Facebook logoEmail or Phone Password Log In Forgot account? Sign Up SEVVAI KIZHAMAI VRATHAM, KARTIGAI VRATHAM, SKANDA SHASTI VRATHAM, LORD SKANDA / MURUGAN - BY : MR VIJAYAKUMAR ALAGAPPAN February 9, 2015 at 9:44pm SEVVAI KIZHAMAI VRATHAM As means of purification and self-discipline, stretches wayback in time. Yogis mainly will fast to bring the mind and senses under control, but also to cleanse and thus rejuvenates the body. In fact fasting is the body`s natural way of dealing with illness or pain – animals in the wild will stop eating when hurt or unwell and we ourselves lose our appetites if we are feverish. In normal life, much of our energy is devoted to the process of digestion. Resting the digestive system once a week releases this energy for allowing the body to rid itself of toxins and allow our organs to repair and relax. You would have heard about the “Sevvai Kizhamai Viratham” (Tuesday fast) in Hindu practices. This is because Sevvai (Mars Planet) is the original planetary ruler of the body. Energy that emanates from this planet can heal and repair our internal organs. This planet will release its energy highly on Tuesday. Thus, Tuesday is designed as the fasting day by the ancient Indian mystics to allow our organs to repair and relax. Do you know that the most sensitive organ in our system is the intestine. If not, taken care properly this organ can cause malfunction and can affect your whole system. HOW TO FAST Every Tuesday start the day with light breakfast which can be easily digest. Drinking water would do no harm to your fast. It actually helps in the cleansing of your body. For initial starters, please be reminded that it is not advisable to go without food the whole day. This is because many of us are subjected to working conditions that involve frequent travel and high level of stress. Thus, fasting completely would only deteriorate one`s health. For those who are unable to goon a complete fast, you can have milk and fruits as your diet every Tuesday (avoid acidic fruits like apple and orange). KARTIGAI VRATHAM On every Karthikai (3rd constellation of the 27 stars)day, this Vratam is to be observed with faith and devotion, and with external purification by a bath, before the Puja, etc. This Vratam was observed by Naradar Rishi as per the advice of Lord Ganesha. After a period of 12 years, Naradar gained his ambition, viz., the supreme position among the great Sapta Rishis. Having thus heard all about the Vratams and their importance, king Muchukunda took leave of Sage Vashishtar. With faith and sincerity he observed them and had Darshan of Lord Murugan who blessed His devotee with peace, plenty,prosperity and Kaivalya Moksham. KARTIGAI VRATHAM 2016 DATES 19th January 2016 (Tuesday) THAI KARTIGAI 15th February 2016 (Monday) 13th March 2016 (Sunday) 10th April 2016 (Sunday) 7th May 2016 (Saturday) 4th June 2016 (Saturday) 1st July 2016 (Friday) 28th July 2016 (Thursday) AADI KARTIGAI 25th August 2016 (Thursday) the celestial kingdom. This legend narrates the story of the destruction of Kaama by Shiva and the birth of Murugan on the day of Karthigai Deepam. In the meanwhile.21st September 2016 (Wednesday) 18th October 2016 (Tuesday) 15th November 2016 (Tuesday) 12th December 2016 (Monday) THIRU KARTIGAI DEEPAM LORD SKANDA / MURUGAN Lord Murugan. or Parvati the daughter of the mountain king Himavaan (the Himalayas). They . Surapadman and their demon companions. THE BIRTH OF LORD MURUGA TO HELP US REGAIN OUR HIGHER KINGDOM It is during Karthigai Tamil Month that Lord Shiva created Murugan with His infinite light. Sati was reborn as Uma. It was realized by the Gods that only the son born of Shiva and Parvati could lead the gods to victory over Tarakaasuran. Nakkeerar's Thiru Murugaatrupadai. celestial master of kundalini yoga. the demon Surapadma ravaged the earth and tormented its beings. Skanda is an ancient deity mentioned in stone inscriptions and shown on coins (1st cent. Siva Purana and is retold in Kalidasa's Kumara Sambhavam. Arunagiri's Thiruppugazh. In Tamil. which was later destroyed by Shiva. was born of God Siva's mind. and scores of other literature praise the glory of Murugan in devotional poetry. Sati. The story of Murugan /Skanda is found among others in the Mahabharatha. His dynamic power awakens spiritual cognition to propel souls onward in their evolution to Siva's feet. Shiva withdrew himself from the universe and engaged himself in yogic meditation in the Himalayas. Lord Shiva created Lord Muruga from His 3rd eye on the day of Karthigai Deepam. To5th cent CE) . Lord Shiva manifested Murugan to renew the spiritual energy with in us to help us to regain our higher consciousness. Chandogya Upanishad identifies Skanda as Sanat Kumara. the consort of Shiva immolated herself at the site of the Daksha Yagna. symbolizing birth of higher consciousness. the destroyer of Kaama. so as to make him fall in love with Parvati.Lord Muruga is of etheric and spiritual nature. Earth and Karthigai star. to awaken Gods and Goddesses Conciousness. as he sat in meditation. The energy of the Karthigai stars . and in a formless state for others. in Tamilnadu near Thanjavur. Parvati combined these six babies into one with six faces. Shanmukha. it is predicted that the Karthigai Lord Murugan