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Vetrivel Veeravel

From Kandhan Karunai · 1967

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
T. M. Soundararajan
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Movie name
Kandhan Karunai
Movie release year
1967
Lyrics added on
14 Aug 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Vettri vel veera vel
Suttri vandha pagaivar thammai
Thol nadungha vaitha engal sakthi vel
Njaana sakthi vel
Vettri vel veera vel
Suttri vandha pagaivar thammai
Thol nadungha vaitha engal sakthi vel
Njaana sakthi vel
Vettri vel veera vel
Aadhisakthi annai thandha njaanavel
Asuran thammai anja vaitha veeravel
Aadhisakthi annai thandha njaanavel
Asuran thammai anja vaitha veeravel
Modhi andha kundrazhitha sakthivel
Modhi andha kundrazhitha sakthivel
Moovar dhevar vaazhtha vandha vettrivel
Moovar dhevar vaazhtha vandha vettrivel
Vettrivel veeravel
Suttri vandha pagaivar thammai
Thol nadunga vaitha enghal sakthivel
Njaana sakthi vel
Vettrivel… veeravel…
Dheivamundu dheivamundu
Endru sollum vettrivel
Dheiva bakthi ullavarkku
Kai kodukkum veera vel
Dheivamundu dheivamundu
Endru sollum vettrivel
Dheiva bakthi ullavarkku
Kai kodukkum veera vel
Yeidha pinbu meendum kandhai
Kaiyil vandhu nindra vel
Yeidha pinbu meendum kandhai
Kaiyil vandhu nindra vel
Engum vettri edhilum vettri
Kaanum enghal sakthi vel
Engum vettri edhilum vettri
Kaanum enghal sakthi vel
Vettrivel veeravel
Suttri vandha pagaivar thammai
Thol nadunga vaitha enghal sakthivel
Njaana sakthi vel
Vettrivel… veeravel…
Spear of victory! Spear of valor!
Against the enemies who surrounded us,
Our spear of power made their shoulders tremble in fear,
Our spear of wisdom and power!
Spear of victory! Spear of valor!
Against the enemies who surrounded us,
Our spear of power made their shoulders tremble in fear,
Our spear of wisdom and power!
Spear of victory! Spear of valor!
The spear of wisdom gifted by Mother Adi Shakti,
The spear of valor that struck fear into the demons,
The spear of wisdom gifted by Mother Adi Shakti,
The spear of valor that struck fear into the demons,
The spear of power that struck and shattered the mountain,
The spear of power that struck and shattered the mountain,
The spear of victory that the Trinity and the gods came to praise,
The spear of victory that the Trinity and the gods came to praise,
Spear of victory! Spear of valor!
Against the enemies who surrounded us,
Our spear of power made their shoulders tremble in fear,
Our spear of wisdom and power!
Spear of victory! Spear of valor!
"There is a God! There is a God!"
So proclaims this spear of victory!
To all who hold true devotion to God,
The spear of valor extends a helping hand!
"There is a God! There is a God!"
So proclaims this spear of victory!
To all who hold true devotion to God,
The spear of valor extends a helping hand!
Even after being launched into battle,
The spear returns to rest in Lord Murugan's hand!
Even after being launched into battle,
The spear returns to rest in Lord Murugan's hand!
Winning everywhere, victorious over everything,
Stands our mighty spear of power!
Winning everywhere, victorious over everything,
Stands our mighty spear of power!
Spear of victory! Spear of valor!
Against the enemies who surrounded us,
Our spear of power made their shoulders tremble in fear,
Our spear of wisdom and power!
Spear of victory... Spear of valor...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This classic devotional song from the movie Kandhan Karunai (1967) praises the divine spear (Vel) of Lord Murugan. The lyrics elevate the Vel as the ultimate weapon of righteousness given by Goddess Aadhisakthi, embodying both heroic valor (Veera Vel) and supreme spiritual wisdom (Njaana Vel). The Vel is depicted as a living protector that defeats evil forces, destroys mountains of obstacles, and reassures devotees that God exists to guide and help them.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyming)

“Vettri vel veera vel / Suttri vandha pagaivar thammai”

The second consonant 'tt' rhymes across consecutive lines (Vettri / Suttri).

Adukkuthodar (Epizeuxis / Repetition for Emphasis)

“Dheivamundu dheivamundu”

The word 'Dheivamundu' is repeated successively to strongly emphasize the absolute existence of God.

Personification

“Endru sollum vettrivel / Kai kodukkum veera vel”

The inanimate spear (Vel) is given human attributes of speaking and holding out a helping hand to devotees.

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Trivia

Kandhan Karunai (1967) is a landmark Tamil mythological film directed by A. P. Nagarajan. Although credited as Unknown in some queries, the iconic soundtrack was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, with lyrics written by Kannadasan and sung notably by T. M. Soundararajan alongside a chorus, making 'Vettri Vel Veera Vel' an enduring holy chant across Murugan temples.

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