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Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2002 06:18:58 -0800 (PST)
Subject: "pi~n~nakanE" (Re: Thirumurai Series - 39)
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From: Subramanian Ganesh
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There have been discussions on the relation between
the name pi~n~nakan and the pinaka bow of Lord Shiva.
Well, there is no direct relation between them, except
that both have links with Lord Shiva. The problem
could be the way it is presented in the transliterated
format (read pi~n~naka as pi ny nya ka).
There could be two meanings that could be related to
this word.
1. pi~n~nakam (pinynyakam) means skull ornament
(thalaikkoolam. This was the meaning presented in the
earlier posting with Devaram)
2. pi~n~nai is peacock. The Lord wearing the feather
is thus hailed as pi~n~nakan. One may wonder what is
the relevence of feather with Lord Shiva. Shiva Maha
Puranam refers to the incident where the asura called
"kuraNDAsura" who was in the form of a crane was
killed by the Lord and the feather was worn. There is
an explicit reference in thevAram about Lord wearing
"kokkiRagu".
Hope it helps.
namaH shivAya
love,
Ganesh
>
> > > Dear Chandrashekaran,
> > > Thanks for your mail. The word pi~n~nakam
means
> > > "thalaikkoolam". (cf kazagach chol agarAdhi).
> > > pi~n~nakan is the name of the Lord Who wears
these
> > > skull garland.
> > > Hope this answaers.
> > >
> > > namaH shivAya
> > >
> > > love,
> > > Ganesh
>
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