Saradha Raaghav performs “Vel Maaral,” a hymn composed by lyricist Vallimalai Sachidananda Swamigal. The piece is not a simple prayer but an invocation of Lord Murugan’s spear, the Vel. Its verses create a protective chant with a militant and precise rhythm.
Released: August 2, 2021
Vel Maaral
Saradha Raaghav
Saradha Raaghav’s Vel Maaral Lyrics Translation
Vallimalai Sachidananda Swamigal’s words catalog the Vel’s capabilities as both weapon and guardian. The lyrics state the spear will become a companion to a person walking a lonely path. It also promises to destroy the entire family line of anyone who wishes harm upon a devotee.
Vinayagar Thuthi :A Hymn to Lord Vinayagar:
Nenjak Kanakal Lum Negizhn ThurugaSo that our stone-like hearts may melt and yield,
Thanjath Tharul San Muganuk KiyalseerAnd we may craft a fitting tribute to the six-faced lord who grants refuge,
Sen Sor Punaimaalai SiranthidaveA perfect garland of the finest words,
Panjak Kara AANai Patham PanivaamWe bow at the feet of the five-handed Elephant God, Lord Ganesha.
Vel Maaral :The Power of the Divine Vel:
Thiruthaniyil Udhith Arulum Oruthan MalaiThe Vel of Guhan, the one who graciously appeared at Thiruthani mountain,
Viruthan Ena Thu Ulathil UraiThe ancient one who resides in my heart as the ultimate truth,
Karuthan Mayil Nadathu Guhan VeleThe lord who masterfully rides his peacock.
Parutha Mulai Sirutha Idai Velutha NagaiWith a full chest and a slender waist, a bright white smile,
Karutha Kuzhal Sivatha Idhal Mara SirumiDark tresses of hair and crimson lips, the tribal girl Valli,
Vizhikku Nigar AagumThe Vel is as sharp and beautiful as her eyes.
Thiruthaniyil Udhith Arulum Oruthan MalaiThe Vel of Guhan, the one who graciously appeared at Thiruthani mountain,
Viruthan Ena Thu Ulathil UraiThe ancient one who resides in my heart as the ultimate truth,
Karuthan Mayil Nadathu Guhan VeleThe lord who masterfully rides his peacock.
Solar Ku Ariya Thiruppugazhai UraithavaraiFor those who recite the sacred ‘Thiruppugazh’ hymns, which are so hard to master,
Adutha Pagai Aruthu EriyaIt will sever and burn away all approaching enemies,
Urukki Ezhum Arathai Nilai KaanumAnd it will reveal the very form of dharma that rises from a compassionate heart.
Tharukki Naman Murukka Varin Erukku MathiIf arrogant ‘Naman’, the god of death, comes to claim a life,
Tharitha Mudi Padaitha Viral Padaitha IraiIt will equal the sacred, ankleted feet of the Lord Shiva,
Kazhal Ku Nigar AagumWho wears the crescent moon and erukku flowers in his hair.
Panaikai Muga Pada Karada Matha ThavalaThe white elephant god with a trunk for a hand,
Gaja Kadavul Pathathu Idum NiAnd temples flowing with divine fluid, Lord Ganesha,
Kalathu Mulai Therikka Varam AagumHis blessings will burst forth and grant boons.
Sina Thu Avunar Ethirthu Arana Kalathil VeguAngrily confronting the demons on the battlefield,
Kurai Thalaigal Sirithu EyiruIt makes countless severed heads laugh and grind their teeth,
Kadithu Vizhi Vizhithu Alara MothumAs it strikes them down while their eyes pop open in a final scream.
Thuthikkum Adiyavar Ku Oruvar Kedukka IdarIf anyone even thinks of causing harm or trouble,
Ninaikkin Avar Kulathai Muthal Arak KalaiyumTo the devotees who praise the Lord, it will uproot and destroy their entire lineage,
Enakku Or Thunai AagumAnd it will be my constant companion.
