438--Q&A WITH SWAMIJI-- Order of Argala and Kilakam--Follow up question for Swamiji

[Guest guest]

This brings up an interesting point that I have been dwelling upon.

I assume the answer to all the questions I am about to ask is "yes",

but I want to just confirm this.

I have come across somewhat different versions of Stotrams like the

Kali Sahasranam Stotram. As far as you know, are there many

different (or at least several) versions passed down thru

lineage/tradition? Is there any record of how long ago these types

of stotrams and namavalis were created?

Same question for a Vedic Mantra like the Ganesh Atharavasirsham? I

have seen this titled various ways as well, like "Ganapati

Upanishad", etc. And while I am on a role, what about for Sri Sri

Chandi and Sri Rudram?

Pranams,

Surya

-

Nanda

Tuesday, September 27, 2005 5:43 PM

438--Q&A WITH SWAMIJI-- Order of Argala and Kilakam

Question from Sangeeta:Why do we chant the Argala before the Kilakam?

Swamiji's response:

Actually in different books the order is reversed. And in some books

the Kavach comes after the 700 verses.

Here we followed the North Indian tradition.