energy will be responsible for the transformation of the planet and of the genetic evolution of the human species into Gods and Goddesses status. His energy will enable our strands of DNA to make the shift into the fifth dimension to prepare ourselves into Higher Inteligence / 7th sense (7-am Arivu) being status. ie. As the majority of humans become forgetful of their .plotted with Kaama. According to Siddhas the birth of Muruga symbolizes the rising of energy from the base of the spine to the pituitary gland. Shanmukha. The 10. where Sara Vana Bhava was born. in flesh and blood for her sake. The six sites at which Kartikeya sojourned while leading his armies against Surapadman are Tiruttanikai. even the fire God Agni could not bear them. When Kaama aimed his arrow at Shiva. Tirukkurukkai. led the army of the devas to victory against the demons. This energy will allow humans to return to their original blueprint. the sparks of the fiery seed of Shiva were unbearable. Swamimalai. enshrines Kaamari Murthy. will be in alignment resulting in more of the grace light entering the Earth plane.Tirupparamkunram and Tiruchendur. Pazhamudirsolai. During 2012. Muruga energy is to remind us of who we really are like how He reminded the OM mantra to His father Lord Shiva in Swamimalai. is one of the 8 Veeratta Stalas celebrating Shiva as the destroyer of evil.500 years of darkness between the 2000 year periods of light afford incarnating Man repeatedly his spiritual evolution. Shiva fell in love with Parvathi. this fire was then transported by the river Ganga into the Sara Vana forest. he opened his third eye and burned him to ashes instantly. All these sites have ancient temples glorified by the Tamil poems of Tirumurugaatruppadai of the Sangam period (prior to the 3rd century CE). the lord of desire. in the Veeratteswarar temple which. he brought back Kaama to life. His penance disturbed. He was raised by the six Kartika damsels. Upon hearing the pleas of Kaama's wife Rati. Tiruvavinankudi (Palani). to shoot a flower arrow at Shiva. However. the Sun. The most important thing to remember about these new energies is to stay conscious and match our frequency to receieve it. Thereafter. or Kartikeya the supreme general of the devas. Theyare seven in number and are called ‘Saptarishi Mandala’ or the Great Bear. Below the Pole Star you will find a group of stars in the shape of inverted English letters as shown here-u). . just maturing souls a stabilization period of respite and an opportunity for further spiritual growth.e. gathering matured souls into the Light of the Spirit and affording the weaker. and Nandini herchild. the periods of Light serve a dual purpose. pair of Alcor and Mizarin constellation Ursa Major is known as Vashishtar and Arundhati. Lord Murugan was raised by six Karthigai damsels. Arundhati is the name of the wife of Vashishtar.Vashishtar is a manasputra of God Brahma. He had in his possession the divine cow Kamadhenu. a constellation. just imagine that our ancient Siddhas has discovered these without using any telescope and thought us to observe in our marriage ritual for our well being). The seven saints after whom they are named are: Marichi. Have you seen the Pole Star? If you observe keenly you can see it at night in the northern part of the sky shining bright always. The individuals who could not or would not acknowledge Divine Love as the essence of their being during the l0. Pulastya. Kratu and Vashishtar. Mizar is known as Vashishtar and Alcor is known as Arundhati in traditional Indian astronomy.500 year period of incarnations are given another chance again. Arunthati is the elder sister for Karthigai six damsels (Pleiadean Stars). i. They represent a sorting-out process. Arundhati and Vashishtar pair of stars In traditional Indian astronomy. priests conducting a wedding ceremony allude to or point out the constellation as a symbol of the closeness marriage brings to a couple (both stars will circumbulate each other which is unique. in some Hindu communities particularly at South India. Atri. Rishi Vashishtar Vashishtar is one of the Saptarishis (Seven Great Sages Rishi) in the seventh. Angiras. who could grant anything to their owners. Pulaha.Divine Source and purpose during these Earthly sojourns. The pair is considered to symbolize marriage (Vashishtar and Arundhati were a married couple) and. According to Siddhas.Lord Murugan is of etheric and spiritual nature. During 2012. There is an electromagnetic cloud of grace ight. This energy will allow humans to return to their original blueprint. the periods of Light serves dual purpose.500 years of darkness between the 2000 year periods of light afford incarnating Man repeatedly his spiritual evolution. it is predicted that the Karthigai Lord Murugan energy will be responsible for the transformation of the planet and of the genetic evolution of the human species into Gods and Goddesses status. It is to be commence on the Prathama Tithi (the day immediately following Deepavali) of . They represent a sorting-out process. The energy of the Karthigai stars . around Karthigai star where the Sun is said to complete one orbit in the Karthigai Stars system every 24. The 10.500 year period of incarnations are given another chance again. His