Thalathil Ula Gana Thoguthi Kalippin UnaAs if inviting the hordes of divine beings on earth to a feast,
Vazhaippathu Ena Malar Kamala Karathin MunaiWith a gesture like a blooming lotus, its tip points,
Vithirkka Valaivu AagumAnd it bends to fulfill its purpose.
Pazhutha Muthu Tamizh Palagai Irukkum OruFor the poet of the ancient Tamil Sangam,
Kavi Pulavan Isaikku UrugiIt melts at the sound of his music,
Varai Kugaiyai Idithu Vazhi KaanumAnd it shatters a mountain cave to show him the way.
Disai Kiriyai Muthal Kulisan Arutha SiraiLike the wings of the great mountains of the eight directions,
Mulaithathu Ena Mugattin IdaiThat were once clipped by Indra’s ‘Vajra’ weapon but grew back,
Parakka Ara Visaithu Athira OdumIt flies with great force, speed, and a thunderous roar.
Sudar Parithi Olippa Nilavu Ozhukkum MathiIt outshines the radiant sun, the flowing moonlight,
Olippa Alai Adakku Thazhal Olippa OlirThe calming fire, and all other brilliant lights,
Olippirabai VeesumAs it radiates its own supreme effulgence.
Thanithu Vazhi Nadakkum Enathu Idathum OruWhen I am walking on a lonely path,
Valathum Iru Purathum AruguIt stands to my left and to my right, on both sides, and right beside me,
Aduthu Iravu Pagal Thunaiyathu AagumBecoming my companion day and night.
Pasithu Alagai Musithu Azhuthu MuraippaduthalIt ends the suffering of hungry ghosts who swarm and cry out in misery,
Ozhithu Avunar Urathu UthiraFor it offers them the chest blood of the demons,
Nina Thasaigal Pusikka Arul NerumAnd grants them the boon of feasting on their flesh.
Thirai Kadalai Udaithu Nirai Punal KadithuIt breaks open the vast ocean, seizes its waters,
Kudithu Udaiyum Udaippu AdaiyaAnd drinks them down until the dams break,
Adaithu Uthiram Niraithu VilaiyadumThen it playfully fills that void with the blood of its enemies.
Surarkkum Muni Vararkkum Maga Pathikkum VithiFor the celestial beings, the great sages, Lord Indra,
Thanakkum Ari Thanakkum Narar Thamakkum UrumLord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, and all of humankind,
Idukkan Vinai SaadumIt strikes down all suffering and the consequences of past actions.
Salathu Varum Arakkar Udal Kozhuthu ValarThe bodies of the deceitful demons grow fat,
Perutha Gudar Sivatha ThodaiAnd with their huge intestines and red thighs,
Ena Sigaiyil Viruppamodu SoodumIt joyfully adorns itself, wearing them like a garland.
Surarkkum Muni Vararkkum Maga Pathikkum VithiFor the celestial beings, the great sages, Lord Indra,
Thanakkum Ari Thanakkum Narar Thamakkum UrumLord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, and all of humankind,
Idukkan Vinai SaadumIt strikes down all suffering and the consequences of past actions.
Salathu Varum Arakkar Udal Kozhuthu ValarThe bodies of the deceitful demons grow fat,
Perutha Gudar Sivatha ThodaiAnd with their huge intestines and red thighs,
Ena Sigaiyil Viruppamodu SoodumIt joyfully adorns itself, wearing them like a garland.
Pasithu Alagai Musithu Azhuthu MuraippaduthalIt ends the suffering of hungry ghosts who swarm and cry out in misery,
Ozhithu Avunar Urathu UthiraFor it offers them the chest blood of the demons,
Nina Thasaigal Pusikka Arul NerumAnd grants them the boon of feasting on their flesh.
Thirai Kadalai Udaithu Nirai Punal KadithuIt breaks open the vast ocean, seizes its waters,
Kudithu Udaiyum Udaippu AdaiyaAnd drinks them down until the dams break,
Adaithu Uthiram Niraithu VilaiyadumThen it playfully fills that void with the blood of its enemies.
