When Mahadev took Batuk incarnation to pacify the angry Mother Kali, know this mythological story:

News India Live, Digital Desk: In Hindu religious texts, Mother Kali is considered to be the most ferocious and destructive form of Shakti. But do you know that when the anger of Mother Kali was at its peak and the entire creation was trembling, Lord Shiva had to take the form of a small child to pacify her? this divine form itself ‘Batuk Bhairav’ It is said. Let us know the story of that mythological period, when Mamta had conquered the fierce form.

Mother Kali in fierce form and the crisis of creation

According to the legend, once while killing Raktabeej and other fierce demons, Mother Kali became so angry that there was no stopping her killing. Even after killing the demons, her anger did not subside and she set out on the path of destroying the entire creation. All the gods including Devraj Indra got scared and took refuge in Lord Shiva and prayed for protection.

Mahadev’s ‘Batuk’ incarnation and mother’s love

Lord Shiva knew that at this time Mother Kali could not be pacified by force or weapons. Then Mahadev took the form of a small child (Batuk) through his illusion and lay down in the middle of the battlefield and started crying loudly. As soon as Mother Kali reached there, her heart was filled with love after seeing an innocent child crying. His anger subsided in a moment and he lifted the child in his lap.

How did the name ‘Batuk Bhairav’ come about?

When Mother Kali caressed that child with love, then Mahadev came in his real form. It was because of calming the anger of Mother Kali that the child form of Lord Shiva was destroyed. ‘Batuk Bhairav’ It was said. In Tantra Shastra, Batuk Bhairav ​​is considered to be the filial form of Mother Kali and his worship not only destroys fear but the person also gets the blessings of Mother Kali.