Kaalabhairava Ashtakam is a wonderful Sanskrit hymn, composed by Adi Shankara. It comprises 8 stanzas; that are typical of any Ashtakam. The hymn depicts the traits of Kaala Bhairava of Kashi, the God of Loss of life. This Bhairava is called currently being black; with out garments; terrible-on the https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2iLMNuDYc0