Sudar Parithi Olippa Nilavu Ozhukkum MathiIt outshines the radiant sun, the flowing moonlight,
Olippa Alai Adakku Thazhal Olippa OlirThe calming fire, and all other brilliant lights,
Olippirabai VeesumAs it radiates its own supreme effulgence.
Thanithu Vazhi Nadakkum Enathu Idathum OruWhen I am walking on a lonely path,
Valathum Iru Purathum AruguIt stands to my left and to my right, on both sides, and right beside me,
Aduthu Iravu Pagal Thunaiyathu AagumBecoming my companion day and night.
Pazhutha Muthu Tamizh Palagai Irukkum OruFor the poet of the ancient Tamil Sangam,
Kavi Pulavan Isaikku UrugiIt melts at the sound of his music,
Varai Kugaiyai Idithu Vazhi KaanumAnd it shatters a mountain cave to show him the way.
Disai Kiriyai Muthal Kulisan Arutha SiraiLike the wings of the great mountains of the eight directions,
Mulaithathu Ena Mugattin IdaiThat were once clipped by Indra’s ‘Vajra’ weapon but grew back,
Parakka Ara Visaithu Athira OdumIt flies with great force, speed, and a thunderous roar.
Thuthikkum Adiyavar Ku Oruvar Kedukka IdarIf anyone even thinks of causing harm or trouble,
Ninaikkin Avar Kulathai Muthal Arak KalaiyumTo the devotees who praise the Lord, it will uproot and destroy their entire lineage,
Enakku Or Thunai AagumAnd it will be my constant companion.
Thalathil Ula Gana Thoguthi Kalippin UnaAs if inviting the hordes of divine beings on earth to a feast,
Vazhaippathu Ena Malar Kamala Karathin MunaiWith a gesture like a blooming lotus, its tip points,
Vithirkka Valaivu AagumAnd it bends to fulfill its purpose.
Panaikai Muga Pada Karada Matha ThavalaThe white elephant god with a trunk for a hand,
Gaja Kadavul Pathathu Idum NiAnd temples flowing with divine fluid, Lord Ganesha,
Kalathu Mulai Therikka Varam AagumHis blessings will burst forth and grant boons.
Sina Thu Avunar Ethirthu Arana Kalathil VeguAngrily confronting the demons on the battlefield,
Kurai Thalaigal Sirithu EyiruIt makes countless severed heads laugh and grind their teeth,
Kadithu Vizhi Vizhithu Alara MothumAs it strikes them down while their eyes pop open in a final scream.
Solar Ku Ariya Thiruppugazhai UraithavaraiFor those who recite the sacred ‘Thiruppugazh’ hymns, which are so hard to master,
Adutha Pagai Aruthu EriyaIt will sever and burn away all approaching enemies,
Urukki Ezhum Arathai Nilai KaanumAnd it will reveal the very form of dharma that rises from a compassionate heart.
Tharukki Naman Murukka Varin Erukku MathiIf arrogant ‘Naman’, the god of death, comes to claim a life,
Tharitha Mudi Padaitha Viral Padaitha IraiIt will equal the sacred, ankleted feet of the Lord Shiva,
Kazhal Ku Nigar AagumWho wears the crescent moon and erukku flowers in his hair.
Parutha Mulai Sirutha Idai Velutha NagaiWith a full chest and a slender waist, a bright white smile,
Karutha Kuzhal Sivatha Idhal Mara SirumiDark tresses of hair and crimson lips, the tribal girl Valli,
Vizhikku Nigar AagumThe Vel is as sharp and beautiful as her eyes.
Thiruthaniyil Udhith Arulum Oruthan MalaiThe Vel of Guhan, the one who graciously appeared at Thiruthani mountain,
Viruthan Ena Thu Ulathil UraiThe ancient one who resides in my heart as the ultimate truth,
Karuthan Mayil Nadathu Guhan VeleThe lord who masterfully rides his peacock.
