The hymn (also known as the Thiruneetru Pathigam ) is one of the most powerful and revered verses in the Thevaram , the collection of Tamil Saivite devotional poetry. Composed by the boy-saint Thirugnana Sambandar in the 7th century, this hymn glorifies the sacred ash ( Vibhuti or Thiruneeru ) of Lord Shiva as a divine remedy for both physical ailments and spiritual ignorance. Manthiramavathu Neeru Lyrics in English
Manthira Maavathu Neeru Vaanavar Maelathu Neeru Sunthara Maavathu Neeru Thuthikkap Paduvathu Neeru Thanthira Maavathu Neeru Samayathil Ullathu Neeru Senthuvar Vaayumai Panggan Thiru Alavaayaan Thiruneere Manthiramavathu Neeru Thevaram Lyrics In English
It is the substance worthy of our deepest adoration. The hymn (also known as the Thiruneetru Pathigam
It is viewed as a "sacred shield" that protects the devotee from negativity. It is viewed as a "sacred shield" that
The verses describe the Sacred Ash not just as a physical substance, but as a cosmic remedy and a symbol of ultimate truth.