Vaikasi Visakam - Lord Muruga's Birthday

Vaikasi Vishakam

Lord Muruga's Birthday/Jeyanthi is celebrated in the month of Vaikasi ( May - June) when the Full Moon coincides with the Vishakam star. This year in 2026, Vaikasi Vishakam is on 30th of May. Vaikasi Vishakam is said to be the day when Lord Muruga incarnated in this world with the mission of saving earth from demons. The day should make us free from bondages of our sins and leads us to a peaceful life.

Murugan's birthday means on this day anually our Earth planet, Moon and Visagam nakshatram where Lord Murugan reside will be align in straight line and bombard its energy to the extreme on us. By being conscious about this cosmic phenomenon and attune your body to its frequency through mantras and rituals you can attract this powerful divine energy to remove your bad karmas in health, finance, relationship, etc. 

The birth of Muruga

This legend narrates the story of the destruction of Kaama by Shiva and the birth of Skanda.

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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. 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.

How to observe

Chant "Sa Ra Va Na Bha Va" for 108 times during Sun set by facing north direction to attune yourself and access the energy. When we repeatedly utter a Mantra we are tuning to a particular frequency and this frequency establishes a contact with the cosmic energy and drags it into our body and surroundings. Visiting Lord Murugan's Temple on this day or simply performing Vel abishegam at home will allow yourself to access His immeasurable blessings.

~ Vijayakumar Alagappan www.iksacademy.com

The Power of Mantra

Sound is a form of energy made up of a frequency (kampan shakti) or wavelengths. The Universe vibrates in its own frequency (Nadabrahmam). The mother Earth vibrates at 7.83 htz and the father Cosmos vibrates at 14 htz. Thus, the whole existence is nothing but sound. Our ancient Yogis, Siddhas and Rishis used to give mantras, the occult formula of vibrations which are nothing but a sound waves which can produce low or high sound frequencies. When uttered repeatedly with devotion, they become the source of enormous vibrations and infinite power which certain wavelengths have the power to heal, others are capable of shattering glass.

Whatever sound comes out from the mouth is the outcome of the interaction of various organs such as the wind-pipe, the tongue, the teeth, the lips etc. The different organs or parts of the mouth are interconnected with various parts of the body through tubular organs known as Nadi.

In those areas of the body, especially wherever the Chakras are located, there are lots of Ganglia (granthis, subtle energy knots). The mystics know what power is contained in each of the Ganglia. The various sounds produced through the organs of the mouth have their effect on these Ganglia; they activate the Ganglia and discharge their stored power. The wordings of the mantra are arranged on the basis of their sounds and intonations.

Mantras also can work directly upon our karma, the accumulated tendencies with which we are born.

The sounds involved in a Mantra are themselves significant, because they generate in the individual, an unusual mystic power. Mantra produces a set of frequency in the surrounding atmosphere and its force depends on the attitude of the person as well as the intensity of concentration. This frequency can attract the concerned deity (archetype being) and respond to us for our well being.

A Mantra can consist of a powerful word or a combination of words and can be used for self realization, for freedom from worries, to fulfill one's desires, to ward off the effects of malefic planets, to bring you success, peace and contentment - the range is truly vast. You can choose for yourself.

How to sit:

Sitting in position which maximizes the total effect of mantras is desirable. According to the ancient systems, the lotus posture is the best asana for meditation and for mantras. Other asanas (postures) which are recommended in order of effect for meditation or the practice of mantras are:

1. Padma Asana (Lotus pose) / Ardha Padmasana
2. Siddha Asana or Vajra Asana (Thunderbolt pose

Once you have decided upon the asana for a particular mantra, you must use the same mantra for the duration of the chanting. You can sit on the earth ( as distinct from floor), on a deer skin, a tiger skin, a wooden platform, a cotton or plant fibre mat. Synthetic materials should not be used.

For getting the maximum benefit, the mantras should be recited at designated timings.

Where to chant:
Mantras should be chanted in a quiet place. Once a place has been chosen, it should become permanent for all practical purposes.

