This pathigam is set to the paNN , the ancient Tamil musical scale system. Today, it is often sung in the Hamsanandi or Kanada ragas of the Carnatic tradition.
The opening verse compares the divine stream of mantras to a river, symbolizing the flow of blessings from Lord Shiva's locks. The devotee yearns for this sacred river to descend upon their head, signifying a desire for spiritual purification and enlightenment.
<div class="verse-block"> <div class="verse-line"><strong>Verse 8</strong> — Tamil</div> <div class="verse-line">வானவர் போற்றும் நீறு | வையகம் போற்றும் நீறு |</div> <div class="verse-line">ஞானமும் ஆவது நீறு | நமக்கு உரியது நீறு |</div> <div class="verse-line">கோனை உணர்த்துவது நீறு | கூற அருமையது நீறு |</div> <div class="verse-line">தேனமர் சோலை சூழ்ந்த | திருஆல வாயான் திருநீறே ||</div> </div> <div class="translation"> <p><strong>English Meaning:</strong> The sacred ash is praised by the celestials. It is praised by the world. It is wisdom (jnana) itself. It belongs to us (devotees). It reveals the Lord. It is difficult to describe. That is the sacred ash of the Lord of Madurai, surrounded by honey‑filled groves.</p> </div> Manthiramavathu Neeru Thevaram Lyrics In English
"The nectar-like words of the Lord's feet, Are they not ambrosia to me? The Tamil language, Is it not a boon to me? The Lord's feet, Are they not a treasure to me?"
<div class="verse-block"> <div class="verse-line"><strong>Verse 2</strong> — Tamil</div> <div class="verse-line">வேதத்தி லுள்ளது நீறு | வெந்துயர் தீர்ப்பது நீறு |</div> <div class="verse-line">போதந் தருவது நீறு | புன்மை தவிர்ப்பது நீறு |</div> <div class="verse-line">ஓதத் தகுவது நீறு | வுண்மையி லுள்ளது நீறு |</div> <div class="verse-line">சீதப் புனல்வயல் சூழ்ந்த | திருஆல வாயான் திருநீறே ||</div> </div> <div class="translation"> <p><strong>English Meaning:</strong> The sacred ash is present in the Vedas. It removes great sorrows and burning agony. It grants wisdom and knowledge. It eradicates meanness and baseness. It is the fit subject for recitation. It abides in truth. That is the sacred ash of the Lord of Madurai, surrounded by fields of cool water.</p> </div> This pathigam is set to the paNN ,
Manthiramāvathu nīṟu matiyāvathu chandiraṉ Sanchiramāvathu aravaṉ chaṭaiyāvathu vaṉṉamatu Vancharamāvathu unnai vaḻipaṭuvāraich chañchalamāvathu Anchuviththāl ammānai enchi peṟuvathu iṉṉamē.
Devotees of Lord Shiva often recite this Thevaram in the morning after applying vibhuti. The steps include: The devotee yearns for this sacred river to
This song appears to be from the Malayalam movie/serial, and I couldn't find an official English translation. However, I can provide you with a Romanized version of the lyrics. Please let me know if you need any modifications.
The lyrics of the song describe the longing of the devotee to reach the feet of Lord Shiva. The song compares the mind to a river, flowing towards the feet of Lord Shiva. The holy Ganga is also flowing towards the feet of Lord Shiva, symbolizing the cleansing of the soul.