"Skanda Sashti Kavasam or Kandha Sashti kavasam (கந்தர் சஷ்டி கவசம்) is composed by Devaraya Swamigal. This is a rare and valuable treasure that helps one to be successful in day-to-day life. In Kanda Sasti Kavasam the author prays to Lord Muruga to shower His grace. It is certain that by regular chanting of this kavasam all the predicaments of life are resolved. Prosperity and plenty will abound. Peace will prevail at home. The devotee who reads it will enjoy every good fortune under the sun. As a warrior going to battle puts on armour to protect himself, the Kanda Sasti Kavasam also helps one to be safe in dayto-day life" A few words about Sashti: Sashti is the day the Lord Subramanya defeated the demon Soorapadma and saved the Earth from his evils. When the devas couldn't tolerate the evil doings of this demon, they approached the younger son of Lord Shiva and Parvati. The kind Lord went on a war against Soorapadman. The war was waged for six days, at the end of which the Lord vanquished the asura. He threw his weapon at him and Soorapadman was split into two halves. One half became a peacock, which He took as His vaahana. The other became a cock and was transformed into his flag. The devas, who were tormented by Soorapadman, rejoiced - they praised the Lord and prayed to him for six days. Devotees usually narrate the kanda sashti kavacham, during this period. Whoever fasts for these six days of Skanda Sashti and prays to Lord Muruga steadfastly, it is said that they would get the blessings of Lord Muruga. Those who are unable to fast for a whole day for a six-day duration, can eat just one meal during this period. குறள் வெண்பா: : Thuthiporkku val vinai pom, Thunpam pom, Nenjil pathiporkku selvam palithu kadithongum Nishtayum kaikoodum Nimalar Arul kanthar sashti kavacham thanai Prayer: The sufferings great and sorrow will vanish for those who pray, The riches will increase for those who paste it in their mind, All penance will surely bear fruit, By this Sashti Kavacham written by the grace of God. காப்பு: amarar idar theera amaram purintha kumaranadi nenjeh kuri. Protection : Mind, oh mine, meditate On the feet of that Young God, Who waged the war, To end the problems of devas, great. நூல்(கவசம்): sashtiyai nokka saravana bavanaar sishtarukku uthavum sengkathir velon paatham irandil panmani sathangai geetham paada kinkini yaada maiya nadam seiyum mayil vahananaar (5) Welcome to thee Oh, Lord, Who rides on the peacock, Who comes to help his devotees, Who comes accompanied by sweet songs, Who comes with pleasing sound of ringing anklets, Made by numerous bells tied to your feet. And I pray Lord Saravana Bhava, To bless this poem on Sashti. Read the complete lyrics with their meanings here : http://www.divinebrahmanda.com/2011/05/skanda-sashti-kavacham-lyrics-with.html

• published: 05 Mar 2012
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