energy will enable our strands of DNA to make the shift into the fifth dimension to prepare ourselves into higher inteligence / 7th sense (7-am Arivu) being status. to awaken Gods and Goddesses Conciousness. this is the most exciting time to be a human body. 000 years.000 years.THE COSMIC SCIENCE OF LORD MURUGAN'S ENERGY /THE MAGNETIC CLOUDS OF THE PLEIADEAN (KARTHIGAI) STARS In all of Earth's history. The individuals who could not or would not acknowledge Divine Love as the essence of their being during the l0. Lord Muruga’s energy is to remind us of who we really are like how He reminds the 'OM' mantra to His father Lord Shiva in Swamimalai. the birth of Lord Murugan symbolizes the rising of energy from the base of the spine to the pituitary gland. just maturing souls a stabilization period of respite and an opportunity for further spiritual growth. gathering matured souls into the Light of the Spirit and affording the weaker. the Sun. Earth and Karthigai star. An incredible change is taking place. The most important thing to remember about these new energies is to stay conscious and match our frequency to receive it. SKANDA SHASTI VRATHAM – FASTING The most important of all the Vratams of Lord Murugan is the Skanda Shasti Vratam. will be in alignment resulting in more of the grace light entering the Earth plane. Thereafter. Our planet Earth orbits the Sun / Suryan once a year but our solar system as a whole also traverses an orbit in this section of the galaxy with a period of about 24. As the majority of humans become forgetful of their Divine Source and purpose during these Earthly sojourns. can eat just one meal during this period. One half became a peacock. at the end of which the Lord vanquished the Asura. A complete fast should be observed and the devotee should engage himself solely in the Pujai of the Lord. during this period. who were tormented by Soorapadman.the Sukla Paksham (bright fortnight) in the month of Aippasi (October-November). Surapadman. The war was waged for six days. which He took as His Vaahana. Persons who observe this Vratam achieve success in all their undertakings and in the end attain Liberation. Those who are unable to fast for the whole day for the six-days duration.they praised the Lord and prayed to him for six days. Once when your frequency and His (Pleiadean Stars) frequency match you will start to enjoy His blessings to the extreme for your overall well-being for both in material and spiritual dimension. Vel is a symbol of Kundalini energy which can arise along the spine to the brain MONTHLY SASHTI 2016 DATES 15th January 2016 (Friday) . he may have one meal per day and fast completely on the last day.The Devas. The kind Lord went on a war against Soorapadman.i. Bhajan. rejoiced . When. meditation. etc. they approached the younger son of Lord Shiva and Parvati. in reading and earning of the glories of Lord Skanda.e. The other became a cock and was transformed into his Flag. If fasting for six days continuously is likely to prove too much of a strain. it is said that they would get the blessings of Lord Murugan. This is the day to commemorate the victory of Lord Shanmukha mover the Asuran king. Whoever fasts for these six days of Skanda Sashti and prays to Lord Murugan steadfastly. the Shasthi Day. He threw his weapon at him and Soorapadman was split into two halves. Observing Skanda Shasti fasting is one of the easiest but the most powerful techniques to attune yourself to Lord Murugan's frequency. Devotees usually narrate the Kanda Sashti Kavacham. devas couldn't tolerate the evil doings of this demon. SECRET TECHNIQUE TO EVOLVE TOWARDS ANGELIC KINGDOM FROM HUMAN KINGDOM Sashti is the day the Lord Murugan defeated the demon Soorapadma and saved the Earth from his evils. First pray to Lord Ganesha to remove all obstacles. kumkum. turmeric. Now the main Poojai begins First meditate on Lord Murugan – You can do this silently or by chanting Om Vali Devasena Samedha Shri Subrahmanya Swaamine Namaha Dhyaayaamii Now invoke Lord Murugan – Take the idol or picture or Vel and keep it near you or hold it in your hands. You can silently pray to Murugan or chant Om Vali Devasena Swaamine Namaha Aavaahayaamii Now you can place the idol in the appropriate place chosen by you in the puja area – you can chant – Om Asanam Samarpayaamii . clean the poojai area. water. flowers and usualpoojai itemsAfter bath.13th February 2016 (Saturday) 14th March 2016 (Monday) 12th April 2016 (Tuesday) 11th May 2016 (Wednesday) 10th June 2016 (Friday) 10th July 2016 (Sunday) 8th August 2016 (Monday) 7th September 2016 (Wednesday) 7th October 2016 (Friday) 5th November 2016 (Saturday) SKANDA SHASTI 5th December 2016 (Monday) Poojai Items Needed Small idol or picture of Ganesha A Vel or picture of Lord Subrahmanya Sandal Paste. . Prayer Thuthiporkku val vinai pom. If you have prepared any food (naivediyam) you can offer it to the lord and perform Arathi. Siddhars) When chanted Skanda Shasti Kavasam daily with concentration and devotion. Nimalar Arul kanthar sashti kavachamthanai The sufferings great will vanish for those who pray. Skanda Shasti Kavasam (Wisdom of the great ancient Mystics. thunbam pom Nenjil pathiporkku selvam palithukadithongum Nishtayum kaikoodum.Subrahmanya Bhujangam or read