There is another aspect of Muruga His Lotus Feet. ('Pattoru soor maaLa vikrama velevu, paththiru thoL veera thinai kaaval'. In another song, Arunagirinathar says: "I worship the courageous leader, Muruga, having 12 shoulders who courted Valli. (Aru Iru Thadanthol Vazhga, Arumugam Vazhga, Verpai Koorusai. Thiruppugazh: kaalanaar). The concluding song of all bhajans, while describing the six sacred faces of Muruga, his lance (vel), the peacock, the rooster, his consorts, Deivayanai and Valli and devotees, assert first the shoulders of Muruga which goes to show how important the shoulder of Muruga is. In another song Arunagirinathar says "Before the messengers of Lord of Death arrive, Oh Muruga, appear before me, your broad shoulders adorned by colourful garlands) ('soodu tholum thadan thirumaarbum'. When Arunagirinathar stood before Vayalur Muruga wondering how he would compose, Thiruppugazh, he heard the command of the God thus: "Sing about me, about my Vel and about my shoulder" (chitradiyu mutriyapa niruthoLum) (Thiruppugazh: pakkarai). In another song, Arunagirinathar says: "What harm the planetary movements or evil effects do me when I have the grace of Muruga and his shoulders to support me?" ('nAL en seiyum', Kandhar Alangkaram 38 - நாளென் செயும்). (Avan Panniru Tholum, naan bayantha thani vazhikku thunai. Arunagirinathar says that in such an event, the shoulders of Muruga alone give him support and reassure him that there is nothing to fear. At that time, he would badly need some support and courage. Normally, the individual would be walking with some companions, but there comes an occasion when he has to walk alone through a dark corridor towards his final destination. That is why, Arunagirinathar has sought the support of Muruga's shoulders in almost all his songs. The best shoulder that is ever accessible, ever-lasting, gives confidence, courage, strength and support is that of Muruga. A human shoulder may not always give ever-lasting support.
A human shoulder may not always be available or accessible. It is the shoulder that a woman leans upon when she needs some solace, comfort or support. Similarly, the devotee who is struggling to cross the ocean of Samsara (material life) also feels the need for some companions and support. When, after long hours of walk by braving the rough weather, bare-foot and starving, he is thoroughly exhausted, he leans upon the shoulder of his companion to gather strength and go forward.
It is almost similar to the experience of the devotee heading towards Palani during Thaipusam. Quite often, the individual feels the need for some support, guidance and strength to carry his journey forward. There are pitfalls, obstacles, diversions and distractions. However, the path by which one walks through this life is always not smooth. Anyone would be able to achieve these two objectives easily by simple means of devotion.
Krishnan, Tamil Nadu, INDIA.)Ī Sadhaka has two-fold aim in life to lead this life here peacefully and perfectly and to take this life there, to its right and ultimate destination.
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