Skanda Shasti Fasting's Importance - 28th Oct to 2n Nov2Ø19 ~ By Vijayakumar Alagappan www.iksacademy.com

Sashti is the day the Lord Murugan 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 Murugan steadfastly, it is said that they would get the blessings of Lord Murugan. Those who are unable to fast for a whole day for a six-day duration, can eat just one meal during this period.

Lord Skanda / Murugan

Lord Murugan, celestial master of kundalini yoga, was born of God Siva's mind. His dynamic power awakens spiritual cognition to propel souls onward in their evolution to Siva's feet. Skanda is an ancient deity mentioned in stone inscriptions and shown on coins ( 1st cent. To 5th cent CE) . The story of Murugan / Skanda is found among others in the Mahabharatha, Siva Purana and is retold in Kalidasa's Kumara Sambhavam. Chandogya Upanishad identifies Skanda as Sanat Kumara. In Tamil, Arunagiri's Thiruppugazh, Nakkeerar's Thiru Murugaatrupadai, and scores of other literature praise the glory of Murugan in devotional poetry.

This legend narrates the story of  the birth of Skanda / Murugan.

Sati, the consort of Shiva immolated herself at the site of the Daksha Yagna, which was later destroyed by Shiva. Sati was reborn as Uma, or Parvati the daughter of the mountain king Himavaan (the Himalayas). Shiva withdrew himself from the universe and engaged himself in yogic meditation in the Himalayas.

In the meanwhile, the demon Surapadma ravaged the earth and tormented its beings. It was realized by the gods that only the son born of Shiva and Parvati could lead the gods to victory over Tarakaasuran, Surapadman and their demon companions. They plotted with Kaama, the lord of desire, to shoot a flower arrow at Shiva, as he sat in meditation, so as to make him fall in love with Parvati. When Kaama aimed his arrow at Shiva, he opened his third eye and burned him to ashes instantly. Upon hearing the pleas of Kama's wife Rati, he brought back Kama to life, in flesh and blood for her sake, and in a formless state for others.

His penance disturbed, Shiva fell in love with Parvathi. However, the sparks of the fiery seed of Shiva were unbearable; even the fire God Agni could not bear them; this fire was then transported by the river Ganga into the Sara Vana forest, where Sara Vana Bhava was born. He was raised by the six Kartika damsels (Pleiadean Stars). Parvati combined these six babies into one with six faces, ie. Shanmukha. Shanmukha, or Kartikeya the supreme general of the devas, led the army of the devas to victory against the demons. The six sites at which Kartikeya sojourned while leading his armies against Surapadman are Tiruttanikai, Swamimalai, Tiruvavinankudi (Palani), Pazhamudirsolai, Tirupparamkunram and Tiruchendur. All these sites have ancient temples glorified by the tamil poems of Tirumurugaatruppadai of the Sangam period (prior to the 3rd century CE).

The cosmic science of Lord Murugan's energy / the Magnetic Clouds of the Pleiadean (Karthigai) stars

In all of Earth's history, this is the most exciting time to be a human body. An incredible change is taking place. 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 24,000 years. There is a electromagnetic cloud of grace light, around Karthigai star where the Sun is said to complete one orbit in the Karthigai Stars system every 24, 000 years.

During 2012, the Sun, Earth and Karthigai star, will be in alignment resulting in more of the grace light entering the Earth plane. Thereafter, 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.

When chanted Skanda Shasti Kavasam daily with concentration and devotion, the kavasam serves as a protective ‘armour’ for devotees and confers great spiritual and material benefits. This rare and valuable treasure helps one to be successful in our daily lives.

This energy will allow humans to return to their original blueprint. The most important thing to remember about these new energies is to stay conscious and match our frequency to receive it. Muruga energy is to remind us of who we really are like how He remind the Om mantra to His father Lord Shiva in Swamimalai.

According to siddhas the birth of Murugan symbolizes the rising of energy from the base of the spine to the pituitary gland, to awaken Gods and Goddesses conciousness. His energy will enable our strands of DNA to make the shift into the fifth dimension to prepare ourself into higher inteligence / 7th sense ( 7am Arivu) being status.

The energy of the Karthigai stars - Lord Murugan is of etheric and spiritual nature. The 10,500 years of darkness between the 2000 year periods of light afford incarnating Man repeatedly his spiritual evolution. As the majority of humans become forgetful of their Divine Source and purpose during these Earthly sojourns, the periods of Light serve a dual purpose. They represent a sorting-out process, gathering matured souls into the Light of the Spirit and affording the weaker, just maturing souls a stabilization period of respite and an opportunity for further spiritual growth. The individuals who could not or would not acknowledge Divine Love as the essence of their being during the l0,500 year period of incarnations are given another chance again.

How to do poojai at home during Shasti

Here is a simple method to perform Skanda Shasti Puja at home. You can do this Poojai on all six days of the Skanda Shasti Vratam or on the Soorasamharam day.


Poojai Items Needed

Small idol or picture of Ganesha

A vel or picture of Lord Subrahmanya

Sandal Paste, water, turmeric, kumkum, flowers and usual poojai items

After bath, clean the poojai area.

First pray to Lord Ganesha for removing all obstacles.

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 aasanam samarpayaamii

Now you can sprinkle some water – Om…namaha arghyam

Now you can pour some water on the feet or near the Vel – Om… namaha paadhyam

Sprinkle 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 aachamaniyam

Now 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 dhaarayaami

Now you can do decorations with flowers or garlands – Om...gandhsyopari alankaaranaartham akshadaam

Now you can offer kum kum – Om...haridraa kumkumam

Finally, you can offer some flowers – Om...pushpaih poojayaami

Now you can light the lamp and chant Skanda shashti kavacham, Subrahmanya Bhujangam or read Skanda Purana or any tale related to Lord Muruga.

You can also perform archana after lighting the lamp or your usual method of daily puja with camphor and agarbathis.

If you have prepared any food (naivediyam) you can offer it to the lord and perform Arathi.
At the end of the Puja you can thank Lord Ganesha for helping in successfully conducting the pooja.

