“Pagai Kadithal” is a strong mantra belonging to Lord Murugan, the Tamil war god and god of wisdom. The word means “Defeat the enemy” or “Victory over the enemy,” which represents the triumph of good over evil. The mantra is commonly chanted by devotees in order to obtain protection and fortitude in facing obstacles in life. Lord Murugan, whose divine spear (Vel) is shown beside him, is worshiped for destroying barriers and winning over adversities. Reciting the “Pagai Kadithal” mantra is said to call forth the blessings of Lord Murugan, conveying bravery and divine help during strife and conflict.
Thiruvalar Suddaruruvē Sivai Karam Amaru Ruve
Arumarai Pugaluruvē Aravarkal Tozhuruvē
Irulthabum Oli Urvūvē Enanindai Enathithirē
Kurugugan Muthanmayilē Konarthiyun Iraivanaiyē (1)
Maraipugal Iraimunare Maraimuthal Bhagaruruvē
Porailai Yulakaruve Punanadai Dharumuruvē
Iraiyil Muka Urvūvē Enanindai Enathithirē
Kuraivaru Thirumayilē Konarthiyun Iraivanaiyē (2)
Idararhal Palarporavē Ivaṇurai Enathithirē
Mathiravi Pala Vēna Thēr Valar Saranaidai Enamā
Sadhurodu Varumayilē Thadavara Yasaivuravē
Kudhitharu Moru Mayilē Konarthiyun Iraivanaiyē (3)
Pavadai Manudar Munē Padarurum Enathithirē
Navamani Nuthal Aniyēr Nagai Pala Midar Animāl
Sivaniya Thirumayilē Thidanoḍu Noṭivalamē
Kuvālayam Varumayilē Konarthiyun Iraivanaiyē (4)
Azhaguru Malar Mughanē Amararhal Pani Kughanē
Mazhavuru Udaiyavānē Mathinanī Periyavānē
Izhavilar Iraiyavānē Enanindai Enathithirē
Kuzhagadhumilrir Mayilē Konarthiyun Iraivanaiyē (5)
Iṉaiyaṟum Arumughanē Ithaṣachi Marumughanē
Iṉaraṇi Purul Puyanē Enanindai Enathithirē
Kaṇapanavaru Ramē Kalavura Ezhudarumōr
Kuṇamuru Maṇimayilē Konarthiyun Iraivanaiyē (6)
Eḷiya En Iraiva Kughā Enanindai Enathithirē
Veḷinighal Thiralgalimeen Milirsinaiyaena Midaivān
Paḷapaḷa Enaminumā Palaśirai Viridharunīḷ
Kuḷirmani Vizhimayilē Konarthiyun Iraivanaiyē (7)
Ilakiyil Mayil Murugā Enanindai Enathithirē
Pala Pala Kaḷamaṇiyē Pala Pala Padhamaṇiyē
Kalakalar Kala Enamā Kavinoda Varumayilē
Kulavidhuchigaima Mayilē Konarthiyun Iraivanaiyē (8)
Ikalaru Sivakumārā Enanindai Enathithirē
Sukamunivarar Ezhilār Surarpalar Pugal Cheyavē
Thoguthogu Thogu Enavē Suranada Midumayilē
Kugapathi Amar Mayilē Konarthiyun Iraivanaiyē (9)
Karunaipēy Kanamugilē Kadamuni Paṇimudhalē
Arun Ayān Aran Enavē Akannindai Enathithirē
Marumalar Anipālāvē Maruvidu Kaḷamayilē
Gurupala Vavirmayilē Konarthiyun Iraivanaiyē (10)