


Salutations are offered to the brave War Lord of the Devas in their battle against the Asuras. Salutations are offered to the brave Lord of Saravana Poykai, who is approaching on His vahana, the peacock. Thus, He is also refered to as 'Lord Saravanabava'. Lord Muruga embodies the form of these six letters. The six letters of Lord Muruga's name (sa, ra, va, na, ba, va) are interchanged and their interplay gives rise to these rhythms of melody that accompany the graceful approach of the Lord on His peacock. Welcome Lord, whose forehead is adorned with sacred ash,Ĭome every day, Lord of Sira Malai, Lord Velayuthan,Ĭome quickly, Lord of Saravanabava, come now! Welcome You, who are in the mind of the loving tribal maiden, Valli, He who approaches me in slow and graceful steps,īeginning with Inthiran, the Devas of all the eight directions pay their obeisance to You Whose twinkling anklets produce melodious sounds He who fulfils the wishes of his devotees,

Thisai Mannar Yenmar Seyalathu (Sernthangu) Arulvarįor those who chant this Kandhar Sashti Kavasam.ĭedication to Lord Kumaran, who ended the woes of the Devas, Thanjam Yendradiyaar Thazhaithida Arulsey Mainthan Yenmeethu Unmanam Mahizhntharuli Yenai Thodarnthu Irukkum Yenthai Muruhanai Ri Ri Ri Ri Ri Ri Ri Ri Ri Ri Ri Ri Ri Ri Riĭu Du Du Du Du Du Du Du Du Du Du Du Du Du Du Ra Ra Ra Ra Ra Ra Ra Ra Ra Ra Ra Ra Ra Ra Ra Kaiyil Velaal Yenaik Kaakka Vendru Vanthu Nimalar Arul Kanthar Sashti Kavacham Thanai They retired to Mount Kailash to lead a happy married life.Nenjil Pathipporku Selvam Palithuk Kathithongum The gods came down from heaven to attend the grand wedding of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. We are incomplete without each other.” Suddenly, Lord Shiva revealed his true from to her and consented to marry her. Parvati was furious and replied, “What do you know about him? I am the reincarnation of Goddess Sati, his other half. The brahmin cringed and asked, “Why would a beautiful maiden like you want to marry someone who covers his body with ash and wears tiger skin?” One day, an old brahmin approached Parvati and asked her, “Why are you performing severe penance, my dear? What do you wish to attain?” Parvati told him about her desire to marry Lord Shiva. When Lord Shiva sensed that as well, he decided to test her. Finally she remembered her pervious life and realised that she is none other than the reincarnation of Goddess Sati.

Undeterred, Parvati performed severe penance for years. But he suddenly realised that Lord Kama has played a trick with him. Lord Shiva opened his eyes and fell in love with Parvati. He immediately aimed an arrow at them which struck Lord Shiva. He saw Parvati at Lord Shiva’s feet, sowing a garland. They sent Lord Kama, the god of love, to Mount Kailash. As the gods were getting restless, they decided to help Parvati win Lord Shiva’s affection. When they approached Lord Brahma for help, he said that Lord Shiva and Parvati’s son will kill the demon. Meanwhile, the gods and people were being terrorised by the demon, Taraka. Parvati was pleased to serve him and stayed with him for many years. He asked Parvati to serve him as the dasi, as he thought that the rough life will dissuade her. Lord Shiva was impressed by her devotion and knew about her desire, but he was still in mourning for Goddess Sati. When she was of marriageable age, she went to the Himalayas to perform penance and appease Lord Shiva and marry him. While growing up, she would lose herself thinking about Lord Shiva. Narad Muni came to look at the baby and declared she is destined to marry Shiva. Goddess Sati took birth again on earth as the daughter of King Himavat and Queen Mena.
