Entha Velu
From Maharasan · 1993
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- Malaysia Vasudevan, K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Maharasan1993
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Endha vaelu vandhaalum | No matter what spear of trouble comes, |
| Kandha vaelin munnaalae | In front of Lord Kandha's divine spear, |
| Saranam saranam sollanum saranam saranam | We must chant 'surrender, surrender', surrender, surrender! |
| Ada edhiru vaelu vandhaalum | Hey, even if an enemy's spear comes against us, |
| Kadhiru vaelu munnaalae | In front of the radiant divine spear, |
| Saranam saranam sollanum saranam saranam | We must chant 'surrender, surrender', surrender, surrender! |
| Female | |
| Nallavarkku thollai thara | Even if a hundred trouble-making faces come |
| Nooru mugam vandhaalum | To cause distress to good people, |
| Allalgalai neekki vidum aaru mugam ennaalum | The six-faced Lord will forever remove all afflictions. |
| Male | |
| Nambinaal pakkam iruppaan oo oo… | If you trust Him, He will stand right beside you, oo oo… |
| Vetri mel vetri koduppaan oo oo… | He will grant victory upon victory, oo oo… |
| Female | |
| Endha vaelu vandhaalum | No matter what spear of trouble comes, |
| Kandha vaelin munnaalae | In front of Lord Kandha's divine spear, |
| Saranam saranam sollanum saranam saranam | We must chant 'surrender, surrender', surrender, surrender! |
| Male | |
| Ada edhiru vaelu vandhaalum | Hey, even if an enemy's spear comes against us, |
| Kadhiru vaelu munnaalae | In front of the radiant divine spear, |
| Saranam saranam sollanum saranam saranam | We must chant 'surrender, surrender', surrender, surrender! |
| Male | |
| Kollaiyadippavanum sannidhiyil | Even a robber, inside the holy sanctuary, |
| Kandhanai vandhanai pannugiraan | Offers worship and adoration to Kandhan. |
| Female | |
| Oorai keduppavanum | Even the person who ruins the entire town |
| Thenpazhani sandhanam kungumam poosugiraan | Applies sandalwood and vermilion from Southern Palani. |
| Male | |
| Kallakkanakkezhudhum poiyanum thaan | Even the liar who cooks up fraudulent financial accounts |
| Shanmuga kavasam paadugiraan | Recites the protective hymn of Shanmuga Kavasam. |
| Female | |
| Mosam puribavanum ingu vandhu | Even the deceiver comes right here and |
| Mottaiyum pattaiyum podugiraan | Shaves his head and wears holy ash stripes. |
| Male | |
| Mandhiriyaanaalumae | Even if one holds the position of a minister, |
| Mandiyittu kumbiduraan | He kneels down and bows in prayer. |
| Thannidathai thakka vaikka | To safeguard and retain his power and position, |
| Vaelavanai nambiduraan | He puts his trust in Lord Vaelavan. |
| Female | |
| Kuthangalai poruppaan | He (Murugan) forgives all flaws and shortcomings, |
| Ketta buthiya vaeraruppaan | And uproots evil thoughts and minds. |
| Arul vaakkuraippaan varam koduppaan | He bestows divine words of grace and grants boons, |
| Valliyin naayaganae | Oh, Lord of Goddess Valli! |
| Male | |
| Endha vaelu vandhaalum | No matter what spear of trouble comes, |
| Kandha vaelin munnaalae | In front of Lord Kandha's divine spear, |
| Saranam saranam sollanum saranam saranam | We must chant 'surrender, surrender', surrender, surrender! |
| Female | |
| Ada edhiru vaelu vandhaalum | Hey, even if an enemy's spear comes against us, |
