Kaakum Vadivel Lyrics English Translation – Vaaheesan

Vizhikku Thunai Thiru Men Malar Padhangal
His sacred, beautiful, lotus-like feet are the refuge of my eyes.

Meimai Kundram Mozhikku Thunai Muruga Enum Namangal
The name “Muruga” is the support of my words, a mountain of truth.

Munbu Seitha Pazhikku Thunai Avan Panniru Tholum
His twelve shoulders are my refuge against the sins committed in the past.

Bayantha Thani Vazhikku Thunai Vadi Velum Sengodan Mayooramum
His sharp ‘Vel’ and red-crested peacock are my support on this frightening, lonely path.

Vanna Mayil Yerum En Thanga Vadivelo
O my golden Vadivel, who rides the multicolored peacock,

Kandhan Unnai Kaana Dhinam Odivaruveno
Will I come running daily to see you, Kandhan?

Senthamizhai Kaakkum Vel Seval Kodiyano
Are you the one with the rooster flag, whose ‘Vel’ protects pure Tamil?

Enni Enni Paadum Ennai Kandhan Arivano
Will Kandan recognize me, who sings while remembering him again and again?

Tholile Paal Kaavadi Sumandhu
I lifted the milk kavadi upon my shoulders.

Odinen Medu Pallangal Kadandhu
I ran, crossing all the highs and lows.

Aadinen Avan Aalayam Nuzhaindhu
I danced as I entered his temple.

Paadinen Vadivelanai Ninaindhu
I sang, remembering Vadivelan.

Tholile Paal Kaavadi Sumandhu
I carried a milk ‘Kaavadi’ on my shoulders.

Odinen Medu Pallangal Kadandhu
I ran, crossing all the ups and downs.

Aadinen Avan Aalayam Nuzhaindhu
I danced as I entered his temple.

Paadinen Vadivelanai Ninaindhu
I sang, remembering Vadivelan.

Thandhaikku Upadesam Seydhu Swami Malai Aalbavan Nee
After teaching your own father, you reign upon Swami Malai.

Maambazhathil Kobam Kondu Pazhani Malai Aandavan Nee
You are the one who, angered over a mango, came to rule the Pazhani Hill.

Pongu Kadal Oramaaga Senthoorile Vaazhbavan Nee
You are the one who dwells at Senthur, by the shores of the surging sea.

Valli Deivanaiyudan Thiruthanikai Nayagan Nee
You’re the lord of Thiruthanikai, with Valli and Deivanai.

Thanakkoru Thanithuva Padaiyena Nilamena Vaanmayil Yeriyavan Murugan Paadangal Sonna Magan
Murugan—the son who rides the divine peacock as his unique army and realm, the son who imparted sacred truths.

Yaarum Enakkillaiyena Naathiyatru Naan Kalanga
When I was sorrowful and helpless, thinking that I had no one of my own,

Aaruthal Thantha Magan Murugan Aaruthol Vendra Magan
Murugan—the son who gave me solace, the six-shouldered son who attained victory.

Vaa Ennai Kaakkum Vadivelaayaa
Come, oh Vadivel, who protects me.

Nee Indri Veru Thunai Yaaraiyaa Yaaraiyaa
Who else is my support without you? Oh—who else?

Vaa Ennai Kaakkum Vadivelaayaa
Come, oh Vadivel, who protects me.

Nee Indri Veru Thunai Yaaraiyaa Yaaraiyaa
Without you, who else is my support? Oh—who else?

Podhigayil Pirandhu Murugan Valarntha Kathaiyum
The story of Murugan, born and raised in Podhigai.

Pranava Porul Maranthathil Vel Sinathaanru Kodutha Siraiyum
And the imprisonment the ‘Vel’ gave when the ‘Pranava Porul’ (the sacred syllable ‘Om’) was forgotten.

Valli Deivanaiyudane Kaatchi Arulum
He grants an audience with Valli and Deivanai.

Thanikaiyin Nayagan Unnai Kaangayil Innal Oodi Maraikum
O Lord of Thiruthanikai, by merely beholding you, all troubles fade away.

Endhanai Aazhum Sundara Velum
The beautiful ‘Vel’ that rules me.

Seval Kodi Yerum Senthamizh Naadum
And the land of pure Tamil where the rooster-emblazoned flag flies.

Kandane Paadum Endhanin Naavum
My tongue sings only of Kandan.

Paadum Pozhudhoru Thunbangal Theerum
Whenever I sing, all sorrows will come to an end.

Kumaranai Kandathum Enakku Kavala Illada
On seeing Kumaran, I have no worries anymore.

Kuntraththukku Kumaran Ellada
Kumaran is the lord of the hills, isn’t he?

Endraikkume Murugana Naan Maranthathillada
I haven’t forgotten Muruga, not ever.

Anthi Adankaa Naa Kadamban Pullada Kadambana Maranthathillada
I am that blade of Kadamban’s grass that does not stop even at dusk; I have not forgotten Kadamban.

Mandi Ittu Mannil Vizha Enna Vidathum Illada
There is no place that can stop me from falling to my knees and bowing to the ground.

Anji Adangaa Naan Arakkan Allava Arunthamizh Kirukkan Allava
I am not one who fears or gives up; I am a passionate devotee, mad for sacred Tamil—am I not?

Aarumugam Aalum Mannil Vaazhum Tamizhan Allava
I am a Tamilian living in the realm ruled by Arumugam, am I not?

Aakkura Aariru Tholudan
From his twelve shoulders, from which everything comes into being,

Kaakkura Karunaiyin Vel Adhu
That very Vel of compassion is what protects.

Ayyanin Panniru Kaigalum, Kaakkura Kadamaiyil Paayudhu
The Lord’s twelve hands step forward to fulfill their duty of protection.

Kutram Kurai Sattrum Ini Thottum Thodaraamal
Without any fault or flaw ever touching me again or pursuing me,

Enai Kaakkum Kandha Kadamba Pazhani Padhivaal Murugaa
Oh Muruga, Kandha, Kadamba, lord of Pazhani, protect me.

Vettupparai Adi Muzhangudhu Vettri Velaayudhan Padai Irangudhu
The drum of victory resounds loudly; the army of the victorious Velayudhan marches forth.

Muttum Kadal Mundhi Adikkudhu Kandanai Kaana Kan Thedi Thudikkudhu
The surging sea crashes first, and my eyes tremble with longing to behold Kandan.

Kaaladigal Thaandi Thookkiya Kaavadigal
The ‘Kaavadis’ are lifted, crossing footsteps.

Kadambanai Potriya Kaavadigal
These are the ‘Kaavadis’ praising Kadamban.

Sakthikkirai Muthukumaranin Muthamizh Peralaigal
The vast waves of ‘Muthamizh’ (ancient Tamil literature of prose, poetry, and drama) from Sakthikkiran Muthukumaran.

Vaa Ennai Kaakkum Vadivelaayaa
Come, oh Vadivel, who protects me.

Nee Indri Veru Thunai Yaaraiyaa Yaaraiyaa
Without you, who else is my support? Oh—who else?

Vaa Ennai Kaakkum Vadivelaayaa
Come, oh Vadivel, who protects me.

Nee Indri Veru Thunai Yaaraiyaa Yaaraiyaa
Without you, who else is my support? Oh—who else?