Nenjil pathiporkku selvam palithu kadithongum Those who are unable to fast for a whole day for a six-day duration, can eat just one meal during this period. Whoever fasts for these six days of Skanda Sashti and prays to Lord Muruga steadfastly, it is said that they would get the blessings of Lord Muruga.
Devotees usually narrate the kanda sashti kavacham, during this period. The devas, who were tormented by Soorapadman, rejoiced – they praised the Lord and prayed to him for six days. The other became a cock and was transformed into his flag. One half became a peacock, which He took as His vaahana. He threw his weapon at him and Soorapadman was split into two halves. The war was waged for six days, at the end of which the Lord vanquished the asura. The kind Lord went on a war against Soorapadman. When the devas couldn’t tolerate the evil doings of this demon, they approached the younger son of Lord Shiva and Parvati. Sashti is the day the Lord Subramanya defeated the demon Soorapadma and saved the Earth from his evils. As a warrior going to battle puts on armour to protect himself, the Kanda Sasti Kavacam also helps one to be safe in day-to-day life.” The devotee who reads it will enjoy every good fortune under the sun. It is certain that by regular chanting of this kavacam all the predicaments of life are resolved. In Kanda Sasti Kavacam the author prays to Lord Muruga to shower His grace. This is a rare and valuable treasure that helps one to be successful in day-to-day life. “ Kanda Shasti Kavasam is composed by Devaraya Swamigal.
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