Tharukki Naman Murukka Varin Erukku MathiIf arrogant ‘Naman’, the god of death, comes to claim a life,
Tharitha Mudi Padaitha Viral Padaitha IraiIt will equal the sacred, ankleted feet of the Lord Shiva,
Kazhal Ku Nigar AagumWho wears the crescent moon and erukku flowers in his hair.
Solar Ku Ariya Thiruppugazhai UraithavaraiFor those who recite the sacred ‘Thiruppugazh’ hymns, which are so hard to master,
Adutha Pagai Aruthu EriyaIt will sever and burn away all approaching enemies,
Urukki Ezhum Arathai Nilai KaanumAnd it will reveal the very form of dharma that rises from a compassionate heart.
Thiruthaniyil Udhith Arulum Oruthan MalaiThe Vel of Guhan, the one who graciously appeared at Thiruthani mountain,
Viruthan Ena Thu Ulathil UraiThe ancient one who resides in my heart as the ultimate truth,
Karuthan Mayil Nadathu Guhan VeleThe lord who masterfully rides his peacock.
Parutha Mulai Sirutha Idai Velutha NagaiWith a full chest and a slender waist, a bright white smile,
Karutha Kuzhal Sivatha Idhal Mara SirumiDark tresses of hair and crimson lips, the tribal girl Valli,
Vizhikku Nigar AagumThe Vel is as sharp and beautiful as her eyes.
Thalathil Ula Gana Thoguthi Kalippin UnaAs if inviting the hordes of divine beings on earth to a feast,
Vazhaippathu Ena Malar Kamala Karathin MunaiWith a gesture like a blooming lotus, its tip points,
Vithirkka Valaivu AagumAnd it bends to fulfill its purpose.
Thuthikkum Adiyavar Ku Oruvar Kedukka IdarIf anyone even thinks of causing harm or trouble,
Ninaikkin Avar Kulathai Muthal Arak KalaiyumTo the devotees who praise the Lord, it will uproot and destroy their entire lineage,
Enakku Or Thunai AagumAnd it will be my constant companion.
Sina Thu Avunar Ethirthu Arana Kalathil VeguAngrily confronting the demons on the battlefield,
Kurai Thalaigal Sirithu EyiruIt makes countless severed heads laugh and grind their teeth,
Kadithu Vizhi Vizhithu Alara MothumAs it strikes them down while their eyes pop open in a final scream.
Panaikai Muga Pada Karada Matha ThavalaThe white elephant god with a trunk for a hand,
Gaja Kadavul Pathathu Idum NiAnd temples flowing with divine fluid, Lord Ganesha,
Kalathu Mulai Therikka Varam AagumHis blessings will burst forth and grant boons.
Thanithu Vazhi Nadakkum Enathu Idathum OruWhen I am walking on a lonely path,
Valathum Iru Purathum AruguIt stands to my left and to my right, on both sides, and right beside me,
Aduthu Iravu Pagal Thunaiyathu AagumBecoming my companion day and night.
Sudar Parithi Olippa Nilavu Ozhukkum MathiIt outshines the radiant sun, the flowing moonlight,
Olippa Alai Adakku Thazhal Olippa OlirThe calming fire, and all other brilliant lights,
Olippirabai VeesumAs it radiates its own supreme effulgence.
Disai Kiriyai Muthal Kulisan Arutha SiraiLike the wings of the great mountains of the eight directions,
Mulaithathu Ena Mugattin IdaiThat were once clipped by Indra’s ‘Vajra’ weapon but grew back,
Parakka Ara Visaithu Athira OdumIt flies with great force, speed, and a thunderous roar.
Pazhutha Muthu Tamizh Palagai Irukkum OruFor the poet of the ancient Tamil Sangam,
Kavi Pulavan Isaikku UrugiIt melts at the sound of his music,
Varai Kugaiyai Idithu Vazhi KaanumAnd it shatters a mountain cave to show him the way.