Skanda Shasti Vratham-Fasting
The most important of all the Vratams of Lord Murugan is the Skanda Shashthi Vratam. It is to be commenced on the Prathama Tithi (the day immediately following Deepavali) of the Sukla Paksham (bright fortnight) in the month of Aippasi (October-November). A complete fast should be observed and the devotee should engage himself solely in the Pujai of the Lord, in reading and learning of the glories of Lord Skanda, Bhajan, meditation, etc. If fasting for six days continuously is likely to prove too much of a strain, he may have one meal per day and fast completely on the last day, i.e. the Shashthi Day. This is the day to commemorate the victory of Lord Shanmukham over the Asuran king, Surapadman. Persons who observe this Vratam achieve success in all their undertakings and in the end attain Liberation.

 Observing Skanda Shasti fasting is one of the easiest but the most powerful techniques to attune yourself to Lord Murugan's frequency. Once when your frequency and His (Pleiadean Stars) frequency match you will start to enjoy His blessings to the extereme for your overall well being for both in material and spiritual dimension. May Lord Murugan bless all of you to regain your legacy as gods and Goddesses. Hmmm Saum Saravanabavaya ......

Skanda Shasti Kavasam

 wisdom of the great ancient Mystics, Siddhars

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Kural Venpa ... Prayer

Thuthiporkku val vinai pom, thunbam pom
Nenjil pathiporkku selvam palithu kadithongum
Nishtayum kaikoodum
Nimalar Arul kanthar sashti kavacham thanai

The sufferings great 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.

Kaappu ... Protection

amarar idar theera amaram purintha
kumaranadi nenjeh kuri.

Mind, oh mine, meditate
On the feet of that Young God,
Who waged the war,
To end the problems of devas, great.

The Kavacham .. Armour

sashtiyai nokka saravana bavanaar
sishtarukku uthavum sengkathir velon
paatham irandil panmani sathangai
geetham paada kinkini yaada
maiya nadam seiyum mayil vahananaar (5)

Kayil velal ennai kakavendru uvandu
Vara vara vela yuthanar varuga
varuga varuga miyoloan varuga
Indiran mudhala Endisai potra
mandira vadivel varuga varuga (10)

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.

vaasavan maruhaa varuha varuha
nesak kuramahal ninaivon varuha
aarumuham padaitha aiyaa varuha
neeridum velavan nitham varuha
sirahiri velavan seekkiram varuha (15)

Come, come son in law of Indra,
Come darling of the lady of mountain,
Come my master who has six faces,
Come daily he who holds the Vel*,
And who applies the ash,
Come with speed, Oh Lord of Sira Mountain,
Come with speed, Of holder of the Vel.

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)

Oh Lord Saravana bhava, Come with speed,

rahana bavasa ra ra ra ra ra ra ra
rihana bavasa ri ri ri ri ri ri ri
vinabava sarahana,

Salutations and salutations to the great hero,

nibava sarahana nira, nira, nirena

(Some words are reproduced, because they are the interplay of the letters that make “Saravana Bhava” written in Tamil and have been added to make the verse musical. They may have hidden meaning, which this translator is not aware of).

vasara hanabava varuha varuha
asurar kudi kedutha aiyaa varuha
yennai yaalum ilaiyon kaiyil
pannirendu aayutham paasaan gusamum
parantha vizhihal pannirandu ilanga (25)

Come, come friend who lives within me,
Come lord who spoiled the lives of Asuras,
Come with the wide open twelve graceful eyes,
Come with weapons and pasa and angusa in your twelve hands,
Come, Oh young lord, who rules over me.

(Pasa is the rope and Angusa is a weapon to control).

virainthu yenaik kaakka velon varuha
aiyum kiliyum adaivudan sauvum
uyyoli sauvum uyiraiyum kiliyum
kiliyum sauvum kilaroli yaiyum
nilai petrenmun nithamum olirum (30)

Come Oh, Lord of Vel to protect me fast,

Let Aaim, Klim and Saum which reach to you,
The Saum with its brilliant light,
The Klim which is like the soul,
And Klim, Saum and the sweet sounding Aaim,

Stand and shine before me.

(Aaim, Klim and Saum form the part of the Bija manthra (seed invocation) that denotes Lord Skanda).

shanmuhan neeyum thaniyoli yovvum
kundaliyaam siva guhan thinam varuha
aaru muhamum animudi aarum
neeridu netriyum neenda puruvamum
panniru kannum pavalach chevvaayum (35)

Come Oh, Six headed one,
With your brilliant light,
Come daily without fail, great Lord,
Who has attained the Kundalini,
And come with thine six faces with six crowns,
With holy ash applied on your forehead,
With your long eye brows,
And with your twelve eyes and coral like mouth.

(Kundalani is the thousand-petal lotus in the bottom of the brain. It is believed that on opening it, all knowledge will automatically be yours).

nanneri netriyil navamanich chuttiyum
eeraaru seviyil ilahu kundalamum
aariru thinpuyathu azhahiya maarbil
palboo shanamum pathakkamum tharithu
nanmanipoonda navarathna maalaiyum (40)

Come Oh Lord,
With decorations of nine gems in your forehead,
With pretty ear rings shining in your twelve ears,
With several ornaments and pendant shining.
In thine, handsome trunk with twelve arms,
And with the garland of nine gems inlaid with precious stones.

muppuri noolum muthani maarbum
sepppazhahudaiya thiruvayir unthiyum
thuvanda marungil sudaroli pattum
navarathnam pathitha nartchee raavum
iru thodai azhagum enai muzhanthalum

Come Oh Lord,
With the holy three stringed thread,
With your chest decorated with pearls,
With your very pretty abdomen which has been praised,
With silken sash and girdle around your waist,
And with nine gems chain adorning your silken robes,
with the beauty of the two thighs and adjoining knees,

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)
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

Come Oh Lord,
With anklets in thine holy feet,
Which make jingling sounds, like,

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
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, come quickly.

munthu munthu muruhavel munthu
yenthanai yaalum yehraha selva
mainthan vehndum varamahizhnth thuthavum
laalaa laalaa laalaa vehshamum
leelaa leelaa leelaa vinothanendru (60)

Rush Oh rush, my Lord who has the Vel,
Oh Lord of Swami Malai*, who rules over me,
Who is so prettily dressed,
And who is so playful.
Grant this boon with smile to your son,

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, who has firm faith in thine feet,
And who has placed his head on your feet,
Oh God who is my soul of souls protect,
Please protect this child with your twelve eyes,
Let your pretty Vel protect my face.

podipunai netriyaip punithavel kaaka
kathirvel irandu kanninaik kaaka
vithisevi irandum velavar kaaka
naasihal irandum nalvel kaaka
pesiya vaaythanai peruvel kaaka (70)

Let your pure Vel protect my ash adorned forehead
Let your shining Vel protect my two eyes,
Let he holds the Vel protect my two ears,
Let your good Vel protect my two nostrils,
Let your great Vel protect the mouth, which speaks.

