Kaalabhairava Ashtakam is a wonderful Sanskrit hymn, composed by Adi Shankara. It comprises 8 stanzas; that happen to be standard of any Ashtakam. The hymn depicts the features of Kaala Bhairava of Kashi, the God of Death. This Bhairava is described as being black; without having garments; horrible-on the https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2iLMNuDYc0