Skandha Jhananam
Thus Sankara not becoming the Chief Army but focusing his time for Penance the Devas were worried and went to Brahma “ Maha deva who was supposed to be our Chief of Army, instead of protecting us has goen into seclusion and praying in the foothills of Himalayas. So please think what should be further course of action or Appoint some one else . You are one person who does Good for the universe and we have no other recourse but to surrender to you and hence please guide us” thus they prayed.
Brahma pacified them with soothing pleasant words “we cannot change Parvathy’s curse that you cannot have children through your wife’s cannot be changed. It will remain so. This Akasha Ganga’s son through Agni will become your Army Chief-Senapathy”Since Ganga is sister of Parvathy She will bring up this Son. Uma also will accept the same happily. Devas prayed to Brahma and went to Kailash and called Agni(God of Fire) and informed him “ This celestial happening has to be performed by you only, Please bear the effulgence of Paramasiva and leave it in the Kushal Grass of Ganga” Agni addressed Ganaga and said “ youhave to bear this Pregnancy which is dear to Devas”. Ganga accepted and took the form of a Lady. He got mesmerized and sent all the RudraTejhas(effulgence of Fire obtained from Siva) from all parts of his body toall parts of Body of this Lady Ganga.Thus all the subsidiary rivers became full.But Ganga could not bear the same and was burnt and addressed Agni “ The Greatest amongst Devas, the Priest of Devas, I am notable to bear the Tejhas(effulgence), then Agni replied “ if so please release it in the foot hills of Himalayas. She from all the rivers usurped the pregnancy left it back into Rudra thejahs which was burnt into white by the Agni.(Just ponder waat is the final thing remains when a Fire takes place , finally it is Ash which is white in colour). The blood that came out of her body were Jhamboonatha( Pure flowing molten Gold), Silver and other parts became the balck Iron an Copper. Dirty materials were Tin and Lead and became minerals world over. Thus from then on the Gold which has the shine of Agni came to be knonw as Jhatharoopa. All the Trees, creepers, Plants bush, grass all became Gold. Seeing this Indra and Devas were happy appointed the 6 Kurthika Ladies to administer Milk to the Infant. “They in turn accepted him as their son and reared Him up.” Devas said “ Since this child has been brought up by you Kruthika Ladies he will be known as “Karthikeyan” and will be celebrated in all the worlds and there is no doubt on that score.” Then those Ladies gave bath to the child , and the Child was radiating with effulgent Brilliance like the Agni . Sine he fell from the womb he was known as ‘Skandan’ and was reared by Karthika Ladies he was also known as “Karthikeyan”.
The the Milk started springing in each of them on it’sown.The Child took 6 Faces and drank the Milk from them. Hence known as Shanmukhan(6 faces) or Arumughan. God Siva told Parvathi this Boy will rule the world , Whoever worships him with these 12 Names will automatically get Sayujhyam 1. Arumughan,2 Karthikeyan, 3 ParvathyNandan,4 Skandhan ,5Agni bhoo,6 Guhan, 7 Sarvana bhavan,8, Sarvanan, 9Subramnaian.10 Kumaaran Mahaa Senan,11 Kangayan, 12 Senani. Says SkandaPurana. This Boy grew up as Divaypurusha in single day. And won over the Demonic with his Valour. And the Agni and other Devas made him Chief of the Army and the earlier General Muchukund was sent to Cave to take rest.
Rama as asked by you I have told about Ganga and Skanda in detail. One who hears with Devotion this Holy story, and those who have Devotion to Karthikeya will live with Sons and Grand children with Joy and Happiness for many a years in this world and finally attain the abode of Skanda himself. (Slokas 24)
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