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,
Let your perfect Vel protect my tongue, which tells,
Let your shining Vel protect my two cheeks,
Let your sweet Vel protect my tender neck,
Let your gem studded Vel protect my chest.

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,
Let your straight Vel protect my two shoulders,
Let your great Vel protect my two napes,
Let your graceful Vel protect my back,
Let your youthful Vel protect my sixteen ribs.

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 good Vel protect my waist thread,
Let your pretty Vel protect the reproductive organs,
Let your big Vel protect my two kidneys.

vattak kuthathai valvel kaaka
panai thodai irandum paruvel kaaka
kanaikaal muzhanthaal kathirvel kaaka
aiviral adiyinai arulvel kaaka
kaihal irandum karunaivel kaaka (90)

Let your big Vel protect my round colon,
Let your heavy Vel protect my two thighs,
Let your bright Vel protect the two knees and calves,
Let your graceful Vel protect my two feet,
Let your 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 Goddess Lakshmi reside in my arms,
Let Goddess of knowledge reside in my tongue,
Let your good Vel protect my belly button.
Let your sharp Vel protect the three nerve currents.

yeppozhuthum 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 your golden Vel come fast,
To protect me as long as I am alive,
Let your diamond Vel protect me in day time,
Let your glittering Vel protect me in darkness.

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,
Let his craft Vel protect me from delays,
Let the golden Vel protect and protect,
Let it be seen quickly and quickly,
Let it strike and strike and remove all my problems.

paarka paarka paavam podipada
billi soonyam perumpahai ahala
valla bootham valaashtihap peihal
allal paduthum adangaa muniyum
pillaihal thinnum puzhakadai muniyum (110)
kollivaayp peihalum kuralaip peihalum
penkalai thodarum bramaraa chatharum
adiyanaik kandaal alari kalangida.

Please see and see that my sins are powdered,
Let the black magic and great enmity go away,
Let great devils and those who shake their tails,
Let the uncontrollable Muni, which creates problems,
Let the back yard Muni which eats babies,
Let the ghosts with fire in their mouth,
Let the ghosts which steal my speech,
And let the Brahma Rakshasas which follow ladies,
Run away screaming when they see me.

(Muni is an evil spirit in Tamil Nadu. It also indicates a sage in a different context).

irisi kaatteri ithunba senaiyum
yellilum iruttilum yethirpadum mannarum (115)
kana pusai kollum kaaliyodu anaivarum
vittaan gaararum migu pala peihalum
thandiyak kaararum sandaalar halum
yen peyar sollavum idi vizhunthodida.

Let the Irusi Katteri and Idumba sena,
Let Mannar who is seen every where in the night
Let Kali and all others, who kill us on meeting,
Let Vittan Karar and other ghosts and devils,
Let Thandai Karar and debased humans,

As soon as they hear my name,
Run away as if struck by thunder.

(These are ghosts believed to roam especially at night. Each of them will have story of origin attached to them).

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)
kaasum panamum kaavudan sorum
othu manjanamum oruvazhi pokum
adiyanaik kandaal alainthu kulainthida
maatran vanjahar vanthu vanangida
kaala thoothaal yenai kandaal kalangida (130)

Dolls with spells, placed in our home,
Hairs of cat, bones of babies,
Claws, hairs, skulls with long hairs,
Dolls placed in several pots,
Buried in different parts of the house,
Dolls pierced, pierced shapes,
Coins and money, cooked rice, with vegetables
Spell cast yellow-black balms, which travel in one direction’
Let all these get confused and be afraid on seeing me,
Please make them shiver on seeing me always,
And make strangers and bad men salute me.

(These are supposed to be signs and symbols of black magic done by your enemies).

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,
Make them roll in the floor out of fear,
May them shout loudly and get mad,
Let them dash their head on my door steps,
Tie them with your Pasa rope,
Tie them tight,
Roll them after tying,
And break their hands and legs.

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.

Tie and tie them, till they loudly cry out,
Dash and dash them till the joints split,
Step on them, step on them, till they break in the mud,
Pierce and pierce them with your Vel.
Catch and catch the fire of the Sun,
Set fire, set fire till they wilt in the fire,
Throw and throw your Vel till they scare and run.

puliyum nariyum punnari naayum
yeliyum karadiyum inithodarnthu oda (145)
thelum paambum seyyaan pooraan
kadivida vishangal kadithuyar angam
yeriya vishangal yelithudan iranga

Let the tiger, fox, wolf, rat and bear,
Continue to run away from me,
Let the poisons of scorpion, snake, millipede,
Which has entered in and will stay in my body
After being bitten by them,
Come out of my body with great speed.

polippum sulukkum oruthalai noyum
vaatham sayithiyam valippu pitham (150)
soolai sayam kunmam sokku sirangu
kudaichal silanthi kudalvip purithi
pakka pilavai padarthodai vaazhai
kaduvan paduvan kaithaal silanthi
parkuthu aranai paru arai yaakkum (155)
yellap piniyum yendranaik kandaal
nillaa thoda nee yenak arulvaay
puliyum nariyum punnari naayum
yeliyum karadiyum inithodarnthu oda (145)

Let wounds, sprains, one sided head ache,
Arthritis, cold fever, fits and bile,
Piles, fistula, carbuncles, strains,
Diseases of intestines, itching of the skin,
Partial paralysis, ring worm, skin ailments,
Biting of cat, dog and spider,
Tooth ache and all the diseases and attacks,
Vanish and run away, As soon as they see me,
Please Lord bless me always so that,
All these do not tarry and run away from me.

eerezhula hamum yenak uravaaha
aanum pennum anaivarum yenakkaa
mannaal arasarum mahizhnthura vaahavum (160)

Let the seven worlds be my friends,
Let gents and ladies, and kings who rule,
Become my relations with pleasure and happiness.

