।

    Higher than the highest, beyond compare

  384. Om Pratishthitaya Namah

    ॐ प्रतिष्ठिताय नमः।

    Firmly established, the steadfast foundation

  385. Om Pramanajnaya Namah

    ॐ प्रमाणज्ञाय नमः।

    Knower of true measure and valid proof

  386. Om Pramanaya Namah

    ॐ प्रमाणाय नमः।

    The very standard and measure of truth

  387. Om Paramarthadaya Namah

    ॐ परमार्थदाय नमः।

    Giver of the highest spiritual goal

  388. Om Panchabrahmane Namah

    ॐ पञ्चब्रह्मणे नमः।

    Embodiment of the five faces of Brahman

  389. Om Satpataye Namah

    ॐ सत्पतये नमः।

    Lord and protector of the virtuous

  390. Om Paramatmane Namah

    ॐ परमात्मने नमः।

    The supreme self within all beings

  391. Om Parayanaya Namah

    ॐ परायणाय नमः।

    Refuge and goal of the devoted

  392. Om Pinakapanaye Namah

    ॐ पिनाकपाणये नमः।

    He who holds the Pinaka in hand

  393. Om Pramshave Namah

    ॐ प्रांशवे नमः।

    The tall and towering one

  394. Om Pratyayaya Namah

    ॐ प्रत्ययाय नमः।

    The trustworthy, source of true conviction

  395. Om Paraviraghne Namah

    ॐ परवीरघ्ने नमः।

    Slayer of the enemy’s bravest warriors

  396. Om Prabhakaraya Namah

    ॐ प्रभाकराय नमः।

    Bestower of light like the radiant sun

  397. Om Pratyakshaya Namah

    ॐ प्रत्यक्षाय नमः।

    He who stands directly perceptible

  398. Om Pranavaya Namah

    ॐ प्रणवाय नमः।

    The sacred syllable Om itself

  399. Om Puranjayaya Namah

    ॐ पुरञ्जयाय नमः।

    Conqueror of the demon strongholds

  400. Om Pavitrapanaye Namah

    ॐ पवित्रपाणये नमः।

    Whose hands hold sacred, purifying power

  401. Om Paparaye Namah

    ॐ पापारये नमः।

    Enemy of sin, foe of every wrongdoing

  402. Om Pratyayachirshe Namah

    ॐ प्रत्ययाचिर्षे नमः।

    Whose radiance affirms and confirms truth

  403. Om Apam Nidhaye Namah

    ॐ अपां निधये नमः।

    Treasure house of the waters

  404. Om Pulastyaya Namah

    ॐ पुलस्त्याय नमः।

    He who bears the name of sage Pulastya

  405. Om Pulahaya Namah

    ॐ पुलहाय नमः।

    He who bears the name of sage Pulaha

  406. Om Agastyaya Namah

    ॐ अगस्त्याय नमः।

    He who bears the name of sage Agastya

  407. Om Puruhutaya Namah

    ॐ पुरुहूताय नमः।

    Invoked by many, called upon by all

  408. Om Purushtutaya Namah

    ॐ पुरुष्टुताय नमः।

    Praised abundantly by countless voices

  409. Om Padmakaraya Namah

    ॐ पद्माकराय नमः।

    Holder of the lotus

  410. Om Parasmaijyotishe Namah

    ॐ परस्मैज्योतिषे नमः।

    The supreme light beyond all else

  411. Om Paraparaphalapradaya Namah

    ॐ परापरफलप्रदाय नमः।

    Bestower of fruits both higher and lower

  412. Om Paravarajnaya Namah

    ॐ परावरज्ञाय नमः।

    Knower of what lies beyond and within

  413. Om Paradaya Namah

    ॐ परदाय नमः।

    The great giver

  414. Om Parashatrave Namah

    ॐ परशत्रवे नमः।

    Destroyer of the foremost enemies

  415. Om Parasmaipadaya Namah

    ॐ परस्मैपदाय नमः।

    Whose word is the ultimate expression

  416. Om Purnaya Namah

    ॐ पूर्णाय नमः।

    The complete and whole one

  417. Om Purayitre Namah

    ॐ पूरयित्रे नमः।

    He who fills and fulfills all things

  418. Om Punyaya Namah

    ॐ पुण्याय नमः।

    The sacred and meritorious one

  419. Om Punyashravanakirtanaya Namah

    ॐ पुण्यश्रवणकीर्तनाय नमः।

    Whose glories bring merit to hear and chant

  420. Om Purandaraya Namah

    ॐ पुरन्दराय नमः।

    Breaker of strongholds

  421. Om Punyakirtaye Namah

    ॐ पुण्यकीर्तये नमः।

    Whose fame itself is holy

  422. Om Pramadine Namah

    ॐ प्रमादिने नमः।

    The vigilant and unwearied one

  423. Om Papanashanaya Namah

    ॐ पापनाशनाय नमः।

    Destroyer of sin

  424. Om Parashilaya Namah

    ॐ परशीलाय नमः।

    Of supreme conduct and character

  425. Om Paragunaya Namah

    ॐ परगुणाय नमः।

    Possessor of the highest virtues

  426. Om Praduragaya Namah

    ॐ प्रादुरागाय नमः।

    He who becomes manifest

  427. Om Purandaraya Namah

    ॐ पुरन्दराय नमः।

    Breaker of strongholds

  428. Om Pararthavyaktaye Namah

    ॐ परार्थव्यक्तये नमः।

    Whose form serves the highest good

  429. Om Prabhavaya Namah

    ॐ प्रभवाय नमः।

    Source and origin of all

  430. Om Purushaya Namah

    ॐ पुरुषाय नमः।

    The primeval being

  431. Om Purujaya Namah

    ॐ पुरुजाय नमः।

    Born again and again in many forms

  432. Om Pitre Namah

    ॐ पित्रे नमः।

    The father and protector of all beings

  433. Om Pingalaya Namah

    ॐ पिङ्गलाय नमः।

    The tawny-hued one

  434. Om Pavanaya Namah

    ॐ पावनाय नमः।

    The purifier who cleanses all sin

  435. Om Plakshaya Namah

    ॐ प्लक्षाय नमः।

    He who bears the name of the sacred fig tree

  436. Om Atalaya Namah

    ॐ अतलाय नमः।

    Lord of the netherworld Atala

  437. Om Pushadantaghne Namah

    ॐ पूषदन्तघ्ने नमः।

    Breaker of the sun god Pusha’s teeth

  438. Om Paramarthagurave Namah

    ॐ परमार्थगुरवे नमः।

    Teacher of the highest truth

  439. Om Pritaye Namah

    ॐ प्रीतये नमः।

    Beloved and dear to all

  440. Om Pritamate Namah

    ॐ प्रीतमते नमः।

    Whose mind is full of affection

  441. Om Puratanaya Namah

    ॐ पुरातनाय नमः।

    The ancient one

  442. Om Parasharaya Namah

    ॐ पराशराय नमः।

    He who bears the name of sage Parashara

  443. Om Padmagarbhaya Namah

    ॐ पद्मगर्भाय नमः।

    Born of the lotus womb

  444. Om Paraya Namah

    ॐ पराय नमः।

    The supreme, transcendent one

  445. Om Parapuranjayaya Namah

    ॐ परपुरञ्जयाय नमः।

    Conqueror of enemy cities

  446. Om Upaplavaya Namah

    ॐ उपप्लवाय नमः।

    He who calms disturbance and calamity

  447. Om Ubhayakaraya Namah

    ॐ उभयकराय नमः।

    Doer of deeds on both sides

  448. Om Paramarthaikapanditaya Namah

    ॐ परमार्थैकपण्डिताय नमः।

    Sole scholar of the highest truth

  449. Om Maheshvaraya Namah

    ॐ महेश्वराय नमः।

    The great lord

  450. Om Mahadevaya Namah

    ॐ महादेवाय नमः।

    The great god

  451. Om Mudgalaya Namah

    ॐ मुद्गलाय नमः।

    The one linked with the sage Mudgala, wise and austere

  452. Om Madhuraya Namah

    ॐ मधुराय नमः।

    He who is sweet, gentle and pleasing to his devotees

  453. Om Mridave Namah

    ॐ मृदवे नमः।

    Whose nature is soft and tender toward the surrendered

  454. Om Mattashayaya Namah

    ॐ मत्ताशयाय नमः।

    He whose resting place is intoxicating bliss

  455. Om Mahayogine Namah

    ॐ महायोगिने नमः।

    The great yogi, master of supreme meditation

  456. Om Mahakarmane Namah

    ॐ महाकर्मणे नमः।

    Lord of vast and mighty deeds

  457. Om Mahaushadhaya Namah

    ॐ महौषधाय नमः।

    Bestower of the great healing herb, lord of remedies

  458. Om Maharshaye Namah

    ॐ महर्षये नमः।

    The great seer who perceives eternal truth

  459. Om Kapilacharyaya Namah

    ॐ कपिलाचार्याय नमः।

    Teacher in the lineage of sage Kapila

  460. Om Mrigadhamne Namah

    ॐ मृगधाम्ने नमः।

    Whose abode is the deer forest, wild and free

  461. Om Mahalayaya Namah

    ॐ महालयाय नमः।

    The great dissolver, in whom all things merge at the end

  462. Om Mahanidhaye Namah

    ॐ महानिधये नमः।

    Holder of the greatest treasure and hidden wealth

  463. Om Mahabhutaye Namah

    ॐ महाभूतये नमः।

    He who pervades all the great elements

  464. Om Mahanitaye Namah

    ॐ महानीतये नमः।

    Whose conduct and policy are supreme

  465. Om Mahamataye Namah

    ॐ महामतये नमः।

    Possessor of the highest intellect

  466. Om Mahagrahaya Namah

    ॐ महाग्रहाय नमः।

    The great seizer, ruler of planetary forces

  467. Om Mahagantre Namah

    ॐ महागन्त्रे नमः।

    The great mover who impels all things onward

  468. Om Mahabhutaya Namah

    ॐ महाभूताय नमः।

    He who embodies the vast elemental universe

  469. Om Amritaya Namah

    ॐ अमृताय नमः।

    Bearer of the nectar of immortality

  470. Om Yamaya Namah

    ॐ यमाय नमः।

    Lord who governs death and restraint, akin to Yama

  471. Om Amritamshave Namah

    ॐ अमृतांशवे नमः।

    Radiant with rays of immortal nectar