Salathu Varum Arakkar Udal Kozhuthu ValarThe bodies of the deceitful demons grow fat,
Perutha Gudar Sivatha ThodaiAnd with their huge intestines and red thighs,
Ena Sigaiyil Viruppamodu SoodumIt joyfully adorns itself, wearing them like a garland.
Surarkkum Muni Vararkkum Maga Pathikkum VithiFor the celestial beings, the great sages, Lord Indra,
Thanakkum Ari Thanakkum Narar Thamakkum UrumLord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, and all of humankind,
Idukkan Vinai SaadumIt strikes down all suffering and the consequences of past actions.
Thirai Kadalai Udaithu Nirai Punal KadithuIt breaks open the vast ocean, seizes its waters,
Kudithu Udaiyum Udaippu AdaiyaAnd drinks them down until the dams break,
Adaithu Uthiram Niraithu VilaiyadumThen it playfully fills that void with the blood of its enemies.
Pasithu Alagai Musithu Azhuthu MuraippaduthalIt ends the suffering of hungry ghosts who swarm and cry out in misery,
Ozhithu Avunar Urathu UthiraFor it offers them the chest blood of the demons,
Nina Thasaigal Pusikka Arul NerumAnd grants them the boon of feasting on their flesh.
Thirai Kadalai Udaithu Nirai Punal KadithuIt breaks open the vast ocean, seizes its waters,
Kudithu Udaiyum Udaippu AdaiyaAnd drinks them down until the dams break,
Adaithu Uthiram Niraithu VilaiyadumThen it playfully fills that void with the blood of its enemies.
Pasithu Alagai Musithu Azhuthu MuraippaduthalIt ends the suffering of hungry ghosts who swarm and cry out in misery,
Ozhithu Avunar Urathu UthiraFor it offers them the chest blood of the demons,
Nina Thasaigal Pusikka Arul NerumAnd grants them the boon of feasting on their flesh.
Salathu Varum Arakkar Udal Kozhuthu ValarThe bodies of the deceitful demons grow fat,
Perutha Gudar Sivatha ThodaiAnd with their huge intestines and red thighs,
Ena Sigaiyil Viruppamodu SoodumIt joyfully adorns itself, wearing them like a garland.
Surarkkum Muni Vararkkum Maga Pathikkum VithiFor the celestial beings, the great sages, Lord Indra,
Thanakkum Ari Thanakkum Narar Thamakkum UrumLord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, and all of humankind,
Idukkan Vinai SaadumIt strikes down all suffering and the consequences of past actions.
Disai Kiriyai Muthal Kulisan Arutha SiraiLike the wings of the great mountains of the eight directions,
Mulaithathu Ena Mugattin IdaiThat were once clipped by Indra’s ‘Vajra’ weapon but grew back,
Parakka Ara Visaithu Athira OdumIt flies with great force, speed, and a thunderous roar.
Pazhutha Muthu Tamizh Palagai Irukkum OruFor the poet of the ancient Tamil Sangam,
Kavi Pulavan Isaikku UrugiIt melts at the sound of his music,
Varai Kugaiyai Idithu Vazhi KaanumAnd it shatters a mountain cave to show him the way.
Thanithu Vazhi Nadakkum Enathu Idathum OruWhen I am walking on a lonely path,
Valathum Iru Purathum AruguIt stands to my left and to my right, on both sides, and right beside me,
Aduthu Iravu Pagal Thunaiyathu AagumBecoming my companion day and night.
Sudar Parithi Olippa Nilavu Ozhukkum MathiIt outshines the radiant sun, the flowing moonlight,
Olippa Alai Adakku Thazhal Olippa OlirThe calming fire, and all other brilliant lights,
Olippirabai VeesumAs it radiates its own supreme effulgence.
Sina Thu Avunar Ethirthu Arana Kalathil VeguAngrily confronting the demons on the battlefield,
Kurai Thalaigal Sirithu EyiruIt makes countless severed heads laugh and grind their teeth,
Kadithu Vizhi Vizhithu Alara MothumAs it strikes them down while their eyes pop open in a final scream.
