Encyclopaedia on Lord Muruga
Om Gam Ganapathaye Namaha ! Om Sharavana Bhava !
Dedicated to Satguru Sharavana Baba a.k.a. Shri Murali Krishna Swamigal
This could well be the most comprehensive book in English on Muruga, the handsome son of Lord Shiva and goddess Parvati and the brother of Lord Ganesha.
The six-faced god is the most loved deity among Tamils in India and around the world. Author Rahul Kabade fell in love with Muruga after meeting Satguru Sri Sharavana Baba whose grace resulted in his visits to numerous Muruga temples in southern India and abroad. Most literature about the god exists in Sanskrit, Malayalam or Tamil, but Kabade, a Marathi with no knowledge of the Dravidian languages, has done a truly admirable job.
Despite his strong following in both Kerala and Tamil Nadu in particular, the peacock-riding Muruga - Kabade says - was worshipped even during the Gupta period, as was evident from the discovery of coins and sculptures depicting Muruga in the traditional warrior pose. It is Muruga - also known by numerous other names including Murugan, Karttikeya, Subramanya, Skanda, et al. - who taught Tamil to sage Agastya when he moved from northern to southern India.
Using his story telling abilities, Kabade delves into ancient literature on Muruga and takes the reader to all the major temples dedicated to the god, mostly in Tamil Nadu. One of them, close to Vellore, was built around 5,000 years ago! The author unveils many tales surrounding the god, detailing ancient sage poets as well as Adi Sankara whose lyrics in honour of Muruga are sung even today. This is undoubtedly a must read for students of Hindu religion and Muruga devotees.
A book presenting a comprehensive understanding of the glory of the infinite Lord Muruga
The spectacular legend of his birth. A fascinating account of the battle with Tarakasuran and Surapadman
Various names of Murugan i.e. Skanda, Shanmukha, Subrahmanya, Karthikeya, Guha, Velayudha, Swaminatha and their meaning
Short stories and great saints of Murugan tradition. Aaru-padai Veedu, various temples and their history, festivals, rituals, worship and importance of symbols of Lord Murugan. Esoteric meaning behind Murugan worship and a spiritual view in everyday life. A modern day easy to read book.
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What’s Inside the Book?
• Comprehensive understanding of the glory of the infinite Lord Muruga.
• A fascinating account of the battle with Tarakasuran and Surapadman.
• Aaru-padai Veedu, six abodes, various temples and their history.
• Festivals, rituals, worship and importance of symbols of Lord Murugan
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