Skanda Purana or any tale related to Lord Muruga. At the end of the Puja you can thank LordGanesha for helping in successfully conducting the pooja. Kural Venpa . . the kavasam serves as a protective ‘armour’ for devotees and confers great spiritual and material benefits..Now you can sprinkle some water – Om Namaha Arghyam Now you can pour some water on the feet or near the Vel – Om Namaha PaadhyamSprinkle some water again – Om Namaha Aachamaniyam Now you can sprinkle rose water or usual water – Om Oupachaarika Snaanam Sprinkle some water again as final purification – Om Snaanaanandharam AachamaniyamNow you can offer turmeric paste or if you have special dress for idol you can offer it – Om Vastraartham Akshadaam Now you can offer Sandal Paste to the Vel or idol – Om Gandhaan DhaarayaamiNow you can do decorations with flowers or garlands – Om Gandhsyopari Alankaaranaartham Akshadaam Now you can offer kum kum – Om Haridraa Kumkumam Finally.You can also perform archana after lighting the lamp or your usual method of daily puja with camphor and agarbathis. This rare and valuable treasure helps one to be successful in our daily lives. you can offer some flowers – Om Pushpaih Poojayaami Now you can light the lamp and chant Skanda Shashti Kavacham. Protection Amarar idar theera amaram purintha Kumaranadi nenjeh kuri. . Vaasavan maruhaa varuha varuha Nesak kuramahal ninaivon varuha Aarumuham padaitha aiyaa varuha Neeridum velavan nitham varuha Sirahiri velavan seekkiram varuha Saravana bavanaar saduthiyil varuha Rahana bavasa ra ra ra ra ra ra ra Rihana bavasa ri ri ri ri ri ri ri Vinabava sarahana veeraa namo nama Nibava sarahana nira nira nirena (20) Come. great.. Come daily he who holds the Vel*. Who waged the war. To bless this poem on Sashti. To end the problems of devas. Kaappu . By this Sashti Kavacham written by the grace of God. Who rides on the peacock. oh mine. The Kavacham … Armour Sashtiyai nokka saravana bavanaarSishtarukku uthavum sengkathir velonPaatham irandil panmani sathangaiGeetham paada kinkini yaadaMaiya nadam seiyum mayil vahananaar Kayil velal ennai kakavendru uvanduVara vara vela yuthanar varugaVaruga varuga miyoloan varugaIndiran mudhala Endisai potraMandira vadivel varuga varuga (10) Welcome to thee Oh. Who comes to help his devotees. Who comes accompanied by sweet songs. And who applies the ash. Lord.The riches will increase for those who paste it in their mind. All penance will surely bear fruit.. Come my master who has six faces. meditate On the feet of that Young God. Mind. comes on in law of Indra. And I pray Lord Saravana Bhava. Who comes with pleasing sound of ringing anklets. Come darling of the lady of mountain. Made by numerous bells tied to your feet. Of holder of the Vel. Come with speed. Rahanabavasa ra ra ra ra ra ra ra Rihanabavasa ri ri ri ri ri ri ri Vinabavasarahana. The Saum with its brilliant light. Oh Lord of Sira Mountain. Klim and Saum form the part of the Bijamanthra (seed invocation) that denotes Lord Skanda). Saum and the sweet sounding Aaim. Oh Lord Saravana bhava. Oh young lord. Salutations and salutations to the great hero. Stand and shine before me. They may have hidden meaning. Come lord who spoiled the lives of Asuras. nirena (Some words are reproduced. Nibavasarahana nira. (Pasa is the rope and Angusa is a weapon to control). Come with the wide open twelve graceful eyes. Come with weapons and pasa and angusa in yourtwelve hands. come friend who lives within me. And Klim. Come. Shanmuhan neeyum thaniyoli yovvum Kundaliyaam siva guhan thinam varuha Aaru muhamum animudi aarum Neeridu netriyum neenda puruvamum Panniru kannum pavalach chevvaayum Nanneri netriyil navamanichchuttiyum Eeraaru seviyil ilahu kundalamum Aariru thinpuyathu azhahiya maarbil Palboo shanamum pathakkamum tharithu nanmanipoonda navarathna maalaiyum (40) . Come with speed. (Aaim. Let Aaim. Come Oh. who rules over me.Come with speed. because they are theinterplay of the letters that make “Saravana Bhava” written in Tamil and havebeen added to make the verse musical. The Klim which is like the soul. Klim and Saum which reach to you. nira. Lord of Vel to protect me fast. Vasara hanabava varuha varuha Asurar kudi kedutha aiyaa varuhaYennai yaalum ilaiyon kaiyilPannirendu aayutham paasaan gusamumParantha vizhihal pannirandu ilangaVirainthu yenaik kaakka velon varuhaAiyum kiliyum adaivudan sauvumUyyoli sauvum uyiraiyum kiliyumKiliyum sauvum kilaroli yaiyumNilai petrenmun nithamum olirum (30) Come. which thistranslator is not aware of). With your chest decorated with pearls.Come Oh. Come Oh Lord. With the holy three stringed thread. With pretty ear rings shining in your twelve ears. Ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra Ri ri ri ri ri ri ri ri ri ri ri ri ri ri ri Du du du du du du du du du du du du du du du Dagu dagu digu digu dangu dingugu Vinthu vinthu mayilon vinthu . And come with thine six faces with six crowns. In thine. And with your twelve eyes and coral like mouth. It is believed that on opening it. Six headed one. With several ornaments and pendant shining. With silken sash and girdle around your waist. Who has attained the Kundalini. With decorations of nine gems in your forehead. Muppuri noolum muthani maarbum Sepppazhahudaiya thiruvayir unthiyum Thuvanda marungil sudaroli pattum Navarathnam pathitha nartchee raavum Iru thodai azhagum enai muzhanthalum Thiruvadi yathanil silamboli muzhanga Seha gana seha gana seha gana segana Moga moga moga moga moga moga mogana Naha naha naha naha naha naha nahena Digu kuna digu digu digu kuna diguna (50) Come Oh Lord. With your brilliant light. Come daily without fail. great Lord. handsome trunk with twelve arms. (Kundalini is the thousand-petal lotus in the bottom of the brain. With holy ash applied on your forehead. With your long eye brows. With the beauty of the two thighs and adjoining knees. And with nine gems chain adorning your silken robes. With your very pretty abdomen which has been praised. And with the garland of nine gems inlaid with precious stones. all knowledge will automatically be yours). Let your pretty Vel protect my face. who has firm faith in thinefeet. And who has placed his head on your feet. And who is so playful. Please protect this child with your twelveeyes. Who is so prettily dressed. come quickly. Podipunai netriyaip punithavel kaaka Kathirvel irandu kanninaik kaaka Vithisevi irandum velavar kaaka Naasihal irandum nalvel kaaka Pesiya vaaythanai peruvel kaaka (70) . Oh God who is my soul of souls protect. With anklets in thine holy feet. Munthu munthu muruhavel munthu Venthanai yaalum yehraha selva Mainthan vehndum varamahizhnth thuthavum Laalaa laalaa laalaa vehshamum Leelaa leelaa leelaa vinothanendru (60) Rush Oh rush.Come Oh Lord. Seha gana seha gana seha ganasegana Moga moga moga moga moga moga mogana Naha naha naha naha naha naha nahena Digu kuna digu digu digu kuna diguna Ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra Ri ri ri ri ri ri ri ri ri ri ri ri ri ri ri Du du du du du du du du du du du du du du du Dagu dagu digu digu dangu dingugu Oh Lord who rides the peacock. Oh Lord of Swami Malai*. Grant this boon with smile to your son. who rules over me. Unthiru vadiyai uruthi yendrennum Yen thalai vaithun yinaiyadi kaaka Yennuyirk uyiraam iraivan kaaka Panniru vizhiyaal baalanaik kaaka Adiyen vathanam azhahuvel kaaka (65) Please save me. like. my Lord who has the Vel. Which make jingling sounds. Let your pure Vel protect my ash adornedforehead. Let your perfect Vel protect my tongue. Vetrivel vayitrai vilangave kaaka Sitridai azhahura sevvel kaaka Naanaam kayitrai nalvel kaaka Aan penn kurihalai ayilvel kaaka Pittam irandum peruvel kaaka (85) Let your victorious Vel protect my abdomen. Let your pretty Vel protect my thin waist. Let your graceful Vel protect my back. Let your great Vel protect the mouth. Serila mulaimaar thiruvel kaaka Vadivel iruthol valamberak kaaka Pidarihal irandum peruvel kaaka Azhahudan muthuhai arulvel kaaka Pazhu pathinaarum paruvel kaaka (80) Let your holy Vel protect my chest. Muppathirupal munaivel kaaka Seppiya naavai sevvel kaaka Kannam irandum kathirvel kaaka Yennilang kazhuthai iniyavel kaaka Maarbai irathna vadivel kaaka(75) Let your sharp Vel protect my thirty-two teeth. whichtells. Let your gem studded Vel protect my chest. Let your youthful Vel protect my sixteen ribs. Vattak kuthathai valvel kaaka Panai thodai irandum paruvel kaaka Kanaikaal muzhanthaal kathirvel kaaka Aiviral adiyinai arulvel kaaka Kaihal irandum karunaivel kaaka (90) . Let your great Vel protect my two napes. Let he holds the Vel protect my two ears. Let your good Vel protect my waist thread. Let your big Vel protectmy two kidneys. Let your shining Vel protect my two eyes. Let your sweet Vel protect my tender neck. Let your good Vel protect my two nostrils. whichspeaks. Let your shining Vel protect my two cheeks. Let your straight Vel protect my two shoulders. Let your pretty Vel protect the reproductive organs. graceful Vel protect my two feet. merciful Vel protect my two hands. Munkai irandum muranvel kaaka Pinkai irandum pinnaval irukka Naavil sarasvathi natrunai yaaha Naabik kamalam nalvel kakka Muppaal naadiyai munaivel kaaka (95) Let your strong Vel protect my two forearms. Let his craft Vel protect me from delays. heavy Vel protect my two thighs. Let Goddess of knowledge reside in my tongue. Let it be seen quickly and quickly. Let Goddess Lakshmi reside in my arms.Let Let Let Let Let your your your your your big Vel protect my round colon. Yemathil saamathil yethirvel kaaka Thaamatham neeki chathurvel kaaka Kaaka kaaka kanahavel kaaka Noaka noaka nodiyil noaka Thaakka thaakka thadaiyara thaakka (105) Let his flowing Vel protect me all the sections of the night. Paarka paarka paavam podipada Pilli soonyam perumpahai ahala Valla bootham valaashtihap peihal Allal paduthum adangaa muniyum Pillaihal thinnum puzhakadai muniyum (110) . Veppozhuthum yenai yethirvel kaaka Adiyen vasanam asaivula neram Kaduhave vanthu kanahavel kaaka Varum pahal thannil vachravel kaaka Arai irul thannil anaiyavel kaaka (100) Let your great Vel always protect me. Let the golden Vel protect and protect. Let your golden Vel come fast. Let your glittering Vel protect me in darkness. Let it strike and strike and remove all my problems. Let your sharp Vel protect the three nervecurrents. Let your good Vel protect my belly button. bright Vel protect the two knees and calves. Let your diamond Vel protect me in day time. To protect me as long as I am alive. As soon as they hear my name. Please see and