  472. Om Amritavapushe Namah

    ॐ अमृतवपुषे नमः।

    Whose body itself is formed of immortal nectar

  473. Om Marichaye Namah

    ॐ मरीचये नमः।

    He who shines like a ray of light

  474. Om Mohajalaghne Namah

    ॐ मोहजालघ्ने नमः।

    Destroyer of the net of delusion

  475. Om Mahatapase Namah

    ॐ महातपसे नमः।

    Whose austerity and inner heat are immense

  476. Om Mahakayaya Namah

    ॐ महाकायाय नमः।

    He of the vast and mighty cosmic form

  477. Om Mrigabanarpanaya Namah

    ॐ मृगबाणार्पणाय नमः।

    He who offers the deer as a sacrificial arrow-mark

  478. Om Khalaya Namah

    ॐ खलाय नमः।

    The relentless one who roots out the wicked

  479. Om Mahabalaya Namah

    ॐ महाबलाय नमः।

    Possessor of immense strength and power

  480. Om Mahipataya Namah

    ॐ महीपाताय नमः।

    He who overturns and protects the earth

  481. Om Mahayogine Namah

    ॐ महायोगिने नमः।

    The great yogi, absorbed in supreme discipline

  482. Om Mahamanase Namah

    ॐ महामनसे नमः।

    Whose mind is vast and boundless

  483. Om Mahamayaya Namah

    ॐ महामायाय नमः।

    Wielder of the great cosmic illusion

  484. Om Mahashantaya Namah

    ॐ महाशान्ताय नमः।

    He who abides in profound and great peace

  485. Om Mataye Namah

    ॐ मतये नमः।

    He of steady and discerning intellect

  486. Om Nadaya Namah

    ॐ नादाय नमः।

    He whose form is primal sound

  487. Om Mahotsavaya Namah

    ॐ महोत्सवाय नमः।

    Lord of the grandest festivals and celebrations

  488. Om Matsaryavide Namah

    ॐ मात्सर्यविदे नमः।

    Knower of envy, who sees through jealousy

  489. Om Mahaviryaya Namah

    ॐ महावीर्याय नमः।

    Possessor of supreme valor and virility

  490. Om Mahashaktaye Namah

    ॐ महाशक्तये नमः।

    Wielder of the greatest divine power

  491. Om Mahadyutaye Namah

    ॐ महाद्युतये नमः।

    Radiant with the greatest splendor

  492. Om Unmattakirtikrite Namah

    ॐ उन्मत्तकीर्तिकृते नमः।

    He whose fame arises from divine frenzy

  493. Om Mattaya Namah

    ॐ मत्ताय नमः।

    The exuberant one, wild in ecstatic joy

  494. Om Maghavate Namah

    ॐ मघवते नमः।

    Lord of bounty, generous like Indra

  495. Om Amitaya Namah

    ॐ अमिताय नमः।

    He who is boundless and immeasurable

  496. Om Mataye Namah

    ॐ मतये नमः।

    He of firm and settled understanding

  497. Om Mahabhogaya Namah

    ॐ महाभोगाय नमः।

    Enjoyer of vast and abundant pleasures

  498. Om Amritaya Namah

    ॐ अमृताय नमः।

    He who is nectar itself, deathless

  499. Om Mantraya Namah

    ॐ मन्त्राय नमः।

    Embodiment of sacred mantra

  500. Om Mangalaya Namah

    ॐ मङ्गलाय नमः।

    Bestower of auspiciousness and good fortune

  501. Om Mangalapriyaya Namah

    ॐ मङ्गलप्रियाय नमः।

    He who loves auspiciousness and welfare

  502. Om Amoghadandaya Namah

    ॐ अमोघदण्डाय नमः।

    Bearer of the staff whose blow never fails

  503. Om Madhyasthaya Namah

    ॐ मध्यस्थाय नमः।

    He who stands impartial in the middle, the mediator

  504. Om Maheshaya Namah

    ॐ महेशाय नमः।

    The great lord, supreme ruler Shiva

  505. Om Amoghavikramaya Namah

    ॐ अमोघविक्रमाय नमः।

    Whose valor and prowess never fail

  506. Om Ameyaya Namah

    ॐ अमेयाय नमः।

    The immeasurable one, beyond all measure

  507. Om Arishtamathanaya Namah

    ॐ अरिष्टमथनाय नमः।

    Destroyer of misfortune and calamity

  508. Om Mukundaya Namah

    ॐ मुकुन्दाय नमः।

    Bestower of liberation, granter of moksha

  509. Om Sarvapapaghne Namah

    ॐ सर्वपापघ्ने नमः।

    Destroyer of every sin

  510. Om Matamahaya Namah

    ॐ मातामहाय नमः।

    The great grandfather, ancient primal ancestor

  511. Om Matarishvane Namah

    ॐ मातरिश्वने नमः।

    He who moves in the wind, the wind-mover

  512. Om Manipuraya Namah

    ॐ मणिपूराय नमः।

    Lord of the navel energy center, the manipura chakra

  513. Om Mahashayaya Namah

    ॐ महाशयाय नमः।

    Whose glory and majesty are vast

  514. Om Madaghne Namah

    ॐ मदघ्ने नमः।

    Destroyer of pride and arrogance

  515. Om Mahagarbhaya Namah

    ॐ महागर्भाय नमः।

    Whose womb holds the great cosmos

  516. Om Mahakalpaya Namah

    ॐ महाकल्पाय नमः।

    Lord of the great cosmic age

  517. Om Mahadhanushe Namah

    ॐ महाधनुषे नमः।

    Wielder of the mighty bow

  518. Om Manase Namah

    ॐ मनसे नमः।

    The cosmic mind itself

  519. Om Manomayaya Namah

    ॐ मनोमयाय नमः।

    Whose form is made of pure mind

  520. Om Manine Namah

    ॐ मानिने नमः।

    The honored one, full of dignity

  521. Om Merupadyaya Namah

    ॐ मेरुपद्याय नमः।

    He whose seat rests upon Mount Meru

  522. Om Mridaya Namah

    ॐ मृडाय नमः।

    The gracious and gentle one

  523. Om Manave Namah

    ॐ मनवे नमः।

    The primal thinker, first among sages

  524. Om Mahashobhaya Namah

    ॐ महाशोभाय नमः।

    Whose splendor is beyond compare

  525. Om Mahajnanine Namah

    ॐ महाज्ञानिने नमः।

    Possessor of supreme wisdom

  526. Om Mahakalaya Namah

    ॐ महाकालाय नमः।

    The great lord of time itself

  527. Om Kalipriyaya Namah

    ॐ कलिप्रियाय नमः।

    He who is fond of Kali, dear to the goddess

  528. Om Mahavatave Namah

    ॐ महावटवे नमः।

    The great banyan tree, cosmic axis of stillness

  529. Om Mahatyagine Namah

    ॐ महात्यागिने नमः।

    The great renouncer, supreme in sacrifice

  530. Om Mahakoshaya Namah

    ॐ महाकोशाय नमः।

    Holder of the great treasury

  531. Om Mahagataye Namah

    ॐ महागतये नमः।

    He whose path and course are supreme

  532. Om Shikhandine Namah

    ॐ शिखण्डिने नमः।

    Crowned with a peacock feather crest

  533. Om Kavachine Namah

    ॐ कवचिने नमः।

    Clad in armor, the armored protector

  534. Om Shuline Namah

    ॐ शूलिने नमः।

    Wielder of the trident

  535. Om Jatine Namah

    ॐ जटिने नमः।

    He of the matted ascetic locks

  536. Om Mundine Namah

    ॐ मुण्डिने नमः।

    Wearer of the garland of skulls

  537. Om Kundaline Namah

    ॐ कुण्डलिने नमः।

    Adorned with serpent earrings

  538. Om Meghamaline Namah

    ॐ मेघमालिने नमः।

    Garlanded with clouds, cloud-wreathed

  539. Om Chakrakhadgine Namah

    ॐ चक्रखड्गिने नमः।

    Bearer of the discus and sword

  540. Om Maline Namah

    ॐ मालिने नमः।

    The garlanded one, wreathed in flowers

  541. Om Mayaya Namah

    ॐ मायाय नमः।

    Embodiment of divine illusion, the cosmic Maya

  542. Om Mahamanaye Namah

    ॐ महामणये नमः।

    Bearer of the great jewel

  543. Om Maheshvasaya Namah

    ॐ महेष्वासाय नमः।

    Wielder of the great bow

  544. Om Mahanandaya Namah

    ॐ महानन्दाय नमः।

    Source of supreme bliss

  545. Om Mahacharaya Namah

    ॐ महाचाराय नमः।

    He whose conduct is exalted

  546. Om Mahabhujaya Namah

    ॐ महाभुजाय नमः।

    The mighty armed one

  547. Om Makhakartre Namah

    ॐ मखकर्त्रे नमः।

    Performer of the sacrificial rite

  548. Om Makhadhvamsine Namah

    ॐ मखध्वंसिने नमः।

    Destroyer of the sacrifice, who shattered Daksha’s rite

  549. Om Madhuraya Namah

    ॐ मधुराय नमः।

    The sweet and gentle one

  550. Om Maghavatpriyaya Namah

    ॐ मघवत्प्रियाय नमः।

    Beloved of Indra, dear to the lord of gods

  551. Om Brahmasrishtaye Namah

    ॐ ब्रह्मसृष्टये नमः।

    He who is Brahma’s own creation

  552. Om Brahmaviryaya Namah

    ॐ ब्रह्मवीर्याय नमः।

    Whose vigor equals Brahma’s creative power

  553. Om Banahastaya Namah

    ॐ बाणहस्ताय नमः।

    Bearer of the arrow in hand

  554. Om Achalaya Namah

    ॐ अचलाय नमः।

    The unmoving, unshakable one

  555. Om Baline Namah

    ॐ बलिने नमः।

    Possessor of immense strength

  556. Om Kirarupaya Namah

    ॐ कीररूपाय नमः।

    He who takes the form of a parrot

  557. Om Chalaya Namah

    ॐ चलाय नमः।

    The ever-moving, dynamic one

  558. Om Unmadine Namah

    ॐ उन्मादिने नमः।

    He who induces divine madness

  559. Om Brahmanyaya Namah

    ॐ ब्रह्मण्याय नमः।

    Friend and protector of the Brahmins

  560. Om Brahmavarchasaya Namah

    ॐ ब्रह्मवर्चसाय नमः।

    Radiant with the splendor of Brahman