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,
He who originated from Saravana,
He who originated from flashing light,
He who was born to Tripura,
He who originated from holy sound,
He whose feet is adorned with anklets,
He who severs the cords of attachment,
He who is the nephew of Vishnu and Lakshmi,
He who protected the army of devas,
He who released them from prison,
He who is called Skanda and Guha,
He who holds the resplendent Vel,
He who is the son of Karthika maidens,
He who lives in Kadamba forest,
He who is Muruga with the sweet Vel,
Who defeated Idumba and Kadamba asuras.

(Guha and Muruga are other names for Skanda. When he was born, he took the form of six babies who were looked after by the six Karthika maidens, He loves to live in Kadamba forest. He is supposed to have defeated two asuras called Idumba and Kadamba and made them his devotees).

thanihaa salane sangaran puthalvaa (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,
Hey lord who is the son of Lord Shiva,
Hey Lord Muruga, with shining Vel,
Hey Lord, Who lives in Kathirgamam,
Hey young Kumara who lives in the city of Pazhani,
Hey pretty Vela, who lives in Thiruvavingudi,
Hey, Sengalva raya who lives on Senthil mountains,
Hey king, Shanmuga who lives in Samarapuri,

(Thiruthani, Kathirgamam, Pazhani, Thiruvavingudi, Senthil Mountains and Samarapuri are famous temples of Skanda. He is also known as Vela and Kumara).

kaarar kuzhalaal kalaimahal nandraay
yennaa irukka yaan unai paada
yenai thodarnthu irukkum yenthai muruhanai
padinen aadinen paravasa maaha
aadinen naadinen aavinan poothiyey (180)

When the Goddess of knowledge,
With her dark black tresses,
Placed herself on my tongue,
I did sing about you,
And I sang about my father Murugan,
Then Danced, went in to ecstasy,
And sought the company,
Of the great Lord of Thiruvavinkudi.

nesamudan yaan netriyil aniya
paasa vinaihal patrathu neengi
unpatham perave unnarulaaha
anbudan rakshi annamum sonnamum
metha methaaha velaayu thanaar (185)
sithi petradiyen sirappudan vazhga.

When I adorned with love, my forehead with your sacred ash,
The ropes attaching me to the fate were untied,
And I reached your feet to attain your grace.
So please protect me with love, give me food and wealth,
Oh Velayudha slowly and gracefully.
Bless me with your grace,
And let me live in a great manner.

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 varumaihal neenga

Long live, long live, the rider of peacock,
Long live, long live, the holder of Vel,
Long live, long live, the god of mountains,
Long live, long live, he with the mountain girl, Valli.
Long live, long live, he with the flag of a cock,
Long live, long live,

Let my poverty be driven out,

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,
Goddess Valli is my mother,
And it is your duty to pardon,
Any number of errors that I make,
Any number of mistakes that I make,
Without parting away from this your child,
With Happiness love this son of yours,
And give protection to all devotees, who seek,
And love this Skanda Sashti Kavacham.

baalan theva raayan paharn thathai
kaalaiyil maalaiyil karuthudan naalum
aasaa rathudan angam thulakki
nesamudan oru ninaivathu vaahi
kanthar sashti kavasam ithanai (205)
sindhai kalangaathu 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,
All those who clean themselves,
With religious fervor and read,
Thirty six times* a day

(* alternate meaning: mu = three, paththu (pattru) = slags (impurities) i.e. ANavam - kanmam - mAyAi (arrogance, karma, delusion), ur = extinguishing. So it means - we should chant Kandha shashti Kavacham without any desire or malams).

This Skanda Sashti Kavacham,
Which has been composed,
By the young Deva Rayan,
And meditate on that god with concentration,
And wear the sacred ash,
Will get the great blessings,
Of all the devas from all eight directions,
And the guardians of the eight directions.
All strangers would come and salute them,
The nine planets will become happy,
And shower their blessings,
They would shine in prettiness.
They would happily live on all days,
If they recite this Kavacham,
Which is equivalent to a Vel.

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, this Kavacham would show the truth,
If seen of Ghosts by their eyes, they will get scared,
It would powder bad people,
And the good people would dance with joy,
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, Let my mind that has understood you,
Pray Veera Lakshmi among the Ashta Lakshmis
My salutations to the feet of Small baby of Pazhani,
Whose hands killed Soora Padman,
Who gave deathless nectar for the twenty-seven,
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,
So that I am always His,

Salutations to commander of the devas
Salutations to the darling of Valli,
Who is the daughter of a mountain tribe.
He whose form is strong and dazzling, Praise be to Thee!
He who conquered Idumba, 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,
Who has a very holy form,
Salutation to him, who conquered Idumba,
Salutations to him who wears Kadamba flowers
Salutations to him who is Kanda,
Salutations to the Vel which wears Vetchi flowers,
Salutations to the king of the golden hall of the mountain.

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,
Who travels on the peacock,
I surrender, surrender and surrender to the Saravanabhava,
I surrender, surrender and surrender to the Shanmuga.

Significance of Deepavali ~ by Vijayakumar Alagappan #www.iksacademy.com #Siddha Science & Art of Living

The first day of Deepavali 2Ø19 falls on 27th October, Sunday. Deepavali is a festival where people from all age groups participate. They give expression to their happiness by lighting clay lamps, decorating the houses, bursting crackers, inviting near and dear ones to their households for partaking in a sumptuous feast and exchanging sweets.

During Deepavali day Sun enters Thulam (Libra) which is represented by the balance or scale. Hence, this design of Thulam is said to have suggested the balancing of account books and their closing. So the business community in India especially in South India regarded as the most auspicious day to start their bussiness accounts on this day. During Deepavali there are also other astrologically significant configurations that make it prime time for evil forces to attack since Aippasi month is the darkest month of the year. That is why it is also a time when the Goddess Lakshmi and Her marshals come to the earth plane to help us with the battle the army of light.

Hence on this day Goddess Lakshmi and Kuberan are worshipped to protect us from poverty the evil forces. Goddess Lakshmi would be in her benevolent mood and fulfill the wishes of her devotees because it was on this day the Ammavasai / New Moon day she emerged from Pal Kadal (Ocean of Milk), when the Gods and demons were churning the sagara (ocean) for nectar (Amirtha). Lakshmi Pooja is performed in the evenings when tiny clay lamps are lit to drive away the shadows of evil forces.

