Gaga Gaga Gaga Kandane Varuga
From Velum Mayilum Thunai · 1979
- Lyricist
- Bala Devarayar
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Details
- Velum Mayilum Thunai1979
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Gaga gaga gaga kandhanae varuga | Welcome, Lord Kandha, with joyful sounds! |
| Iga iga iga eesanae varuga | Welcome, Supreme Lord, come forth! |
| Thaga thaga thaga sarguru varuga | Welcome, radiant divine Guru! |
| Para para para parandhaama varuga | Welcome, Supreme Abode, Lord Supreme! |
| Male | |
| Gaga gaga gaga kandhanae varuga | Welcome, Lord Kandha, with joyful sounds! |
| Iga iga iga eesanae varuga | Welcome, Supreme Lord, come forth! |
| Thaga thaga thaga sarguru varuga | Welcome, radiant divine Guru! |
| Para para para parandhaama varuga | Welcome, Supreme Abode, Lord Supreme! |
| Male | |
| Varuga varuga vallalae varuga | Welcome, welcome, generous benefactor, welcome! |
| Varuga varuga nishkalanganae varuga | Welcome, welcome, spotless and pure Lord, welcome! |
| Varuga varuga vallalae varuga | Welcome, welcome, generous benefactor, welcome! |
| Varuga varuga nishkalanganae varuga | Welcome, welcome, spotless and pure Lord, welcome! |
| Saranam saranam saravana bava om | I seek refuge, seek refuge in Om Saravana Bava! |
| Saranam saranam shanmugha saranam | Refuge, refuge, I surrender at the feet of the six-faced Shanmukha! |
| Male | |
| Iru thodai azhagum inai muzhandhaalum | With the beauty of both thighs and matching knees, |
| Thiruvadi adhanil silamboli muzhanga | As the anklets resound upon His sacred feet, |
| Male | |
| Iru thodai azhagum inai muzhandhaalum | With the beauty of both thighs and matching knees, |
| Thiruvadi adhanil silamboli muzhanga | As the anklets resound upon His sacred feet, |
| Silamboli muzhanga…aa… | As the anklets echo sonorously... ah... |
| Male | |
| Sega gana sega gana sega gana segana | Sega gana sega gana sega gana segana [Sacred rhythmic syllables] |
| Moga moga moga moga moga moga mogana | Moga moga moga moga moga moga mogana [Enchanting rhythmic syllables] |
| Naha naha naha naha naha naha nahena | Naha naha naha naha naha naha nahena [Rhythmic vocal chant] |
| Digu kuna digu digu digu kuna diguna | Digu kuna digu digu digu kuna diguna [Percussive rhythmic beats] |
| Male | |
| Ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra | Ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra [Musical rhythmic notes] |
| Ri ri ri ri ri ri ri ri ri ri ri ri ri ri ri | Ri ri ri ri ri ri ri ri ri ri ri ri ri ri ri [Musical rhythmic notes] |
| Du du du du du du du du du du du du du du du | Du du du du du du du du du du du du du du du [Musical rhythmic notes] |
| Dagu dagu digu digu dangu dingugu | Dagu dagu digu digu dangu dingugu [Dynamic drum beats] |
| Male | |
| Vinthu vinthu mayilon vinthu | Swiftly, swiftly, Lord riding the peacock advances! |
| Munthu munthu muruhavel munthu | Rush forward, rush forward, Lord Muruga with the Vel! |
| Yenthanai aalum yehraha selva | Oh Lord of Eragaram (Swamimalai) who rules over me! |
| Mainthan vendum varamahizhnth thuthavum | Blessed son, joyfully grant the boon I pray for! |
| Male | |
| Kaaka kaaka kanagavel kaaka | Protect, protect, golden Vel, protect! |
| Noaka noaka nodiyil noaka | Glance upon me, glance in an instant! |
| Thaakka thaakka thadaiyara thaakka | Strike down, strike down and crush all obstacles! |
| Paarka paarka paavam podipada | As You look upon me, let all sins be shattered to dust! |
| Kaaka kaaka kanagavel kaaka | Protect, protect, golden Vel, protect! |
| Noaka noaka nodiyil noaka | Glance upon me, glance in an instant! |
