By Sri Skanda, Son of Siva
“A tree cannot grow on a rock. It must have soil, soft soil, in which it can be planted. The soil is the heart. The rock is the hardness of worldly activities.
“In the army, they drill over and over again; then they go to war. They know how to carry out the command — and so with your body. The mind is the commander.
“Your minds are going in too many directions at one time. Concentrate on one problem and change that. If you try to juggle too many balls at one time, you drop them.
“Remember the Vel, the lance, is the spine, and the top is bursting into the Light of Jyoti.
Understand what the achievement will be, what we can expect. Too many aspirants want quick results. My Vel is a symbol of victory for you to remember.
“Look at your own body. Is it perfect? Is your posture perfect? Complexion smooth? Breath fragrant? If this is not so, the physical body must be put in order. Examine the physical signs. If you have any manifestations of imperfection, ask yourself, ‘What should I do to change this?’ Think, think, and think again until a conclusion is reached. With your conclusion, go forth and advance in victory.
“My Vel is the symbol of victory. Look on the Vel and remember victory.
But He says many have already forgotten the inspiration and happiness of the day when He gave us this symbol, the rainbow, to tune in to His divine help. He reminds us how ardent we were and how soon many became lethargic and cared not to use this sacred bridge. The gold at the end of the rainbow is His divine power given to all who call His divine name.
He says: “With the darkness of the worldly ways encroaching and tempting the divinity of those souls who have chosen to go forth as Warriors of Light to disperse the darkness, it behooves them to be ever alert and aware.
“Do you not realize, children, that you are my warriors to carry my Light to the world? Those of you I have drawn here have been my children life after life. Not by chance are you gathered here this day. Time is short. Soon the enemies of Truth will gather for the final battle, and then victory will be yours, my children.
“Cleanse every aspect of your lower self that the bridge of rainbow light between us may flow freely. When you call my name, you open a doorway to me. Try me right now. I, who am born and created as your protector, ask you right now to call my name with your heart, with Love, and you will feel my presence. Fill your heart and veins. Call Skanda or Skandia (called in reverence), Subramanyam, Muruga (tender age), Kumar (the ever-youthful God), Karthikeya, and know I am always near and will respond to any of my numerous names. Feel my power enfold you now. Come to my abode and heavenly home in your sixth chakra this moment. Thrill to my divine presence. I am your servant, at the beck and call of my children, my Warriors of Truth and Love.”
Sri Skanda, Son of Siva.
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To enhance your puja experience, you might want to consider using the following files along side the mantra chanting. Just click on the Naathasvaram files and you’ll have background music to accompany your chants.
Maha Ganapathi Puja – Naathasvaram
Sri Skanda Jyothi Vidhana [Pancha/Shodasa/Raja] Upachara Puja – Naathasvaram
Victory, victory to the Great Hero Lord Skanda, whom we worship