The greatness of Aippasi month and Goddess Laksmi : There are four important time in a year according to South Indian Lunar calendar. Thai month(mid Jan to mid Feb), Chitra month(mid April to mid May), Aadi month(mid July to mid Aug) and Aippasi month(mid Oct to mid Nov) are the most important months in a year according Siddha tradition. Among the four important months, Aippasi is the most important month since it is the month where we will be aligned directly to Goddess Lakshmi's world and the Lunar Calender Year begin (on Aippasi Amavasai). 

Video in Tamil on Science of Deepavali

Goddess Lakshmi is the deity of wealth, but Kubera is the treasurer. Some people possess the art of earning money but do not know how to save it. However, saving money and spending it appropriately is far more important than earning it. Since most people do not know how to spend money properly, their spending is unwarranted and ultimately, and they become bankrupt. Kubera is the deity Who teaches the art of saving money as He Himself is the treasurer. Therefore, in this ritual, the worship of Lakshmi and Kubera has been recommended. Though all people celebrate this festival, the business community in particular does so with great enthusiasm and splendor. Remember poverty is also a demon (evil force).

Even Lord Balaji or Venkateswara at Thirupathi is said to have Borrowed money form Kubera for his marrige and he is still paying the interest on the loan amount.

Kubera (God of Wealth)

Kubera is regarded as the god of wealth, in Hindu mythology. Lord Kubera is also known as the god of yakshas (savage beings). Kubera is always remembered with the goddess of fortune, Lakshmi. Chanting of Kubera Mantra blesses the worshipper with money and prosperity by drawing new avenues and sources of income and wealth. Mantra of Kubera helps to increase the flow of funds and the ability to accumulate wealth. 

-It is composed of bija mantras, rough meanings: Shreem for Lakshmi (love, beauty, health, prosperity), Hreem for Great God/Sun (illumination/dispel illusion), kleem for Kama/Krishna (love and fulfiller of desires from material to moksha, where your intention is) and Vitteswaraay (Kubera)

Sri Lakshmi Kubera Mantra : 

Om Shreem Hreem Aim Kubera Lakshmiai Kamaladharinyai Dhana Akrashinyai Swaaha

The celebration of Deepavali proceeds as follows:

- On Deepavali neatness is important. Every house should be cleaned and walls are coloured, decorated with flowers and leaves specially mango leaves. Clay lamp is lighted in night to welcome Gods and Goddess the army of lights to destroy evil forces which can bring poverty. On Depavali eve midnight one should sweep the house with new broom, accumulate the garbage in a dustbin and throw it out. This is called 'driving off' of alakshmi (garbage - poverty). Remember sweeping/vacuuming the house and throwing the garbage out at night is forbidden on other days.

-One should wake up early in the morning and take an oil bath. On the day of Deepavali new moon(amavasai) sesamee oil(nallanai) is very important. On these day goddess Lakshmi lives in sesame oil and goddess Ganga lives in warm water. This bath removes bad luck and attract prosperity. After the bath, wear new dress and jewels.

Miracles of Oil Bath - Yennai Kuliyal (Tamil)

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- After an auspicious bath at dawn. One should do Tarpanam for their ancestors (3 to 5 hours after the oil bath, preferably in the noon). You can put Moksha Villaku (lamp) at Sivan temple or do Tarpanam yourself at home since Deepavali will always fall on Amavasai ( New Moon ).

Lord Kubera is the Banker of Heaven and Goddess Lakshmi, the Goddess of riches. The double power of these 2 archetypes will give you everything in plenty on worshipping them on the day of Deepavali!

The Secret of Why We Light Lamp (deepam)

- The Gods and Goddess will personally become present in the jothi for you when you light lamp in your house. This is the secret behind lamp jothi worship. The lamp jothis also have the power to neutralize negative forces since they bring the divine inside your house. They are a simple way of marshaling the divine force to drive away the negative forces from your house.

- The departed soul (ancestral beings with great spiritual power who are responsible for the spiritual welfare of those souls that are part of their blood lines) also can make themselves present in the lamp jothi. When the pithrus are present in your house, they will bless you with contentment and peace of mind. Wherever they go, they bring goodwill and peace with them.

Aippasi month is also known as ‘Tulam’ month since the Sun traverses in Tulam rasi (Libra sign) during this month. In tantric astrology the owner of Thulam rasi house is planet Venus and the overlord of planet Venus is Goddess Lakshmi. These is the very reason why Deepavali always falls in the month of Aippasi on Amavasai day and we were told by our elders to worship Goddess Lakshmi on this day. Ammavasai is a new moon day means the starting of goddesses' energies ever increase and on this day in Aippasi month Goddess Lakshmi will descend to our earth plane with her marshals to restore prosperity for us.

What kind of lamp, oil and wick to use ?
Earthen lamps and lamps made out of brass, bronze, copper, silver or gold are the ones that are ideal for lamp jothi worship. To start with, light your lamp jothis using sesame oil and wicks made out of cotton. First pour the oil in the lamp and then place the wick in it.

How to cool the Lamp?
The Siddhas insist that the spiritual aspirant must never allow the oil to run out in the lamp. Always ensure that there is enough oil in the lamp for the jothi. When you think it's time to cool the jothi, drag the wick by its tail portion into the oil while saying Hmmm Santha Svaroopine Pothri. This is the proper procedure for cooling the lamp.

One, who worships lord Kuberan and Lakshmi, can never fall short of money and material comforts... Hmmm / Om Sri Lakshmi Kuberanaya Pothri

By  ~ Vijayakumar Alagappan #www.iksacademy.com #Siddha Science & Art of Living #Ondre Kulam Endru Paduvom, Oruvane Devan Endru Potruvom #AnbeShivam #Shivahom #Kannane Kann Kanda Deivam #Sagum kalvi (school) vendham, Saaga kalvi (siddha wisdom) vendum #Deepavali

How Guru Payaerchi (Jupiter transit) effect for 12 Rasis in 2Ø19 & 2Ø2Ø

How Jupiter Transit ( Guru Peyarchi) into Dhanusu ( Sagitarius ) on 5th November 2Ø19, Thuesday will Affect your Lives?

The earth passes almost directly between the Sun and jupiter that whirls through on its orbit, at a speed of about 3ØØ,ØØØ miles per hour, once in about thirteen months. While the earth takes one year to go round the Sun, Jupiter takes about twelve years.

