There is a general confusion between Somaskanda and Skanda.
While Skanda is identified with Subrahmanya, Muruga, (there are two opinions on this), Somaskanda is a Form of Lord Shiva with Goddess Uma and Skanda, Muruga as child along with them.
This Form of Shiva is the One that granted the boon of a Son to Lord Maha Vishnu.
While praying Shiva for a child, Vishnu did not offer due respect to Uma and was cursed to the effect that Vishnu’s son, who will be born by the Grace of Shiva will be burnt to ashes by Shiva Himself.
Manmatha was burnt to ashes during Shivas tapas, to be wakened and be made Invisibl at the behest of rati, Manmathas’ Wife, before Shiva’s Marriage with Uma.
And as Vishnu did not offer due respect to Her because She is a Woman, Vishnu’ son will be inciter of Lust towards women.
This son will be invisible without any form.
He is Manmatha, the God Lust.
Philosophically speaking in the exercise of Leela of Creation Sustenance and Destruction, attraction to women, Carnal impulse is essential.
If every one were to practice the Highest Vedanta and be come celibate the natural process of creation will not endure.
So desire is personified , that too by the Greatest Yogi, Shiva by His Grace through the Sustainer Vishnu.
Lust overrides all emotions and practices and is never really destroyed,the Invisible Driving Force.
So Hinduism prescribes channelling Lust and not eradication of it.
Senses are to be controlled not to be destroyed.
Proper channelization and engagement in Gruhasrama lifts one spiritually.
Gruhastrama is given priority even over Sanyaasa in Hinduism.
Moolavar |
: | Someswarar | |
| Urchavar | : | – | |
| Amman / Thayar | : | Thenar Mozhial, Somasundari | |
| Thala Virutcham | : | – | |
| Theertham | : | Mahamaga Theertham | |
| Agamam / Pooja | : | – | |
| Old year | : | 1000-2000 years old | |
| Historical Name | : | Kudanthaikaronam | |
| City | : | Kumbakonam | |
| District | : | Thanjavur | |
| State | : | Tamil Nadu |
Lord Brahmma was much annoyed when the great flood-Pralaya- took place and was in a dilemma as from where he had to begin creation again. He surrendered to Lord Shiva for guidance. Lord Shiva said, “Gather sand from as many holy places as possible and mix it with nectar and make a Mayakumbam-pot. Fill this pot with nectar and keep the creation seed – Srushti Beeja. Place a coconut on the pot and decorate with mango leaves. Cover the pot with threads. Keep it on an Uri so that it does not fall on sides. This pot would float on the Pralaya flood. I will come there.”
Kumba the pot fell from the Uri and floated in the pralaya flood. A Linga appeared at the place. Moon-Soma worshipped the Lord here, hence, Lord is praised as Someswarar.
Sri Someswarar (Kudanthaikaronam) temple, Kumbakonam-612 001.
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Thanks for sharing this article that emphasizes gruhastashrama over sanyaashrama. Many people think that more and more you learn about Sanathana dharma, you will become a sanyasi and that, it is dangerous for our future.
However, this article clearly states the fact that lust needs to be channelized. Like you said, all cannot practice sanyasa. This will only cause our clan to perish! But, when the senses are controlled and are channelized in the right manner, one can create great progeny which will lead our society to great heights!