Thread by @Its_Me_Jasraj

🧵 Thread: The 36 Glorious Names of Lord Muruga - The Eternal Warrior of the Gods 🔻

1. Lord Muruga - son of Shiva & Parvati, commander of the gods, destroyer of evil, giver of wisdom.
Known as Kartikeya in the North, Murugan in Tamil Nadu.
Each of His 36 names holds a story, a lesson, a blessing. Let’s uncover them. 🔱

2. Kartikeya
Born from Shiva’s divine spark, nurtured by the six Krittika stars.
Symbol of courage, youth & strength - He is the eternal warrior, protector of dharma. 🌟

3. Saravana
Born in the sacred reed forest (Sara Vana).
Nature itself became His cradle - purity, beauty & divine energy all merged in His birth. 🌿

4. Subrahmanya
The supreme teacher of wisdom.
Once, even Brahma came to Him to learn the meaning of “Om”.
Knowledge has no age, only depth. 🕉📜

5. Sanmukha
The six-faced Lord - each face a divine quality: wisdom, detachment, strength, fame, wealth, and divine power.
Twelve eyes, infinite vision. 🔯

6. Sikhi Vahana
Rider of the majestic peacock.
The peacock represents ego - Muruga rides it, showing He has mastered pride & turned it into service. 🦚

7. Skanda
From “Skand” - to leap forward.
Muruga charges ahead in battle, fearless, unstoppable.
A force that pushes us forward on our path.

8. Guha
The hidden one - not in mountains, not in temples, but in the heart of the devotee.
Find Him through meditation.

9. Desika
The divine guide.
Muruga is the guru who leads souls from darkness to light, from fear to courage. 🪔

10. Senapati
Commander-in-chief of the gods’ army.
Under His leadership, devas defeated the demon Tarakasura. 🛡

11. Kumara
The eternal youth - always radiant, always inspiring devotees to live with passion & joy.

12. Tarakari
The demon-slayer.
With His Vel, He destroyed Tarakasura, ending terror in all three worlds.

13. Sakti Dhara
Bearer of the divine spear (Vel) gifted by Parvati.
The Vel is truth piercing through the darkness of ignorance.

14. Valli Kalyana Murti
The divine groom of Valli, a tribal princess.
Their union shows love knows no boundaries - only devotion matters.

15. Gaja Vahana
Muruga riding an elephant - rare, majestic, royal.
Symbol of strength, wisdom & unshakable dignity.1

16. Saurabheya
Born of divine fragrance - purity, sweetness, and bliss flow from His very being.

17. Velava
The Vel-wielder, destroyer of evil, protector of truth.
One who fights for righteousness without fear.

These names aren’t just words - they’re mantras.
Chant them & receive courage, clarity, and protection.
From Kartikeya to Velava, Muruga is the eternal light guiding the soul.

🔱 Om Saravanabhava! 🔱