Thread by @Saffronkoffee

So the #Karuparkootam was seen alleging Skanda Shashti Kavacham dedicated to Bhagwan Kartikeya as containing "vulgarcontent". Despite my limited knowledge of Tamil, I hardly have difficulty in comprehending most of the verses.

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I'll just do a thread explaining some of the verses & link up a blog for a complete verse to verse transaction. I'm selecting verses randomly, so please bear with me.

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Thuthipporku Valvinaipom Thunbampom
Nenjil Pathipporku Selvam Palithuk Kathithongum
Nishtaiyum Kaikoodum
Nimalar Arul Kanthar Sashti Kavacham Thanai

May those who chant this Kavacham (Kavach) be protected from Karmic sufferings & worries

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3/14

And their prayers be answered.

Kaiyil Velaal Yenaik Kaakka Vendru Vanthu
Varavara Velah Yuthanaar Varuha
Varuha Varuha Mayilon Varuha
Inthiran Mudhalaa Yendisai Potra
Manthira Vadivel Varuha Varuha

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4/14

One with the vel come to my aid on your peacock accompanied by pleasing songs and sounds of bells chiming from the anklets you wear.

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5/14

Muppuri Noolum Muthani Maarbum
Sepppazhahudaiya Thiruvayir Unthiyum
Thuvanda Marungil Sudaroli Pattum
Navarathnam Pathitha Nartchee Raavum
Iruthodai Azhahum Inai Muzhanthaalum
The one with Janeu and pearl string adorning your chest.

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6/14

Your silken sash and girdle encircle your full waist, with a nine-gemmed diadem adorning your silken robes.
The next several verses describe human parts and request Bhagwan to protect each with several types of Vel.

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7/14

Paarka Paarka Paavam Podipada
Billi Soonyam Perumpahai Ahala
Valla Bootham Valaashtihap Peihal
Allal Paduthum Adangaa Muniyum
Pillaihal Thinnum Puzhakadai Muniyum
Destroy my sins & protect me from black magic, enemies ghosts, child devourers etc

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8/14

Kollivaay Peihalum Kuralai Peihalum
Penkalai Thodarum Bramaraa Chatharum
Adiyanaik Kandaal Alari Kalangida
Different types of bhooth, Brahma rakshas who pursue women run away at your sight

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9/14

Several verses are dedicated describing various evil forces from whom protection is sought. Plea is also made to Bhagwan for protecting the devotees from various types of diseases ranging from sprains to rheumatism & several diseases

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10/14

There are totally 238 verses & it should be crystal clear from the explanations I've presented here that there is no vulgarity here.

hindusphere.com/kanda-sashti-k…

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10/14

Not that I expect those with an agenda to understand this but it is time Dharmiks stood up against these Periyarist goons & taught them a lesson.

murugan.org/texts/ksk_tami…

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11/14

Sashti Kavacham is said to have been composed by Shri Devaraya Swamigal in the 19th Century. Chanting it on Sashti tithi is particularly recommended.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanda_Sha…

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12/14

Although many have sung Sashti Kavacham, the one rendered by Soolamangalam Sisters is quite popular.

youtube.com/watch?v=L808gz…

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13/14

Sharing a few other renditions. Advance apologies for any errors.
KS Chitra - youtube.com/watch?v=ElVaIJ…
Nityashree - youtube.com/watch?v=2IPmsc…
SPB - youtube.com/watch?v=CIQyav…

Vetrivel muruganukku haro hara
Om saravana bhava

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