Jupiter confers both material and spiritual expansion. As a planet of growth, many favourable significations like prosperity, learning and aquisition of name and fame are attributed to it. Jupiter is the greatest benefic in the astrological hierarchy ( 13ØØ earths can be fit into Jupiter ) & his transit is indeed very important to the astrological fraternity.  As he is the planet of Wealth, his transits can make or break you. Jupiter always infuses optimism, righteousness nature, jovial spirit, and God-fearing nature and abundance of wealth and knowledge if not afflicted. An unafflicted Jupiter will have positive influence on a native. But an afflicted Jupiter spoils every available opportunity, by infusing an attitude of dissolution, over indulgence, lavishness, deceitfulness, hypocrisy, boastfullness and also laziness.

Guru Payaerchi is happening on Tuesday November 5th, 2Ø19 as per Thiru Kanidha Panchangam. Jupiter will move from Tulam (Libra) to Vrischikam (Scorpio) and stay there untill November 2Øth, 2Ø2Ø. There would always be little time difference between panchangam like Thiru Kanidha Panchangam and Vakya Panchangam).

Jupiter transit is aupicious in 2nd, 5th, 7th, 9th and 11th, while Mixed in the 1st, 4th and 1Øth and the rest 3rd, 6th, 8th, 12 places are fully Inauspicious.

Jupiter's transit effects for 12 rasis

Dhanusu / Saggitarius :

Transit of Guru-Jupiter in the 1st house from Natal Moon is unfavourable / neutral 

This is an unfavourable period for you as the planet of Wisdom turns malevolent & hostile in the adverse First. Uncontrollable expenditure, health hazards & unnecessary wanderings and journeys involving wastage of time & money indicated. Your health would require extra attention and care in order to avoid any kind of diseases. Avoid taking life risks when it comes to your health. Financially also, you may have to face a rough period, as you may lose some of your money due to unnecessary expenditure. Avoid long distance travel, as it may not yield the expected result during this time. You are also likely to suffer during this travel. There is also a chance of you staying away from your native land during this phase. If unemployed, you may face disappointment regarding your employment. This could also prove to be a trying time professionally. Avoid any kind of arguments with your seniors at work, as it might give you mental agony. Moreover, put extra effort to complete your projects successfully and on time. This period may also see you suffer from the wrath of the government, humiliation and loss of position at work. Hold on to your position and respect and do not put these into risk, at any cost. Moreover, avoid any arguments with the family members and try to keep your calm. Be cautious in your decisions and while dealing with people. You would also need to keep your spirits high, as this period may bring along mental agony and depression as well. However, some of you may also find solutions to some of your previous problems during this particular time. You may also get the news of the conception of your child. Your interest in religious work will increase. Students are likely to excel during this time. Your prestige in society is likely to move up during this time.

Makaram / Capricorn :

Transit of Guru-Jupiter in the 12th house from Natal Moon is unfavourable

In the malevolent 12th, Jupiter turns malign & many problems you will have to encounter in mundane life. Expenditure spirals beyond control. You have to be careful while handling money. The outflow of money is expected to be greater than the inflow. Above all, you may also find difficulty in trade and business.

However, you are also likely to spend some money on auspicious occasions and on long distance travels. This period may force upon you a phase in which you may have to stay away from your native place and away from your children. If employed, hold on to your position and rank at work as this period may put a risk to these as well. Mental and physical health may suffer and you may experience mental affliction, grief and fear. Avoid undertaking any task that involves life risk. During this period you are susceptible to go astray and behave in a way that is not usual of you. Your good conduct may vanish temporarily during this phase and you may be negative in your attitude while approaching your near and dear ones. The society may go against you and you may also be humiliated and defamed on the social front. Avoid being caught in any unpleasant situations. However, some of you are likely to earn some extra money with which you may consider buying a vehicle of your choice.

Kumbam / Aquarius :

Transit of Guru-Jupiter in the 11th house from Natal Moon is favourable

During this period, Jupiter will move through your eleventh house from the Moon. This signifies a good time. During this time you may expect promotions at the workplace, gain in trade and even a position of higher authority in your professional life. This could also prove to be a socially good time for you, as your status in the society is likely to be heightened. Your splendour and physical presence will also be noticed and sought during this time. You may even expect gains from your friends and dear ones. This time would help you see your enemies mellowed down and defeated. Your interest in religious activities will rise and you could be benefited by the power of chanting mantras. If eligible, you may consider marriage and couples may expect a new member in their family. Some of you may also get romantically involved with member of the opposite sex during this time. Finances would be good and most of you would consider buying landed property, jewellery, new vehicles and acquiring material comfort in this time. You would also enjoy sound health and a peaceful mind.

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Meenam / Pisces :

Transit of Guru-Jupiter in the 10th house from Natal Moon is unfavourable / neutral

During this period, Jupiter will move through your tenth house from the Moon. This brings in some disturbances into the rhythm of your life. You may develop negative thinking and a feeling of wretchedness during this time. Some unfulfilled desires may make you irritable as well. Avoid wandering about, as you are most likely to be disappointed during this particular time. This is the time when you may need to consciously avoid arguments with your seniors at work and with your elders at home. If you are not careful, there is a chance that you might lose your position, honour and could even be transferred to a distant place. Take care of your finances and keep them at a much safer place during this period. Your health and that of your children would require your attention. Take care of your eyes and throat. This is the time when you may need to maintain an absolutely healthy lifestyle to ward of feeling of tiredness. Be careful enough not to endanger your children’s life with your negligence especially during this time. You would now reap the benefits of good deeds performed by you, when Jupiter was moving in Meenam-Pisces in your 9th house. With help from authority figures and Might of Money, you would succesfully deal with your enemies and rivals, and may go in for out-of-court settlements in any cases. Though Income may not increase to your expectation, you would curb your expenses and build up a sizable bank-balance by pulling through on a shoestring budget.

