Shatru Samhara Vel Pathigam Lyrics In English [work] Jun 2026

Bala Balakeertya Pradayakaya Namah

Shaṇmukha kaṭavuḷ pōṟṟi! Sara vaṇat thutith thāy pōṟṟi! Kaṇmaṇi murugā pōṟṟi! Kārththigai pālā pōṟṟi! Thaṇ malar kaṭappa mālai thāngiya thōḷā pōṟṟi! Viṇmathi vathana vaḷḷi vēlavā pōṟṟi! Pōṟṟi!

To recite Shatru Samhara Vel Pathigam , find a quiet and peaceful spot, sit comfortably, and focus your mind on Lord Murugan. You can recite the prayer with devotion, sincerity, and a calm heart. shatru samhara vel pathigam lyrics in english

(The hymn continues for ten stanzas in total, each praising the Vel. The stanzas above provide the complete text for the first four, illustrating the pattern.)

Upon reciting it, it is believed that Lord Murugan manifested to protect him, and the saint visualized the Vel (spear) destroying all negative forces. Hence, the hymn is named Shatru Samhara (Destruction of Enemies) Vel Pathigam . Kārththigai pālā pōṟṟi

– The spear given to Murugan by his mother, Goddess Parvati, represents jnana shakti (power of wisdom). The lyrics repeatedly exalt the Vel’s ability to pierce through darkness, fear, and hostile forces.

Light a traditional ghee lamp in front of a picture or idol of Lord Murugan or his Vel. Pōṟṟi

For the best experience, it is traditionally recommended to recite this hymn on Tuesdays, particularly during special occasions like Skanda Shashti. Share public link

When the thirty-three crore celestial beings, sages, and demons together made the great Mount Mandara a churning rod to obtain nectar in a previous era, they caught the fierce celestial serpent Vasuki with a thousand mouths. The waves of poison that rose from its open mouths burned the planets and the galaxies. May that Vel, which struck and kicked that terrible snake, crushed it underfoot, and tore it apart with great heroism, which rides daily on the beautiful peacock that shakes off the snake in this manner—may that Vel that destroys enemies strike and chase away those who oppose the devotees of Muruga Saravanan!