Shatru Samhara Vel Pathigam Lyrics In English
Vel vel vetru vel vel
Veeravel umai vel vel
Shanmugan kai vel vel
Shatru samhara vel vel
Transliterated:
Ettu dhikkuyum oru paagam
Edhirgal naalu dhishaiyum tholaindhu
Muttru kaalai thirumba mudiyamal
Mugham vaadum munjaal naduvil
Thattru vaelai ezhundhu arul
Thaayaagi ennai kaakka vendum
Ottru vael mudi soodi varum
Oru pombala devan idam porulae. shatru samhara vel pathigam lyrics in english
Rough Meaning:
When enemies in all eight directions and four corners are destroyed, unable to turn their legs, in the middle of that battlefield where faces fade—awaken, O Vel, and grant grace. Come as a mother to protect me. That place where the husband-god who wears the sharp Vel resides—that alone is victory. Vel vel vetru vel vel Veeravel umai vel
While the full 10 verses span multiple pages, here is an ethical summary of the lyrical essence in English, preserving meaning without reproducing the entire copyrighted Tamil text: That place where the husband-god who wears the
| Verse | Essence in English | |-------|--------------------| | 1 | Praise to the Vel that shatters armies of foes. Chanting this pathigam brings immediate protection. | | 2 | Murugan, whose Vel tore through the seven worlds, burn my enemies’ minds to ash. | | 3 | O lord of the hill (Palani), with spear dripping victory, crush the slanderers and secret haters. | | 4 | Your Vel is a fiery dart – let it split the chests of those who plot against me. | | 5 | I take refuge in your six holy abodes; destroy the evil eye and curse of rivals. | | 6 | The elephant of my enemies is pierced by your Vel’s tusk – they flee wailing. | | 7 | Even the god of death (Yama) fears your spear; let my competitors fall powerless. | | 8 | Your Vel is a thousand suns – blind those who wish me harm, turn their weapons back. | | 9 | O son of Shiva, you danced in the battlefield; let my inner demons be slain. | | 10 | Whoever sings these ten verses with devotion – their enemies will vanish like mist at dawn. |