The Mahesvara-sutrani, also known as the Siva-sutra-s, are fourteen verses that summarise the phonemes of Sanskrit language. It has been refered to in the Astadhyayi of Panini, and is generally regarded as the text responsible for Sanskrit syllables.
Within the tradition they are known as the Akṣarasamāmnāya, "recitation of phonemes," but they are popularly known as the Siva Sutras because they are said to have been revealed to Pāṇini by Lord Siva himself.
Legend has it that at the end of the great cosmic dance, Lord Siva was requested by the assembled siddha-s to reveal a divine language. In response the Lord of Dance, beat his hand drum fourteen times. The sounds that came out of this is considered the Mahesvara-sutrani.
In the Vedic culture, Healing and Caring are considered to be part of a spiritual process. The energy of healing and caring is considered pure and divine. The Kavacam (literally meaning an 'armor) is a spiritual armour that brings the divine source of pure energy closer to the heart. Thus ensuring that the healing process is safe, pure and sacred.
The Kavacam is a spiritual armour that the care-giver adorns, so that it brings the divine source of pure energy closer to the heart. This would not only ensure that the healing process is safe, but that it is also essentially pure and sacred. By linking strongly with the Kavacam not only is the care giver being protected in the long term, but is also linking to the divine source of healing.
Through the chant called Candra Kavacam, practitioners are linking to the moon to provide nourishment, comfort and protection in their own healing journey, as well as when they are facilitating a transforming journey for others.
The Ksamasodashi stotram is a powerful chant composed by the great Parasara Bhatta, which pleads to the Lord Ranganatha to offer forgiveness for our continued mistakes. The chant recognizes that being the supreme dispenser of the fruits of the actions, it is only the Lord who indeed guides us to act in one way or the other. Hence the chant appeals to his compassion to forgive our sins and guide us with light through our journey of life.