Oyyara Mayil Mel
From Pottu Amman · 2000
- Lyricist
- Piraisoodan
- Singers
- Swarnalatha, K. S. Chithra, Bombay Jayashree
- Music director
- S. D. Shanthakumar
- Details
- Pottu Amman2000
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Oiyyaara mayil mel ulagaalum murugaa | O Lord Muruga, who rules the world atop a graceful peacock |
| Oongaara thaer mel uyir kaaka vaa vaa | Come, come to protect life atop the chariot sounding with Om |
| Female | |
| Oiyyaara mayil mel ulagaalum murugaa | O Lord Muruga, who rules the world atop a graceful peacock |
| Oongaara thaer mel uyir kaaka vaa vaa | Come, come to protect life atop the chariot sounding with Om |
| Oiyyaara mayil mel ulagaalum murugaa | O Lord Muruga, who rules the world atop a graceful peacock |
| Oongaara thaer mel uyir kaaka vaa vaa | Come, come to protect life atop the chariot sounding with Om |
| Female | |
| Kooviya mayilerum guruparaa varuga | Welcome, supreme teacher who rides the calling peacock |
| Thaaviyae thagaraerum shanmugaa varuga | Welcome, Shanmuga who leaps onto the sacred goat |
| Kooriya velaenthum kuganae varuga | Welcome, Kuga who holds the sharp Vel spear |
| sevalin kodiyaenthum sevvael varuga | Welcome, Sevvel who holds the flag of the rooster |
| Rathnagiri vaazhgindra dheivasigaamaniyae | O divine crest jewel living in Rathnagiri |
| Shanmuga thuoyya manni thanigaivael maniyae | O Shanmuga, pure gem, jewel of the spear of Thanigai |
| Female | |
| Kaalil thandai kaleer kaleer ena | With anklets on feet clinking kaleer-kaleer |
| Saelil sadhangai kaneer kaneer ena | With tiny bell anklets chiming kaneer-kaneer |
| Magarra kundalam paleer paleer ena | With fish-shaped earrings gleaming paleer-paleer |
| Malae paduppanai thagathagavena | Shining brilliantly like a blazing radiant light |
| Female | |
| Pathrakaali panividai seiyya | While Bhadrakali serves in attendance |
| Sakthikalellaam thaandavam aada | While all the divine Shakthis perform their cosmic dance |
| Ashta bairavar aanathamaada | While the Eight Bhairavas dance in divine joy |
| Ishta sooligal vaazhththukkal paada | While the beloved trishula-bearers sing blessings |
| Ashttalakshmi ambigai paarvathi | As Ashta Lakshmi, Goddess Ambigai, and Parvathi |
| Kandhaa kadambaa endrunai pottra | Praise you calling out Kandha and Kadamba |
| Female | |
| Sasasasasasasa om kaleem rarararararar reem reem | Sa-sa-sa-sa-sa-sa Om Kaleem Ra-ra-ra-ra-ra-ra Reem Reem |
| Vavavavavavavavava aaho | Va-va-va-va-va-va-va-va Aaho |
| Nanananananananana vaa vaa vaa | Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na come come come |
| Papapapapapa…….vavavavavavavava aaho | Pa-pa-pa-pa-pa... Va-va-va-va-va-va-va Aaho |
| Nananinum nananinum naattiya archchanai | Rhythmic dance worship offering |
| Female | |
| Kahha kahakaha kanthanae varuga | Ka-ha Ka-ha-ka-ha, come O Kandha |
| Ikha ihahaa eesanaen varuga | I-kha I-ha-haa, come O son of Ishvara |
| Thakka thagathaga sarkuru varuga | Tha-kka Tha-ga-tha-ga, come O supreme teacher |
| Pakka paha paha paranthae varuga | Pa-kka Pa-ha Pa-ha, come flying across |
| Female | |
| Sakthiyae padaiththa sivantha naavai | Shall the red tongue created by the Divine Power |
| Kattukal katti madakkuvathaa | Be bound with restraints and folded away? |