| Kadhiru vaelu munnaalae | In front of the radiant divine spear, |
| Saranam saranam sollanum saranam saranam | We must chant 'surrender, surrender', surrender, surrender! |
| Male | |
| Ettu dhisai manakka | Spreading fragrance across all eight directions, |
| Kandhanukku vandhadhu sandhana kaavadiyae | The sandalwood Kaavadi has arrived for Kandhan. |
| Female | |
| Velli mani kulunga | With silver bells jingling rhythmically, |
| Vaelanukku vandhadhu mun malar kaavadiyae | The fresh flower Kaavadi has arrived for Murugan. |
| Male | |
| Mathalangal muzhanga | With percussion drums resounding loudly, |
| Mannanukku vandhadhu pon mayil kaavadiyae | The golden peacock Kaavadi has arrived for the King. |
| Female | |
| Mandhirangal thulanga | With sacred mantras shining brightly, |
| Aiyanukku vandhadhu paal kuda kaavadiyae | The milk-pot Kaavadi has arrived for the Lord. |
| Male | |
| Kaavadiya thookkikkittu | Carrying the Kaavadi on our shoulders, |
| Saevadiya thaedi vandhom | We came seeking Your holy feet. |
| Nenjuruga arogaraa paatteduthu paadi vandhom | With hearts melting, we came singing songs of 'Arogaraa'. |
| Female | |
| Kaarthigai kumaran | Oh Lord born in Kaarthigai, |
| Thamizh vaazhthidum azhagan | The handsome deity whom Tamil language praises! |
| Thai maasathilae poosathilae ethanai kaavadiyo | Oh, look at how many Kaavadis arrive during the month of Thai on Poosam star! |
| Male | |
| Endha vaelu vandhaalum | No matter what spear of trouble comes, |
| Kandha vaelin munnaalae | In front of Lord Kandha's divine spear, |
| Saranam saranam sollanum saranam saranam | We must chant 'surrender, surrender', surrender, surrender! |
| Ada edhiru vaelu vandhaalum | Hey, even if an enemy's spear comes against us, |
| Kadhiru vaelu munnaalae | In front of the radiant divine spear, |
| Saranam saranam sollanum saranam saranam | We must chant 'surrender, surrender', surrender, surrender! |
| Male | |
| Nallavarkku thollai thara | Even if a hundred trouble-making faces come |
| Nooru mugam vandhaalum | To cause distress to good people, |
| Allalgalai neekki vidum aaru mugam ennaalum | The six-faced Lord will forever remove all afflictions. |
| Female | |
| Nambinaal pakkam iruppaan oo oo… | If you trust Him, He will stand right beside you, oo oo… |
| Vetri mel vetri koduppaan oo oo… | He will grant victory upon victory, oo oo… |
| Male | |
| Vael vael | Spear! Spear! |
| Chorus | |
| Sakthi vael | The Spear of Supreme Power! |
| Male | |
| Vael vael | Spear! Spear! |
| Chorus | |
| Njaana vael | The Spear of Divine Wisdom! |
| Male | |
| Vael vael | Spear! Spear! |
| Chorus | |
| Veera vael | The Spear of Courage! |
| Male | |
| Vael vael | Spear! Spear! |
| Chorus | |
| Vetri vael | The Spear of Victory! |
| Male | |
| Kandhanukku | Unto Kandhan, |
| Chorus | |
| Arogaraa | Arogaraa (Glory be to Him)! |
| Male | |
| Kadambanukku | Unto Kadamban, |
| Chorus | |
| Arogaraa | Arogaraa! |
| Male | |
| Muruganukku | Unto Murugan, |
| Chorus | |
| Arogaraa | Arogaraa! |
| Male | |
| Kumaranukku | Unto Kumaran, |
| Chorus | |
| Arogaraa | Arogaraa! |
எந்த வேலு வந்தாலும்
கந்த வேலின் முன்னாலே
சரணம் சரணம் சொல்லணும் சரணம் சரணம்
அட எதிரு வேலு வந்தாலும்
கதிரு வேலு முன்னாலே
சரணம் சரணம் சொல்லணும் சரணம் சரணம்
No matter what spear of trouble comes,
In front of Lord Kandha's divine spear,
We must chant 'surrender, surrender', surrender, surrender!
