The following is a transliteration and translation of the opening verse, which sets the theme for the entire 11-stanza poem: Tamil Transliteration: Manthiram aavathu neeru vaanavar melathu neeru Sundharam aavathu neeru thudhikkap paduvathu neeru Thandhiram aavathu neeru samayathil ullathu neeru Senthuvarn vaayumai pangan thiru-aalavaayaan thiruneere English Meaning: The sacred ash (Neeru) is the itself; it is the crowning glory of the celestials. It is true ; it is the essence that is praised by all. sacred technique (tantra); it is the core of our faith.
பூச இனியது நீறு புண்ணிய மாவது நீறு பேச இனியது நீறு பெருந்தவத் தோர்களுக் கெல்லாம் ஆசை கெடுப்பது நீறு அந்தம தாவது நீறு தேசம் புகழ்வது நீறு திருவால வாயான் திருநீறே. Manthiramavathu Neeru Thevaram Lyrics In English
Manthiramavathu neeru Vanthu unakku alikkum neeru Van thigazh cholai mada mada Nanthi pathikku uriya neeru Naan maraiyil thonriya neeru Nalvarai mel irukkum neeru Naanmuganum kanbathu ariya Narranamum periya neeru The following is a transliteration and translation of
The very first line, "Mandhiram aavadhu neeru," translates to: "The sacred ash itself is the mantra." It implies that applying or meditating upon the holy ash grants the benefits of chanting millions of powerful mantras. The sacred ash ( Thiruneeru ) is the mantra
Arthamadha vadhu neeru azagu tharuvadh dhu neeruVruththamadha vadhu neeru vedhadhil uLLadhu neeruThuththiya vadhu neeru thuyara rruppadhu neeruSaththiya vadhu neeru thiruvaala vaayaan thiruneere.
The sacred ash ( Thiruneeru ) is the mantra. It adorns the holy feet of the blemishless Lord (Shiva), who comes and dances (in the Hall of Consciousness).