| Kaaka kaaka kanagavel kaaka | Protect, protect, golden Vel, protect! |
| Male | |
| Kattu kattu katharida kattu | Bind, bind, bind all evil forces till they cry out! |
| Muttu muttu muzhigal pithungida | Strike, strike them till their eyeballs bulge out! |
| Sekku sekku sethil sethilaaha | Slash, slash them into pieces and scales! |
| Sokku sokku soorpagai sokku | Subdue and spellbind the demon enemies! |
| Male | |
| Kuthu kuthu koorvadi velaal | Pierce, pierce them with the sharp divine Spear! |
| Patru patru pagalavan thanaleri | Catch fire, catch fire like the blazing heat of the sun, |
| Thanaleri thanaleri thanalathuvaaga | Rising as hot embers, turning entirely into intense fire, |
| Viduvidu velai verundathu oda | Release the Spear, making the evil fearfully run away! |
| Male | |
| Sruthi meiyogam solliyadhu oru mugam | One face taught the true spiritual wisdom of the Vedas; |
| Arul perumayil meedhu amarndhu oru mugam | One face sits graciously atop the grand peacock; |
| Valli deivaanaiyai maruviyadhu oru mugam | One face embraces Valli and Deivanai with love; |
| Thellu naanmugan pol shristtipadhu oru mugam | One face performs creation like the clear four-faced Brahma; |
| Male | |
| Sooranai velaal thulaithu oru mugam | One face pierced the demon Surapadman with the Vel; |
| Aaranam oodhum arumarai adiyaar | One face grants the desires of the devotees and devas |
| Thaanavar vendudhal tharuvadhu oru mugam | Who chant the divine Vedas and sacred scriptures; |
| Gyaana mudhalvarkku narpillai pazhani | Good child to Lord Shiva (the Lord of Wisdom), living in Palani, |
| Thiruparam girivaazh deva namonamaha | Divine One residing at Thiruparankundram, salutations unto You! |
| Male | |
| Saranam saranam sarguna iraivaa | Refuge, refuge, oh Lord of noble virtues! |
| Saranam saranam sathru samhaara | Refuge, refuge, oh destroyer of enemies! |
| Saranam saranam saravana bava om | Refuge, refuge, Om Saravana Bava! |
| Saranam saranam sathyaswaroopaa | Refuge, refuge, embodiment of Truth! |
| Saranam saranam sakthivadivela | Refuge, refuge, bearer of the powerful Spear! |
| Saranam saranam shanmugha saranam | Refuge, refuge, I surrender at Shanmukha's feet! |
| Saranam saranam shanmugha saranam | Refuge, refuge, I surrender at Shanmukha's feet! |
கக கக கக கந்தனே வருக
இக இக இக ஈசனே வருக
தக தக தக சற்குரு வருக
பர பர பர பரந்தாம வருக……
Welcome, Lord Kandha, with joyful sounds!
Welcome, Supreme Lord, come forth!
Welcome, radiant divine Guru!
Welcome, Supreme Abode, Lord Supreme!
கக கக கக கந்தனே வருக
இக இக இக ஈசனே வருக
தக தக தக சற்குரு வருக
பர பர பர பரந்தாம வருக……
Welcome, Lord Kandha, with joyful sounds!
Welcome, Supreme Lord, come forth!
Welcome, radiant divine Guru!
Welcome, Supreme Abode, Lord Supreme!
வருக வருகவென் வள்ளலே வருக
வருக வருக நிஷ்களங்கனே வருக
வருக வருகவென் வள்ளலே வருக
வருக வருக நிஷ்களங்கனே வருக
சரணம் சரணம் சரவணபவ ஓம்
சரணம் சரணம் சண்முகா சரணம்
Welcome, welcome, generous benefactor, welcome!
Welcome, welcome, spotless and pure Lord, welcome!
Welcome, welcome, generous benefactor, welcome!
Welcome, welcome, spotless and pure Lord, welcome!
I seek refuge, seek refuge in Om Saravana Bava!
Refuge, refuge, I surrender at the feet of the six-faced Shanmukha!
இரு தொடையழகும் இணை முழந்தாளும்
திருவடியதனில் சிலம்பொலி முழங்க
With the beauty of both thighs and matching knees,
As the anklets resound upon His sacred feet,
இரு தொடையழகும் இணை முழந்தாளும்
திருவடியதனில் சிலம்பொலி முழங்க……
சிலம்பொலி முழங்க……
With the beauty of both thighs and matching knees,
As the anklets resound upon His sacred feet,
As the anklets echo sonorously... ah...
