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:
"Manthiramavathu Neeru Thevaram" is a beautiful song from the Malayalam movie/album. Here are the lyrics in English:
In your depths, I see the divine (Brahma Darsanam) The ultimate truth I long to know (Nirguna Brahmam) Manthiramavathu Neeru Thevaram Lyrics In English
For those interested in exploring the full collection of these hymns, you can find the complete Thiruneetru Pathigam on Shaivam.org or listen to various renditions on YouTube . Manthiramavathu Neeru - Raja Thatha's stotra translations
The third verse presents the river's banks, adorned with sacred trees, representing the liberation from the three cities (Trimura: waking, dreaming, and sleeping). The mantra-stream's descent is sought to bring salvation to these realms. The hymn consists of multiple verses, each concluding
Manthiramavathu Neeru yaanaiyaam Thiruvadiyarkku aaneekku Nantham thamizh Nee yaanaiyaam Thiruvadiyarkku aaneekku
(Manthiramavathu…)
Manthiramavathu Neeru Thevaram (The divine words are flowing like a river)
மந்திரமாவது நீறு வானவர் மேலது நீறு சுந்தரமாவது நீறு துதிக்கப் படுவது நீறு தந்திரமாவது நீறு சமயத்தி லுள்ளது நீறு செந்துவர் வாயுமை பங்கன் திருவால வாயான் திருநீறே. The Sacred Ash is of the Gods: Even the celestials apply it
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.