श्रीमहाकालभैरवस्तोत्रम् अथवा श्रीमहाकालस्तोत्रम्

Shri Mahakala Bhairava Stotram is a sacred hymn dedicated to Mahakala Bhairava, the fierce and timeless manifestation of Lord Shiva. The hymn meditates upon Mahakala as dark-complexioned, three-eyed, blue-throated, adorned with sacred ash, serpents, skulls and bone ornaments, and carrying divine weapons such as the trident, sword and khatvanga. His presence in the cremation ground, surrounded by blazing fire, symbolizes the transcendence of time, death, fear, ego and worldly attachment. Mahakala Bhairava represents the supreme consciousness that exists beyond creation and destruction. Contemplation upon this powerful form is traditionally associated with fearlessness, inner strength, detachment and spiritual awakening. Mahakala is not merely within Time — He is the One before whom even Time dissolves.