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Vel Sevvel

From Arulvaan · 2026

Lyricist
S. Gnanakaravel
Singers
Madhu Balakrishnan, Ashwin Sathya
Music director
G. V. Prakash Kumar
Movie name
Arulvaan
Movie release year
2026
Lyrics added on
1 Jun 2026

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Haaahaaaa haaaa
Vel sevvel shiva shakthi swaroobam
Vel sevvel shiva puthra swaroobam
Vel sevvel munai shakthi pizhambo
Vel sevvel jagam kaakum suyambo
Matha yaanai seetra vajra vela
Mayil yaeri varum skandha vela
Meela thava dheekshaiyale
Adiyenukkarul paalikkum maruga
Kolagala kondai seval
Pagal yaamai emai kaakum kaval
Vinnorettrum maamarunthe
Marai pottrum pugazh vendhane
Muruga aarum padai veedum
Arum annai madi aaga
Kaadu malai kaanum
Puvi kanthan uruvaaga
Theera kurai theerum
Gugan engal kudi vaazha
Vel sevvel shiva shakthi swaroobam
Vel sevvel shiva puthra swaroobam
Vel sevvel munai shakthi pizhambo
Vel sevvel jagam kaakum suyambo
Haaahaaaa haaaa
Laugigam perali pola soozhum
Sarvesan senthooran anbil vaazhum
Sangalppam edettrathaane gnalam
Santharppam undaaki pogum kaalam
Gugan kuzhanthai roobam kondu
Engal kudilai thedi vandhu
Pillai uruvil katchi thandhu
Mana kumural theerpathundu
Pala yungangal seidha yaagam
Ganapozhuthil poorthi aagum
Soozhum irul sudar oli veesum
Vel sevvel shiva shakthi swaroobam
Vel sevvel shiva puthra swaroobam
Vel sevvel munai shakthi pizhambo
Vel sevvel jagam kaakum suyambo
Ahaahaaa haaaa
Maangalyam sowbakkiyam yegum neram
Saabalyam vaazhvengum thoobam podum
Illvaazhvil porpatham vaillum poove
Nalvaazhvil oorkolam pogum thaerae
Magal arivai paruvam yeidhaal
Manjal kaiyiru thaangum tholgal
Indru pethumbai aagi nindraal
Manam marugi thaembi nindraal
Andha azhagan murugan velai
Nenjil niraithu maatru maalai
Yaavum sivan thanaiyanin leelai
Matha yaanai seetra vajra vela
Mayil yaeri varum skandha vela
Meela thava dheekshaiyale
Adiyenukkarul paalikkum maruga
Kolagala kondai seval
Pagal yaamai emai kaakum kaval
Vinnorettrum maamarunthe
Marai pottrum pugazh vendhane
Muruga aarum padai veedum
Arum annai madi aaga
Kaadu malai kaanum
Puvi kanthan uruvaaga
Theera kurai theerum
Gugan engal kudi vaazha
Murugaaa…skandhane murugaaa…..
Ha aahaa aa ha aaa
The red spear is the embodiment of Shiva and Shakti,
The red spear is the form of Shiva's son,
Is the tip of the red spear a flame of divine power?
Is the red spear a self-born protector of this world?
O bearer of the diamond spear, fierce as a wild elephant!
O Skanda, who arrives riding upon the peacock with your spear!
Through resolute penance and deep devotion,
O nephew of Vishnu, bless this humble servant with your grace!
The rooster with its magnificent crest
Protects us like a guard through day and night.
O supreme medicine praised by the heavenly beings,
O glorious king celebrated by the sacred Vedas!
O Muruga, let your six sacred abodes
Become like a loving mother's lap,
And may this earth of forests and mountains
Reveal itself as the divine form of Skanda.
Endless sorrows will fade away,
As Lord Guha dwells in our home to bless our family.
The red spear is the embodiment of Shiva and Shakti,
The red spear is the form of Shiva's son,
Is the tip of the red spear a flame of divine power?
Is the red spear a self-born protector of this world?
Ha aahaa aa ha aaa
Worldly life surrounds us like a boundless ocean,
Yet the Lord of Tiruchendur lives in pure love.
To fulfill every heartfelt prayer in this world,
Time creates the right opportunities along the way.
Lord Guha takes the form of a little child,
Coming in search of our humble home.
Appearing before our eyes as a sweet child,
He puts an end to the turmoil in our hearts.
The sacred prayers offered across many ages
Become completely fulfilled in a single moment,
And the surrounding darkness turns into radiant light.
The red spear is the embodiment of Shiva and Shakti,
The red spear is the form of Shiva's son,
Is the tip of the red spear a flame of divine power?
Is the red spear a self-born protector of this world?
Aha aahaa aa ha aaa
At the auspicious hour when marriage brings good fortune,
Fulfillment spreads its fragrance across life like sweet incense.
O flower whose golden feet grace family life,
O temple chariot journeying into a blessed life!
When a daughter grows into womanhood,
Her shoulders prepare to bear the sacred wedding thread.
Stepping into youthful womanhood today,
Her heart aches with emotion and she weeps softly.
Keep the spear of handsome Muruga
Deep in your heart as you exchange the wedding garlands.
All of this is the divine play of Shiva's son.
O bearer of the diamond spear, fierce as a wild elephant!
O Skanda, who arrives riding upon the peacock with your spear!
Through resolute penance and deep devotion,
O nephew of Vishnu, bless this humble servant with your grace!
The rooster with its magnificent crest
Protects us like a guard through day and night.
O supreme medicine praised by the heavenly beings,
O glorious king celebrated by the sacred Vedas!
O Muruga, let your six sacred abodes
Become like a loving mother's lap,
And may this earth of forests and mountains
Reveal itself as the divine form of Skanda.
Endless sorrows will fade away,
As Lord Guha dwells in our home to bless our family.
O Muruga... O Skanda, O Muruga...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'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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