see that my sins are powdered. Let the uncontrollable Muni. who kill us onmeeting. Each of them will have story of origin attached to them). Let Thandai Karar and debased humans. Let the back yard Muni which eats babies. Let Kali and all others. Let the Irusi Katteri and Idumba sena.Kollivaayp peihalum kuralaip peihalum Penkalai thodarum bramaraa chatharum Adiyanaik kandaal alari kalangida. Let Vittan Karar and other ghosts and devils. Aanai adiyinil arum paavaihalum (120) Poonai mayirum pillaihal enpum Nahamum mayirum neenmudi mandaiyum Paavaihal udane pala kalasathudan Manaiyil puthaitha vanjanai thanaiyum Ottiya paavaiyum ottiya serukkum (125) Kasum panamum kaavudan sorum Othu manjanamum oruvazhi pokum Adiyanaik kandaal alainthu kulainthida Maatran vanjahar vanthu vanangida . Run away screaming when they see me. (Muni is an evil spirit in Tamil Nadu. Let the ghosts with fire in their mouth. (These are ghosts believed to roam especially atnight. It alsoindicates a sage in a different context). And let the Brahma Rakshasas which followladies. Let great devils and those who shake their tails. Run away as if struck by thunder. Let the ghosts which steal my speech. which creates problems. Let Mannar who is seen every where in thenight. Let the black magic and great enmity go away. Irisi kaatteri ithunba senaiyum Vellilum iruttilum yethirpadum mannarum (115) Kana pusai kollum kaaliyodu anaivarum Vittaan gaararum migu pala peihalum Thandiyak kaararum sandaalar halum Yen peyar sollavum idi vizhunthodida. Make them roll in the floor out of fear.Kaala thoothaal yenai kandaal kalangida (130) Dolls with spells. with vegetables Spell cast yellow-black balms. step on them. And make strangers and bad men salute me. Roll them after tying. Coins and money. Kattu kattu katharida kattu Muttu muttu muzhihal pithungida Sekku sekku sethil sethilaaha Sokku sokku soorpahai sokku Kuthu kuthu koorvadi velaal (140) Patru patru pahalavan thanaleri Thanaleri thanaleri thanalathuvaaha Viduvidu velai verundathu oda. pierced shapes. which travel inone direction’ Let all these get confused and be afraid onseeing me. Dolls placed in several pots. skulls with long hairs. Please make them shiver on seeing me always. Claws. Pierce and pierce them with your Vel. hairs. . placed in our home. Catch and catch the fire of the Sun. Buried in different parts of the house. Step on them. And break their hands and legs. Tie them tight. Dolls pierced. Dash and dash them till the joints split. till they loudly cry out. Tie and tie them. till they break inthe mud. cooked rice. Anji nadungida arandu purandida Vaay vittalari mathi kettoda Padiyinil mutta paasak kayitraal Kattudan angam katharida kattu Katti uruttu kaal kai muriya (135) Make all of them afraid of me. Let them dash their head on my door steps. Hairs of cat. May them shout loudly and get mad. Tie them with your Pasa rope. bones of babies. (These are supposed to be signs and symbols of black magic done by your enemies). Please Lord bless me always so that. strains. Piles. carbuncles. dog and spider. Puliyum nariyum punnari naayum Veliyum karadiyum inithodarnthu oda (145) Thelum paambum seyyaan pooraan Kadivida vishangal kadithuyar angam Yeriya vishangal yelithudan iranga Let the tiger. . Arthritis. fistula. itching of the skin. wolf. cold fever. ring worm. set fire till they wilt in the fire. Come out of my body with great speed. rat and bear. Tooth ache and all the diseases and attacks. fits and bile. Eerezhula hamum yenak uravaaha Aanum pennum anaivarum yenakkaa Mannaal arasarum mahizhnthura vaahavum (160) Let the seven worlds be my friends. As soon as they see me. Diseases of intestines. Partial paralysis. Vellap piniyum yendranaik kandaal Nillaa thoda nee yenak arulvaay Puliyum nariyum punnari naayum Veliyum karadiyum inithodarnthu oda Polippum sulukkum oruthalai noyum Vaatham sayithiyam valippu pitham Soolai sayam kunmam sokku sirangu Kudaichal silanthi kudalvip purithi Pakka pilavai padarthodai vaazhai Kaduvan paduvan kaithaal silanthi parkuthu aranai paru arai yaakku Let wounds. Biting of cat. Continue to run away from me. skin ailments. Which has entered in and will stay in my body After being bitten by them. one sided head ache. snake.Set fire. sprains. Throw and throw your Vel till they scare andrun. fox. Vanish and run away. millipede. Let the poisons of scorpion. All these do not tarry and run away from me. He who severs the cords of attachment.Let gents and ladies. (Guha and Muruga are other names for Skanda. He who originated from holy sound. He who holds the resplendent Vel. . and kings who rule. Hey lord who is the son of Lord Shiva. He who is the son of Karthika maidens. He who originated from Saravana. He who protected the army of devas. When he was born. Become my relations with pleasure andhappiness. He who is called Skanda and Guha. He whose feet are adorned with anklets. he took the form of six babies who were looked after by the six Karthika maidens. Thanihaa salane sangaranputhalvaa (170) Katirkaa mathurai kathirvel muruhaa Pazhani pathivaazh baala kumaaraa Aavinan kudivaazh azhahiya vela Senthil maamalai yuryum sengalva raayaa Samaraa purivaazh shanmuha tharase (175) Hey lord who lives on Thiruthani mountains. He who originated from flashing light. He loves