செககண செககண செககண செகண
மொகமொக மொகமொக
மொகமொக மொகெண
நகநக நகநக நகநக நகெண
டிகுகுண டிகுடிகு டிகுகுண டிகுண
Sega gana sega gana sega gana segana [Sacred rhythmic syllables]
Moga moga moga moga moga moga mogana [Enchanting rhythmic syllables]
Naha naha naha naha naha naha nahena [Rhythmic vocal chant]
Digu kuna digu digu digu kuna diguna [Percussive rhythmic beats]
ரரரர ரரரர ரரரர ரரர
ரிரிரிரி ரிரிரிரி ரிரிரி
டுடுடுடு டுடுடுடு டுடுடுடு டுடுடு
டகுடகு டிகுடிகு டங்கு டிங்குகு
Ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra [Musical rhythmic notes]
Ri ri ri ri ri ri ri ri ri ri ri ri ri ri ri [Musical rhythmic notes]
Du du du du du du du du du du du du du du du [Musical rhythmic notes]
Dagu dagu digu digu dangu dingugu [Dynamic drum beats]
விந்து விந்து மயிலோன் விந்து
முந்து முந்து முருகவேள் முந்து
எந்தனையாளும் ஏரகச் செல்வ
மைந்தன் வேண்டும் வரமகிழ்ந்துதவும்
Swiftly, swiftly, Lord riding the peacock advances!
Rush forward, rush forward, Lord Muruga with the Vel!
Oh Lord of Eragaram (Swamimalai) who rules over me!
Blessed son, joyfully grant the boon I pray for!
காக்க காக்க கனகவேல் காக்க
நோக்க நோக்க நொடியில் நோக்க
தாக்க தாக்க தடையறத் தாக்க
பார்க்க பார்க்க பாவம் பொடிபட
காக்க காக்க கனகவேல் காக்க
நோக்க நோக்க நொடியில் நோக்க
காக்க காக்க கனகவேல் காக்க…..
Protect, protect, golden Vel, protect!
Glance upon me, glance in an instant!
Strike down, strike down and crush all obstacles!
As You look upon me, let all sins be shattered to dust!
Protect, protect, golden Vel, protect!
Glance upon me, glance in an instant!
Protect, protect, golden Vel, protect!
கட்டு கட்டு கதறிடக் கட்டு
முட்டு முட்டு விழிகள் பிதுங்கிட
செக்கு செக்கு செதில் செதிலாக
சொக்கு சொக்கு சூர்ப்பகை சொக்கு
Bind, bind, bind all evil forces till they cry out!
Strike, strike them till their eyeballs bulge out!
Slash, slash them into pieces and scales!
Subdue and spellbind the demon enemies!
குத்து குத்து கூர்வடிவேலால்
பற்று பற்று பகலவன் தணலெறி
தணலெறி தணலெறி தணலதுவாக
விடுவிடு வேலை வெருண்டது ஓடப்
Pierce, pierce them with the sharp divine Spear!
Catch fire, catch fire like the blazing heat of the sun,
Rising as hot embers, turning entirely into intense fire,
Release the Spear, making the evil fearfully run away!
சுருதி மெய்யோகம் சொல்லியது ஒரு முகம்
அருள் பெருமயில் மீது அமர்ந்தது ஒரு முகம்
வள்ளி தெய்வானையை மருவியது ஒரு முகம்
தெள்ளு நான்முகன் போல் சிருஷ்டிப்பது ஒரு முகம்
One face taught the true spiritual wisdom of the Vedas;
One face sits graciously atop the grand peacock;
One face embraces Valli and Deivanai with love;
One face performs creation like the clear four-faced Brahma;
சூரனை வேலால் துளைத்தது ஒரு முகம்
ஆரணம் ஓதும் அருமறையார் தானவர்
வேண்டுதல் தருவது ஒரு முகம்
ஞான முதல்வர்க்கு நற்பிள்ளை பழநி
திருப்பரம் கிரிவாழ் தேவா நமோநமஹா
One face pierced the demon Surapadman with the Vel;
One face grants the desires of the devotees and devas
Who chant the divine Vedas and sacred scriptures;
Good child to Lord Shiva (the Lord of Wisdom), living in Palani,
Divine One residing at Thiruparankundram, salutations unto You!
