Ponniyin Selvan oneshots

Veera Raj Veera | Arulmozhi Varman x Vanathi

This oneshot is inspired by the song Veera Raj Veera from ps2

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~Kaaneero neer kaan,
Sozha Vetri vaal ondrai Kaaneero~
[Are you not seeing it?

Can you not see the victorious Chozha sword? ]

Arulmozhi was getting ready. He was to leave the Choodamani Monastery today. He had asked Vanathi to be there on his left and had left her to get ready. The plan was made.

~O azhagiye poovae,
Selludhiyo, malaridu po sagi~
[ O beautiful flower,
Will you not garland him, o friend? ]

He came down the stairs. He was being rained with flowers. Just then Vanathi came infront of him with a smile. He smiled back at her. She too threw a handful of flowers on him. "She looks so beautiful today" he thought to himself.

They stared at each other for some time and moved forward, down the stairs, side by side. Everyone was looking at them and chearing.

~Veera Raja Veera
Soora theera soora
Veezha sozha veera
Seerar gnyaalam vaazha
Vaarai vaagai soora~
[ O royal warrior!
O brave and strong one.
Invincible Chozha warrior
May the world prosper
Hail to your victory! ]

It was night time. They were sailing. They were to reach the southern banks of Bharat in two days. Musicians and singers were singing a song on the Cholas and their brave Soldiers. He stood their looking and listening to them.

~Thoduvor pagai porai
nadugal serkkum veera
maara kaadhal maara
Poovor engum theera
Paavor pottrum veera~
[ Those who dare to oppose you,
you send them to their graves
O angel of undying love
Lovely damsels yearn for you.
We sing your glory, o brave one! ]

Some female dancers and singers joined the melody. Enchanting the people and soldiers which were on board. Arulmozhi's chest swelled with pride as the recited the greatness and achievements of their ancestors.

~Aayiram vezham pola
Porkkalam serum sozha
Vendha Raja Raja!
Vaarai vaagai Soora!
Veera Raja Veera
Soora theera soora~
[ A sword on your waist,
carrying the world on your shoulders come and rule us
Board your ships!
Enter the battlefield like
Thousand charging elephants!
O Lord! King of King! Come,
Hail to your victory! ]

While everyone was engaged in the music and dance, Arulmozhi's eyes wandered off. He was searching for a perticular person. He turned away to look at the wave which just had hit the hull of the ship. Just then heard a voice which his ears were waiting desperately to hear.

~Viraliyar gaanam paada
Kanigaiyar nadanam aada-~
[ Royal maidens sing
and women dance- ]

He quickly looked back at the performers as Vanathi came into the picture. She saw him and smiled while still singing.