Is Murugan a man or a God ?
IS MURUGAN A MAN OR A GOD? WHO IS MURUGAN? Author Gurukkal Dr. S Mahesh – The Warrior Monk Indian Martial Arts Guru | Spiritual Visionary | Founder, Agasthyam Foundation | Author & Filmmaker Murugan, the divine figure of South India, is known by many names—Subramanian, Seyon, Skandan, Vadivelan, Padayappa, Devasenapati. Is he a god, or was he once a man who ascended to godhood? This question resonates deeply with the spiritual and historical understanding of Murugan’s place in Indian culture. The God with Many Names Murugan is not just a god in the traditional sense. He represents the embodiment of wisdom, bravery, and the path to spiritual enlightenment. In ancient Tamil tradition, Murugan’s journey from a mortal man to a divinely revered figure was a process marked by extraordinary feats—both spiritual and earthly—that elevated him to the status of a god. He was a man who transformed into a god through his knowledge, penance, and he...