Thiru Manikkavasagar's Thiruvempavai - 20 !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!

In this verse, Thiru Manikkavasagar emphasizes the significance of worship of lotus feet of Lord Annamaliyar of Thiruvannamalai and solemnly prays to Lord Annamalaiyar who has no beginning or end to shower His blessings on us.   The holiest feet of Lord Annamalaiyar this provides life to all creatures and abundance of joy, ultimate place where all the living being rests, glorious feet which was not recognized by Lord Vishnu & Lord Brahma.  Thiru Manikkavasagar instructs the young maidens assembled in the early hours of dawn to have holy dip in the beautiful pond filled with lotuses in the auspicious month of Markazhi and sing praising the glories of Lord.

Potri ! Aruluka Nin Adhiyam Padhamalar

Potri ! Aruluka Nin Ananthamam Senthalirkal

Potri ! Yella Uyirukkum Thotramam Porpadham

Potri ! Yella Uyirukkum Pokamam Poompkazhal

Potri ! Yella Uyirukkum Etram Inaiyadigal

Potri ! Mal Nanmuganum Kanatha Pundareekam

Potri ! Yam Uyya Atkondarulum Ponmalarkal

Potriyam ! Markazhi Neeradelor Empavai !

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Thiru Manikkavasagar's Thiruvempavai - 19 !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!

In this verse, Thiru Manikkavasagar passionately reveals the devotion and dedication to Lord Annamalaiyar of Thiruvannamalai who is the savior of his children/devotees.  Thiru Manikkavasagar insists the young maidens assembled to worship Lord in the early hours of dawn to sincerely pray to Lord to have bride-groom who is fervent devotee of Lord Shiva, our hands should engage in the self-less work of Lord and eyes should witness the majestic form of Lord in the day and night.  Thiru Manikkavasagar enthusiastically declares that the blessings of Lord would make him worriless about the sunrise.

Ungaiyir Pillai Unakke Adaikkalam

Anga Pazhanjol Puthukkum Yem Acchathal

Engal Peruman Unakkondru Uruaippom Kel

Engongai Nin Anpar Allarthon Cherarka

Yengai Unakkalathu Yeppaniyum Seiyyarkka

Kangul  Pakal Engan Matrondrum Kanar

Inge Parise Yemakku Engon Nalkuthiyel

Engezhilan Jyayiru Yemakkelor Empavai

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Thiru Manikkavasagar's Thiruvempavai - 18 !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!

In this verse, Thiru Manikkavasagar describes the grandeur of Lord Annamalaiyar of Thiruvannamalai who is worshipped by all the deities; consequently it reduces the sparkling of the crown of deities before the magnificence of Lord Annamaliyar which has brilliance of Lord Surya who removes the darkness and eventually results in vanish stars from the sky.   Thiru Manikkavasagar describes the supremacy of Lord Annamaliyar who is the elixir of nectar to His devotees dwells in the form of Male/Female, Earth/Sky and also discloses the autonomous existence.  Thiru Manikkavasagar insists the young maiden assembled to worship Lord in the early hours of dawn to have holy dip and sing praising the glories of lotus feet of Lord Shiva.

Annamaliyan  Adikkamalam Chendrirainjum

Vinnor Mudiyin Manithokai Veetru Andrarpol

Kannar Iravi Kathirvanthu Karkarappa

Thannar Olimayangi Tharakaikal Tham Akala

Pennaki Aanai Aliyai Pirangolicher

Vinnaki Mannaki Iththaniyum Veraki

Kannar Amuthamai  Nindran Kazhalpadi

Penne Epoompunalpainthu Adelor Empavai

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Thiru Manikkavasagar's Thiruvempavai - 17 !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!

In this verse, Thiru Manikkavasagar describes the enthralling exquisiteness and glories of Goddess Sri Parvati consort of Lord Shiva, who has long and beautiful black colored plait of hair, abundance of compassion to Lord Vishnu who has attractive eyes and Lord Brahma who has four faces and deities, showers Her grace on devotees, resides in their home and eradicates their sins.  Thiru Manikkavasagar insists the young maidens gathered to worship Lord in the early hours of dawn to have holy dip in the pond filled with lotuses, sing and praise the glories of Lord Shiva who has attractive eyes and elixir of nectar of fervent devotees was detained by Goddess Sri Parvati/Umaiyyammai.