| Chorus :Om om om | Chorus: Om Om Om |
| Female :Sisterkku udhavum sengathir velthaan | Female: Is the red-rayed Vel that helps the sister |
| Ikkattai arukka marukkirathaa | Refusing to sever this obstacle? |
| Chorus :Om om om | Chorus: Om Om Om |
| Female | |
| Keezhdhisai kattai kirubaagara kaakka | May the merciful one protect the eastern direction |
| Maeldhisai kattai mayilon kaakka | May the peacock-rider protect the western direction |
| Thendhisai kattai thandaayutham kaakka | May the staff-weapon holder protect the southern direction |
| Vadadhisai kattai vada pazhaniyum kaakka | May the lord of Vadapalani protect the northern direction |
| Chorus | |
| Om om om om om om | Om Om Om Om Om Om |
| Om om om om om om | Om Om Om Om Om Om |
| Om om om om om om | Om Om Om Om Om Om |
| Female | |
| Muaththin azhaginai muththuvel kaakka | May the Pearl Vel protect the beauty of the face |
| Kazhuththu maarbinai nalvel kaakka | May the Good Vel protect the neck and chest |
| Tholgal irandinai thooyavel kaakka | May the Pure Vel protect both shoulders |
| Vayiru mudhuginai vettrivel kaakka | May the Victorious Vel protect the stomach and back |
| Female | |
| Sittridai muzhuthum sevvel kaakka | May the Red Vel protect the slender waist entirely |
| Thodaigal irandum thiruvel kaakka | May the Sacred Vel protect both thighs |
| Mun kai pin kai murugavel kaakka | May the Muruga Vel protect the forearms and wrists |
| Uchchci paadhaththai kadhirvel kakka | May the Radiant Vel protect from crown to feet |
| Valvinai yaavum vajravel kaakka | May the Diamond Vel protect against all harsh destinies |
| Chorus | |
| Om om om om om om | Om Om Om Om Om Om |
| Om om om om om om | Om Om Om Om Om Om |
| Om om om om om om | Om Om Om Om Om Om |
| Female | |
| Velaayutham kaakka soolaayudham kaakka | May the Spear weapon protect, may the Trident weapon protect |
| Sakraayutham kaakka sangum kaakka | May the Discus weapon protect, may the Conch protect |
| Villum ambum vinaigalai kaakka | May the Bow and Arrow protect from karma and sins |
| Sathiyai thedi santhathi azhiththu | Seeking out enemy conspiracies and destroying their lineage |
| Sakraayutham kaakka saduthiyil kaakka | May the Discus weapon protect instantly |
| Thadaiyindri kaakka kaakka kaakka…. | Protect without any hindrance, protect, protect... |
ஒய்யார மயில் மேல் உலகாளும் முருகா
ஓங்கார தேர் மேல் உயிர் காக்க வா வா...
O Lord Muruga, who rules the world atop a graceful peacock
Come, come to protect life atop the chariot sounding with Om
ஒய்யார மயில் மேல் உலகாளும் முருகா
ஓங்கார தேர் மேல் உயிர் காக்க வா வா
ஒய்யார மயில் மேல் உலகாளும் முருகா
ஓங்கார தேர் மேல் உயிர் காக்க வா வா
O Lord Muruga, who rules the world atop a graceful peacock
Come, come to protect life atop the chariot sounding with Om
O Lord Muruga, who rules the world atop a graceful peacock
Come, come to protect life atop the chariot sounding with Om
கூவிய மயிலேறும் குருபரா வருக
தாவியே தகரேறும் ஷண்முகா வருக
கூரிய வேலேந்தும் குகனே வருக
சேவலின் கொடியேந்தும் செவ்வேல் வருக
ரத்னகிரி வாழ்கின்ற தெய்வசிகாமணியே
ஷண்முக துய்ய மணி தணிகைவேல் மணியே
Welcome, supreme teacher who rides the calling peacock
Welcome, Shanmuga who leaps onto the sacred goat
Welcome, Kuga who holds the sharp Vel spear
Welcome, Sevvel who holds the flag of the rooster