Best time:

The best time for chanting mantras is the Brahmamuhurtam (4 a.m. / 2 hours before Sun rise). Other good times are the transition periods i.e. when night is turning into day (dawn and sunrise), when day is turning into night (twilight and sunset). You can also choose the time before going to bed. Having chosen your time, you should be regular about the hours and duration of your chanting.

Position:

If chanting mantras during the day time, you should sit facing the north or the east. If chanting mantras during the night, you should sit facing the north.

Using a Mala or Rosary:
Generally, a mala or mala of 108 Rudraksha or tulsi (basil) or sandalwood beads is used when chanting mantras. According to ancient texts, the following beads can be used for chanting specific mantras:

 

1. For obtaining wealth and fulfillment of desires : Mala of crystals

2. For obtaining spiritual and mystical knowledge  : Mala of rudraksha

3. For obtaining both material wealth and spiritual wisdom : Mala of 54 rudraksha beads and 54 crystal beads ( 54 + 54 = 108 beads )

 

Mantras must be chanted or recited with unwavering devotion and motivation.

With the mala hanging over the middle, ring and index finger of the right hand, the thumb and middle finger are generally used to roll the beads. You must not cross the ' head' of the mala when rolling the beads and must revert to the head after completing a mala.

Finger-line counting ( yogic way)

Place your left thumb on the top line of your little finger and move it on each time you repeat the mantra - first to the middle line, then the lowest line, then on to the lines of the ring finger and so on. Using the three lines of the four fingers is twelve repititions; nine rounds adds up to a hundred and eight repititions.

How often:

The number of times a mantra has to be chanted is usually specified. Normally, it is considered auspicious to chant a mantra 11, 18, 54 or 108 times or in multiples of 108. Once you have fixed upon the number, you can increase it but cannot decrease it unless with the guidance of your Guru.

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Why Lord Murugan has 6 heads, ‘Saravanabava’ mantra and Vel ?

Secrets of Murugan’s Worship – Lighting up the brain - by Vijayakumar Alagappan

Modern science divides the dormant area of the brain into ten parts, whereas in kundalini yoga we divide it into six. The qualities or manifestations of the brain are also six fold, e.g. the psychic powers, These manifest in different individuals according to the degree of awakening in the corresponding areas of the brain. Lord Murugan is also known as Shanmukha because He has six heads which represents the 6 parts of our brain. 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, the rest 5 / 6 part of the brain can be activated only through chakras activation ).

Lord Murugan also known as Subrahmanya, Karttikeya, Visakha, Shanmukha, Kumara, Skanda, Guha and Saravanabhava.

In Kundalini yoga it was discovered that the different parts of the brain are connected with the chakras. Certain areas are connected with mooladhara chakra, others with swadhisthana, manipuraka, and so on. When you want to turn on a electric lamp, you don't have to touch the lamp itself, you operate it by means of the switch on the wall. Likewise, when you want to awaken the brain, you can't deal with it directly, you have to flick the switches which are located in the chakras. Sa Ra Va Na Ba Va are the mantra to invoke our six chakras. You need to close your eyes and consciously concentrate on mooladhara chakra while reciting ‘Sa’ for 4 seconds / counts, then concentrate on swadhisthana and recite Ra for 4 seconds, and so on. You can ask your Guru to reveal further on the secrets of Mururugan’s worships.

May Lord Murugan bless you with greater health, wealth, prosperity and enlightenment. Hmmm Sa Ra Va Na Ba Va ........

The Shatkonam's Significance of Lord Murugan

The Shatkonam or the 6-konam of Murugan denotes the merging of Shiva chakra and Shakti chakra. The bless of the goddess Shakti comes down from the sky and is denoted by the triangle which is coming down. The mind of sadhaka which always wants to get the higher things (thinking of the grace of Devi) (i.e., always in nishta) denotes the Shiva chakra (the triangle which goes up), when both these triangles merges the Shiva-Shakti aikyam (union ) happens and where lord Murugan appears. This is what the Somaskandhan Thatvam also explains. The sadhaka who gets the grace of both Shakti and Shiva remains always young as Kumaran and beautiful like a star like Karthigeya.

Ask your Guru to reveal further on the secrets of Murugan’s worships, he will teach you according to your spiritual maturity.


Hmmm Saum Saravanabavaya ...........