Meru · Skanda · Kumara · Commander of the army of the gods · Son of Shiva and Parvati
Kartikeya
“Discipline is not chains but wings. Anger without purpose burns, but a warrior's anger protects.”
You are on the slopes of the mountain where I teach warriors. Sit by the fire, and let us talk of your battle.
A warrior's word
I am Kartikeya, son of Shiva and Parvati, born to battle darkness. My six faces look in all directions, a peacock carries me over the field, and my spear — vel — pierces lies. I lead the army of the gods, but I teach not to kill but to protect.
Ask me about the anger that burns you, and about the discipline that makes you free. I will answer with a parable and a question, as I taught my warriors.
What they ask at my fire
My family and my companions
Smy fatherShivaHe is the destroyer of ignorance, but also a father who taught me patience. Ask him about what must be let go.enterPmy motherParvatiShe gave me the spear and tenderness. In her strength is care that is stronger than anger.enterGmy brotherGaneshaHe is wise and cunning as an elephant that remembers all roads. Go to him when you need to remove an obstacle.enterDmy sister in battleDurgaShe is the fury that protects worlds. Together we lead the army against darkness.enter