Manthiramavathu Neeru Thevaram Lyrics In English -

The hymn Manthiramavathu Neeru (also known as the Thiruneetru Pathigam) is a 7th-century devotional poem from the Thevaram, composed by the child-saint Thirugnana Sambandar. It is celebrated as a "sacred shield" that glorifies Vibhuti (sacred ash) as the ultimate remedy for physical and spiritual ailments. Historical and Spiritual Context

Verse 2:
Mūṭṭā mukanti nīru
Mukti tarum nīru
Āṭkoṇṭu iṟukkiṟa nīru
Arumu peṟa vēṇṭum nīru Manthiramavathu Neeru Thevaram Lyrics In English

Complete Manthiramavathu Neeru Thevaram Lyrics in English (Transliteration)

Below is the complete text of the song in Romanized Tamil (transliteration) for easy pronunciation, followed by a line-by-line English translation. The hymn Manthiramavathu Neeru (also known as the

This song praises the sacred vibhuti (holy ash) and its power to remove sins. This song praises the sacred vibhuti (holy ash)

The hymn consists of multiple verses, each concluding with a reference to the Lord of Madurai (Thiru Aalavayan). English Transliteration: Manthiram aavathu neeru vaanavar melathu neeru Sundaram aavathu neeru thuthikkap paduvathu neeru Thandiram aavathu neeru samayaththil ullathu neeru Senthuvar vaayumai pangan thiru aalavayan thiru neere. English Meaning: The Sacred Ash is the Mantra: It is the sacred word itself. The Sacred Ash is of the Gods: Even the celestials apply it. The Sacred Ash is Beauty: It provides prettiness to the soul. The Sacred Ash is Worthy of Praise: It is what all devotees pray to. The Sacred Ash is the Technique (Tantra): It is the spiritual method for liberation. The Sacred Ash is the Religion: It is the essence of the Shaivite faith. The Sacred Ash of the Lord:

“Nīrē potrī, nīrē potrī…
Praise to the ash, only praise to the ash —
Without it, no mantra works.
With it, even dust becomes divine.”