  561. Om Bahurupaya Namah

    ॐ बहुरूपाय नमः।

    He who assumes many forms

  562. Om Bahumayaya Namah

    ॐ बहुमयाय नमः।

    Whose illusive power is vast and manifold

  563. Om Brahmavishnushivatmakaya Namah

    ॐ ब्रह्मविष्णुशिवात्मकाय नमः।

    Embodiment of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva combined

  564. Om Brahmagarbhaya Namah

    ॐ ब्रह्मगर्भाय नमः।

    He who holds the womb of Brahman within

  565. Om Aksharaya Namah

    ॐ अक्षराय नमः।

    The imperishable, indestructible one

  566. Om Dambhaya Namah

    ॐ दम्भाय नमः।

    He who exposes false pride and deceit

  567. Om Brahmajyotishe Namah

    ॐ ब्रह्मज्योतिषे नमः।

    Whose light is the radiance of Brahman

  568. Om Brihaspataye Namah

    ॐ बृहस्पतये नमः।

    Lord and teacher of the celestial priests

  569. Om Bijabuddhaye Namah

    ॐ बीजबुद्धये नमः।

    Whose intellect is the primal seed of wisdom

  570. Om Brahmacharine Namah

    ॐ ब्रह्मचारिणे नमः।

    The eternal celibate practicing Brahman

  571. Om Brahmanaya Namah

    ॐ ब्राह्मणाय नमः।

    He who is himself a Brahmin sage

  572. Om Brahmanapriyaya Namah

    ॐ ब्राह्मणप्रियाय नमः।

    Beloved of the Brahmins

  573. Om Yugadikrite Namah

    ॐ युगादिकृते नमः।

    Doer of the deeds that begin each cosmic age

  574. Om Yugavartaya Namah

    ॐ युगावर्ताय नमः।

    He who turns the cycle of ages

  575. Om Yugadhyakshaya Namah

    ॐ युगाध्यक्षाय नमः।

    Overseer and ruler of the yugas

  576. Om Yugapaghne Namah

    ॐ युगापघ्ने नमः।

    Destroyer of the sins of every age

  577. Om Yajnaya Namah

    ॐ यज्ञाय नमः।

    Embodiment of the sacred sacrifice

  578. Om Yajnapataye Namah

    ॐ यज्ञपतये नमः।

    Lord and protector of the sacrifice

  579. Om Yajvane Namah

    ॐ यज्वने नमः।

    He who performs and upholds the sacrificial rite

  580. Om Yajnangaya Namah

    ॐ यज्ञाङ्गाय नमः।

    Whose limbs constitute the sacrifice itself

  581. Om Yajnavahanaya Namah

    ॐ यज्ञवाहनाय नमः।

    He who carries and fulfills the sacrifice

  582. Om Yogacharyaya Namah

    ॐ योगाचार्याय नमः।

    The supreme teacher of yoga

  583. Om Yogigamyaya Namah

    ॐ योगिगम्याय नमः।

    Attainable only through yogic practice

  584. Om Yogine Namah

    ॐ योगिने नमः।

    The great yogi himself

  585. Om Yogyaya Namah

    ॐ योग्याय नमः।

    He who is fit and worthy through discipline

  586. Om Yogavide Namah

    ॐ योगविदे नमः।

    Knower of the science of yoga

  587. Om Yogangaya Namah

    ॐ योगाङ्गाय नमः।

    Whose limbs form the disciplines of yoga

  588. Om Yogaharangaya Namah

    ॐ योगहाराङ्गाय नमः।

    He who dissolves the bonds through yogic power

  589. Om Yakshaya Namah

    ॐ यक्षाय नमः।

    Lord of the yaksha spirits

  590. Om Yuktimayaya Namah

    ॐ युक्तिमयाय नमः।

    Whose nature is composed of sacred method

  591. Om Yamaya Namah

    ॐ यमाय नमः।

    He who governs death and restraint

  592. Om Raudraya Namah

    ॐ रौद्राय नमः।

    The fierce, howling form of Rudra

  593. Om Raudrarshaye Namah

    ॐ रौद्रर्षये नमः।

    The great sage born of Rudra’s ferocity

  594. Om Rahave Namah

    ॐ राहवे नमः।

    He who is identified with Rahu

  595. Om Ratiratnaya Namah

    ॐ रतिरत्नाय नमः।

    Jewel of delight and passion

  596. Om Ranapriyaya Namah

    ॐ रणप्रियाय नमः।

    Lover of battle and conflict

  597. Om Lokabandhave Namah

    ॐ लोकबन्धवे नमः।

    Kinsman and friend of the whole world

  598. Om Lokanathaya Namah

    ॐ लोकनाथाय नमः।

    Lord and protector of all the worlds

  599. Om Lakshayajnaya Namah

    ॐ लक्षयज्ञाय नमः।

    He whose sacrifice is worth a hundred thousand rites

  600. Om Lakshanaya Namah

    ॐ लक्षणाय नमः।

    Bearer of the mark of distinction

  601. Om Lolamayaya Namah

    ॐ लोलमायाय नमः।

    Whose playful maya pervades all creation

  602. Om Lokakartre Namah

    ॐ लोककर्त्रे नमः।

    The creator and maker of the world

  603. Om Lokyaya Namah

    ॐ लोक्याय नमः।

    Belonging to the world, worldly in nature

  604. Om Lolaya Namah

    ॐ लोलाय नमः।

    He who is restless and ever in motion

  605. Om Lalitaya Namah

    ॐ लालिताय नमः।

    The charming and graceful one

  606. Om Sharabhaya Namah

    ॐ शरभाय नमः।

    Bearer of the mythic Sharabha form, tamer of fierce beasts

  607. Om Varadaya Namah

    ॐ वरदाय नमः।

    Bestower of boons upon devotees

  608. Om Vandyaya Namah

    ॐ वन्द्याय नमः।

    Worthy of reverence and salutation

  609. Om Vidushe Namah

    ॐ विदुषे नमः।

    The all-knowing sage

  610. Om Vishvasmai Namah

    ॐ विश्वस्मै नमः।

    He who is the entire universe itself

  611. Om Maheshvaraya Namah

    ॐ महेश्वराय नमः।

    The great lord ruling over all gods

  612. Om Vedantasarasandohaya Namah

    ॐ वेदान्तसारसन्दोहाय नमः।

    The very essence distilled from the Vedanta

  613. Om Vitatangaya Namah

    ॐ वितताङ्गाय नमः।

    Whose limbs extend and pervade all space

  614. Om Visharadaya Namah

    ॐ विशारदाय नमः।

    The learned and highly skilled one

  615. Om Vishvamurtaye Namah

    ॐ विश्वमूर्तये नमः।

    Whose form embodies the whole universe

  616. Om Vedavedyaya Namah

    ॐ वेदवेद्याय नमः।

    He who is known through the Vedas

  617. Om Vamadevaya Namah

    ॐ वामदेवाय नमः।

    The gentle, benevolent form of Shiva

  618. Om Vimochakaya Namah

    ॐ विमोचकाय नमः।

    The liberator who frees souls from bondage

  619. Om Vishvarupaya Namah

    ॐ विश्वरूपाय नमः।

    He whose shape is the entire cosmos

  620. Om Virupakshaya Namah

    ॐ विरूपाक्षाय नमः।

    The wide-eyed Shiva of unusual gaze

  621. Om Vanishaya Namah

    ॐ वाणीशाय नमः।

    Lord of speech and eloquence

  622. Om Havyavahanaya Namah

    ॐ हव्यवाहनाय नमः।

    The carrier of the sacrificial fire oblations

  623. Om Vrishangaya Namah

    ॐ वृषाङ्गाय नमः।

    Whose body bears the mark of the bull

  624. Om Vishalakshaya Namah

    ॐ विशालाक्षाय नमः।

    The one with broad, expansive eyes

  625. Om Vishvadarshine Namah

    ॐ विश्वदर्शिने नमः।

    He who beholds and perceives the whole world

  626. Om Vilochanaya Namah

    ॐ विलोचनाय नमः।

    The one whose eyes see all

  627. Om Vishakhaya Namah

    ॐ विशाखाय नमः।

    Bearer of the Vishakha aspect, lord of directions

  628. Om Vishvasrije Namah

    ॐ विश्वसृजे नमः।

    The creator who brings forth the universe

  629. Om Vishvaya Namah

    ॐ विश्वाय नमः।

    He who is identical with the universe

  630. Om Vijitatmane Namah

    ॐ विजितात्मने नमः।

    The self-conquered soul, master of his own mind

  631. Om Avyayaya Namah

    ॐ अव्ययाय नमः।

    The imperishable, undecaying one

  632. Om Pumse Namah

    ॐ पुंसे नमः।

    The cosmic person, purusha himself

  633. Om Vyaghracharmadhritaye Namah

    ॐ व्याघ्रचर्मधृतये नमः।

    Wearer of the tiger skin as garment

  634. Om Vyapine Namah

    ॐ व्यापिने नमः।

    He who pervades and fills all things

  635. Om Vanmayaikanidhaye Namah

    ॐ वाङ्मयैकनिधये नमः।

    Sole treasury of sacred speech and scripture

  636. Om Vibhave Namah

    ॐ विभवे नमः।

    Possessor of boundless glory and splendor

  637. Om Varnashramagurave Namah

    ॐ वर्णाश्रमगुरवे नमः।

    The teacher of caste and life-stage duties

  638. Om Varnaya Namah

    ॐ वर्णाय नमः।

    He who embodies sacred sound and color

  639. Om Varadaya Namah

    ॐ वरदाय नमः।

    Bestower of every boon sought

  640. Om Vayuvahanaya Namah

    ॐ वायुवाहनाय नमः।

    He whose vehicle is the wind

  641. Om Vishvakarmane Namah

    ॐ विश्वकर्मणे नमः।

    The architect and maker of the universe

  642. Om Vinitatmane Namah

    ॐ विनीतात्मने नमः।

    The humble-souled, ever modest one

  643. Om Vedashastrarthatatvavide Namah

    ॐ वेदशास्त्रार्थतत्वविदे नमः।

    Knower of the true meaning of scripture and law

  644. Om Vasave Namah

    ॐ वसवे नमः।

    He who dwells among the Vasu gods

  645. Om Vasumanase Namah

    ॐ वसुमनसे नमः।

    Whose mind holds boundless wealth of wisdom

  646. Om Palaya Namah

    ॐ पालाय नमः।

    The protector and guardian of all