O divine crest jewel living in Rathnagiri
O Shanmuga, pure gem, jewel of the spear of Thanigai
காலில் தண்டை கலீர் கலீர் என
சேலில் சதங்கை கணீர் கணீர் என
மகர குண்டலம் பளீர் பளீர் என
மலர் படுப்பணை தகதகவென
With anklets on feet clinking kaleer-kaleer
With tiny bell anklets chiming kaneer-kaneer
With fish-shaped earrings gleaming paleer-paleer
Shining brilliantly like a blazing radiant light
பத்ரகாளி பணிவிடை செய்ய
சக்திகளெல்லாம் தாண்டவம் ஆட
அஷ்ட பைரவர் ஆனந்தமாட
இஷ்ட சூலிகள் வாழ்த்துக்கள் பாட
அஷ்டலட்சுமி அம்பிகை பார்வதி
கந்தா கடம்பா என்றுனை போற்ற
While Bhadrakali serves in attendance
While all the divine Shakthis perform their cosmic dance
While the Eight Bhairavas dance in divine joy
While the beloved trishula-bearers sing blessings
As Ashta Lakshmi, Goddess Ambigai, and Parvathi
Praise you calling out Kandha and Kadamba
சசசசசசசச ஓம் க்லீம் ரரரரரரரர ரீம் ரீம்
வவவவவவவவ ஆஹோ
னனனனனனனன வா வா வா
பபபபபபபப........வவவவவவவவ ஆஹோ
னனனினும் னனனினும் நாட்டிய அர்ச்சனை
Sa-sa-sa-sa-sa-sa Om Kaleem Ra-ra-ra-ra-ra-ra Reem Reem
Va-va-va-va-va-va-va-va Aaho
Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na come come come
Pa-pa-pa-pa-pa... Va-va-va-va-va-va-va Aaho
Rhythmic dance worship offering
கஹ்ஹ கஹகஹ கந்தனே வருக
இக்ஹ இஹஹா ஈசனே வருக
தக்க தகதக சற்குரு வருக
பக்க பஹ பஹ பறந்தே வருக
Ka-ha Ka-ha-ka-ha, come O Kandha
I-kha I-ha-haa, come O son of Ishvara
Tha-kka Tha-ga-tha-ga, come O supreme teacher
Pa-kka Pa-ha Pa-ha, come flying across
சக்தியே படைத்த சிவந்த நாவை
கட்டுகள் கட்டி மடக்குவதா
குழு :
ஓம் ஓம் ஓம்
சிஷ்டருக்கு உதவும் செங்கதிர் வேல்தான்
இக்கட்டை அறுக்க மறுக்கிறதா
குழு :
ஓம் ஓம் ஓம்
Shall the red tongue created by the Divine Power
Be bound with restraints and folded away?
Chorus: Om Om Om
Female: Is the red-rayed Vel that helps the sister
Refusing to sever this obstacle?
Chorus: Om Om Om
கீழ்த்திசைக் கட்டை கிருபாகர காக்க
மேல்திசைக் கட்டை மயிலோன் காக்க
தென்திசைக் கட்டை தண்டாயுதம் காக்க
வடதிசை கட்டை வடபழனியும் காக்க
May the merciful one protect the eastern direction
May the peacock-rider protect the western direction
May the staff-weapon holder protect the southern direction
May the lord of Vadapalani protect the northern direction
ஓம் ஓம் ஓம் ஓம் ஓம் ஓம்
ஓம் ஓம் ஓம் ஓம் ஓம் ஓம்
ஓம் ஓம் ஓம் ஓம் ஓம் ஓம்
Om Om Om Om Om Om
Om Om Om Om Om Om
Om Om Om Om Om Om
முகத்தின் அழகினை முத்துவேல் காக்க
கழுத்து மார்பினை நல்வேல் காக்க
தோள்கள் இரண்டினை தூயவேல் காக்க
வயிறு முதுகினை வெற்றிவேல் காக்க
May the Pearl Vel protect the beauty of the face
May the Good Vel protect the neck and chest
May the Pure Vel protect both shoulders
May the Victorious Vel protect the stomach and back
சிற்றிடை முழுதும் செவ்வேல் காக்க
தொடைகள் இரண்டும் திருவேல் காக்க
முன் கை பின் கை முருகவேல் காக்க
உச்சிப் பாதத்தை கதிர்வேல் காக்க
வல்வினை யாவும் வஜ்ரவேல் காக்க
May the Red Vel protect the slender waist entirely
May the Sacred Vel protect both thighs
May the Muruga Vel protect the forearms and wrists
May the Radiant Vel protect from crown to feet
May the Diamond Vel protect against all harsh destinies
ஓம் ஓம் ஓம் ஓம் ஓம் ஓம்
ஓம் ஓம் ஓம் ஓம் ஓம் ஓம்
ஓம் ஓம் ஓம் ஓம் ஓம் ஓம்
Om Om Om Om Om Om
Om Om Om Om Om Om
Om Om Om Om Om Om
வேலாயுதம் காக்க சூலாயுதம் காக்க
சக்ராயுதம் காக்க சங்கும் காக்க
வில்லும் அம்பும் வினைகளை காக்க
சதியை தேடி சந்ததி அழித்து
சக்ராயுதம் காக்க சடுதியில் காக்க
தடையின்றி காக்க காக்க காக்க....