to live in Kadamba forest. He who lives in Kadamba forest. He who released them from prison. He is supposed to have defeated two Asuras called Idumba and Kadamba and made them his devotees). He who was born to Tripura. Hewho is Muruga with the sweet Vel. He who is the nephew of Vishnu and Lakshmi. Unnai thuthikka un thirunaamam Saravana bavane sailoli bavanee Thirupura bavane thigazholi bavane Paripura bavane pavamozhi bavane Arithiru maruhaa amaraa pathiyai (165) Kaathu thevarkal kadum sirai viduthaay Kanthaa guhane kathir velavane Kaarthihai mainthaa kadambaa kadambanai Idumbanai yendra iniyavel muruhaa Let me praise your holy names. Who defeated Idumba and Kadamba asuras. long live. . Then Danced.Thiruvavingudi. And sought the company. Pazhani. Hey. I did sing about you. long live. With her dark black tresses. And let me live in a great manner. Shanmuga who lives in Samarapuri. Long live. Kathirgamam. who lives in Thiruvavingudi. my forehead withyour sacred ash. Nesamudan yaan netriyil aniya Paasa vinaihal patrathu neengi Unpatham perave unnarulaaha Anbudan rakshi annamum sonnamum Metha methaaha velaayu thanaar (185) Sithi petradiyen sirappudan vazhga. Sengalva raya who lives on Senthilmountains. Oh Velayudha slowly and gracefully. the holder of Vel. Hey pretty Vela. Bless me with your grace. Senthil Mountains and Samarapuri are famous temples of Skanda. Vaazhga vaazhga mayilon vaazhga Vaazhga vaazhga vadivel vaazhga Vaazhga vaazhga malai guru vaazhga Vaazhga vaazhga malai kura mahaludan (190) Vaazhga vaazhga vaarana thuvasam Vaazhga vaazhga yen varumaihalneenga Long live. the rider of peacock. So please protect me with love. Hey young Kumara who lives in the city ofPazhani. And I reached your feet to attain your grace. Hey king. And I sang about my father Murugan. (Thiruthani.He is also known as Vela and Kumara). When I adorned with love. The ropes attaching me to the fate were untied.Hey Lord Muruga. went in to ecstasy. Placed herself on my tongue. with shining Vel. give me foodand wealth. Hey Lord. Who lives in Kathirgamam. Of the great Lord of Thiruvavinkudi. Kaarar kuzhalaal kalaimahal nandraay Yennaa irukka yaan unai paada Yennai thodarnthu irukkum yenthai muruhanai Padinen aadinen paravasa maaha Aadinen naadinen aavinan poothiyey (180) When the Goddess of knowledge. Long live. Goddess Valli is my mother. With religious fervor and read. long live. Long live. Without parting away from this your child. With Happiness love this son of yours. Any number of errors that I make. Long live. long live. Long live. And give protection to all devotees. Any number of mistakes that I make. the god of mountains. Baalan theva raayan paharn thathai Kaalaiyil maalaiyil karuthudan naalum Aasaa rathudan angam thulakki Nesamudan oru ninaivathu vaahi Kanthar sashti kavasam ithanai (205) Sindhaikalangaathu thiyaani pavarhal Orunaal muppathaa ruru kondu Othiyeh jebithu uhanthu neeraniya Ashta thikkullor adangalum vasamaay Thisai mannar yenmar seyalathu (sernthangu) arulvar (210) Maatrala rellaam vanthu vananguvar Navakol mahizhnthu nanmai alithidum Navamatha nenavum nallezhil peruvar Enthanaalum eerettaay vaazhvar Kantharkai velaam kavasa thadiyai (215) Daily in the morning and evening. . he with the flag of acock. Yethanai kuraihal yethanai pizhaihal Yethanai adiyen yethanai seiyinum Petravan neeguru poruppathu unkadan (195) Petraval kuramahal petravalaame Pillai yendranbaay piriya malithu Mainthan yenmeethu unmanam mahizhntharuli Thanjam yendradiyaar thazhaithida arulsey Kanthar sashti kavasam virumbiya (200) You are my father and teacher. long live. Valli. he with the mountaingirl. long live. Let my poverty be driven out. And love this Skanda Sashti Kavacham. who seek. All those who clean themselves. And it is your duty to pardon. . delusion). And all their enemies will be exterminated Arintha yenathullaam ashta letchmihalil Veera letchmikku virun thunavaaha Soora bathmaavaith thunithagai yathanaal Iruba thezhvarkku uvan thamuthalitha Gurubaran pazhani kundrinil irukkum (225) Chinna kuzhanthai sevadi potri Oh Lord. If seen of Ghosts by their eyes. they will gets cared. And wear the sacred ash. My salutations to the feet of Small baby of Pazhani. All strangers would come and salute them. Which is equivalent to a Vel. And the good people would dance with joy. Who gave deathless nectar for the twenty-seven. Vazhiyaay kaana meiyaay vilangum Vizhiyaal kaana verundidum peigal Pollathavarai podi podi yaakkum Nallor ninaivil nadanam puriyum Sarva sathuru sankaa rathadi (220) If seen as a way. By the young Deva Rayan. Pray Veera Lakshmi among the Ashta Lakshmis. Which has been composed. And shower their blessings. Will get the great blessings.mAyAi (arrogance.we should chant Kandha Shashti Kavacham without any desire or malams). Let my mind that has understood you. They would shine in prettiness. ur = extinguishing. karma. Of all the devas from all eight directions. They would happily live on all days. So it means . Whose hands killed Soora Padman. And the guardians of the eight directions. And meditate on that god with concentration. The nine planets will become happy.e. It would powder bad people. this Kavacham would show the truth. This Skanda Sashti Kavacham. paththu (pattru) = slags (impurities) i. If they recite