Severed Head: Bhairav is often depicted holding a severed head, which symbolizes the removing of Moi plus the transcendence of personal identity. It also pertains to the myth where he decapitates Brahma’s fifth head, symbolizing the destruction of arrogance. Brahma’s Fifth Head: The Tale of Bhairav beheading Brahma’s fifth head https://www.youtube.com/@AacharyaGoldieMadan