வண்ண மயிலோனே வேலய்யாVanna Mayilone Velayya — Lyrics & Meaning
A philosophical Muruga bhakti song to the peacock-rider Velayya — dwelling in hearts free of deceit. The devotee asks to become his 'pithan' (one mad in love with him), to bloom within like a pearl, and to be granted the silent state (mauna nilai) where all thoughts dissolve into his form.
The Story Behind This Song
The song begins with Murugan as the one who dwells in undeceiving hearts, the peacock-rider (Vanna Mayilon), the Velayya. The eyes that have not seen his beauty are called useless. The devotee asks: whatever womb I may enter, do not let me be captured by anything else — make me only your 'pithan,' one mad with love for you. Let your Name fill every thought; bloom within me like a pearl (nithilam), O Muthayya. Do not leave me in the state of a child who cannot see its mother; grant me your glory rather than letting me wander in maya, O Maayaathavane (unfading one). The song rises to its philosophical peak: let all thoughts dissolve and my entire being subside into your form — grant me the silent state (mauna nilai), O Shanmuga. Finally, the devotee vows to bow at Vadivelayya's feet and hold fast to them with wisdom.
Lyrics in Tamil & English Transliteration with Meaning
Meaning: (Pallavi) O Velayya of the colorful peacock, who fills every heart free of deceit — the eyes that have not even glanced at a little of your beauty, though they exist, are useless, O Muruga.
Meaning: (Charanam 1) Into however many wombs I may enter, do not let me become anyone else's — make me your 'pithan,' mad with love only for you, O Murugayya.
Meaning: (Pallavi returns) O colorful-peacock Velayya.
Meaning: (Charanam 2) So that my whole consciousness is daily filled with your Name, bloom within me like a pearl (nithilam), O Muthayya.
Meaning: (Pallavi returns) O colorful-peacock Velayya.
Meaning: (Charanam 3) I do not want the state of a child who cannot see its mother. Rather than let me wander in illusion, bestow your glory upon me, O Maayaathavane — O unfading, unchanging Lord.
Meaning: (Charanam 4) Let all thoughts dissolve, and let my whole being subside into your form alone — grant me that silent state (mauna nilai), O Shanmuga.
Meaning: (Pallavi returns) O colorful-peacock Velayya.
Meaning: (Charanam 5) Praying that only your remembrance may be attained within my thoughts, with wisdom I shall bow at your feet and hold fast to them, O Vadivelayya.
Meaning: (Final Pallavi) O colorful-peacock Velayya, O Vadivelayya.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the meaning of Vanna Mayilone Velayya (வண்ண மயிலோனே வேலய்யா)?
- A philosophical Muruga bhakti song to the peacock-rider Velayya — dwelling in hearts free of deceit. The devotee asks to become his 'pithan' (one mad in love with him), to bloom within like a pearl, and to be granted the silent state (mauna nilai) where all thoughts dissolve into his form.
- Who composed Vanna Mayilone Velayya?
- Vanna Mayilone Velayya (வண்ண மயிலோனே வேலய்யா) was composed and written by RG Madanagopal (இரா.கோ.மதன்கோபால்), a Tamil devotional composer. It is an original Tamil devotional song dedicated to Murugan (முருகன்).
- When should Vanna Mayilone Velayya be sung?
- Vanna Mayilone Velayya is most auspiciously sung on Tuesdays — the day traditionally associated with Murugan worship — and during thai-poosam, panguni-uthiram.
- Where can I find the lyrics of Vanna Mayilone Velayya in Tamil?
- The full lyrics of Vanna Mayilone Velayya in Tamil script (வண்ண மயிலோனே வேலய்யா), along with the English transliteration and verse-by-verse meaning, are available on this page above.
More Murugan Songs
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- அழகான முருகனே — Azhagana Muruganae
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