Vel Sevvel
From Arulvaan · 2026
- Lyricist
- S. Gnanakaravel
- Singers
- Madhu Balakrishnan, Ashwin Sathya
- Music director
- G. V. Prakash Kumar
- Details
- Arulvaan2026
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Haaahaaaa haaaa | Haaahaaaa haaaa |
| Male | |
| Vel sevvel shiva shakthi swaroobam | The Spear, the sacred Spear, is the manifestation of Shiva and Shakti. |
| Vel sevvel shiva puthra swaroobam | The Spear, the sacred Spear, is the embodiment of Shiva's son. |
| Vel sevvel munai shakthi pizhambo | The tip of the sacred Spear is a blaze of divine energy. |
| Vel sevvel jagam kaakum suyambo | The sacred Spear is the self-manifested protector of the universe. |
| Male | |
| Matha yaanai seetra vajra vela | O diamond Spear that pacifies the rage of wild elephants! |
| Mayil yaeri varum skandha vela | O Spear of Skanda who comes riding upon a peacock! |
| Meela thava dheekshaiyale | Through endless penance and spiritual initiation, |
| Adiyenukkarul paalikkum maruga | O nephew of Vishnu, bless this humble servant! |
| Kolagala kondai seval | O majestic rooster with a celebrated crest, |
| Pagal yaamai emai kaakum kaval | Our guardian watching over us day and night! |
| Male | |
| Vinnorettrum maamarunthe | O great elixir praised even by the celestials! |
| Marai pottrum pugazh vendhane | O renowned king praised by the sacred Vedas! |
| Muruga aarum padai veedum | O Muruga, your six holy abodes |
| Arum annai madi aaga | Become like the precious lap of a loving mother. |
| Kaadu malai kaanum | The earth that sees forests and mountains |
| Puvi kanthan uruvaaga | Takes the sacred form of Lord Muruga. |
| Theera kurai theerum | Endless grievances will be resolved, |
| Gugan engal kudi vaazha | As Lord Gugan dwells in our household to bless us. |
| Male | |
| Vel sevvel shiva shakthi swaroobam | The Spear, the sacred Spear, is the manifestation of Shiva and Shakti. |
| Vel sevvel shiva puthra swaroobam | The Spear, the sacred Spear, is the embodiment of Shiva's son. |
| Vel sevvel munai shakthi pizhambo | The tip of the sacred Spear is a blaze of divine energy. |
| Vel sevvel jagam kaakum suyambo | The sacred Spear is the self-manifested protector of the universe. |
| Male | |
| Haaahaaaa haaaa | Haaahaaaa haaaa |
| Male | |
| Laugigam perali pola soozhum | Worldly life surrounds us like a giant chaotic wave, |
| Sarvesan senthooran anbil vaazhum | Yet one abides peacefully in the love of the divine Lord of Tiruchendur. |
| Sangalppam edettrathaane gnalam | The world moves forward by divine resolve; |
| Santharppam undaaki pogum kaalam | Time moves on creating divine opportunities. |
| Male | |
| Gugan kuzhanthai roobam kondu | Lord Gugan takes the form of a child, |
| Engal kudilai thedi vandhu | Seeks out our humble home, |
| Pillai uruvil katchi thandhu | Grants us his divine vision as a young child, |
| Mana kumural theerpathundu | And heals the deep distress of our minds. |
| Pala yungangal seidha yaagam | The sacrifices made across many Yugas |
| Ganapozhuthil poorthi aagum | Get fulfilled in an instant. |
| Soozhum irul sudar oli veesum | The surrounding darkness gives way to radiant light. |
| Male | |
| Vel sevvel shiva shakthi swaroobam | The Spear, the sacred Spear, is the manifestation of Shiva and Shakti. |
| Vel sevvel shiva puthra swaroobam | The Spear, the sacred Spear, is the embodiment of Shiva's son. |
| Vel sevvel munai shakthi pizhambo | The tip of the sacred Spear is a blaze of divine energy. |
| Vel sevvel jagam kaakum suyambo | The sacred Spear is the self-manifested protector of the universe. |
| Male | |
| Ahaahaaa haaaa | Ahaahaaa haaaa |
| Male | |
| Maangalyam sowbakkiyam yegum neram | When the auspicious time for marriage and prosperity arrives, |
| Saabalyam vaazhvengum thoobam podum | Success and fulfillment spread fragrance throughout life. |
| Illvaazhvil porpatham vaillum poove | O flower whose golden feet bring glory to domestic life, |
