When shadows gather, fierce and cold,
I call the spear of ancient gold.
It pierces doubt, it cleaves the night,
And turns the foe to purest light.
Thus armed, I walk the road ahead,
With courage forged where prayers are said.
Note: Chant this hymn 11, 21, or 108 times for best results. Ideally, recite on Tuesdays, Fridays, or during the Tamil month of Vaikasi (May-June). Start with a prayer to Ganesha and your Guru.
Transliterated:
Aariya munnam karumbai aruppavan
Annai valiyai thaduppavan akkiramam
Seeriya vael mudi soodiya nayagan
Singara thevan iyal veeran
Paariya gothra padaiyai velaal
Paduthu paduthu pudaippavan vael
Veeriya gothra munigal pala koduppavan
Vetri padai idam porulae. shatru samhara vel pathigam lyrics in english
Rough Meaning:
The Vel cuts the sugarcane of one’s lineage of enemies even before they grow. It blocks the mother’s (negative karma) path. That hero, the handsome god who wears the glorious Vel on his crown—he buries the armies of enmity with his spear. He grants boons to sages. That place of victory is his sacred abode.
| Section | Core Idea | Sample Imagery | |---------|-----------|----------------| | Invocation | Calling Murugan to awaken his protective aspect. | “Rise, O radiant spear, awaken the dawn of courage.” | | Praise of the Vel | Describes its brilliance, speed, and ability to pierce ignorance. | “Like a comet blazing across the night, it slices through darkness.” | | Destruction of Enemies | Enumerates various shatru—evil spirits, disease, greed, ego. | “The tyrant of the heart, the fever of the body, all fall before you.” | | Blessings for the Devotee | Promises health, success, and spiritual insight. | “May your mind become clear as a mountain spring.” | | Conclusion | A humble request for continued guidance. | “Guide my steps, O sovereign of the battlefield.” |
Reciting just the transliterated lyrics is powerful, but following these guidelines enhances the effect: When shadows gather, fierce and cold, I call
Core functionalities:
In the vast ocean of Tamil devotional literature, the Shatru Samhara Vel Pathigam (also spelled Satru Samhara Vel Padhigam) stands as a powerful beacon for those seeking victory over adversaries. Composed by the revered saint Arunagirinathar, this hymn is dedicated to Lord Murugan (also known as Kartikeya, Subramanya, or Shanmukha) in his aspect as the wielder of the divine Vel (lance).
The term Shatru Samhara translates to "annihilation of enemies," and Pathigam refers to a set of ten verses (Pathu = ten). Unlike general prayers for peace, this specific hymn is a spiritual weapon—a sonic Vel—designed to destroy both external foes and internal enemies like ego, anger, greed, lust, and jealousy. Note: Chant this hymn 11, 21, or 108 times for best results
For non-Tamil speakers, having the Shatru Samhara Vel Pathigam lyrics in English (transliterated) is essential to chant correctly. Below, you will find the complete transliteration, a rough meaning per stanza, and guidance on how to use this hymn effectively.
Thadiyadathu sadaikkul vel vel
Thalai meedhu irukkum vel vel
Muthukadil erukkum vel vel
Moorvadai vilakkum vel vel