Lord Kartikeya: Why is Lord Kartikeya called the commander of the gods? Know the mythology and religion

Lord Kartikeya: Lord Kartikeya, son of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati, is considered the god of bravery, valor and war skills in Sanatan Dharma. In South India he is also worshiped by the names of Murugan, Subrahmanya and Skanda.

But have you ever wondered why Lord Kartikeya was made the commander of the gods? There is an interesting mythological story and deep spiritual message hidden behind it.

Who was Tarakasur?

According to mythology, a demon named Tarakasura had performed rigorous penance and obtained a boon from Lord Brahma that he would be killed only by the hands of Lord Shiva’s son. At that time Lord Shiva was engrossed in intense penance and had no son. Due to this boon, Tarakasur created terror in all three worlds. The gods started getting defeated again and again and the crisis in heaven deepened.

How was Lord Kartikeya born?

According to religious texts, on the prayer of the gods, Lord Kartikeya appeared from the divine radiance of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati. He was brought up by six Krittika mothers, hence his name Kartikeya. Due to the affection of six mothers, he is also associated with Shanmukh (six faced) form.

How to become the commander of the gods?

When Lord Kartikeya grew up, the gods, seeing his amazing intelligence, courage and fighting skills, handed over the leadership of their army to him. Leading the army of gods, he fought against Tarakasura and killed him and freed the gods from fear.

After this victory, Lord Kartikeya came to be known as ‘Devsenapati’ i.e. the supreme commander of the army of gods.

What is its importance from religious point of view?

According to religious beliefs, Lord Kartikeya is not only the god of war but also a symbol of discipline, courage, leadership and protection of religion. His life gives the message that power should always be used to protect religion and justice.

Why are peacock rides and spear special?

Peacock is considered to be the vehicle of Lord Kartikeya, which is a symbol of victory over ego and beauty. The spear (Shakti or Vel) held in his hand is considered a symbol of destruction of ignorance and unrighteousness.

According to astrologer Neetika Sharma, the Devsenapati form of Lord Kartikeya inspires a person to have leadership abilities, self-confidence, courage and take right decisions.

According to religious beliefs, if people who are facing difficult challenges worship Lord Kartikeya with devotion, they are considered to get mental strength and positive energy.

Beliefs related to the worship of Lord Kartikeya

• An increase in courage and confidence is desired.
• Worshiped with devotion for success in competitive examinations and career.
• Prayers are offered for protection from enemy obstacles.
• Happiness, peace and positive energy are wished for in the family.
• In South India, special worship is considered important on the occasion of Skanda Shashthi.

The story of Lord Kartikeya teaches us that it is not age, but ability, courage and devotion that makes a person great. By leading the army of gods at a young age, he gave the message that true leadership is the one who protects religion and justice.

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