| Nalvaazhvil oorkolam pogum thaerae | O grand chariot carrying a procession of good fortune in life! |
| Male | |
| Magal arivai paruvam yeidhaal | When a daughter reaches the age of wisdom and maturity, |
| Manjal kaiyiru thaangum tholgal | Shoulders ready to bear the sacred yellow thread of marriage, |
| Indru pethumbai aagi nindraal | She now stands as a maiden blossoming into womanhood, |
| Manam marugi thaembi nindraal | Standing brokenhearted and weeping in grief. |
| Andha azhagan murugan velai | Keep the divine Spear of handsome Muruga |
| Nenjil niraithu maatru maalai | Filled in your heart and exchange the wedding garlands. |
| Yaavum sivan thanaiyanin leelai | Everything is the divine play of Lord Shiva's son. |
| Male | |
| Matha yaanai seetra vajra vela | O diamond Spear that pacifies the rage of wild elephants! |
| Mayil yaeri varum skandha vela | O Spear of Skanda who comes riding upon a peacock! |
| Meela thava dheekshaiyale | Through endless penance and spiritual initiation, |
| Adiyenukkarul paalikkum maruga | O nephew of Vishnu, bless this humble servant! |
| Kolagala kondai seval | O majestic rooster with a celebrated crest, |
| Pagal yaamai emai kaakum kaval | Our guardian watching over us day and night! |
| Male | |
| Vinnorettrum maamarunthe | O great elixir praised even by the celestials! |
| Marai pottrum pugazh vendhane | O renowned king praised by the sacred Vedas! |
| Muruga aarum padai veedum | O Muruga, your six holy abodes |
| Arum annai madi aaga | Become like the precious lap of a loving mother. |
| Kaadu malai kaanum | The earth that sees forests and mountains |
| Puvi kanthan uruvaaga | Takes the sacred form of Lord Muruga. |
| Theera kurai theerum | Endless grievances will be resolved, |
| Gugan engal kudi vaazha | As Lord Gugan dwells in our household to bless us. |
| Male | |
| Murugaaa…skandhane murugaaa….. | O Muruga! O Skanda! O Muruga! |
Haaahaaaa haaaa
The Spear, the sacred Spear, is the manifestation of Shiva and Shakti.
The Spear, the sacred Spear, is the embodiment of Shiva's son.
The tip of the sacred Spear is a blaze of divine energy.
The sacred Spear is the self-manifested protector of the universe.
O diamond Spear that pacifies the rage of wild elephants!
O Spear of Skanda who comes riding upon a peacock!
Through endless penance and spiritual initiation,
O nephew of Vishnu, bless this humble servant!
O majestic rooster with a celebrated crest,
Our guardian watching over us day and night!
O great elixir praised even by the celestials!
O renowned king praised by the sacred Vedas!
O Muruga, your six holy abodes
Become like the precious lap of a loving mother.
The earth that sees forests and mountains
Takes the sacred form of Lord Muruga.
Endless grievances will be resolved,
As Lord Gugan dwells in our household to bless us.
The Spear, the sacred Spear, is the manifestation of Shiva and Shakti.
The Spear, the sacred Spear, is the embodiment of Shiva's son.
The tip of the sacred Spear is a blaze of divine energy.
The sacred Spear is the self-manifested protector of the universe.
Haaahaaaa haaaa
Worldly life surrounds us like a giant chaotic wave,
Yet one abides peacefully in the love of the divine Lord of Tiruchendur.
The world moves forward by divine resolve;
Time moves on creating divine opportunities.
Lord Gugan takes the form of a child,
Seeks out our humble home,
Grants us his divine vision as a young child,
And heals the deep distress of our minds.
The sacrifices made across many Yugas
Get fulfilled in an instant.
The surrounding darkness gives way to radiant light.
The Spear, the sacred Spear, is the manifestation of Shiva and Shakti.
The Spear, the sacred Spear, is the embodiment of Shiva's son.
The tip of the sacred Spear is a blaze of divine energy.
The sacred Spear is the self-manifested protector of the universe.
Ahaahaaa haaaa
When the auspicious time for marriage and prosperity arrives,
Success and fulfillment spread fragrance throughout life.