Mesha / Aries :

Transit of Guru-Jupiter in the 9th house from Natal Moon is favourable

The financial planet turns benign and ushers in a prosperous period. There may be educational and financial gains. You will get relief from last years' eighth Jupiter. During this period, Jupiter will move through your ninth house from the Moon. This denotes wealth and financial gain for you. You may expect profit in trade and business, a position of authority at your workplace, success in all your endeavors and favour from your superiors as well. This could prove to be a particularly good time for authors, publishers, professors and people related to the field of books. Socially also, this is a good time as you are likely to be honoured and your status would take an upwardly move. Your interest in religious activities would be at an all time high and you are likely to attend as many religious functions as possible. You would also seek the company of saints and be willing to spend on some virtuous deeds. Inflow of money should be good and you may expect financial gains from all the possible quarters. You may also consider buying fertile land or other immovable property during this period. Singles may consider marriage with a match of your choice and those who are planning a baby may go for it at this time. Most of you are likely to indulge in great food and bodily comfort during this time. Health should be fine and you may also consider going on long distance travel.

Rishabam / Taurus :

Transit of Guru-Jupiter in the 8th house from Natal Moon is unfavourable

Jupiter is extremely malefic in the 8th. During this period, Jupiter will move through your eighth house from the Moon. This mostly brings along disappointments for you. Health would require a lot of attention during this particular time, as you are likely to develop several ailments that might even risk your life. Moreover, you may feel exhausted and lackluster. Work would require a lot of effort to see successful completion. Avoid unnecessary arguments and concentrate more on your field of work. Hold on tightly to your position and honour, as this period also signifies the loss of the same along with humiliation. You may even have to face the wrath of the government, get involved in litigations and even get imprisoned. Keep an eye on your finances and beware of thieves and unnecessary expenses. If you are planning to travel, it would be a good idea to avoid it during this time. This travel is likely to be troublesome and may not give you the expected results. Stay away from arguments with you family and friends as this might create new enemies for you. Moreover, your behavior is likely to become irritable, merciless and rash during this time. Try to maintain your calm at this time.

Mithunam / Gemini :

Transit of Guru-Jupiter in the 7th house from Natal Moon is favourable

During this period, Jupiter will move through your seventh house from the Moon. This brings in good times in your life. You may expect to enjoy bodily and material comfort, savour exotic cuisine, acquire property, pass your leisure time being entertained and even expect to be honoured by higher authority. A good time could also be expected in your social life. You may expect to meet and befriend men of distinction, who could also prove to be beneficial for you. Personally you would also be noticed for your smart speech and intellectual eminence. This time may make you stay outdoors performing auspicious deeds. Health would remain fine. Your profound character and bodily grandeur will be noticed at this time. You are likely to experience fulfilment of your desires and a comfortable home. Singles may consider tying the knot and couples may consider an addition in the family. If married, you are likely to enjoy heightened conjugal bliss with your partner during this time.

Kadakam / Cancer :

Transit of Guru-Jupiter in the 6th house from Natal Moon is unfavourable

During this period, Jupiter will move through your sixth house from the Moon. This signifies trouble in most of your life’s quarters. You tend to increase your enemies by being involved in unnecessary arguments with your family and friends. You are also likely to create enmity with your mentor. Beware of your enemies at this time as they might trouble you more than ever. Health would require attention at this time. You may feel unhappy even when you are in the best of condition and may tend to become restless. Take care to avoid slackness in health and diseases. You would have to be more attentive in your field of work as there is a chance that you might lose some money or property during this phase. Beware of thieves, a fire at your workplace and even the wrath of the government. If employed, maintain a good rapport with your employer and colleagues to avoid any disfavour with them. It would be better to postpone new enterprises, as this may not be the right time to start something new. Your relationship with your spouse may have to be handled carefully and sensibly. Avoid any kind of arguments with your partner and stay away from litigations of any kind with anybody.

Simham / Leo :

Transit of Guru-Jupiter in the 5th house from Natal Moon is favourable

Prosperity decreed as the planet of finance transits the favourable fifth. You feel a lot better than previous year. The inner intuitive urge will make you spiritual and religious. There will be more interest in spiritual matters as the Divine Guru of all planets blesses you in no uncertain measure. You may expect successful completion of your plans and you would be more devoted to your work or profession during this time. Your efforts would bear high rewards and you are also likely to get better opportunities and profits in trade and business. If you are interested in learning or are already a student, you may expect success in your field of learning as well. Financially this could prove to be a good time for you and your family. You may consider buying cattle, house, jewellery and garments. On the more personal front, if single, you may expect to meet your perfect match during this time and may even consider marriage. If married, you may expect the arrival of a new member in your family. Your relationship with the other members of your family would improve and you may even gain from some of them. You are also likely to hire a domestic help to assist your family in finishing household chores. An auspicious event may take place at home and your involvement in it would be the most. Socially a good time is expected as well. You may expect the company of noble persons and may also expect to get some royal favours during this time. Your intellect would be in its sharpest condition and you would come out successful in any kind of reasoning and discussions. You are also likely to pass your leisure time being entertained and your honour and status in the society is also expected to rise during this particular time. Mentally you would be at peace with yourself.

Kanni / Virgo

Transit of Guru-Jupiter in the 4th house from Natal Moon is unfavourable / neutral

During this period, Jupiter will move through your fourth house from the Moon. This brings along worries for you. You may have to face a lot of hardship at the work front and your promotion is also likely to be delayed. Stay away from any kind of litigations and property related issues. Beware of your enemies and consciously avoid creating new ones at this time. Try and maintain cordial relationships with your relatives and friends. This period also sees you visiting a bereaved family. Financially this could be a trying time for you. Take measures to avoid unnecessary expenses and travel. Take care of your health and that of your mother. You may experience lacklustre and weakness during this period. It is better to stay away from pets and motor journeys as these might cause accidents during this phase. Hold high to your status in the society and maintain a smooth relationship with the members of the society, as there may occur an opposition. You are also likely to face humiliation and deep mental anguish particularly at this time.

Tulam / Libra :
Transit of Guru-Jupiter i :n the 3rd house from Natal Moon is unfavourable

During this period, Jupiter will move through your third house from the Moon. This brings in indisposition along with some other hurdles into your life. Financially this may not be a good phase for you as you are likely to face obstacles in business and failure in your endeavour. You are also likely to lose some money. At work, you may have to be cautious enough to keep your position or rank. You are also likely to face the opposition of your employer or your colleagues during this time. Stay away from any kind of argument with your siblings and friends, as it might lead to a fight with them. You are also likely to lose a relative or a friend during this time. Your health as well as the health of your spouse would demand extra attention as you both may become susceptible to various diseases during this time. You may also suffer from other hardships and mental anxiety. Avoid undertaking any journey during this period as you might incur some loss in it. On the other hand, some of you may also perform some auspicious deeds or even consider getting married.