May the Spear weapon protect, may the Trident weapon protect
May the Discus weapon protect, may the Conch protect
May the Bow and Arrow protect from karma and sins
Seeking out enemy conspiracies and destroying their lineage
May the Discus weapon protect instantly
Protect without any hindrance, protect, protect...
Oiyyaara mayil mel ulagaalum murugaa
O Lord Muruga, who rules the world atop a graceful peacock
Oongaara thaer mel uyir kaaka vaa vaa
Come, come to protect life atop the chariot sounding with Om
Oiyyaara mayil mel ulagaalum murugaa
O Lord Muruga, who rules the world atop a graceful peacock
Oongaara thaer mel uyir kaaka vaa vaa
Come, come to protect life atop the chariot sounding with Om
Oiyyaara mayil mel ulagaalum murugaa
O Lord Muruga, who rules the world atop a graceful peacock
Oongaara thaer mel uyir kaaka vaa vaa
Come, come to protect life atop the chariot sounding with Om
Kooviya mayilerum guruparaa varuga
Welcome, supreme teacher who rides the calling peacock
Thaaviyae thagaraerum shanmugaa varuga
Welcome, Shanmuga who leaps onto the sacred goat
Kooriya velaenthum kuganae varuga
Welcome, Kuga who holds the sharp Vel spear
sevalin kodiyaenthum sevvael varuga
Welcome, Sevvel who holds the flag of the rooster
Rathnagiri vaazhgindra dheivasigaamaniyae
O divine crest jewel living in Rathnagiri
Shanmuga thuoyya manni thanigaivael maniyae
O Shanmuga, pure gem, jewel of the spear of Thanigai
Kaalil thandai kaleer kaleer ena
With anklets on feet clinking kaleer-kaleer
Saelil sadhangai kaneer kaneer ena
With tiny bell anklets chiming kaneer-kaneer
Magarra kundalam paleer paleer ena
With fish-shaped earrings gleaming paleer-paleer
Malae paduppanai thagathagavena
Shining brilliantly like a blazing radiant light
Pathrakaali panividai seiyya
While Bhadrakali serves in attendance
Sakthikalellaam thaandavam aada
While all the divine Shakthis perform their cosmic dance
Ashta bairavar aanathamaada
While the Eight Bhairavas dance in divine joy
Ishta sooligal vaazhththukkal paada
While the beloved trishula-bearers sing blessings
Ashttalakshmi ambigai paarvathi
As Ashta Lakshmi, Goddess Ambigai, and Parvathi
Kandhaa kadambaa endrunai pottra
Praise you calling out Kandha and Kadamba
Sasasasasasasa om kaleem rarararararar reem reem
Sa-sa-sa-sa-sa-sa Om Kaleem Ra-ra-ra-ra-ra-ra Reem Reem
Vavavavavavavavava aaho
Va-va-va-va-va-va-va-va Aaho
Nanananananananana vaa vaa vaa
Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na come come come
Papapapapapa…….vavavavavavavava aaho
Pa-pa-pa-pa-pa... Va-va-va-va-va-va-va Aaho
Nananinum nananinum naattiya archchanai
Rhythmic dance worship offering
Kahha kahakaha kanthanae varuga
Ka-ha Ka-ha-ka-ha, come O Kandha
Ikha ihahaa eesanaen varuga
I-kha I-ha-haa, come O son of Ishvara
Thakka thagathaga sarkuru varuga
Tha-kka Tha-ga-tha-ga, come O supreme teacher
Pakka paha paha paranthae varuga
Pa-kka Pa-ha Pa-ha, come flying across
Sakthiyae padaiththa sivantha naavai
Shall the red tongue created by the Divine Power
Kattukal katti madakkuvathaa
Be bound with restraints and folded away?