O flower whose golden feet bring glory to domestic life,
O grand chariot carrying a procession of good fortune in life!
When a daughter reaches the age of wisdom and maturity,
Shoulders ready to bear the sacred yellow thread of marriage,
She now stands as a maiden blossoming into womanhood,
Standing brokenhearted and weeping in grief.
Keep the divine Spear of handsome Muruga
Filled in your heart and exchange the wedding garlands.
Everything is the divine play of Lord Shiva's son.
O diamond Spear that pacifies the rage of wild elephants!
O Spear of Skanda who comes riding upon a peacock!
Through endless penance and spiritual initiation,
O nephew of Vishnu, bless this humble servant!
O majestic rooster with a celebrated crest,
Our guardian watching over us day and night!
O great elixir praised even by the celestials!
O renowned king praised by the sacred Vedas!
O Muruga, your six holy abodes
Become like the precious lap of a loving mother.
The earth that sees forests and mountains
Takes the sacred form of Lord Muruga.
Endless grievances will be resolved,
As Lord Gugan dwells in our household to bless us.
O Muruga! O Skanda! O Muruga!
Haaahaaaa haaaa
Haaahaaaa haaaa
Vel sevvel shiva shakthi swaroobam
The Spear, the sacred Spear, is the manifestation of Shiva and Shakti.
Vel sevvel shiva puthra swaroobam
The Spear, the sacred Spear, is the embodiment of Shiva's son.
Vel sevvel munai shakthi pizhambo
The tip of the sacred Spear is a blaze of divine energy.
Vel sevvel jagam kaakum suyambo
The sacred Spear is the self-manifested protector of the universe.
Matha yaanai seetra vajra vela
O diamond Spear that pacifies the rage of wild elephants!
Mayil yaeri varum skandha vela
O Spear of Skanda who comes riding upon a peacock!
Meela thava dheekshaiyale
Through endless penance and spiritual initiation,
Adiyenukkarul paalikkum maruga
O nephew of Vishnu, bless this humble servant!
Kolagala kondai seval
O majestic rooster with a celebrated crest,
Pagal yaamai emai kaakum kaval
Our guardian watching over us day and night!
Vinnorettrum maamarunthe
O great elixir praised even by the celestials!
Marai pottrum pugazh vendhane
O renowned king praised by the sacred Vedas!
Muruga aarum padai veedum
O Muruga, your six holy abodes
Arum annai madi aaga
Become like the precious lap of a loving mother.
Kaadu malai kaanum
The earth that sees forests and mountains
Puvi kanthan uruvaaga
Takes the sacred form of Lord Muruga.
Theera kurai theerum
Endless grievances will be resolved,
Gugan engal kudi vaazha
As Lord Gugan dwells in our household to bless us.
Vel sevvel shiva shakthi swaroobam
The Spear, the sacred Spear, is the manifestation of Shiva and Shakti.
Vel sevvel shiva puthra swaroobam
The Spear, the sacred Spear, is the embodiment of Shiva's son.
Vel sevvel munai shakthi pizhambo
The tip of the sacred Spear is a blaze of divine energy.
Vel sevvel jagam kaakum suyambo
The sacred Spear is the self-manifested protector of the universe.
Haaahaaaa haaaa
Haaahaaaa haaaa
Laugigam perali pola soozhum
Worldly life surrounds us like a giant chaotic wave,
Sarvesan senthooran anbil vaazhum
Yet one abides peacefully in the love of the divine Lord of Tiruchendur.
Sangalppam edettrathaane gnalam
The world moves forward by divine resolve;
Santharppam undaaki pogum kaalam
Time moves on creating divine opportunities.
Gugan kuzhanthai roobam kondu
Lord Gugan takes the form of a child,
Engal kudilai thedi vandhu
Seeks out our humble home,
Pillai uruvil katchi thandhu
Grants us his divine vision as a young child,
Mana kumural theerpathundu
And heals the deep distress of our minds.
Pala yungangal seidha yaagam
The sacrifices made across many Yugas
Ganapozhuthil poorthi aagum
Get fulfilled in an instant.
Soozhum irul sudar oli veesum
The surrounding darkness gives way to radiant light.
Vel sevvel shiva shakthi swaroobam
The Spear, the sacred Spear, is the manifestation of Shiva and Shakti.
Vel sevvel shiva puthra swaroobam
The Spear, the sacred Spear, is the embodiment of Shiva's son.
