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The complete traditional text of the Chalisa honouring Bhairav, the fierce form of Shiva, with an English meaning and Hindi explanation beneath each verse. It follows the widely printed reading; minor spelling differences occur across editions.
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Devotional reading
The complete traditional text of the Chalisa honouring Shiva, with an English meaning and Hindi explanation beneath each verse. It follows the widely printed reading; minor spelling differences occur across editions.
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The complete traditional text of the Chalisa honouring Bhairava, with an English meaning and Hindi explanation beneath each verse. It is the same traditional text as the Shri Bhairav Chalisa. Minor spelling differences occur across editions.
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An introduction to a Shivashtakam attributed to Adi Shankaracharya. More than one Shivashtakam circulates; read in keeping with your tradition.
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An introduction to an eight-verse hymn praising Shiva, of the tradition beginning “Prabhum prananatham vibhum vishwanatham”. Compare the Sanskrit text with a trusted edition.
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Devotional reading
The complete traditional text of the Chalisa honouring Batuk Bhairav, also called Chhote Shiv Ji, with an English meaning and Hindi explanation beneath each verse. It follows the widely printed reading; minor spelling differences occur across editions.
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Devotional reading
An introduction to a stotram praising Shiva and Ram together, within the Hari-Hara devotional tradition; every verse ends with the refrain “Shiva hare vijayam kuru me varam”. Wordings vary across editions.
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