Description
● Devaraya Swamy's Arupadai Veedu Shashti Kavachangal is a Tamil book that contains a collection of sacred verses, or kavachams, dedicated to Lord Muruga, also known as Subramanya or Kartikeya.
● Lord Muruga is revered as the God of War, Wisdom, and Victory in Hindu mythology and is believed to have six sacred abodes, or Arupadai Veedu.
● The Arupadai Veedu Shashti Kavachangal book is a compilation of hymns and prayers that seek the blessings and protection of Lord Muruga.
● These verses are chanted and recited by devotees during the auspicious occasion of Shashti, which falls on the sixth day of the lunar month.
● The kavachams in this book are meant to invoke the divine presence of Lord Muruga and seek his grace for various aspects of life, including health, prosperity, success, and spiritual well-being.
● They are believed to provide spiritual strength, ward off negative energies, and bestow blessings upon the devotees.
● Each kavacham in the Arupadai Veedu Shashti Kavachangal is dedicated to one of the six sacred abodes of Lord Muruga, namely Thiruparankundram, Thiruchendur, Palani, Swamimalai, Thiruthani, and Pazhamudircholai.
● These verses describe the divine qualities and exploits of Lord Muruga, highlighting his valour, wisdom, and divine presence in each abode.
● The Arupadai Veedu Shashti Kavachangal book serves as a spiritual guide and a source of inspiration for devotees of Lord Muruga. It provides a means to connect with the divine and seek his blessings through the recitation of these sacred verses.