RESPECRED GURUS..KINDLY EXPLAINE WHO IS 'SHASTA' ?

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respected Gurus and Sanskrit Scholars,

 

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Tuesday, January 20, 2004 7:23 PM

WHO IS 'SHASTA' ?

dear list,

 

can somebody tell me which deity is called 'SHASTA'. we find this reference in

Phaldeepika. shloka 16 and17 of chapter 2 refer that one of the Shani's

residence is Shasta's temple and also refer Moon as Shasta's worshiper.

 

 

i hope some one can explain it.

 

thanks and regards,

triptika

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Dear Sir,

 

Shasta is also known as Hariharaputra or Ayyappan and is a highly

venerated Diety. He was produced through the union of Lord

Mahavishnu's Mohini avatar and Lord Siva. There is a temple for Him

in Sabarimalai. Shasta means 'one who controls and rules over the

whole world'. He is the protector of Dharma.

 

I hope this is helpful.

 

 

, "triptika" <triptika@h...> wrote:

> respected Gurus and Sanskrit Scholars,

>

> i am reposting this message, kindly help.

>

> thanks and regardfs,

> triptika

> -

> triptika

>

> Tuesday, January 20, 2004 7:23 PM

> WHO IS 'SHASTA' ?

>

>

> dear list,

>

> can somebody tell me which deity is called 'SHASTA'. we find this

reference in Phaldeepika. shloka 16 and17 of chapter 2 refer that

one of the Shani's residence is Shasta's temple and also refer Moon as

Shasta's worshiper.

>

>

> i hope some one can explain it.

>

> thanks and regards,

> triptika