  647. Om Viramaya Namah

    ॐ विरामाय नमः।

    He who is the final rest and cessation

  648. Om Vidrumachchhavaye Namah

    ॐ विद्रुमच्छवये नमः।

    Whose complexion glows like red coral

  649. Om Vimochakaya Namah

    ॐ विमोचकाय नमः।

    The liberator freeing devotees from bondage

  650. Om Vijayaya Namah

    ॐ विजयाय नमः।

    The ever-victorious lord

  651. Om Vishishtaya Namah

    ॐ विशिष्टाय नमः।

    The most distinguished and excellent one

  652. Om Vrishavahanaya Namah

    ॐ वृषवाहनाय नमः।

    He who is mounted upon the bull

  653. Om Vishveshaya Namah

    ॐ विश्वेशाय नमः।

    Lord and ruler of the entire universe

  654. Om Vividhaya Namah

    ॐ विविधाय नमः।

    He who assumes manifold and varied forms

  655. Om Vadine Namah

    ॐ वादिने नमः।

    The great debater and speaker of truth

  656. Om Vedangaya Namah

    ॐ वेदाङ्गाय नमः।

    Master of the auxiliary Vedic sciences

  657. Om Vedavide Namah

    ॐ वेदविदे नमः।

    Knower of the Vedas in full

  658. Om Mayaya Namah

    ॐ मयाय नमः।

    Wielder of divine creative illusion, maya

  659. Om Vishveshvaraya Namah

    ॐ विश्वेश्वराय नमः।

    Sovereign lord of the whole cosmos

  660. Om Virabhadraya Namah

    ॐ वीरभद्राय नमः।

    He who takes the fierce form of Virabhadra

  661. Om Virasinaya Namah

    ॐ वीरासीनाय नमः।

    He who sits in the heroic posture

  662. Om Vidhaye Namah

    ॐ विधये नमः।

    The ordainer who establishes cosmic law

  663. Om Viraje Namah

    ॐ विराजे नमः।

    He who shines forth in splendour

  664. Om Vyavasayaya Namah

    ॐ व्यवसायाय नमः।

    Lord of effort, enterprise, and striving

  665. Om Vyavasthanaya Namah

    ॐ व्यवस्थानाय नमः।

    The steadfast ground on which all rests

  666. Om Virachudamanaye Namah

    ॐ वीरचूडामणये नमः।

    Crest jewel among all heroic beings

  667. Om Viraje Namah

    ॐ विराजे नमः।

    He who shines forth in splendour

  668. Om Valakhilyaya Namah

    ॐ वालखिल्याय नमः।

    Kin of the tiny thumb-sized sage-hosts

  669. Om Vishvadehaya Namah

    ॐ विश्वदेहाय नमः।

    Whose body pervades and comprises the universe

  670. Om Viramaya Namah

    ॐ विरामाय नमः।

    Bestower of rest and final cessation

  671. Om Vasudaya Namah

    ॐ वसुदाय नमः।

    Giver of wealth and worldly treasure

  672. Om Vasave Namah

    ॐ वसवे नमः।

    He who dwells among the eight Vasus

  673. Om Vishechanaya Namah

    ॐ विषेचनाय नमः।

    He who purifies and sprinkles sacred water

  674. Om Vedavedyaya Namah

    ॐ वेदवेद्याय नमः।

    He who is known through the Vedas

  675. Om Vedaya Namah

    ॐ वेदाय नमः।

    The embodiment of the Veda itself

  676. Om Vachaspataye Namah

    ॐ वाचस्पतये नमः।

    Lord and master of speech

  677. Om Vashine Namah

    ॐ वशिने नमः।

    The self-controlled, all-subduing one

  678. Om Vidvattamaya Namah

    ॐ विद्वत्तमाय नमः।

    Foremost among the learned and wise

  679. Om Vittamayaya Namah

    ॐ वित्तमयाय नमः।

    Whose very substance is treasured wealth

  680. Om Vishrutaye Namah

    ॐ विश्रुतये नमः।

    He whose fame is widely celebrated

  681. Om Vimalodayaya Namah

    ॐ विमलोदयाय नमः।

    He whose rising is free of stain

  682. Om Vaivasvataya Namah

    ॐ वैवस्वताय नमः।

    Kin of Vivasvat, lord of the sun

  683. Om Vasishthaya Namah

    ॐ वसिष्ठाय नमः।

    He who bears the name of sage Vasishtha

  684. Om Vibhutaye Namah

    ॐ विभूतये नमः।

    Source of prosperity and manifest glory

  685. Om Vigatajvaraya Namah

    ॐ विगतज्वराय नमः।

    He who is free from all fever and affliction

  686. Om Vishvahartre Namah

    ॐ विश्वहर्त्रे नमः।

    Destroyer who withdraws the entire universe

  687. Om Vishvamodine Namah

    ॐ विश्वमोदिने नमः।

    He who delights and gladdens the world

  688. Om Vishvamitraya Namah

    ॐ विश्वामित्राय नमः।

    He who befriends the whole universe

  689. Om Dvijeshvaraya Namah

    ॐ द्विजेश्वराय नमः।

    Lord and master of the twice-born

  690. Om Virotpattaye Namah

    ॐ वीरोत्पत्तये नमः।

    Origin and source of all heroism

  691. Om Vishvasahaya Namah

    ॐ विश्वसहाय नमः।

    He who endures and sustains the world

  692. Om Vishvavasaya Namah

    ॐ विश्वावासाय नमः।

    He in whom the whole universe dwells

  693. Om Vasushravase Namah

    ॐ वसुश्रवसे नमः।

    Whose renown flows from abundant wealth

  694. Om Vajrahastaya Namah

    ॐ वज्रहस्ताय नमः।

    He who bears the thunderbolt in hand

  695. Om Vajrarupaya Namah

    ॐ वज्ररूपाय नमः।

    Whose form is hard as the thunderbolt

  696. Om Vipakaya Namah

    ॐ विपाकाय नमः।

    He who governs the ripening of deeds

  697. Om Vishvakarakaya Namah

    ॐ विश्वकारकाय नमः।

    The maker and fashioner of the universe

  698. Om Brihadashvaya Namah

    ॐ बृहदश्वाय नमः।

    He of the great steed, mighty as a horse

  699. Om Vyalakalpaya Namah

    ॐ व्यालकल्पाय नमः।

    He whose ornament is the serpent

  700. Om Vishalyaya Namah

    ॐ विशल्याय नमः।

    He who removes the thorn of suffering

  701. Om Lokashalyakrite Namah

    ॐ लोकशल्यकृते नमः।

    Remover of the world’s affliction, drawing out its thorn of sorrow

  702. Om Virupaya Namah

    ॐ विरूपाय नमः।

    He whose form is fierce and formless beyond ordinary shape

  703. Om Vikritaya Namah

    ॐ विकृताय नमः।

    Whose body bears a strange and terrible aspect

  704. Om Vegine Namah

    ॐ वेगिने नमः।

    The swift one, ever speeding through the three worlds

  705. Om Virinchaye Namah

    ॐ विरिञ्चये नमः।

    Identified with Brahma, the primal creator

  706. Om Vishtarashravase Namah

    ॐ विष्टरश्रवसे नमः।

    Whose fame rests broad as the earth’s vast expanse

  707. Om Avyaktalakshanaya Namah

    ॐ अव्यक्तलक्षणाय नमः।

    Marked by signs beyond perception, subtle and unmanifest

  708. Om Avyaktaya Namah

    ॐ अव्यक्ताय नमः।

    The unmanifest one, hidden from ordinary sight

  709. Om Vyaktaya Namah

    ॐ व्यक्ताय नमः।

    The manifest one, revealed in the visible universe

  710. Om Vaishyaya Namah

    ॐ वैश्याय नमः।

    Lord who takes the form of the merchant class

  711. Om Vishampataye Namah

    ॐ विशाम्पतये नमः।

    Master and protector of the people

  712. Om Vibudhagresaraya Namah

    ॐ विबुधाग्रेसराय नमः।

    Foremost among the wise and the learned

  713. Om Vedaya Namah

    ॐ वेदाय नमः।

    He who embodies the sacred Veda itself

  714. Om Vishvagarbhaya Namah

    ॐ विश्वगर्भाय नमः।

    Womb that holds the entire universe within

  715. Om Vichakshanaya Namah

    ॐ विचक्षणाय नमः।

    The discerning one, keen in judgment and insight

  716. Om Vishamakshaya Namah

    ॐ विषमाक्षाय नमः।

    Whose eyes are uneven, one fierce mark of his wildness

  717. Om Vilomakshaya Namah

    ॐ विलोमाक्षाय नमः।

    Whose gaze runs contrary to the ordinary way

  718. Om Vrishadaya Namah

    ॐ वृषदाय नमः।

    Bestower of righteousness and the sacred bull

  719. Om Vrishavarddhanaya Namah

    ॐ वृषवर्द्धनाय नमः।

    He who increases dharma, the bull of virtue

  720. Om Viviktadaya Namah

    ॐ विविक्तदाय नमः।

    Giver of solitude and inner detachment

  721. Om Vasantaya Namah

    ॐ वसन्ताय नमः।

    Lord who is the springtime, season of renewal

  722. Om Vivasvate Namah

    ॐ विवस्वते नमः।

    The radiant one, luminous as the rising sun

  723. Om Vitamase Namah

    ॐ वितमसे नमः।

    He who has cast off all darkness

  724. Om Tamase Namah

    ॐ तमसे नमः।

    Bearer of darkness, the primal tamas of dissolution

  725. Om Vedavedyaya Namah

    ॐ वेदवेद्याय नमः।

    Knowable only through the wisdom of the Vedas

  726. Om Vishvarupaya Namah

    ॐ विश्वरूपाय नमः।

    Whose form is the whole universe entire

  727. Om Viviktaya Namah

    ॐ विविक्ताय नमः।

    The solitary one, apart and untouched

  728. Om Vishvabhajanaya Namah

    ॐ विश्वभाजनाय नमः।

    Vessel in which the whole universe rests

  729. Om Vishayasthaya Namah

    ॐ विषयस्थाय नमः।

    He who abides within sense objects and the world

  730. Om Viviktasthaya Namah

    ॐ विविक्तस्थाय नमः।

