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Skandanoun
Hindu god of war
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Skanda, also known as Murugan, Kartikeya, or Subramanya, is a significant deity in Hinduism. He is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, and is revered as the god of war and victory. Skanda is often depicted with multiple heads and arms, and riding a peacock. He is particularly popular in South India and is a central figure in Tamil Hinduism. The term "Skanda" can also refer to a legendary emperor in ancient India who is prominently mentioned in Mahabharata and other great epics. Lastly, in a different context, "Skanda" can refer to one of the six Pada or sections in the Indian philosophy system of Nyaya. Hence, the definition of "Skanda" depends largely on the context, but generally, it corresponds to a prominent figure in Hindu religious and philosophical traditions.
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Skanda
Skanda, also known as Wei Tuo, is a Mahayana bodhisattva regarded as a devoted guardian of Buddhist monasteries who guards the Buddhist teachings. He is also sometimes called in the Chinese tradition "Hufa Weituo Zuntian Pusa", meaning "Honored Dharma Protector Skanda Bodhisattva", because he is the leader of the twenty-four celestial guardian deities mentioned in the Golden Light Sutra. In Chinese temples, Skanda faces the statue of the Buddha in the main shrine. In others, he is on the far right of the main shrine, whereas on the left is his counterpart, Sangharama. In Chinese sutras, his image is found at the end of the sutra, a reminder of his vow to protect and preserve the teachings. According to legends, Skanda was the son of a virtuous king who had complete faith in Buddha's teachings. When the Buddha entered nirvana, the Buddha instructed Skanda to guard the Dharma. It was his duty to protect members of the sangha when they are disturbed by Mara, the tempter, and also to resolve conflicts amongst members of the sangha. A few days after the Buddha's passing and cremation, evil demons robbed his relics. Skanda's vow of protecting the faith and Dharma was proven when he managed to defeat the evil demons and returned the relics.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Skanda in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Skanda in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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