Subramhanya bhujangam – 19

This shloka which immediately follows the pAdAdi kEsha varNana shlokas (9 to 18) is a collection of epithets or nAmAs of Murugan. Adi Shankara implores Murugan to protect him. Adi Shankara calls out to Murugan with various names and apt descriptions – “KumAra, the son of IshA, Guha, Skanda, the chief of the Army of

Subramhanya bhujangam – 11

The next shloka in the pAdAdi kEsha varNana is a salutation to the chest of Murugan, the slayer of demon Taraka. This beautiful shloka demonstrates two contrasting qualities, love and affection that Murugan has towards His loved ones and also strength to destroy His enemies. Chest is the region in which the heart is encased.