    Whose dwelling is apart, in solitude and stillness

  731. Om Vidyarashaye Namah

    ॐ विद्याराशये नमः।

    The very treasury of sacred knowledge

  732. Om Patipriyaya Namah

    ॐ पतिप्रियाय नमः।

    Beloved of his consort, cherished by his own lord

  733. Om Shivaya Namah

    ॐ शिवाय नमः।

    The auspicious one, benevolent Shiva himself

  734. Om Sharvaya Namah

    ॐ शर्वाय नमः।

    The archer lord who pierces all suffering

  735. Om Sadacharaya Namah

    ॐ सदाचाराय नमः।

    Whose conduct is ever righteous and pure

  736. Om Shambhave Namah

    ॐ शम्भवे नमः।

    Source of all wellbeing and good fortune

  737. Om Ishanaya Namah

    ॐ ईशानाय नमः।

    Ruling lord of all the quarters of the sky

  738. Om Ishvaraya Namah

    ॐ ईश्वराय नमः।

    The supreme sovereign, ruler over all

  739. Om Shrutidharmoktasamvadine Namah

    ॐ श्रुतिधर्मोक्तसंवादिने नमः।

    He who accords with the truths taught by scripture and law

  740. Om Sahasrakshaya Namah

    ॐ सहस्राक्षाय नमः।

    Possessor of a thousand watchful eyes

  741. Om Sahasrapade Namah

    ॐ सहस्रपादे नमः।

    He whose feet number a thousand, pervading all space

  742. Om Sarvajnaya Namah

    ॐ सर्वज्ञाय नमः।

    Knower of all things without limit

  743. Om Sarvadevaya Namah

    ॐ सर्वदेवाय नमः।

    Lord embracing every deity within himself

  744. Om Shankaraya Namah

    ॐ शङ्कराय नमः।

    Bestower of auspiciousness and grace on all

  745. Om Shuladharakaya Namah

    ॐ शूलधारकाय नमः।

    Bearer of the trident, weapon of the fierce guardian

  746. Om Shuchaye Namah

    ॐ शुचये नमः।

    The pure one, untouched by any stain

  747. Om Rashaye Namah

    ॐ राशये नमः।

    He who is the vast collection, the totality of being

  748. Om Skandagurave Namah

    ॐ स्कन्दगुरवे नमः।

    Preceptor and father of Skanda, the war god

  749. Om Shrikanthaya Namah

    ॐ श्रीकण्ठाय नमः।

    The blue-throated one who swallowed poison for the world

  750. Om Suryatapanaya Namah

    ॐ सूर्यतापनाय नमः।

    He whose heat scorches like the burning sun

  751. Om Ishananilayaya Namah

    ॐ ईशाननिलयाय नमः।

    He who dwells as the abode of Ishana, the northeast lord

  752. Om Svasti Namah

    ॐ स्वस्ति नमः।

    Bestower of auspiciousness and well-being on his devotees

  753. Om Samavedasvarupavide Namah

    ॐ सामवेदस्वरूपविदे नमः।

    Whose true form is the essence of the Samaveda

  754. Om Manine Namah

    ॐ मानिने नमः।

    The honored one, worthy of highest respect

  755. Om Sunitaye Namah

    ॐ सुनीतये नमः।

    He who follows and teaches righteous conduct

  756. Om Shuddhatmane Namah

    ॐ शुद्धात्मने नमः।

    Whose soul is pure and untouched by defilement

  757. Om Somaya Namah

    ॐ सोमाय नमः।

    The lord identified with Soma, gentle and moon-like

  758. Om Sometaraya Namah

    ॐ सोमेतराय नमः।

    He who transcends and stands beyond the moon

  759. Om Sukhine Namah

    ॐ सुखिने नमः।

    Bestower of joy and inner happiness

  760. Om Sadashivaya Namah

    ॐ सदाशिवाय नमः।

    The eternally auspicious form of Shiva

  761. Om Samavrittaya Namah

    ॐ समावृत्ताय नमः।

    He who has fully returned, complete in his course

  762. Om Sukirtaye Namah

    ॐ सुकीर्तये नमः।

    Whose fame and glory are excellent and widespread

  763. Om Chhinnasamshayaya Namah

    ॐ छिन्नसंशयाय नमः।

    Destroyer of all doubt and uncertainty

  764. Om Sarvakamine Namah

    ॐ सर्वकामिने नमः।

    He who fulfills every wish of his devotees

  765. Om Sadavasaya Namah

    ॐ सदावासाय नमः।

    Whose dwelling is everywhere and always present

  766. Om Sarvayudhavisharadaya Namah

    ॐ सर्वायुधविशारदाय नमः।

    Skilled master of every weapon

  767. Om Sulabhaya Namah

    ॐ सुलभाय नमः।

    He who is easily attained by sincere devotion

  768. Om Sudanaya Namah

    ॐ सूदनाय नमः।

    Destroyer who annihilates evil and suffering

  769. Om Shuddhaya Namah

    ॐ शुद्धाय नमः।

    The pure one, free from all impurity

  770. Om Shubhamshave Namah

    ॐ शुभांशवे नमः।

    Whose rays are auspicious and radiant

  771. Om Shuddhavigrahaya Namah

    ॐ शुद्धविग्रहाय नमः।

    Bearer of a pure and untainted form

  772. Om Suvarnaya Namah

    ॐ सुवर्णाय नमः।

    He of golden, radiant complexion

  773. Om Svashrayaya Namah

    ॐ स्वाश्रयाय नमः।

    Whose only refuge and support is himself

  774. Om Shatrave Namah

    ॐ शत्रवे नमः।

    The adversary who confronts all foes

  775. Om Shatrujite Namah

    ॐ शत्रुजिते नमः।

    Conqueror who triumphs over every enemy

  776. Om Shatrutapanaya Namah

    ॐ शत्रुतापनाय नमः।

    He who torments and afflicts his enemies

  777. Om Shanaye Namah

    ॐ शनये नमः।

    The lord identified with Shani, ruler of time’s discipline

  778. Om Suryaya Namah

    ॐ सूर्याय नमः।

    The lord identified with Surya, the radiant sun

  779. Om Sarvakarmane Namah

    ॐ सर्वकर्मणे नमः।

    He who is the doer of all actions

  780. Om Sarvalokaprajapataye Namah

    ॐ सर्वलोकप्रजापतये नमः।

    Lord and progenitor of all the worlds

  781. Om Siddhaya Namah

    ॐ सिद्धाय नमः।

    The accomplished one, perfected in all powers

  782. Om Sarveshvaraya Namah

    ॐ सर्वेश्वराय नमः।

    The lord and ruler over all beings

  783. Om Svastaye Namah

    ॐ स्वस्तये नमः।

    Embodiment of well-being and blessing

  784. Om Svastikrite Namah

    ॐ स्वस्तिकृते नमः।

    He who creates auspiciousness for all

  785. Om Svastibhuje Namah

    ॐ स्वस्तिभुजे नमः।

    Bearer and protector of good fortune

  786. Om Svadhayai Namah

    ॐ स्वधायै नमः।

    She who is the offering of sustenance to ancestors

  787. Om Vasave Namah

    ॐ वसवे नमः।

    The lord identified with Vasu, dweller among the elements

  788. Om Vasumanase Namah

    ॐ वसुमनसे नमः।

    He whose mind rests in abundance and wealth

  789. Om Satyaya Namah

    ॐ सत्याय नमः।

    The truthful one, embodiment of truth itself

  790. Om Sarvapapaharaya Namah

    ॐ सर्वपापहराय नमः।

    Remover of all sins from his devotees

  791. Om Haraya Namah

    ॐ हराय नमः।

    The lord Hara, who seizes away sorrow

  792. Om Sarvadaye Namah

    ॐ सर्वादये नमः।

    He who is the origin of all things

  793. Om Siddhidaya Namah

    ॐ सिद्धिदाय नमः।

    Bestower of supernatural powers and accomplishment

  794. Om Siddhaye Namah

    ॐ सिद्धये नमः।

    The one who grants perfection and success

  795. Om Sarvavasaya Namah

    ॐ सर्वावासाय नमः।

    Whose abode encompasses everything that exists

  796. Om Chatushpathaya Namah

    ॐ चतुष्पथाय नमः।

    He who presides over the crossroads of four paths

  797. Om Samvatsarakaraya Namah

    ॐ संवत्सरकराय नमः।

    Maker and measurer of the passing year

  798. Om Shrimate Namah

    ॐ श्रीमते नमः।

    The glorious one, resplendent with fortune

  799. Om Shantaya Namah

    ॐ शान्ताय नमः।

    The peaceful and tranquil lord

  800. Om Samvatsaraya Namah

    ॐ संवत्सराय नमः।

    Embodiment of the cycle of the year itself

  801. Om Shishave Namah

    ॐ शिशवे नमः।

    The eternal child, ever youthful in form

  802. Om Spashtaksharaya Namah

    ॐ स्पष्टाक्षराय नमः।

    He whose speech is clear and distinct

  803. Om Sarvaharine Namah

    ॐ सर्वहारिणे नमः।

    The taker away of all things at the end of time

  804. Om Sangramaya Namah

    ॐ सङ्ग्रामाय नमः।

    The lord of battle and warfare

  805. Om Sangamaya Namah

    ॐ सङ्गमाय नमः।

    He who brings union and confluence of forces

  806. Om Plavaya Namah

    ॐ प्लवाय नमः।

    The one who ferries devotees across worldly existence

  807. Om Ishtaya Namah

    ॐ इष्टाय नमः।

    He who is desired and cherished by all

  808. Om Vishishtaya Namah

    ॐ विशिष्टाय नमः।

    The most distinguished and excellent one

  809. Om Shishteshtaya Namah

    ॐ शिष्टेष्टाय नमः।

    Beloved of the noble and virtuous

  810. Om Sulabhaya Namah

    ॐ सुलभाय नमः।

    He who is easily accessible to devotees

  811. Om Sulabhayanaya Namah

    ॐ सुलभायनाय नमः।

    The refuge that grants easy attainment

  812. Om Subrahmanyaya Namah

