K. Jamunarani and A. P. Komala capture a confident stance in “Vizhi Vel Veechile,” from the album “Thanga Padhumai.” Udumalai Narayanakavi wrote the lyrics. Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy composed this Tamil song. It presents women as conquerors of warriors.
Vizhi Vel Veechile
A. P. Komala | K. Jamunarani • From “Thanga Padhumai”
Thanga Padhumai’s Vizhi Vel Veechile Tamil Lyrics English Translation
Udumalai Narayanakavi’s lyrics assert that women conquer warriors using only their spear-like gaze and honeyed words. The song claims women transform those who call them ‘demons’ into men who cherish children. This highlights an irresistible influence over brute strength.
Vizhi Vel VeechileWith the spear-like gaze of their eyes.
Kani Vai PechileWith the honeyed persuasion of their words.
Pengal Veerar Thammai Velvar Ore MoochileWomen conquer warriors in a single breath.
Seerarum Sadhuranga Senai AnjaveEven well-organized four-part armies will be swayed.
Nindru Poradum Balavangal Yarum KonjaveAnd mighty warriors who stand and fight will be charmed.
Nalla Seerarum Sadhuranga Senai AnjaveEven noble, well-organized four-part armies will be swayed.
Nindru Poradum Balavangal Yarum KonjaveAnd mighty warriors who stand and fight will be charmed.
Vandhu Neril Thanjame Endru Paril KonjaveThey will come directly, saying ‘refuge,’ and be affectionately swayed in this world.
Vandhu Neril Thanjame Endru Paril KonjaveThey will come directly, saying ‘refuge,’ and be affectionately swayed in this world.
Pennin Paniyalarai Sollai KelarooWon’t they become women’s servants and listen to their words?
Pennin Paniyalarai Sollai KelarooWon’t they become women’s servants and listen to their words?
Vizhi Vel VeechileWith the spear-like gaze of their eyes.
Kani Vai PechileWith the honeyed persuasion of their words.
Pengal Veerar Thammai Velvar Ore MoochileWomen conquer warriors in a single breath.
Padai Kattuvar Thamakku Idai KattinalIf they gird their loins, they’ll form an army for themselves.
Padai Kattuvar Thamakku Idai KattinalIf they gird their loins, they’ll form an army for themselves.
Annanadai Kattinal Pinnal Jadai KattinalIf they display a regal gait, if they tie their hair in a braid.
Baya Bakthiyodu Patchandanai KattarooWon’t they offer a treaty with awe and reverence?
Muthu Pal Kattinal Padithu Sol Kattum NavalarumIf they flash their pearly teeth, even learned poets who compose words,
Pattu Padi Pallai Pallai KattarooWon’t they sing songs of intricate praise?
Kadhal Pattu Padi Pallai Pallai KattarooWon’t they sing love songs of intricate praise?
Pennin Paniyalarai Sollai KelarooWon’t they become women’s servants and listen to their words?
Vizhi Vel VeechileWith the spear-like gaze of their eyes.
Kani Vai PechileWith the honeyed persuasion of their words.
Pengal Veerar Thammai Velvar Ore MoochileWomen conquer warriors in a single breath.
Pen Kulathai Peigal Endra Pithar ThammayeThose fools who called womankind ‘demons’,
Pendu Pillaikutti Ullavarai Mattri ViduvomWe’ll transform them into men who cherish women and children.
Pen Kulathai Peigal Endra Pithar ThammayeThose fools who called womankind ‘demons’,
Pendu Pillaikutti Ullavarai Mattri ViduvomWe’ll transform them into men who cherish women and children.
Indha Mandalathil Kanbathellam SakthimayameAll that’s seen in this world is ‘Shakti’ itself, divine feminine power.
Endre Manbuthanai Nangal Parai Satri VaruvomWe’ll continue to proclaim this truth of greatness.
Pennal Agadhadhum Inimel YedhuWhat is there that women can’t achieve from now on?
Pennal Agadhadhum Inimel YedhuWhat is there that women can’t achieve from now on?
Vizhi Vel VeechileWith the spear-like gaze of their eyes.
Kani Vai PechileWith the honeyed persuasion of their words.
Pengal Veerar Thammai Velvar Ore MoochileWomen conquer warriors in a single breath.
Vizhi Vel VeechileWith the spear-like gaze of their eyes.
Kani Vai PechileWith the honeyed persuasion of their words.
Pengal Veerar Thammai Velvar Ore MoochileWomen conquer warriors in a single breath.
Vizhi Vel Veechile Music Video
The song champions the subtle yet undeniable influence of women. This “Vizhi Vel Veechile” lyrics translation showcases a message of transforming patriarchal dismissals. Women establish their intrinsic value.