Tantric Mantra · Goddess Tripura Bhairavi (6th Mahavidya)
त्रिपुरा भैरवी मंत्र
Tripura Bhairavi Mantra
Sanskrit (Devanagari)
ॐ ह्रीं भैरव्यै नमः
Transliteration
Om Hrīṃ Bhairavyai Namaḥ
Meaning
Om, salutation to Goddess Bhairavi — the fierce, terrifying, and supremely auspicious one. Hrim is the maya-shakti bija. Bhairavi means "she who is terrible/awesome" — the power that destroys ignorance and illusion at their very root. Tripura refers to her rule over the three states: waking, dreaming, and deep sleep.
Last updated: 23 April 2026 · Traditional Vedic mantra
Benefits of Tripura Bhairavi Mantra
- ·Destroys deep-rooted negative patterns, addictions, and self-destructive tendencies
- ·Grants fierce courage and the power to overcome fear at its root
- ·Extremely powerful for protection — creates an impenetrable shield of divine energy
- ·Awakens kundalini shakti and accelerates spiritual evolution dramatically
- ·Dissolves karmic obstacles and cleanses accumulated negative karma
- ·Grants victory over enemies, legal battles, and all opposition
How to Chant
- 1.Sit facing south — Bhairavi is associated with the south, the direction of Yama and transformation
- 2.Offer red hibiscus flowers, red sindoor, kumkum, and red cloth to the goddess
- 3.Use a red coral mala or ruby mala if available; otherwise a red sandalwood mala
- 4.Chant during Kali Puja, Navaratri (especially the first three nights), and new moon nights
- 5.Maintain strict celibacy and dietary discipline during the practice period
- 6.Visualize fierce Bhairavi with a garland of skulls, carrying a noose, goad, and skull cup, seated on a funeral pyre
Best Time
New moon nights (Amavasya). Navaratri (first three nights). Midnight. Tuesday and Saturday are potent. During Kali Puja.
Recommended Count
108 times daily (1 mala). For protection rituals: 1008 times. Purashcharan: 10 lakh repetitions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.Who is Tripura Bhairavi in the Mahavidyas?
Tripura Bhairavi is the sixth of the ten Mahavidyas — the fierce, terrifying aspect of the Goddess who rules over all three states of consciousness (waking, dreaming, deep sleep — hence "Tripura" meaning three cities/realms). She is the shakti that dissolves ignorance through intensity and direct confrontation with reality. She is paired with Bhairava (the fierce form of Shiva) and represents the consuming, transformative fire of consciousness.
Q.Is the Tripura Bhairavi Mantra dangerous?
Tantric mantras of fierce goddesses like Bhairavi are powerful and can produce strong effects. Traditional texts advise that these mantras be learned from a qualified guru. The mantra "Om Hrim Bhairavyai Namah" is a general devotional form considered appropriate for sincere spiritual seekers. The intense forms of Bhairavi sadhana (involving fire rituals, cremation grounds, etc.) should only be done under proper guidance.
Q.What is Bhairavi used for in astrology?
In Vedic astrology (Jyotish), Bhairavi is associated with Mars, Saturn, Rahu, and Ketu — the malefic planets. Her mantra is recommended when a person has severe afflictions from these planets in their horoscope, particularly during periods of Rahu/Ketu dasha, Sade Sati (Saturn's 7.5-year transit), or when malefic planets are in the 6th, 8th, or 12th houses.