    ॐ सुब्रह्मण्याय नमः।

    Dear friend and protector of the Brahmins

  813. Om Suraganaya Namah

    ॐ सुरगणाय नमः।

    The leader among the hosts of celestial beings

  814. Om Susharanyaya Namah

    ॐ सुशरण्याय नमः।

    Whose shelter is easily and readily given

  815. Om Sudhapataye Namah

    ॐ सुधापतये नमः।

    Lord of the nectar of immortality

  816. Om Sharanyaya Namah

    ॐ शरण्याय नमः।

    The one who offers refuge to all who seek it

  817. Om Shashvataya Namah

    ॐ शाश्वताय नमः।

    The eternal, everlasting one

  818. Om Skandaya Namah

    ॐ स्कन्दाय नमः।

    He who takes the form of Skanda, the war god

  819. Om Shipivishtaya Namah

    ॐ शिपिविष्टाय नमः।

    Whose rays pervade all forms of the sun

  820. Om Shivashrayaya Namah

    ॐ शिवाश्रयाय नमः।

    He whose only refuge is Lord Shiva

  821. Om Samsarachakrabhrite Namah

    ॐ संसारचक्रभृते नमः।

    Bearer of the wheel of worldly existence

  822. Om Saraya Namah

    ॐ साराय नमः।

    The very essence of all that exists

  823. Om Shankaraya Namah

    ॐ शङ्कराय नमः।

    Bestower of auspiciousness and peace

  824. Om Sarvasadhakaya Namah

    ॐ सर्वसाधकाय नमः।

    He who accomplishes the aims of all seekers

  825. Om Asraya Namah

    ॐ अस्राय नमः।

    Wielder of the unaimed missile weapon

  826. Om Shastraya Namah

    ॐ शस्त्राय नमः।

    Bearer of the hand-held weapon

  827. Om Saptaganaya Namah

    ॐ सप्तगणाय नमः।

    Lord of the seven celestial hosts

  828. Om Savitre Namah

    ॐ सवित्रे नमः।

    He who impels and inspires all creation

  829. Om Sakalagamaya Namah

    ॐ सकलागमाय नमः।

    Master of the entirety of sacred scripture

  830. Om Suchiraya Namah

    ॐ सुचीराय नमः।

    The one of enduring, steadfast conduct

  831. Om Saptadorviraya Namah

    ॐ सप्तदोर्वीराय नमः।

    The valiant one with seven mighty arms

  832. Om Shadvimshaya Namah

    ॐ षड्विंशाय नमः।

    He who embodies the twenty-six principles

  833. Om Sarvadhrishe Namah

    ॐ सर्वधृषे नमः।

    Bold ruler over all beings

  834. Om Svaraje Namah

    ॐ स्वराजे नमः।

    The self-ruling sovereign, king unto himself

  835. Om Samraje Namah

    ॐ संराजे नमः।

    The sovereign emperor over all realms

  836. Om Sushenaya Namah

    ॐ सुषेणाय नमः।

    Commander of a great celestial army

  837. Om Shatrughnaya Namah

    ॐ शत्रुघ्नाय नमः।

    Destroyer of enemies without exception

  838. Om Shurashatrave Namah

    ॐ शूरशत्रवे नमः।

    Foe of the valiant demon warriors

  839. Om Shubhodayaya Namah

    ॐ शुभोदयाय नमः।

    He from whom auspicious fortune arises

  840. Om Samarthaya Namah

    ॐ समर्थाय नमः।

    The mighty one, capable of all things

  841. Om Sugamaya Namah

    ॐ सुगमाय नमः।

    He who is reached with ease by devotees

  842. Om Shukraya Namah

    ॐ शुक्राय नमः।

    Bright as Venus, radiant and pure

  843. Om Sadyogine Namah

    ॐ सद्योगिने नमः।

    Ever the true and accomplished yogi

  844. Om Sadasanmayaya Namah

    ॐ सदसन्मयाय नमः।

    He who pervades both being and non-being

  845. Om Shasranetraya Namah

    ॐ शास्रनेत्राय नमः।

    Whose eyes are the very scriptures themselves

  846. Om Sukhashmashrave Namah

    ॐ सुखश्मश्रवे नमः।

    Whose beard shines with pleasant radiance

  847. Om Svadhishthanashadashrayaya Namah

    ॐ स्वाधिष्ठानषडाश्रयाय नमः।

    Whose seat is the six-petaled Svadhishthana chakra

  848. Om Pramshave Namah

    ॐ प्रांशवे नमः।

    The tall and towering one

  849. Om Saptapataye Namah

    ॐ सप्तपतये नमः।

    Lord over the seven realms or hosts

  850. Om Vriddhaya Namah

    ॐ वृद्धाय नमः।

    The ancient, venerable elder

  851. Om Shamanaya Namah

    ॐ शमनाय नमः।

    Bestower of peace, the pacifier of all disturbance

  852. Om Shikhisarathaye Namah

    ॐ शिखिसारथये नमः।

    He whose charioteer is the peacock

  853. Om Supratikaya Namah

    ॐ सुप्रतीकाय नमः।

    Whose form is fair and auspicious

  854. Om Suvriddhatmane Namah

    ॐ सुवृद्धात्मने नमः।

    The ever-growing, boundless-souled one

  855. Om Samsrishtaya Namah

    ॐ संसृष्टाय नमः।

    He who is united and joined with all creation

  856. Om Sukhavannidhaye Namah

    ॐ सुखवाङ्निधये नमः।

    Treasure-house of joyful, comforting speech

  857. Om Sukhanilaya Namah

    ॐ सुखानिलाय नमः।

    The gentle breeze that brings happiness

  858. Om Susampannaya Namah

    ॐ सुसम्पन्नाय नमः।

    Perfectly accomplished and abundantly prosperous

  859. Om Surabhaye Namah

    ॐ सुरभये नमः।

    The fragrant one

  860. Om Shishiratmakaya Namah

    ॐ शिशिरात्मकाय नमः।

    Whose nature is cool as winter frost

  861. Om Sarvadevamayaya Namah

    ॐ सर्वदेवमयाय नमः।

    He who embodies the totality of the gods

  862. Om Shailaya Namah

    ॐ शैलाय नमः।

    The mountain, firm and immovable

  863. Om Sarvashastraprabhanjanaya Namah

    ॐ सर्वशास्त्रप्रभञ्जनाय नमः।

    Shatterer of every weapon and false teaching

  864. Om Shivalayaya Namah

    ॐ शिवालयाय नमः।

    The dwelling place and temple of Shiva

  865. Om Suryarupaya Namah

    ॐ सूर्यरूपाय नमः।

    He whose form shines like the sun

  866. Om Sahasramukhanashakaya Namah

    ॐ सहस्रमुखनाशकाय नमः।

    Destroyer of the thousand-faced demon foe

  867. Om Sahasrabahave Namah

    ॐ सहस्रबाहवे नमः।

    The thousand-armed lord

  868. Om Sarveshaya Namah

    ॐ सर्वेशाय नमः।

    Lord and ruler of all

  869. Om Saramaya Namah

    ॐ सारमाय नमः।

    The very essence of existence

  870. Om Sarvalokadhrite Namah

    ॐ सर्वलोकधृते नमः।

    Sustainer who upholds all the worlds

  871. Om Dutyamshaya Namah

    ॐ दूत्यंशाय नमः।

    He who carries the role of divine messenger

  872. Om Surasevyamshaya Namah

    ॐ सुरसेव्यांशाय नमः।

    He whom a portion of the gods themselves serve

  873. Om Sarvadevottamottamaya Namah

    ॐ सर्वदेवोत्तमोत्तमाय नमः।

    Foremost among the foremost of the gods

  874. Om Shivadhyanarataya Namah

    ॐ शिवध्यानरताय नमः।

    Ever absorbed in meditation upon Shiva

  875. Om Shrimate Namah

    ॐ श्रीमते नमः।

    Possessor of glorious splendor

  876. Om Shikhine Namah

    ॐ शिखिने नमः।

    The crested, flame-tufted one

  877. Om Shrichandikadhipaya Namah

    ॐ श्रीचण्डिकाधिपाय नमः।

    Lord of the glorious goddess Chandika

  878. Om Shmashananilayaya Namah

    ॐ श्मशाननिलयाय नमः।

    Dweller in the cremation ground

  879. Om Setave Namah

    ॐ सेतवे नमः।

    The bridge that carries devotees across worldly bondage

  880. Om Sarvadevaya Namah

    ॐ सर्वदेवाय नमः।

    He who is all the gods gathered as one

  881. Om Maheshvaraya Namah

    ॐ महेश्वराय नमः।

    The great lord, Maheshvara

  882. Om Suvishtapine Namah

    ॐ सुविष्टपिने नमः।

    Ruler of the highest heavenly abode

  883. Om Suraradhyaya Namah

    ॐ सुराराध्याय नमः।

    He who is worshipped by the gods themselves

  884. Om Sukumaraya Namah

    ॐ सुकुमाराय नमः।

    The tender, ever-youthful one

  885. Om Sulochanaya Namah

    ॐ सुलोचनाय नमः।

    He of the beautiful, captivating eyes

  886. Om Sakalaya Namah

    ॐ सकलाय नमः।

    The all-encompassing whole

  887. Om Sumataya Namah

    ॐ सुमताय नमः।

    Possessor of noble wisdom and good counsel

  888. Om Svarnaya Namah

    ॐ स्वर्णाय नमः।

    The golden-hued one

  889. Om Svarmine Namah

    ॐ स्वर्मिणे नमः।

    Possessor and lord of the heavenly realm

  890. Om Svaramathanaya Namah

    ॐ स्वरमथनाय नमः।

    Subduer of discordant and jarring sound

  891. Om Svanaya Namah

    ॐ स्वनाय नमः।

    He whose mount is the dog, Bhairava’s faithful vahana

  892. Om Samagaya Namah

    ॐ सामगाय नमः।

    Chanter of the Sama Veda’s hymns

  893. Om Sakaladharaya Namah

    ॐ सकलाधाराय नमः।

    The support and foundation of everything

  894. Om Samaganapriyaya Namah

    ॐ सामगानप्रियाय नमः।

    Fond of Sama Vedic chanting

  895. Om Shuchaye Namah

    ॐ शुचये नमः।

    The pure and radiant one

  896. Om Tasmai Namah

    ॐ तस्मै नमः।

    Salutation offered to that supreme being

  897. Om Itaye Namah

    ॐ ईतये नमः।