Panaikai Muga Pada Karada Matha ThavalaThe white elephant god with a trunk for a hand,
Gaja Kadavul Pathathu Idum NiAnd temples flowing with divine fluid, Lord Ganesha,
Kalathu Mulai Therikka Varam AagumHis blessings will burst forth and grant boons.
Thalathil Ula Gana Thoguthi Kalippin UnaAs if inviting the hordes of divine beings on earth to a feast,
Vazhaippathu Ena Malar Kamala Karathin MunaiWith a gesture like a blooming lotus, its tip points,
Vithirkka Valaivu AagumAnd it bends to fulfill its purpose.
Thuthikkum Adiyavar Ku Oruvar Kedukka IdarIf anyone even thinks of causing harm or trouble,
Ninaikkin Avar Kulathai Muthal Arak KalaiyumTo the devotees who praise the Lord, it will uproot and destroy their entire lineage,
Enakku Or Thunai AagumAnd it will be my constant companion.
Thiruthaniyil Udhith Arulum Oruthan MalaiThe Vel of Guhan, the one who graciously appeared at Thiruthani mountain,
Viruthan Ena Thu Ulathil UraiThe ancient one who resides in my heart as the ultimate truth,
Karuthan Mayil Nadathu Guhan VeleThe lord who masterfully rides his peacock.
Parutha Mulai Sirutha Idai Velutha NagaiWith a full chest and a slender waist, a bright white smile,
Karutha Kuzhal Sivatha Idhal Mara SirumiDark tresses of hair and crimson lips, the tribal girl Valli,
Vizhikku Nigar AagumThe Vel is as sharp and beautiful as her eyes.
Tharukki Naman Murukka Varin Erukku MathiIf arrogant ‘Naman’, the god of death, comes to claim a life,
Tharitha Mudi Padaitha Viral Padaitha IraiIt will equal the sacred, ankleted feet of the Lord Shiva,
Kazhal Ku Nigar AagumWho wears the crescent moon and erukku flowers in his hair.
Solar Ku Ariya Thiruppugazhai UraithavaraiFor those who recite the sacred ‘Thiruppugazh’ hymns, which are so hard to master,
Adutha Pagai Aruthu EriyaIt will sever and burn away all approaching enemies,
Urukki Ezhum Arathai Nilai KaanumAnd it will reveal the very form of dharma that rises from a compassionate heart.
Thiruthaniyil Udhith Arulum Oruthan MalaiThe Vel of Guhan, the one who graciously appeared at Thiruthani mountain,
Viruthan Ena Thu Ulathil UraiThe ancient one who resides in my heart as the ultimate truth,
Karuthan Mayil Nadathu Guhan VeleThe lord who masterfully rides his peacock.
Therani Yittu Puram Erith Than Magan Sengaiyil VelThe Vel, in the hands of the son of Lord Shiva who burned the three demon cities,
Koorani Yitt Anu Aagi Kironjam Kulainthu ArakkarIt became a sharp atom, piercing the Krouncha mountain and the demon armies,
Nerani Yittu Valaintha Kadagam Nelinthu SoorDestroying their formations and crushing the bracelet-like army of the demon Soorapadman,
Perani Kettathu Devendra Logam PizhaithathuveHis great army was vanquished, and the realm of Lord Indra was saved.
Veeravel Tharaivel Vinnor Sirai MeettaThe victorious Vel, the benevolent Vel, the Vel that freed the gods from prison,
Theeravel Sevvel Thirukkaivel VaariThe heroic Vel, the beautiful Vel, the graceful Vel in the Lord’s hand,
Kulithavel Kottravel Soormarbum KundrumThe shining Vel, the kingly Vel, the Vel that pierced the chest of Soorapadman and the mountain,
Tholaithavel Unde ThunaiThat destructive Vel is our only true support.
Vel Maaral Music Video
This hymn frames the divine spear as a shield against personal suffering and fear of death. The “Vel Maaral” lyrics meaning confirms the song is a Maanthrika Stotram, or protective enchantment. The chant offers a tangible symbol of Murugan’s invincible power.