Vel sevvel munai shakthi pizhambo
The tip of the sacred Spear is a blaze of divine energy.
Vel sevvel jagam kaakum suyambo
The sacred Spear is the self-manifested protector of the universe.
Ahaahaaa haaaa
Ahaahaaa haaaa
Maangalyam sowbakkiyam yegum neram
When the auspicious time for marriage and prosperity arrives,
Saabalyam vaazhvengum thoobam podum
Success and fulfillment spread fragrance throughout life.
Illvaazhvil porpatham vaillum poove
O flower whose golden feet bring glory to domestic life,
Nalvaazhvil oorkolam pogum thaerae
O grand chariot carrying a procession of good fortune in life!
Magal arivai paruvam yeidhaal
When a daughter reaches the age of wisdom and maturity,
Manjal kaiyiru thaangum tholgal
Shoulders ready to bear the sacred yellow thread of marriage,
Indru pethumbai aagi nindraal
She now stands as a maiden blossoming into womanhood,
Manam marugi thaembi nindraal
Standing brokenhearted and weeping in grief.
Andha azhagan murugan velai
Keep the divine Spear of handsome Muruga
Nenjil niraithu maatru maalai
Filled in your heart and exchange the wedding garlands.
Yaavum sivan thanaiyanin leelai
Everything is the divine play of Lord Shiva's son.
Matha yaanai seetra vajra vela
O diamond Spear that pacifies the rage of wild elephants!
Mayil yaeri varum skandha vela
O Spear of Skanda who comes riding upon a peacock!
Meela thava dheekshaiyale
Through endless penance and spiritual initiation,
Adiyenukkarul paalikkum maruga
O nephew of Vishnu, bless this humble servant!
Kolagala kondai seval
O majestic rooster with a celebrated crest,
Pagal yaamai emai kaakum kaval
Our guardian watching over us day and night!
Vinnorettrum maamarunthe
O great elixir praised even by the celestials!
Marai pottrum pugazh vendhane
O renowned king praised by the sacred Vedas!
Muruga aarum padai veedum
O Muruga, your six holy abodes
Arum annai madi aaga
Become like the precious lap of a loving mother.
Kaadu malai kaanum
The earth that sees forests and mountains
Puvi kanthan uruvaaga
Takes the sacred form of Lord Muruga.
Theera kurai theerum
Endless grievances will be resolved,
Gugan engal kudi vaazha
As Lord Gugan dwells in our household to bless us.
Murugaaa…skandhane murugaaa…..
O Muruga! O Skanda! O Muruga!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Arulvaan' is a devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Muruga, celebrating his divine spear (Vel), his six abodes (Aarupadai Veedu), and his infinite grace. The lyrics describe how the divine Vel embodies the combined power of Shiva and Shakti and protects the world from all darkness and turmoil. It praises Muruga as the supreme protector, healer, and ruler revered by both Vedic texts and heavenly beings. The song also reflects on human milestones and life's tribulations—such as a daughter's journey into womanhood and marriage—reminding the listener that placing trust in Lord Muruga turns sorrow into fulfillment, as all events are part of his divine play (leelai).
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anaphora
“Vel sevvel shiva shakthi swaroobam”
The repetition of 'Vel sevvel' at the beginning of consecutive lines builds devotional fervor and highlights the centrality of the sacred spear.
Edhugai (Tamil Second-Letter Rhyme)
“Vel sevvel shiva puthra swaroobam”
Rhyming of the second letter across lines ('shiva', 'shiva', 'munai', 'jagam') to establish classical rhythmic flow.
Metaphor
“Vinnorettrum maamarunthe”
Lord Muruga is referred to as 'Maamarunthu' (the supreme medicine/elixir), symbolizing his ability to heal all worldly and spiritual afflictions.
Simile / Imagery
“Laugigam perali pola soozhum”
Worldly anxieties are described as 'perali' (a massive chaotic wave) encircling human life, contrasted with the calm refuge found in divine love.
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Trivia
'Arulvaan' (2026) brings together music composer G. V. Prakash Kumar, lyricist S. Gnanakaravel, and veteran devotional vocalist Madhu Balakrishnan along with Ashwin Sathya, blending traditional Tamil sacred hymn structures (Kavadi Chindu and Thiruppugazh sensibilities) into modern film score orchestration.
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