    Protector who wards off calamity and misfortune

  898. Om Satkritaya Namah

    ॐ सत्कृताय नमः।

    He who is duly honored and revered

  899. Om Shantaya Namah

    ॐ शान्ताय नमः।

    The tranquil, ever-peaceful lord

  900. Om Subhumaye Namah

    ॐ सुभूमये नमः।

    Lord of the bountiful, fruitful earth

  901. Om Satparayanaya Namah

    ॐ सत्परायणाय नमः।

    Devoted wholly to truth and righteousness

  902. Om Shrivallabhaya Namah

    ॐ श्रीवल्लभाय नमः।

    The beloved lord of Shri, the goddess of fortune

  903. Om Shivarambhaya Namah

    ॐ शिवारम्भाय नमः।

    The origin and beginning of all auspiciousness

  904. Om Shantabhadraya Namah

    ॐ शान्तभद्राय नमः।

    Whose calm nature is itself a blessing

  905. Om Samanjasaya Namah

    ॐ समञ्जसाय नमः।

    He who is fitting and perfectly appropriate in all acts

  906. Om Satyavache Namah

    ॐ सत्यवाचे नमः।

    Whose speech is always truthful

  907. Om Satvikaya Namah

    ॐ सात्विकाय नमः।

    Established in pure, luminous goodness

  908. Om Satyaya Namah

    ॐ सत्याय नमः।

    The embodiment of truth itself

  909. Om Sarvajite Namah

    ॐ सर्वजिते नमः।

    Victorious over all things and beings

  910. Om Shrutisagaraya Namah

    ॐ श्रुतिसागराय नमः।

    An ocean of sacred vedic knowledge

  911. Om Sahasrarchishe Namah

    ॐ सहस्रार्चिषे नमः।

    Radiant with a thousand flames of light

  912. Om Sadajishnave Namah

    ॐ सदाजिष्णवे नमः।

    Ever triumphant, eternally unconquered

  913. Om Saptaye Namah

    ॐ सप्तये नमः।

    Swift-footed, the fleet mover

  914. Om Saptajaneshvaraya Namah

    ॐ सप्तजनेश्वराय नमः।

    Lord of the seven worlds and their peoples

  915. Om Samharakaranaya Namah

    ॐ संहारकारणाय नमः।

    The cause of dissolution at the end of time

  916. Om Shuddhaya Namah

    ॐ शुद्धाय नमः।

    Pure and free of all blemish

  917. Om Shatrughnaya Namah

    ॐ शत्रुघ्नाय नमः।

    Destroyer of foes and hostile forces

  918. Om Svarnadayakaya Namah

    ॐ स्वर्णदायकाय नमः।

    Bestower of gold and material prosperity

  919. Om Sureshaya Namah

    ॐ सुरेशाय नमः।

    The lord of the celestial gods

  920. Om Sharanaya Namah

    ॐ शरणाय नमः।

    Refuge and shelter for the devoted

  921. Om Sharmane Namah

    ॐ शर्मणे नमः।

    The source of comfort and wellbeing

  922. Om Sarvasmai Namah

    ॐ सर्वस्मै नमः।

    He who pervades and belongs to all

  923. Om Vedaya Namah

    ॐ वेदाय नमः।

    Embodied as the sacred Veda

  924. Om Satangataye Namah

    ॐ सताङ्गतये नमः।

    The final refuge of the righteous

  925. Om Samvritaya Namah

    ॐ संवृताय नमः।

    Whose form is veiled and concealed

  926. Om Asamvritaya Namah

    ॐ असंवृताय नमः।

    Whose form is unveiled and openly manifest

  927. Om Shilpine Namah

    ॐ शिल्पिने नमः।

    The master craftsman who shapes creation

  928. Om Siddhidaya Namah

    ॐ सिद्धिदाय नमः।

    Bestower of spiritual accomplishment and success

  929. Om Svarnasiddhidaya Namah

    ॐ स्वर्णसिद्धिदाय नमः।

    Bestower of golden fortune and siddhi

  930. Om Shantabuddhaye Namah

    ॐ शान्तबुद्धये नमः।

    Whose intellect is serene and untroubled

  931. Om Shuddhabuddhaye Namah

    ॐ शुद्धबुद्धये नमः।

    Whose intellect is wholly pure

  932. Om Stavyaya Namah

    ॐ स्तव्याय नमः।

    He who is fit to be praised in hymns

  933. Om Stotre Namah

    ॐ स्तोत्रे नमः।

    The hymn of praise itself

  934. Om Stavapriyaya Namah

    ॐ स्तवप्रियाय नमः।

    Fond of devotional praise and eulogy

  935. Om Rasajnaya Namah

    ॐ रसज्ञाय नमः।

    Knower of essence and subtle taste in all things

  936. Om Svarnarupaya Namah

    ॐ स्वर्णरूपाय नमः।

    Whose form gleams like gold

  937. Om Shuddhaye Namah

    ॐ शुद्धये नमः।

    The very essence of purity

  938. Om Rajne Namah

    ॐ राज्ञे नमः।

    The sovereign king

  939. Om Vashat Namah

    ॐ वषट् नमः।

    Invoked with the sacred oblation cry Vashat

  940. Om Namo Namah

    ॐ नमो नमः।

    He to whom every salutation is offered

  941. Om Sthulaya Namah

    ॐ स्थूलाय नमः।

    Manifest in gross, tangible form

  942. Om Sukshmaya Namah

    ॐ सूक्ष्माय नमः।

    Present in the subtlest, unseen form

  943. Om Sahasrarkaprakashaya Namah

    ॐ सहस्रार्कप्रकाशाय नमः।

    Shining with the brilliance of a thousand suns

  944. Om Sarvatomukhaya Namah

    ॐ सर्वतोमुखाय नमः।

    Facing every direction, seeing all sides

  945. Om Sarameyanugaya Namah

    ॐ सारमेयानुगाय नमः।

    He who rides upon his dog, Sarameya’s kin

  946. Om Shambhave Namah

    ॐ शम्भवे नमः।

    The auspicious source of wellbeing, Shambhu

  947. Om Pretavahaya Namah

    ॐ प्रेतवाहाय नमः।

    Carried upon the ghostly vehicle of the departed

  948. Om Sahasrakrite Namah

    ॐ सहस्रकृते नमः।

    Doer of a thousand deeds

  949. Om Grahatmakaya Namah

    ॐ ग्रहात्मकाय नमः।

    Whose nature governs the planetary forces

  950. Om Rudrarupaya Namah

    ॐ रुद्ररूपाय नमः।

    Bearing the fierce form of Rudra

  951. Om Vasvashtasvarnakrite Namah

    ॐ वस्वष्टस्वर्णकृते नमः।

    Maker of the eight golden treasures for his devotees

  952. Om Vashine Namah

    ॐ वशिने नमः।

    The controller who masters all beings and forces

  953. Om Adityaya Namah

    ॐ आदित्याय नमः।

    Radiant as the sun, the shining solar lord

  954. Om Sarvakartre Namah

    ॐ सर्वकर्त्रे नमः।

    Doer of all deeds, the universal agent

  955. Om Sarvagaya Namah

    ॐ सर्वगाय नमः।

    He who moves and pervades everywhere

  956. Om Svarnasiddhidaya Namah

    ॐ स्वर्णसिद्धिदाय नमः।

    Bestower of the perfection of gold and prosperity

  957. Om Sadarushtaya Namah

    ॐ सदारुष्टाय नमः।

    Ever fierce in righteous anger against evil

  958. Om Svarnadatre Namah

    ॐ स्वर्णदात्रे नमः।

    Giver of gold to the sincere worshipper

  959. Om Ghurghuraya Namah

    ॐ घुर्घुराय नमः।

    He whose growl frightens away evil spirits

  960. Om Raktalochanaya Namah

    ॐ रक्तलोचनाय नमः।

    Whose eyes blaze red with fierce power

  961. Om Padukasiddhidaya Namah

    ॐ पादुकासिद्धिदाय नमः।

    Bestower of the miraculous sandal siddhi

  962. Om Pataya Namah

    ॐ पाताय नमः।

    The protector who guards against downfall

  963. Om Parushyavinishudanaya Namah

    ॐ पारुष्यविनिषूदनाय नमः।

    Destroyer of cruelty and harsh-hearted wrongdoing

  964. Om Ashtasiddhiye Namah

    ॐ अष्टसिद्धिये नमः।

    Embodiment of the eight great yogic powers

  965. Om Mahasiddhaye Namah

    ॐ महासिद्धये नमः।

    Holder of the greatest of all attainments

  966. Om Suprasiddhaye Namah

    ॐ सुप्रसिद्धये नमः।

    Whose accomplishments are well and widely renowned

  967. Om Svarnadaya Namah

    ॐ स्वर्णदाय नमः।

    Giver of gold and material abundance

  968. Om Bhutavetalaghatine Namah

    ॐ भूतवेतालघातिने नमः।

    Slayer of malevolent ghosts and vetalas

  969. Om Vetalanucharaya Namah

    ॐ वेतालानुचराय नमः।

    Lord attended by ghostly retinue and spirits

  970. Om Ravaye Namah

    ॐ रवये नमः।

    Radiant as the sun in splendor

  971. Om Kalaya Namah

    ॐ कालाय नमः।

    The lord of time itself

  972. Om Kalagnirudrashriye Namah

    ॐ कालाग्निरुद्रश्रिये नमः।

    Glorious as Rudra, the fire of dissolution at time’s end

  973. Om Svarnakarshanabhairavaya Namah

    ॐ स्वर्णाकर्षणभैरवाय नमः।

    The fierce form who draws forth gold for devotees

  974. Om Kalamalaya Namah

    ॐ कालमालाय नमः।

    Wearer of the garland woven of time

  975. Om Kalamalaya Namah

    ॐ कलामालाय नमः।

    Adorned with a garland of digits and arts

  976. Om Tryambakaya Namah

    ॐ त्र्यम्बकाय नमः।

    The three-eyed lord who sees past, present, future

  977. Om Tripurantakaya Namah

    ॐ त्रिपुरान्तकाय नमः।

    Ender of the three demon cities

  978. Om Sarvabhicharahantre Namah

    ॐ सर्वाभिचारहन्त्रे नमः।

    Destroyer of all black magic and sorcery

  979. Om Parakrityanishudanaya Namah

    ॐ परकृत्यनिषूदनाय नमः।

    Undoer of harm wrought by enemies’ spells

  980. Om Mantramaline Namah

    ॐ मन्त्रमालिने नमः।

    Adorned with a garland of sacred mantras