Hey, even if an enemy's spear comes against us,
In front of the radiant divine spear,
We must chant 'surrender, surrender', surrender, surrender!
நல்லவர்க்கு தொல்லை தர
நூறு முகம் வந்தாலும்
அல்லல்களை நீக்கி விடும் ஆறு முகம் எந்நாளும்
Even if a hundred trouble-making faces come
To cause distress to good people,
The six-faced Lord will forever remove all afflictions.
நம்பினால் பக்கம் இருப்பான் ஓ....ஓ....
வெற்றி மேல் வெற்றி கொடுப்பான் ஓ....ஓ....
If you trust Him, He will stand right beside you, oo oo…
He will grant victory upon victory, oo oo…
எந்த வேலு வந்தாலும்
கந்த வேலின் முன்னாலே
சரணம் சரணம் சொல்லணும் சரணம் சரணம்
No matter what spear of trouble comes,
In front of Lord Kandha's divine spear,
We must chant 'surrender, surrender', surrender, surrender!
அட எதிரு வேலு வந்தாலும்
கதிரு வேலு முன்னாலே
சரணம் சரணம் சொல்லணும் சரணம் சரணம்
Hey, even if an enemy's spear comes against us,
In front of the radiant divine spear,
We must chant 'surrender, surrender', surrender, surrender!
கொள்ளையடிப்பவனும் சன்னிதியில்
கந்தனை வந்தனை பண்ணுகிறான்
Even a robber, inside the holy sanctuary,
Offers worship and adoration to Kandhan.
ஊரைக் கெடுப்பவனும்
தென்பழனி சந்தனம் குங்குமம் பூசுகிறான்
Even the person who ruins the entire town
Applies sandalwood and vermilion from Southern Palani.
கள்ளக்கணக்கெழுதும் பொய்யனும் தான்
ஷண்முகக் கவசம் பாடுகிறான்
Even the liar who cooks up fraudulent financial accounts
Recites the protective hymn of Shanmuga Kavasam.
மோசம் புரிபவனும் இங்கு வந்து
மொட்டையும் பட்டையும் போடுகிறான்
Even the deceiver comes right here and
Shaves his head and wears holy ash stripes.
மந்திரியானாலுமே
மண்டியிட்டு கும்பிடுறான்
தன்னிடத்தை தக்க வைக்க
வேலவனை நம்பிடுறான்
Even if one holds the position of a minister,
He kneels down and bows in prayer.
To safeguard and retain his power and position,
He puts his trust in Lord Vaelavan.
குத்தங்களப் பொறுப்பான்
கெட்ட புத்திய வேரறுப்பான்
அருள் வாக்குரைப்பான் வரம் கொடுப்பான்
வள்ளியின் நாயகனே
He (Murugan) forgives all flaws and shortcomings,
And uproots evil thoughts and minds.
He bestows divine words of grace and grants boons,
Oh, Lord of Goddess Valli!
எந்த வேலு வந்தாலும்
கந்த வேலின் முன்னாலே
சரணம் சரணம் சொல்லணும் சரணம் சரணம்
No matter what spear of trouble comes,
In front of Lord Kandha's divine spear,
We must chant 'surrender, surrender', surrender, surrender!
எதிரு வேலு வந்தாலும்
கதிரு வேலு முன்னாலே
சரணம் சரணம் சொல்லணும் சரணம் சரணம்
Hey, even if an enemy's spear comes against us,
In front of the radiant divine spear,
We must chant 'surrender, surrender', surrender, surrender!
ஆண் குழு :
வெற்றி வேல் பாதா சரணம் சரணம்
Spreading fragrance across all eight directions,
The sandalwood Kaavadi has arrived for Kandhan.
பெண் குழு :
வள்ளி மயில் நாதா சரணம் சரணம்
With silver bells jingling rhythmically,
The fresh flower Kaavadi has arrived for Murugan.
ஆண் குழு :
வந்தவரைக் காப்பாய் சரணம் சரணம்
With percussion drums resounding loudly,
The golden peacock Kaavadi has arrived for the King.