this Kavacham.Thirty six times* a day (* Alternate meaning: mu = three. ANavam kanmam . Praise be to Thee! Thiramihu thivya thehaa potri Idumbaa yuthane idumbaa potri Kadambaa potri kanthaa potri Vetchi punaiyum veleh potri Uyargiri kanaha sabaikor arase (235) Salutations to the ablest of Gods. Mayilnada miduvoy malaradi saranam Saranam saranam saravanabava Om Saranam saranam shanmuhaa saranam Saranam saranam shanmuhaa saranam (239) I surrender to flowery feet of my Lord. I surrender. Salutations to the Vel which wears Vetchiflowers.And who is my teacher on the Pazhani Mountain Yenai thadu thaatkola yendrana thullum Meviya vadivurum velava potri Thevargal senaa pathiye potri Kuramahal manamahizh kove potri (230) Salutations to the Skanda with the Vel Who has occupied my mind. Salutations to the king of the golden hall ofthe mountain. So that I am always His. He whose form is strong and dazzling. I surrender. According to yogis " the Lord spent His childhood in Tiruchendur and took Mahasamadhi at Kathirgamam. Who has a very holy form. who conquered Idumba. Salutations to commander of the devas Salutations to the darling of Valli. surrender and surrender to the Shanmuga. Praise beto Thee! He who conquered Idumba. Who is the daughter of a mountain tribe. If anyone goes to Kathirgamam (Sri Lanka) with faith. Who travels on the peacock. and stays in the temple for two or three days. surrender and surrender to the Saravanabhava. Salutation to him. the Lord Himself grants His vision to the devotee. devotion and piety. Salutations to him who wears Kadamba flowers Salutations to him who is Kanda." . others with swadhisthana. Visakha. the psychic powers. With the right Murugan’s worships you can invoke Him in the form of Vel (the spear) which symbolizing the ascension of Kundalini energy along spinal column and activate the whole brain (naturally by birth we will only use 1 / 6 of the brain. when you want to awaken the brain. 2016 (Monday). . you operate it by means of the switch on the wall. the rest 5 / 6 part of the brain can be activated only through chakras activation). When you want to turn on a electric lamp. these manifest in different individuals according to the degree of awakening in the corresponding areas of the brain. whereas in kundalini yoga we divide it into six. Lord Murugan is also known as Shanmukha because He has six heads which represents the 6 parts of our brain. Notes by Geethanchali Veerapathran Kanda Shasti Vratam Begins on October 31.BY MRVIJAYAKUMAR ALAGAPPAN Modern science divides the dormant area of the brain into ten parts. In Kundalini yoga. Certain areas are connected with mooladhara chakra. Likewise. Sa Ra Va Na Ba Va are the mantra to invoke our six chakras.SECRETS OF MURUGAN’S WORSHIP – LIGHTING UP THE BRAIN . You need to close your eyes and consciously concentrate on mooladhara chakra while reciting ‘Sa’ for 4 seconds/ counts. and so on. then concentrate on swadhisthana and recite Ra for 4 seconds. you have to flick the switches which are located in the chakras. it was discovered that thedifferent parts of the brain are connected with the chakras. Guha and Saravanabhava.Karttikeya. You can ask your Guru to reveal further on the secrets of Murugan’s worships. and soon. Kumara. you don't have to touch the lamp itself. e.g. The qualities or manifestations of the brain are also six fold. manipuraka. you can't deal with it directly. Shanmukha. Lord Murugan also known as Subrahmanya. Skanda. There is no common method of Skanda Shasti fasting. 2016 with Soorasamharam Skanda Shasti.kanda Sashti 2016 dates are from October 31 begins with six-day fasting and ends on November 6. or Kanda Sasti. Different devotees observe it differently. But there are some basic rules followed by all the devotees. Vratam is an important observance dedicated to Lord Muruga. . It is observed in the Tamil month of Aippasi and most devotees fast during the 6-day period. Non-vegetarian food is completely avoided during the period. It must be noted that ‘Vrat’ or ‘Vratam’ in Sanskrit means ‘vow. There are several Skanda devotees who see the Vratam as an opportunity to clean the body and get rid of unwanted toxic elements. worship and by sticking to some ‘vow’ that he/she has taken. do not observe intense fasting and stick to the routine suggested by your doctor. Such devotees confine to water. A vratam should be seen as a deliberate attempt on your part to bring back discipline into your life. Most devotees also visit Skanda temples during the period.’ Vratam should not be misunderstood as mere fasting. Some take the meal at noon and others at night. Fasting should be voluntary and it should not be done unwillingly. . not telling lies. By observing a Vratam a person is trying to purify his mind through meditation. this vow can include fasting. some devotees only take a single meal a day. Now. Those who are observing the fast make it a point to read scriptures related to Lord Muruga or recite the Kanta Shasti Kavasam or Subramaniya Bhujangam. When it comes to Kanda Shasti fasting. coconut water and other fruit juices. Some devotees confine to fruits and juices during the 6-day period. If you are taking medicines. Some people also avoid garlic and onions. not getting anger etc. The fasting ends on the Sixth day.