சரணம் சரணம் சற்குண இறைவா
சரணம் சரணம் சத்ரு சம்ஹாரா
சரணம் சரணம் சரவணபவ ஓம்
சரணம் சரணம் சத்யஸ்வரூபா
சரணம் சரணம் சக்திவடிவேலா
சரணம் சரணம் சண்முகா சரணம்
சரணம் சரணம் சண்முகா சரணம்........
Refuge, refuge, oh Lord of noble virtues!
Refuge, refuge, oh destroyer of enemies!
Refuge, refuge, Om Saravana Bava!
Refuge, refuge, embodiment of Truth!
Refuge, refuge, bearer of the powerful Spear!
Refuge, refuge, I surrender at Shanmukha's feet!
Refuge, refuge, I surrender at Shanmukha's feet!
Gaga gaga gaga kandhanae varuga
Welcome, Lord Kandha, with joyful sounds!
Iga iga iga eesanae varuga
Welcome, Supreme Lord, come forth!
Thaga thaga thaga sarguru varuga
Welcome, radiant divine Guru!
Para para para parandhaama varuga
Welcome, Supreme Abode, Lord Supreme!
Gaga gaga gaga kandhanae varuga
Welcome, Lord Kandha, with joyful sounds!
Iga iga iga eesanae varuga
Welcome, Supreme Lord, come forth!
Thaga thaga thaga sarguru varuga
Welcome, radiant divine Guru!
Para para para parandhaama varuga
Welcome, Supreme Abode, Lord Supreme!
Varuga varuga vallalae varuga
Welcome, welcome, generous benefactor, welcome!
Varuga varuga nishkalanganae varuga
Welcome, welcome, spotless and pure Lord, welcome!
Varuga varuga vallalae varuga
Welcome, welcome, generous benefactor, welcome!
Varuga varuga nishkalanganae varuga
Welcome, welcome, spotless and pure Lord, welcome!
Saranam saranam saravana bava om
I seek refuge, seek refuge in Om Saravana Bava!
Saranam saranam shanmugha saranam
Refuge, refuge, I surrender at the feet of the six-faced Shanmukha!
Iru thodai azhagum inai muzhandhaalum
With the beauty of both thighs and matching knees,
Thiruvadi adhanil silamboli muzhanga
As the anklets resound upon His sacred feet,
Iru thodai azhagum inai muzhandhaalum
With the beauty of both thighs and matching knees,
Thiruvadi adhanil silamboli muzhanga
As the anklets resound upon His sacred feet,
Silamboli muzhanga…aa…
As the anklets echo sonorously... ah...
Sega gana sega gana sega gana segana
Sega gana sega gana sega gana segana [Sacred rhythmic syllables]
Moga moga moga moga moga moga mogana
Moga moga moga moga moga moga mogana [Enchanting rhythmic syllables]
Naha naha naha naha naha naha nahena
Naha naha naha naha naha naha nahena [Rhythmic vocal chant]
Digu kuna digu digu digu kuna diguna
Digu kuna digu digu digu kuna diguna [Percussive rhythmic beats]
Ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra
Ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra [Musical rhythmic notes]
Ri ri ri ri ri ri ri ri ri ri ri ri ri ri ri
Ri ri ri ri ri ri ri ri ri ri ri ri ri ri ri [Musical rhythmic notes]
Du du du du du du du du du du du du du du du
Du du du du du du du du du du du du du du du [Musical rhythmic notes]
Dagu dagu digu digu dangu dingugu
Dagu dagu digu digu dangu dingugu [Dynamic drum beats]
Vinthu vinthu mayilon vinthu
Swiftly, swiftly, Lord riding the peacock advances!
Munthu munthu muruhavel munthu
Rush forward, rush forward, Lord Muruga with the Vel!
Yenthanai aalum yehraha selva
Oh Lord of Eragaram (Swamimalai) who rules over me!
Mainthan vendum varamahizhnth thuthavum
Blessed son, joyfully grant the boon I pray for!
Kaaka kaaka kanagavel kaaka
Protect, protect, golden Vel, protect!
Noaka noaka nodiyil noaka
Glance upon me, glance in an instant!
Thaakka thaakka thadaiyara thaakka
Strike down, strike down and crush all obstacles!
Paarka paarka paavam podipada
As You look upon me, let all sins be shattered to dust!
Kaaka kaaka kanagavel kaaka
Protect, protect, golden Vel, protect!
Noaka noaka nodiyil noaka
Glance upon me, glance in an instant!
