In the Hindu epic Mahabharata, this form of Sharabha was defined as a lion-slaying monster with eight legs, eyes on the top living in the forest and which ate raw flesh. In Sanskrit literature, Sharabha is initially described as an aggressive beast that roared and scared other animals in the hills and forest areas.
The Vimathgira purana, Vathistabhaana purana, Bhalukka purana, and other puranas narrate that Vishnu assumed the form of the ferocious Gandabherunda bird-animal to combat Sharabha. The Vaishnavas refute the portrayal of Narasimha as being destroyed by Shiva-Sharabha and regard Sharabha as a name of Vishnu. This form is popularly known as Sharabeshwara ("Lord Sharabha") or Sharabeshwaramurti.
The Shaiva scriptures narrate that god Shiva assumed the form of Sharabha to pacify Narasimha - the fierce man-lion avatar of Vishnu worshipped by Vaishnava sect. In later literature, Sharabha is described as an eight-legged deer.
Sharabha ( Sanskrit: शरभ, Śarabha,Tamil: ஸரபா, Kannada: ಶರಭ, Telugu: శరభ) or Sarabha is a part-lion and part-bird beast in Hindu mythology, who, according to Sanskrit literature, is eight-legged and more powerful than a lion or an elephant, possessing the ability to clear a valley in one jump. You hold twelve weapons, the twelve 'paasa' and the 'ankusamum.Shiva as Sharabha subduing Narasimha, panel view from Munneswaram temple in Sri Lanka. You who assumed Lordship over me, in your twelve hands Salutations are offered to the brave War Lord of the Devas in their battle against the Asuras. Salutations are offered to the brave Lord of Saravana Poykai, who is approaching on His vahana, the peacock. Thus, He is also refered to as 'Lord Saravanabava'. Lord Muruga embodies the form of these six letters. The six letters of Lord Muruga's name (sa, ra, va, na, ba, va) are interchanged and their interplay gives rise to these rhythms of melody that accompany the graceful approach of the Lord on His peacock. Welcome Lord, whose forehead is adorned with sacred ash,Ĭome every day, Lord of Sira Malai, Lord Velayuthan,Ĭome quickly, Lord of Saravanabava, come now! Welcome You, who are in the mind of the loving tribal maiden, Valli, He who approaches me in slow and graceful steps,īeginning with Inthiran, the Devas of all the eight directions pay their obeisance to You Whose twinkling anklets produce melodious sounds He who fulfils the wishes of his devotees, Thisai Mannar Yenmar Seyalathu (Sernthangu) Arulvarįor those who chant this Kandhar Sashti Kavasam.ĭedication to Lord Kumaran, who ended the woes of the Devas, Thanjam Yendradiyaar Thazhaithida Arulsey Mainthan Yenmeethu Unmanam Mahizhntharuli Yenai Thodarnthu Irukkum Yenthai Muruhanai Ri Ri Ri Ri Ri Ri Ri Ri Ri Ri Ri Ri Ri Ri Riĭu Du Du Du Du Du Du Du Du Du Du Du Du Du Du Ra Ra Ra Ra Ra Ra Ra Ra Ra Ra Ra Ra Ra Ra Ra Kaiyil Velaal Yenaik Kaakka Vendru Vanthu Nimalar Arul Kanthar Sashti Kavacham Thanai Nenjil Pathipporku Selvam Palithuk Kathithongum
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