  981. Om Sarpamaline Namah

    ॐ सर्पमालिने नमः।

    Adorned with a garland of serpents

  982. Om Svarnakarshana Bhairavaya Namah

    ॐ स्वर्णाकर्षण भैरवाय नमः।

    The fierce guardian who summons gold and wealth

  983. Om Shridharaya Namah

    ॐ श्रीधराय नमः।

    Bearer of divine glory and fortune

  984. Om Shrikaraya Namah

    ॐ श्रीकराय नमः।

    Creator of auspicious prosperity for all

  985. Om Shrilaya Namah

    ॐ श्रीलाय नमः।

    Radiant with sacred splendor

  986. Om Shrinivasaya Namah

    ॐ श्रीनिवासाय नमः।

    Abode where divine fortune dwells

  987. Om Sadashivaya Namah

    ॐ सदाशिवाय नमः।

    The eternal, ever-auspicious Shiva

  988. Om Shrisvarupakritaye Namah

    ॐ श्रीस्वरूपाकृतये नमः।

    Whose very form is glory embodied

  989. Om Shrimate Namah

    ॐ श्रीमते नमः।

    Possessor of boundless divine splendor

  990. Om Shriharaya Namah

    ॐ श्रीहराय नमः।

    Remover of misfortune, bringer of grace

  991. Om Shrimukhaya Namah

    ॐ श्रीमुखाय नमः।

    Whose face itself radiates auspicious fortune

  992. Om Shivaya Namah

    ॐ शिवाय नमः।

    The auspicious one, Shiva himself

  993. Om Shrishantaya Namah

    ॐ श्रीशान्ताय नमः।

    Peaceful and gracious in his glorious calm

  994. Om Shrivarahaya Namah

    ॐ श्रीवराहाय नमः।

    Glorious as the boar who upholds the earth

  995. Om Shrinivasaya Namah

    ॐ श्रीनिवासाय नमः।

    Dwelling place of sacred fortune

  996. Om Shriyamvaraya Namah

    ॐ श्रियांवराय नमः।

    Beloved consort and bestower of Shri

  997. Om Svarnadaya Namah

    ॐ स्वर्णदाय नमः।

    Giver of gold to his devotees

  998. Om Siddhidaya Namah

    ॐ सिद्धिदाय नमः।

    Bestower of spiritual and material perfection

  999. Om Siddhaya Namah

    ॐ सिद्धाय नमः।

    The perfected and accomplished one

  1000. Om Bhaktanam Svarnadayakaya Namah

    ॐ भक्तानां स्वर्णदायकाय नमः।

    Bestower of gold upon all his devotees

About the Kala Bhairava Sahasranamavali

Kala Bhairava is the fierce, protective form Lord Shiva assumes when he confronts time itself, since “kala” names both death and the passage of hours, and “Bhairava” refers to one who frightens fear away rather than one who merely inspires it. Tradition holds him as the appointed guardian, the kotwal, of Kashi, walking the city’s lanes with a staff in one hand and a dog beside him, and pilgrims to Kashi are told to seek his leave both on arrival and on departure.

The practice of stringing a deity’s many attributes into one continuous garland of names, a sahasranama, is an old one, going back to the great epics and puranas. The Bhairava tradition carried this form into its own tantric literature, most notably the Rudrayamala Tantra and related Bhairava texts that Kashi’s priests and householder-devotees have copied and recited for generations. The Kala Bhairava Sahasranamavali draws on this lineage, describing forms, weapons, and functions the tradition already recognizes rather than introducing new ones.

Across the thousand names, Kala Bhairava appears repeatedly as the one who holds time in his grip instead of being ruled by it, the one who carries a trident, a noose, and a staff of justice, and the one whose companion, the dog, sits equally at the threshold of the cremation ground and the household door. He is called digambara, kapaladhara, and the bearer of Shiva’s fiercest energy, yet the names also return often to his role as protector and keeper of order, not simply a figure to be feared.

What sets this namavali apart from a broader Shiva sahasranama is its narrow, consistent focus. Nearly every name circles back to guardianship, justice, and mastery over death and time, rather than Shiva’s wider roles as creator, ascetic, or cosmic dancer. Reciting it in full feels less like praising many facets of the divine and more like standing before one gatekeeper a thousand times, asking him by every name he is known by to watch over one’s home, family, and journeys.

How to Chant the 1000 Names

  1. <b>Prepare a clean space.</b> Bathe, wear clean clothes, and sit facing north or east. Light a lamp and incense, and keep an image of Kala Bhairava, or simply a clear mental picture of him, in front of you.
  2. <b>Open with a short invocation.</b> Begin with a simple prayer asking Kala Bhairava’s permission to chant his names, or recite the Bhairava mula mantra a few times to settle the mind before starting the list.
  3. <b>Chant name by name.</b> Work through the 1000 names in order, aloud or silently, prefacing each with “Om” and closing it with “Namah,” so every name becomes its own small offering.
  4. <b>Keep a steady, unhurried pace.</b> Don’t rush to finish; a full round naturally takes 45 to 60 minutes. If you lose focus, pause, take a breath, and pick up where you left off rather than skipping ahead.
  5. <b>Close with gratitude.</b> After the final name, offer water or a flower, sit quietly for a minute, and dedicate the merit of the chant to your family’s safety and peace of mind.

Benefits of Chanting

  • <b>Guards against enemies and ill will.</b> The repeated invocation of Kala Bhairava’s protective names is traditionally sought by those who feel surrounded by rivals, gossip, or open hostility.
  • <b>Eases deep-seated fear.</b> Because Bhairava’s very name means the dispeller of fear, chanting his thousand names is used as a steady practice for calming anxiety about the unknown, including fear of death itself.
  • <b>Builds discipline and self-control.</b> As the strict kotwal of Kashi, Kala Bhairava is invoked by those working to break bad habits or bring more order and restraint into daily life.
  • <b>Invokes fair judgment and justice.</b> Devotees facing disputes, legal troubles, or unfair treatment turn to him as the upholder of dharma who is said to correct wrongs in his own time.
  • <b>Supports safe travel.</b> Kala Bhairava’s role as a threshold guardian makes this namavali a common choice before journeys, relocations, or any step into unfamiliar or uncertain territory.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to chant the full Kala Bhairava Sahasranamavali?

Reciting all 1000 names at a calm, clear pace generally takes 45 to 60 minutes. The exact time depends on whether you chant aloud or silently and how much you pause between names.

What is the best time or day to chant it?

Kalashtami, the eighth day of the dark lunar fortnight, and Bhairava Ashtami are considered especially fitting, along with Sundays and Tuesday evenings, which are traditionally associated with Bhairava worship. Early morning or dusk are favored times of day.

Can I chant the names in English instead of Sanskrit?

Yes. Reading the transliterated names with sincerity and understanding their meaning matters more than perfect pronunciation from the start. Many devotees begin in transliteration and gradually move toward correct Sanskrit sounds over time.

How is this different from the Shiva Sahasranama or other Bhairava namavalis?

The Shiva Sahasranama spans Shiva’s full range of roles, from creator to ascetic to cosmic dancer, while this namavali stays close to Kala Bhairava’s specific identity as Kashi’s guardian, time’s master, and the keeper of justice. Other Bhairava forms, such as Batuk Bhairava or Ananda Bhairava, have their own namavalis with a different emphasis.

Do I need a guru or formal initiation to begin?

No formal initiation is required to chant this namavali; sincere devotion and regular practice are the main requirements. Those drawn to its deeper tantric background may still find it helpful to learn from an experienced teacher.

What if I cannot finish all 1000 names in one sitting?

It is perfectly acceptable to split the recitation across two or three sittings in a day, or to use a shorter 108-name Ashtottara version on days when time is limited. What matters most is steady, honest practice over time, not completing every session in one unbroken sitting.

ॐ कालभैरवाय नमः · May Kala Bhairava guard your path and dissolve every fear.