பெண் குழு :
வல்வினையைத் தீர்ப்பாய் சரணம் சரணம்
With sacred mantras shining brightly,
The milk-pot Kaavadi has arrived for the Lord.
எட்டு திசை மணக்க
கந்தனுக்கு வந்தது சந்தனக் காவடியே
Carrying the Kaavadi on our shoulders,
We came seeking Your holy feet.
With hearts melting, we came singing songs of 'Arogaraa'.
வெள்ளி மணி குலுங்க
வேலனுக்கு வந்தது முன் மலர்க் காவடியே
Oh Lord born in Kaarthigai,
The handsome deity whom Tamil language praises!
Oh, look at how many Kaavadis arrive during the month of Thai on Poosam star!
மத்தளங்கள் முழங்க
மன்னனுக்கு வந்தது பொன் மயில் காவடியே
No matter what spear of trouble comes,
In front of Lord Kandha's divine spear,
We must chant 'surrender, surrender', surrender, surrender!
Hey, even if an enemy's spear comes against us,
In front of the radiant divine spear,
We must chant 'surrender, surrender', surrender, surrender!
மந்திரங்கள் துலங்க
ஐயனுக்கு வந்தது பால் குடக் காவடியே
Even if a hundred trouble-making faces come
To cause distress to good people,
The six-faced Lord will forever remove all afflictions.
காவடியத் தூக்கிக்கிட்டு
சேவடியத் தேடி வந்தோம்
நெஞ்சுருக அரோகரா பாட்டெடுத்து பாடி வந்தோம்
If you trust Him, He will stand right beside you, oo oo…
He will grant victory upon victory, oo oo…
கார்த்திகைக் குமரன்
தமிழ் வாழ்த்திடும் அழகன்
தை மாசத்திலே பூசத்திலே எத்தனைக் காவடியோ
Spear! Spear!
எந்த வேலு வந்தாலும்
கந்த வேலின் முன்னாலே
சரணம் சரணம் சொல்லணும் சரணம் சரணம்
அட எதிரு வேலு வந்தாலும்
கதிரு வேலு முன்னாலே
சரணம் சரணம் சொல்லணும் சரணம் சரணம்
The Spear of Supreme Power!
நல்லவர்க்கு தொல்லை தர
நூறு முகம் வந்தாலும்
அல்லல்களை நீக்கி விடும் ஆறு முகம் எந்நாளும்
Spear! Spear!
நம்பினால் பக்கம் இருப்பான் ஓ....ஓ....
வெற்றி மேல் வெற்றி கொடுப்பான் ஓ....ஓ....
The Spear of Divine Wisdom!
எந்த வேலு வந்தாலும்
கந்த வேலின் முன்னாலே
சரணம் சரணம் சொல்லணும் சரணம் சரணம்
அட எதிரு வேலு வந்தாலும்
கதிரு வேலு முன்னாலே
சரணம் சரணம் சொல்லணும் சரணம் சரணம்
Spear! Spear!
வேல் வேல்
The Spear of Courage!
சக்தி வேல்
Spear! Spear!
வேல் வேல்
The Spear of Victory!
ஞான வேல்
Unto Kandhan,
வேல் வேல்
Arogaraa (Glory be to Him)!
வீர வேல்
Unto Kadamban,
வேல் வேல்
Arogaraa!
வெற்றி வேல்
Unto Murugan,
கந்தனுக்கு
Arogaraa!
அரோகரா
Unto Kumaran,
கடம்பனுக்கு
Arogaraa!
அரோகரா
முருகனுக்கு
அரோகரா
குமரனுக்கு
அரோகரா
Endha vaelu vandhaalum
No matter what spear of trouble comes,
Kandha vaelin munnaalae
In front of Lord Kandha's divine spear,
Saranam saranam sollanum saranam saranam
We must chant 'surrender, surrender', surrender, surrender!
