Krsna said, "Of generals I am Kartikeya", and also "Of generals I am Skanda, the lord of war". Skanda, or Kartikeya, is the son of Parvati and Lord Siva. Krttikadevi, after receiving the semen of Lord Siva from Agni, also conceived a son named Skanda [Karttikeya]. Lord Siva, he is the greatest of the demigods. He was also allured by Parvati, and as a result of that attraction, this boy Karttikeya was born. That was the, what is called, conspiracy of the demigods, that unless one son is born out of the semina of Lord Siva, it is impossible to conquer the demons. So Karttikeya is considered the commander in chief of the demigods Kartikeya is very beautiful and is situated on a peacock's back with bows and arrows and two hands. He has one head, and is considered the most beautiful personality next to Cupid. In India if a person is very beautiful, he is compared with Kartikeya. Karttikeya is on the level of Pradyumna, another son of Lord Krsna. Karttikeya appeared as Samba, and was born in the womb of Jambavati, the most enriched wife of Krsna. NB: Parvati not Poverty. 2. Full moon on 20th or every other month is a good time to fast for whatever good desires you have. 3. 20th October to 19th November is Kartik,a good period to fast for good desires. By the way,Mr host next time Google to find out such statements. Don't just allow your guest(s) to make any statement.
