Hindu deity, warrior-philosopher in Shaivism.
1From fear of Kartikeya, he took shelter within the Kraunca mountain.
2I have thus told thee, O king, everything about the installation of Kartikeya.
3Under its shade, Kartikeya, otherwise called Kumara, always resides in person.
4The adorable Sakha, which is Kartikeya's Vayu form proceeded towards Agni.
5Commanded by the gods, those brave and mighty ones became the companions of Kartikeya.
6Maheswara is Mahadeva or Siva, Mahasena is Kartikeya, the generalissimo of the celestial forces.
7Vidhatri gave unto Kartikeya two companions of great celebrity, the high-souled Suprabha and Subhakarman.
8Those mighty companions, filled with joy, gambolled there, cutting capers (around Kartikeya).
9O thou of puissance, hear how Kartikeya grew up, O delighter of Bhrigu's race.
10Possessed of great energy, the child came to be called by the name of Kartikeya.
11All of them came to that ceremony for investing Kartikeya with the status of generalissimo.
12These and many other mighty companions, O king, came to the high-souled and illustrious Kartikeya.
13Kartikeya was made to sit on that auspicious and best of seats decked with excellent gems.
14Thousands upon thousands of such came to Kartikeya.
15For this reason, that child of pre-eminent splendour came to be called Kartikeya after her name.
16Inflamed with rage, the adorable Kartikeya then pierced that mountain with that dart given him by Agni.
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