Manthiramavathu Neeru Thevaram Lyrics In English Site

The phrase "Manthiramavathu Neeru" translates roughly to In this hymn, Sundarar declares that for him, the external ritual of chanting mantras is secondary; the real, effective mantra is the holy ash (vibhuti) of Lord Shiva. He extols the greatness of wearing thiruneeru (sacred ash) on the forehead and body, considering it more powerful than learned mantras, fire rituals, or even the Vedas.

Like a river, whose banks are adorned, With trees, whose leaves are sacred, May the stream of mantras, born of Thy mouth, Bring salvation to the three cities. Manthiramavathu Neeru Thevaram Lyrics In English

Manthiramavathu Neeru Thevaram (The divine words are flowing like a river) The phrase "Manthiramavathu Neeru" translates roughly to In