vadham
वधSlaying, killing, destruction of an enemy.
Meaning
Vadham refers to the act of slaying or killing, often specifically the destruction of an enemy or demon. In dance lyrics, it frequently appears in contexts describing a deity's heroic deeds, such as Rama's slaying of Vali or Ravana, or Krishna's destruction of various demons. It highlights the deity's power and their role as a protector of dharma.
In the songs
vaali vadham seydha raaja raamaa
O Raja Rama, who killed Vali
Dasharatham Than · Smt. Rajee Narayan
vaali vadham seydha raaja raamaa
O Raja Rama, who killed Vali
Dasharatham Than · Smt. Rajee Narayan
vaali vadham seydha raaja raamaa
O Raja Rama, who killed Vali
Dasharatham Than · Smt. Rajee Narayan
Thaniyanagi thavithitta raghurama vali vadham seidha raja rama
O Raghurama who suffered in loneliness, O Rajarama who slew Vali.
Dasharathan Thanayanagiya · Traditional