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When Siva was deeply absorbed in his spiritual exube rance, forgetting the world he was disturbed by cupid. Sakti was also observing penance to get the grace of Siva. When Siva opened his eyes, he burnt cupid. At that time six flashes, like lightning emerged, five from the five senses and one from the mi nd of Siva. These became six babies and the cosmic mother Sakti rolled these into one baby with six heads and twelve arms. Because of this evolutionary process, Subrahmanya is also known as Shanmuka, six-faced one. The six heads represent six rays or attributes, viz., wisdom, dispassion, strength, fame, Wealth and divine power. Subrahmanya has two spouses, Valli and Deivanai. They represent will (Valli) and action (Deivanai) He also holds a spear given to hirn by his mother Sakti for removing the evil force of Taraka This spear (Vel) represents (jnana) knowledge. These three together denote the three cosmic energies of governing will, action and knowledge. He rides on a peacock, indicative of conquering pride egoism and vanity. DATA SHEET:
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