Chorus :Om om om
Chorus: Om Om Om
Female :Sisterkku udhavum sengathir velthaan
Female: Is the red-rayed Vel that helps the sister
Ikkattai arukka marukkirathaa
Refusing to sever this obstacle?
Chorus :Om om om
Chorus: Om Om Om
Keezhdhisai kattai kirubaagara kaakka
May the merciful one protect the eastern direction
Maeldhisai kattai mayilon kaakka
May the peacock-rider protect the western direction
Thendhisai kattai thandaayutham kaakka
May the staff-weapon holder protect the southern direction
Vadadhisai kattai vada pazhaniyum kaakka
May the lord of Vadapalani protect the northern direction
Om om om om om om
Om Om Om Om Om Om
Om om om om om om
Om Om Om Om Om Om
Om om om om om om
Om Om Om Om Om Om
Muaththin azhaginai muththuvel kaakka
May the Pearl Vel protect the beauty of the face
Kazhuththu maarbinai nalvel kaakka
May the Good Vel protect the neck and chest
Tholgal irandinai thooyavel kaakka
May the Pure Vel protect both shoulders
Vayiru mudhuginai vettrivel kaakka
May the Victorious Vel protect the stomach and back
Sittridai muzhuthum sevvel kaakka
May the Red Vel protect the slender waist entirely
Thodaigal irandum thiruvel kaakka
May the Sacred Vel protect both thighs
Mun kai pin kai murugavel kaakka
May the Muruga Vel protect the forearms and wrists
Uchchci paadhaththai kadhirvel kakka
May the Radiant Vel protect from crown to feet
Valvinai yaavum vajravel kaakka
May the Diamond Vel protect against all harsh destinies
Om om om om om om
Om Om Om Om Om Om
Om om om om om om
Om Om Om Om Om Om
Om om om om om om
Om Om Om Om Om Om
Velaayutham kaakka soolaayudham kaakka
May the Spear weapon protect, may the Trident weapon protect
Sakraayutham kaakka sangum kaakka
May the Discus weapon protect, may the Conch protect
Villum ambum vinaigalai kaakka
May the Bow and Arrow protect from karma and sins
Sathiyai thedi santhathi azhiththu
Seeking out enemy conspiracies and destroying their lineage
Sakraayutham kaakka saduthiyil kaakka
May the Discus weapon protect instantly
Thadaiyindri kaakka kaakka kaakka….
Protect without any hindrance, protect, protect...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song is a dramatic mantric incantation and devotional prayer dedicated to Lord Muruga, invoking his divine form, celestial weapons, and protective grace. Drawing heavily from traditional Tamil devotional literature like Kandhar Sashti Kavasam, lyricist Piraisoodan combines sacred rhythmic syllables (bija aksharas) with vivid descriptions of Muruga's divine ornaments, vehicles, and attendant deities like Bhadrakali, Ashta Bhairavas, and Ashta Lakshmis.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Irrattai Kilavi / Onomatopoeia
“Kaalil thandai kaleer kaleer ena / Magarra kundalam paleer paleer ena”
Use of doubled sound words representing clinking anklets and glittering light.
Ethukai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Kooviya mayilerum guruparaa varuga / Thaaviyae thagaraerum shanmugaa varuga”
Rhyming of the second letter across consecutive lines in traditional Tamil poetic structure.
Anaphora / Kavasam Refrain
“Muaththin azhaginai muththuvel kaakka / Kazhuththu maarbinai nalvel kaakka”
Repetition of the imperative protective verb 'kaakka' (may it protect) across body parts and cardinal directions.
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Trivia
Pottu Amman (2000) is a devotional fantasy thriller film starring Roja and Venu. The musical score was composed by Soundaryan. The song adapts classical 'Kavasam' style chants and rhythmic seed mantras (Bija Mantras) into a climactic ritual sequence in the movie.
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