Kaaka kaaka kanagavel kaaka
Protect, protect, golden Vel, protect!
Kattu kattu katharida kattu
Bind, bind, bind all evil forces till they cry out!
Muttu muttu muzhigal pithungida
Strike, strike them till their eyeballs bulge out!
Sekku sekku sethil sethilaaha
Slash, slash them into pieces and scales!
Sokku sokku soorpagai sokku
Subdue and spellbind the demon enemies!
Kuthu kuthu koorvadi velaal
Pierce, pierce them with the sharp divine Spear!
Patru patru pagalavan thanaleri
Catch fire, catch fire like the blazing heat of the sun,
Thanaleri thanaleri thanalathuvaaga
Rising as hot embers, turning entirely into intense fire,
Viduvidu velai verundathu oda
Release the Spear, making the evil fearfully run away!
Sruthi meiyogam solliyadhu oru mugam
One face taught the true spiritual wisdom of the Vedas;
Arul perumayil meedhu amarndhu oru mugam
One face sits graciously atop the grand peacock;
Valli deivaanaiyai maruviyadhu oru mugam
One face embraces Valli and Deivanai with love;
Thellu naanmugan pol shristtipadhu oru mugam
One face performs creation like the clear four-faced Brahma;
Sooranai velaal thulaithu oru mugam
One face pierced the demon Surapadman with the Vel;
Aaranam oodhum arumarai adiyaar
One face grants the desires of the devotees and devas
Thaanavar vendudhal tharuvadhu oru mugam
Who chant the divine Vedas and sacred scriptures;
Gyaana mudhalvarkku narpillai pazhani
Good child to Lord Shiva (the Lord of Wisdom), living in Palani,
Thiruparam girivaazh deva namonamaha
Divine One residing at Thiruparankundram, salutations unto You!
Saranam saranam sarguna iraivaa
Refuge, refuge, oh Lord of noble virtues!
Saranam saranam sathru samhaara
Refuge, refuge, oh destroyer of enemies!
Saranam saranam saravana bava om
Refuge, refuge, Om Saravana Bava!
Saranam saranam sathyaswaroopaa
Refuge, refuge, embodiment of Truth!
Saranam saranam sakthivadivela
Refuge, refuge, bearer of the powerful Spear!
Saranam saranam shanmugha saranam
Refuge, refuge, I surrender at Shanmukha's feet!
Saranam saranam shanmugha saranam
Refuge, refuge, I surrender at Shanmukha's feet!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This devotional song is a passionate invocation and prayer addressed to Lord Murugan (Shanmukha), heavily inspired by the traditional rhythms and verse structures of the Kanda Sashti Kavasam. It opens with joyful chants welcoming the Lord and praising His magnificent form, including the rhythmic sound of His divine anklets. Through intense rhythmic incantations (sollukattu), the hymn builds energy to petition Lord Murugan's holy spear (Vel) to shield the devotee, strike down evil spirits, destroy sins, and remove life's obstacles.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukku Thodar (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Kaaka kaaka kanagavel kaaka / Thaakka thaakka thadaiyara thaakka”
Repeated words like 'Kaaka' (Protect) and 'Thaakka' (Strike) emphasize urgent devotion and protective power, a hallmark of traditional Tamil Kavasam poetry.
Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Kaaka kaaka / Noaka noaka / Thaakka thaakka / Paarka paarka”
The second consonant sound ('kka' / 'ka') creates a strong rhythmic cadence across consecutive lines.
Sollukattu (Rhythmic Onomatopoeia)
“Sega gana... / Dagu dagu digu digu dangu dingugu”
Phonetic rhythmic syllables mimicking the beat of temple instruments (like Thavil and Mridangam) and the divine dance of Lord Murugan.
Imagery & Hyperbole
“Patru patru pagalavan thanaleri / Thanaleri thanaleri thanalathuvaaga”
Vivid fire imagery depicting the heat of the sun and blazing embers to describe the fierce power of Murugan's Vel against dark forces.
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Trivia
This high-energy devotional track is featured in the 1979 Tamil devotional film 'Velum Mayilum Thunai', composed by the musical duo Shankar-Ganesh and sung with intense devotional fervour by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam. The song's lyrics draw directly from and adapt the sacred 'Kanda Sashti Kavasam' written by 19th-century saint Devaraya Swamigal, retaining its rhythmic armor-chant (Kavasam) structure.
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