கநத சஷட கவசம்: A Powerful Devotional Song to Lord Murugan
கந்த சஷ்டி கவசம் is a devotional song dedicated to Lord Murugan, the divine warrior son of Lord Shiva. This song is highly revered by devotees and is believed to have been composed by the celestial beings.
The term "Kavasam" refers to songs that seek protection and blessings from the divine. In ancient times, there were six Kavasam books written in Tamil, which were considered sacred. Among these, கநத சஷ்டி கவசம் holds great importance. It contains powerful mantras and chants that are recited by many devotees. The song is sung in praise of Lord Murugan and the lyrics mention the purpose, recipient, and the one who sings the song, following the poetic conventions of that era.