Ada edhiru vaelu vandhaalum
Hey, even if an enemy's spear comes against us,
Kadhiru vaelu munnaalae
In front of the radiant divine spear,
Saranam saranam sollanum saranam saranam
We must chant 'surrender, surrender', surrender, surrender!
Nallavarkku thollai thara
Even if a hundred trouble-making faces come
Nooru mugam vandhaalum
To cause distress to good people,
Allalgalai neekki vidum aaru mugam ennaalum
The six-faced Lord will forever remove all afflictions.
Nambinaal pakkam iruppaan oo oo…
If you trust Him, He will stand right beside you, oo oo…
Vetri mel vetri koduppaan oo oo…
He will grant victory upon victory, oo oo…
Endha vaelu vandhaalum
No matter what spear of trouble comes,
Kandha vaelin munnaalae
In front of Lord Kandha's divine spear,
Saranam saranam sollanum saranam saranam
We must chant 'surrender, surrender', surrender, surrender!
Ada edhiru vaelu vandhaalum
Hey, even if an enemy's spear comes against us,
Kadhiru vaelu munnaalae
In front of the radiant divine spear,
Saranam saranam sollanum saranam saranam
We must chant 'surrender, surrender', surrender, surrender!
Kollaiyadippavanum sannidhiyil
Even a robber, inside the holy sanctuary,
Kandhanai vandhanai pannugiraan
Offers worship and adoration to Kandhan.
Oorai keduppavanum
Even the person who ruins the entire town
Thenpazhani sandhanam kungumam poosugiraan
Applies sandalwood and vermilion from Southern Palani.
Kallakkanakkezhudhum poiyanum thaan
Even the liar who cooks up fraudulent financial accounts
Shanmuga kavasam paadugiraan
Recites the protective hymn of Shanmuga Kavasam.
Mosam puribavanum ingu vandhu
Even the deceiver comes right here and
Mottaiyum pattaiyum podugiraan
Shaves his head and wears holy ash stripes.
Mandhiriyaanaalumae
Even if one holds the position of a minister,
Mandiyittu kumbiduraan
He kneels down and bows in prayer.
Thannidathai thakka vaikka
To safeguard and retain his power and position,
Vaelavanai nambiduraan
He puts his trust in Lord Vaelavan.
Kuthangalai poruppaan
He (Murugan) forgives all flaws and shortcomings,
Ketta buthiya vaeraruppaan
And uproots evil thoughts and minds.
Arul vaakkuraippaan varam koduppaan
He bestows divine words of grace and grants boons,
Valliyin naayaganae
Oh, Lord of Goddess Valli!
Endha vaelu vandhaalum
No matter what spear of trouble comes,
Kandha vaelin munnaalae
In front of Lord Kandha's divine spear,
Saranam saranam sollanum saranam saranam
We must chant 'surrender, surrender', surrender, surrender!
Ada edhiru vaelu vandhaalum
Hey, even if an enemy's spear comes against us,
Kadhiru vaelu munnaalae
In front of the radiant divine spear,
Saranam saranam sollanum saranam saranam
We must chant 'surrender, surrender', surrender, surrender!
Ettu dhisai manakka
Spreading fragrance across all eight directions,
Kandhanukku vandhadhu sandhana kaavadiyae
The sandalwood Kaavadi has arrived for Kandhan.
Velli mani kulunga
With silver bells jingling rhythmically,
Vaelanukku vandhadhu mun malar kaavadiyae
The fresh flower Kaavadi has arrived for Murugan.
Mathalangal muzhanga
With percussion drums resounding loudly,
Mannanukku vandhadhu pon mayil kaavadiyae
The golden peacock Kaavadi has arrived for the King.
Mandhirangal thulanga
With sacred mantras shining brightly,
Aiyanukku vandhadhu paal kuda kaavadiyae
The milk-pot Kaavadi has arrived for the Lord.
Kaavadiya thookkikkittu
Carrying the Kaavadi on our shoulders,
Saevadiya thaedi vandhom
We came seeking Your holy feet.
Nenjuruga arogaraa paatteduthu paadi vandhom
With hearts melting, we came singing songs of 'Arogaraa'.
Kaarthigai kumaran
Oh Lord born in Kaarthigai,
Thamizh vaazhthidum azhagan
The handsome deity whom Tamil language praises!
Thai maasathilae poosathilae ethanai kaavadiyo
Oh, look at how many Kaavadis arrive during the month of Thai on Poosam star!
Endha vaelu vandhaalum
No matter what spear of trouble comes,
Kandha vaelin munnaalae
In front of Lord Kandha's divine spear,
Saranam saranam sollanum saranam saranam
We must chant 'surrender, surrender', surrender, surrender!
Ada edhiru vaelu vandhaalum
Hey, even if an enemy's spear comes against us,
Kadhiru vaelu munnaalae
In front of the radiant divine spear,
Saranam saranam sollanum saranam saranam
We must chant 'surrender, surrender', surrender, surrender!
Nallavarkku thollai thara
Even if a hundred trouble-making faces come
Nooru mugam vandhaalum
To cause distress to good people,
Allalgalai neekki vidum aaru mugam ennaalum
The six-faced Lord will forever remove all afflictions.
Nambinaal pakkam iruppaan oo oo…
If you trust Him, He will stand right beside you, oo oo…
Vetri mel vetri koduppaan oo oo…
He will grant victory upon victory, oo oo…
Vael vael
Spear! Spear!
Sakthi vael
The Spear of Supreme Power!
Vael vael
Spear! Spear!
Njaana vael
The Spear of Divine Wisdom!
Vael vael
Spear! Spear!
Veera vael
The Spear of Courage!
Vael vael
Spear! Spear!
Vetri vael
The Spear of Victory!
Kandhanukku
Unto Kandhan,
Arogaraa
Arogaraa (Glory be to Him)!
Kadambanukku
Unto Kadamban,
Arogaraa
Arogaraa!
Muruganukku
Unto Murugan,
Arogaraa
Arogaraa!
Kumaranukku
Unto Kumaran,
Arogaraa
Arogaraa!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Endha vaelu vandhaalum' from the movie Maharasan (1993) is an energetic devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Murugan (also known as Kandhan, Shanmugan, and Vaelavan). Lyricist Vaali uses clever wordplay around 'Vael' (which means spear, but metaphorically refers to sharp troubles and hostilities) to emphasize that no adversity or enemy's spear can stand against the divine, protective spear of Lord Murugan. The lyrics observe the universal human tendency—ranging from thieves, swindlers, and corrupt politicians—to surrender at Murugan's feet, highlighting how the compassionate deity forgives human flaws and purifies evil minds.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Sledai / Pun (Wordplay)
“Endha vaelu vandhaalum / Kandha vaelin munnaalae”
The word 'Vael' is used in two senses: as an enemy's spear/trouble ('Edhiru vaelu') and as Lord Murugan's sacred weapon ('Kandha vael').
Muran (Antithesis)
“Nooru mugam vandhaalum / Allalgalai neekki vidum aaru mugam ennaalum”
Contrasts 'Nooru mugam' (a hundred trouble-making faces/adversaries) with 'Aaru mugam' (the six-faced Lord Murugan who dispels them).
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Sakthi vael ... Njaana vael ... Veera vael ... Vetri vael”
Repeated line endings with 'vael' create a rhythmic, ritualistic chant celebrating the aspects of Murugan's spear.
Ethugai (Second-letter Rhyming)
“Nallavarkku thollai thara / Allalgalai neekki vidum”
The second consonant 'll' in 'Nallavarkku' matches 'Allalgalai', establishing a poetic flow.
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Trivia
Although listed as Unknown in the context prompt, the music for 'Maharasan' (1993) was composed by 'Isaignani' Ilaiyaraaja, starring Kamal Haasan and Bhanupriya. The song 'Endha vaelu vandhaalum' was sung by the legendary S. P. Balasubrahmanyam with chorus support, capturing the traditional folk energy of Thai Poosam festival chants.
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