While his appearance might seem terrifying, it is a symbolic representation of the ultimate truth: that time (Kaal) destroys everything. The form of Kalbhairav reminds us that nothing in this material world is permanent—from great emperors and their mighty empires to our own bodies and troubles, all are subject to change and dissolution by the will of time. He is the divine protector who destroys negative forces, evil spirits (Bhuta-Preta), and the ego of those who are arrogant. He is also famously known as the 'Kotwal' or guardian of the holy city of Kashi (Varanasi), without whose permission no one can reside in the city.
सर्वात्मभूताय नमः । गोत्रहराय नमः । त्रैलोक्यपालयाय नमः । भैरवाय वरदाय नमः ॥ kalbhairav varad stotra in marathi pdf
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हे स्तोत्र कोणत्याही दिवशी सुरू करता येते, परंतु रविवार , मंगळवार किंवा कालाष्टमी (भैरव अष्टमी) या दिवसांचे विशेष महत्त्व आहे. He is also famously known as the 'Kotwal'
भक्तांच्या विश्वासानुसार, या स्तोत्राचे नियमित पठण केल्यास खालील लाभ होतात: