V.M. Mahalingam opens the album Mahasenha with the powerful song Yaar Ingu Vaazhanum. Lyricist Babu Vasikarman writes profound questions about life and faith. Composer A. Praveen Kumar mixes folk rhythms with devotional energy.
Released: January 27, 2026
Yaar Ingu Vaazhanum
Praveen Kumar | V.M. Mahalingam • From “Mahasenha”
Babu Vasikarman pens lines that question existence itself, like ‘who has the right to live here, and who’s destined to die here?’. The poet uses the tusk of an elephant and the footprints of a divine being as powerful symbols. The songwriter creates a spiritual search that is both personal and universal.
Yar Ingu VazhanumWho has the right to live here,
Yar Ingu Malanumand who’s destined to die here?
Yar Endru YaridamTo whom should we go,
Yar Ketpadhuto ask these questions?
Yar Asai AginumNo matter whose desire it is,
Yathisai Aginumor whichever direction it takes,
Avan Asai Nenjilewho’ll accept the desires
Yar Yerpadhuplanted deep in his heart?
All Yaleeswara YaleeswaraOh Yaleeswara, Lord of the Yalis,
Yavukkume Nee Eeswarayou’re the supreme Lord of everything.
Sena Avan Seyon AvanHe’s the commander, he’s the radiant one,
Serum Idam Yali Sivanand their ultimate destination is Lord Shiva.
Yar Ingu VazhanumWho has the right to live here,
Yar Ingu Malanumand who’s destined to die here?
Yar Endru YaridamTo whom should we go,
Yar Ketpadhuto ask these questions?
Yar Ingu VazhanumWho has the right to live here,
Yar Ingu Malanumand who’s destined to die here?
Yar Endru YaridamTo whom should we go,
Yar Ketpadhuto ask these questions?
Yanai ThandhamoIs it the tusk of an elephant,
Yali Thandhamoor the tusk of a mythical Yali?
Yaru ThandhadhoWho bestowed this upon us?
Yarum IllaiyeThere’s no one around to tell.
Padhi KannileWith half of the vision,
Meedhi Thannileand the rest submerged in water,
Kanum Thannilaithe true self that we seek,
Engum Kanalecan’t be seen anywhere.
Yanai ThandhamoIs it the tusk of an elephant,
Yali Thandhamoor the tusk of a mythical Yali?
Yaru ThandhadhoWho bestowed this upon us?
Yarum IllaiyeThere’s no one around to tell.
Padhi KannileWith half of the vision,
Meedhi Thannileand the rest submerged in water,
Kanum Thannilaithe true self that we seek,
Engum Kanalecan’t be seen anywhere.
Odi Vandhu SerugindraThere are divine feet here,
Padham Undu Ingethat come running to gather us.
Adhu Odai Meedhum Olai MeedhumOver the streams and over the leaves,
Padi Vandhadhingethey’ve left their footprints.
Mahadeva ShamboLord Mahadeva Shambo!
Yali Mahadeva ShamboYali Mahadeva Shambo!
Yam Mahasena ShamboWe praise Mahasena Shambo!
Mahasena ShamboMahasena Shambo!
Mahadeva ShamboLord Mahadeva Shambo!
Yali Mahadeva ShamboYali Mahadeva Shambo!
Yam Mahasena ShamboWe praise Mahasena Shambo!
Maha SenaThe great army!
SivalogamaIs this the divine realm of Shiva,
Silai Roobamaor just a carved statue?
Mann MeedhileOn this very earth,
Sinam Attamais it the furious dance of destruction?
If you want to understand Yaar Ingu Vaazhanum, the lyrics ask profound questions about our place in the world. The Tamil song from the Mahasenha album offers a deep spiritual reflection.