Vrischikam / Scorpio :

Transit of Guru-Jupiter in the 2nd house from Natal Moon is favourable

During this period, Jupiter will move through your second house from the Moon. This mostly denotes good times. This could be a rewarding phase for you where you are likely to add on to your present financial earnings, gain profit in trade, agriculture and also spend happily on charity. This period may also see you investing in landed property or real estate and would help you repay your debts if any. On the home front, this should be a happy phase bringing happiness to your family. You may also expect to enjoy married life. You may also expect a new member in the family. At work, you would be able to gain confidence of your seniors and would also be able to influence others. You would gain over your enemies during this time. Socially, this should be a satisfying period for you, as you are likely to command more respect and you would experience heightened grandeur and dignity. Mentally you would be at peace and you are also likely to sharpen your intellect during this particular time.

Note - The above results are general and they should be carefully applied to individual horoscopes in the light of directional influences ( Dasa ). For example, if there are no powerful yogas in the radical chart , reputation wealth and fame denoted by a transit will have a very limited scope for expression.

REMEDIES FOR JUPITER

Lord Guru-Jupiter being a teacher, it is suggested that one should personally obtain the blessings of teachers,family priest, advisors, mentors and look after your elders. Help poor children for pursuing their studies by donating educational material like pens, books, school uniforms etc. and coaching them will please the Lord. Keep fast on Thursday (from Sun rise to Sun set) and offer prayers to Lord Dakshnamoorthy in temple. Chant Guru Mantra 108 times (Hmmm / Om Guruve Namaha) on Thursday in 1st hour from Sun rise. Do not refuse the beggars. Donate food and money to needy people on Thursday. Practice meditation regularly and observe silence on Thursday. Wear yellow dress or inner garment on Thursday. One should pray to Lord Guru-Jupiter in the Navagraha shrine, found in most of the Shiva temples in the South India.

ALANGAUDI GURU PARIHARASTHALA - SOUTH INDIA

Alangaudi near Kumbhakonam is an important Pariharastalam of Lord Jupiter. Here, Lord Dakshinamoorthy is worshipped as Lord Guru. The temple is situated 17Km from Kumbakonam in the Mannarkudi route. Devoetees offer yellow cloth, white Mullai flower, Bengal Gram (Channa dal) on the day of Jupiter's transit. All thursdays are special to Guru Bhagawan. Prayers offered on t he days of Guru's stars (Punarvasu, Visakha and Poorvabhadra) are considered specially auspicious. Main deity of this temple is Lord Aabathsagayeswarar and His consort is Elawar Kuzhali.

"WE BOW DOWN TO LORD GURU-BRIHASPATHI, WHO IS THE TEACHER OF GODS AND SAGES. HE IS RESPLENDENT AND LUSTROUS AS BURNISHED GOLD. HE IS ENDOWED WITH A LOT OF WISDOM AND IS THE LORD OF THE THREE WORLD"

Hmmm Guruve Namaha ........... Hmmm Guruve Namaha ........... Hmmm Guruve Namaha ..........

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Goddess Saraswathi Birthday on 1Øth Feb 2Ø19

                                       

PRAYERS WITH ENGLISH MEANING

Saraswathi Namasthubhyam, varade Kama roopini,

Vidhyarambham karishyami, sidhir bhavathu me sada.

My salutations to Goddess Saraswathi,

Who can take any form,

Who is the bestower of all boons,

And I start learning now,

With the prayer to her,

To make it very effective.

Worshipping Mother Saraswati on fifth date of Thai month, Shukla Paksha is of great importance. According to astrology, the fifth house of horoscope is called the house of education. Starting education from 5th date makes a person successful in fields of education. Mother Saraswati is the Goddess of 64 arts and knowledge. Her blessings bring consciousness in the life and our increased wisdom helps us in achieving wealth.

Children are taught their first words on this day (as an auspicious beginning to learning). Schools, colleges etc., (places of learning) organise special worship of Saraswathi.

With Her grace, the mute, it is believed, have been able to speak and people have been blessed with the ability to write or compose poems. Musicians sing here and many even choose to perform here first. Instrumentalists have puja performed for their instruments here. Apart from art and culture, Goddess Saraswathi also showers Her blessings for the education of children.

According to scriptures, Lord Brahma blessed Shri Krishna that he will be worshipped on the day of Thai Month Shukla Paksha Panchami.

Notebooks, pencils and pens are kept at the Devi's feet for blessings and then used by the students. A noticeboard asks the students to write their names, address and the roll number on a piece of paper and put it in the hundi after praying for success! It is believed the Goddess blesses them for good and positive results.

Goddess Mookambikai

The Auspicious Muhurtham to Start Education

The Birthday of Goddesses Saraswathi is also known as Vasanth Panchami. This day is also known as the Abujha Muhurutham (most auspicious day). On this day, starting of education is considered favorable. There is no need to apply any more rules of Muhurutham to perform this Sanskaram. Because of this reason Mystics in India started the custom of Saraswati Pujai on the day of Vasanth Panchami.

Lord Hayagriva

Goddess Saraswati is extremely pleased when you worship Her Guru, Lord Hayagriva. For learning, Hayagriva is the most important God to worship. Hayagriva is a horse-headed Avatar of Lord Vishnu. Hayagriva restores wisdom to its rightful place and is thus worshiped as the God of knowledge and wisdom. On this day worship Goddess Saraswathi and recite her mantra Hmmm Aim Saraswathiye Namaha and follow by with her Guru's mantra Hmmm Hayagriva, Hayagriva, Hayagriva Namaha.

                             

                             Vidya Arambam ritual at Kollur Mookambikai temple

Those who want to master the 64 arts need Goddess Saraswathi's blessings. How to receiver her blessings? By taking food not more then half stomach at a time. Drink water 1/4 stomach at a time so that the remaining 1/4 of stomach will be empty always. So to invoke Goddess Saraswathi you should not over load your stomach. In tamil we say ''athigama saptaka butthi manthama agum". Along with this diet system you can take 'vallarai' 2 times p/day and recite "Aim" 108 times by placing your palm on your stomach after shower every morning. ~ Vijayakumar Alagappan www.iksacademy.com