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What is the meaning of the name "Sengalvaraayan"? From the "Kandar sashti kavacham" it seems to be a name of Muruga. Is it specific to some place/temple? |
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- From: vetri (@ 192.189.124.43)
on: Fri Nov 2 16:57:24
At temple 'Sri Kalahasthi' the Murugan is addressed as 'Sengalvarayan swami'.
- From: Vibha (@ 202.151.216.89)
on: Mon Nov 5 20:02:43
Thanks Vetri. Does someone knowing Telugu please explain the meaning ? Is it a Telugu word?
- From: Murugadas (@ 210.186.103.26)
on: Tue Nov 6 05:07:03
Sengalvagiri is another name for ThiruththaNi. Sengalvaraayan - Lord of ThiruththaNi.
- From: murugadas (@ 210.186.103.26)
on: Tue Nov 6 05:11:33
Do you recite the Kandar shashti kavacam daily?
Then you must be observing the kandar shashti viradam after deepavali.
These kavacmas were written by devaraya swamigal in thiruchendur. he was there bcause he wanted to commit suicide. he was suffering from stomach ache. he receited all the six kavacams there before his suicide. one kavacam per day. but miraculously, the pain disappeared.
- From: murugadas (@ 210.186.103.26)
on: Tue Nov 6 05:13:04
it is better to know the meaning of the kavacam. it will have more power.
- From: murugadas (@ 210.186.103.45)
on: Sat Nov 10 05:56:04
Thevaraya SuvamigaL was a rich man who was also a poet. He lived in the 19th century.
During a certain period in his life, he was afflicted with very severe abdominal pain.
All conventional treatment failed.
He made up his mind to kill himself by drowning in the sea.
With that purpose he went to ThiruChendur.
Kandhar Shashti festival was being celebrated.
As soon as he set foot in the temple, SuvamigaL felt some releif from the abdominal pain.
He decided to stay on for the festival of six days.
He started singing kavacam songs dedicated to Murugan.
By the time he sang the sixth kavacam on the sixth day of the festival, his pain had absolutely dispppeared and after a long time, SuvamigaL was experiencing great releif.
What is a Kavacam?
- From: murugadas (@ 210.186.103.72)
on: Sun Nov 11 02:18:43
A kavacam is an armour which is worn on the body for protection.
In Mantra sastra, a kavacam is a verse which is by itself, a mantra. A lengthy mantra.
It is structured in such a way as to give protection to the reciter.
There are ways and means governing the recitation of a kavaca mantra.
Unlike many other mantras, a kavacam is simpler to recite. For normal recitation no rituals are required. But for specific purposes, the kavaca recitation may need certain rituals.
The Kandhar Shasht Kavacam is one of the simpler kavacams.
A very simple recitation will do.
The SuvamigaL has said that this kavacam has to recited two times a day - morning and nightfall. It must be said with a clear mind. It must be with full attention. Cleanliness is necessary. It must be with dedication to the Lord. The mind must be focussed singly.
People who are used to such a habitual recitation, can apply this kavacam for specific purposes.
On one particular day, they may recite it thirty six times as a japam and wear the vibhuthi.
This is known as uru ERRal. That is, the vibhuthi is absorbed with the mantra. The vibhuthi becomes mantrika.
- From: murugadas (@ 210.186.103.72)
on: Sun Nov 11 02:35:28
The kavacam can be recited loudly or mentally. It can be read from a text. But memorisation is the best way.
Those who are not conversant with Tamil, can get a Romanised version. They can get an audio tape of the kavacam. Sulamanggalam Sisters, Dharmapuram Swaminathan and several others have sung it.
But a kavacam is best recited and not sung.
There is certain metre, beat, and rhythmic chant in the kavacam. A proper recitation will bring out all these qualities.
Furthermore, a mantra has be chanted with what is known as its chandas. The above characteristics contribute to the chandas.
Play the audio tape.
Listen well.
There are two terms - 'hear' and 'listen'.
Most people hear; but they do not listen.
Its just like 'see' and 'look'. Most people see; but they don't look.
Well, life is like that.
So you have to listen to the kavacam.
Then read the Roman version and recite together with the audio tape.
This is a very effective way of learning the kavacam and becoming aquainted with it.
Soon you will be conversant with it.
- From: sharmini (@ )
on: Tue Sep 24 12:19:39
meaning of the name sharmini?
- From: manisha (@ )
on: Wed Jan 15 23:39:58
wht does my name mean??
- From: sujatha (@ 61.11.77.136)
on: Fri Jan 17 23:25:35
meaning of the name "padmaja"
- From: JayBee (@ pjc-72-156.tm.net.my)
on: Wed Feb 26 05:57:57
From: manisha (@ ) on: Wed Jan 15 23:39:58
wht does my name mean??
You are named after the famous philosophical work of
Adhi Shankara.
Maniisha Panchakam.
- From: JayBee (@ pjc-72-156.tm.net.my)
on: Wed Feb 26 06:01:03
From: sujatha (@ 61.11.77.136) on: Fri Jan 17 23:25:35
meaning of the name "padmaja"
'She Who Was Born in the Lotus' - Lakshmi
- From: B.Srinivasa Rao (@ )
on: Thu Jun 19 07:58:32
I want to know the meaning of the name ADITHI
- From: Karuvayan (@ cs2417534-176.austin.rr.com)
on: Fri Jun 20 00:50:10 EDT 2003
Adithi was the wife of Rishi Kashyapa. She is the mother of all the Devatas (Indra, Agni, Vayu, Varuna and so on)
- From: Vignesh (@ lan-202-144-91-253.maa.sify.net)
on: Fri Jun 20 09:43:27 EDT 2003
I think Aditi means the "First One" ?
Yes,Aditi is mother of all devas
- From: Karuvayan (@ cs2417534-176.austin.rr.com)
on: Sat Jun 21 01:21:55 EDT 2003
Adi + ti = Aditi
Adi means first, ti i suppose is an ekAshara for mother. I am not sure what exactly ti is in Sanskrit.
- From: Hemant (@ 203.195.208.26)
on: Sat Jun 21 03:10:34 EDT 2003
Hello Karuvayan,
Aditi is ADI+TI.
Aditi is mother of all Immortal Devas and Diti became mother of all Daityas or Danavas.
Adi is not to be confused with AAdi.
Aditi also is another name of Earth.
Diti means Cutting , dividing, splitting.
Aditi and Diti were daughters of Daksha and wives of Kashyapa.
- From: Karuvayan (@ cs2417534-176.austin.rr.com)
on: Sat Jun 21 08:57:22 EDT 2003
Impressive. Did you learn Sanskrit? Where are you located?
- From: a (@ web151.megawebservers.com)
on: Sun Jun 22 04:58:34 EDT 2003
ad
- From: Karuvayan (@ cs2417534-176.austin.rr.com)
on: Sun Jun 22 06:58:34 EDT 2003
wonder how come Jaya bharati is not posting on FH these days
- From: Hemant (@ 203.195.208.26)
on: Sun Jun 22 07:34:12 EDT 2003
Hello Karuvayan,
I am presently located in Bangalore.
Iam generally posting in Food section and astrology section.No I have never mlearnt Samskrit as even III language in school or college but I love languages.
My daughter's name is Aditi
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