Chemkanavanpal  Thisaimukhan Pal Thevarkal Pal

Yengum Illathor Inpam Nam Palatha

Kongu Un Karungkuzhali Nanthammai Kothatti

Ingu Nam Illangal Thorum Yezhuntharuli

Semkamala Porpadham Thantharulum Sevakanai

Angan Arasai Adiyongadkku Aramudhai

Nangan  Perumanai Padi Nalanthikazh

Pangaya Poompunal Painthu Adelor Empavai

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Thiru Manikkavasagar's Thiruvempavai - 16 !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!

In this verse, Thiru Manikkavasagar describes the enthralling beauty of Mother of the Universe Goddess Sri Parvati, consort of Lord Shiva, water vapors raised from the bed of sea formed dark cloud crammed in the sky resembles the complexion of Goddess Sri Umaiyammai, downpour along with thunder bear a close resemblance to the thin waistline and the sound of anklets of Goddess Sri Parvati.   The rainbow formed in the sky reminds the beautiful long eyebrows of Goddess Sri Parvati, an inseparable part of Lord Shiva.  Thiru Manikkavasagar earnestly prays to Lord Shiva and Goddess Sri Parvati to shower blessings on devotees.

Mun Ekadalai Churukku Yezhunthu Udaiyan

Yennai Thikazhnthu Yemmai Aludaiyan Ittidaiyin

Minni Polinthu Empiratti Thiruvadimel

Ponnumsilambin Silambi Thirupuruvam

Yennasilai Kulavi Nanthamai Aludaiyan

Thannie Pirivila Yengoman Anparukku

Munni Avan Namakku Munsurkkum Innarulae

Yenna Pozhiyai Mazhayelor Empavai

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Thiru Manikkavasagar's Thiruvempavai – 15 !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!

In this verse, Thiru Manikkavasagar describes the sincere devotion a young maiden who relentlessly chant the names of Lord Shiva and preach the glories of Lord in a state of ecstasy, hysterically shed tears of joy thinking about the compassion of Lord and fails to remember the existence of the material world, doesn’t think or worship any deity other than Lord Shiva and sings praising the glories of Lord
and worship the lotus feet of Lord Shiva.  Thiru Manikkavasagar invites the young maiden assembled in the early hours of dawn to have holy dip in the pond filled with the fresh alluring flowers.

Ororukal Emperuman Yendrendre Namperuman

Sheerorukal Vai Ovvan Sitham Kalikoora

Neerorukal Ovva Neduntharai Kan Palippa

Parorukal Vanthanaiyan Vinnorai Than Paniyan

Perarayarkku Engane Pithoruvar Amarum

Aroruvar Evvannam Atkollum Vitthakar Than

Varuruva Poonmulaiyeer Vayara  Nampadi

Yeruruva Poompunalpainthu Adelor Empavai

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Thiru Manikkavasagar's Thiruvempavai - 14 !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!

In this verse, Thiru Manikkavasagar passionately describes the method of holy dip to the young maidens assembled in the early hours of dawn to worship the Supreme Lord Shiva; with the jingling noise of ear stud, clattering noise of the jewels worn on their bodies, dancing of hair locks and the flowers decked on it surrounded by the deafening noise of honey bees.  Thiru Manikkavasagar advises the young maidens to sing praising the glories of Thiruchitrambalam/Chidambaram who is the embodiment of Veda & Vedanga.  Thiru Manikkavasagar instructs them to sing enthusiastically about the blazing fire form of Lord as  Lingodbhavar, garland of Kondrai flowers adorned on His body, the supreme Lord who has no beginning or end  and earnestly prays to provide salvation from the birth and death.

Katharar Kuzhaiyada Paipoon Kalanada

Kothai Kuzhalada  Vandin Kuzham Ada

Seethapunal Adi Sitram Palapadi

Veda Porul Padi Apporul Ama Padi

Chothi Thirampadi Choozh Kondraithar Padi

Adi Thirampadi Andham Ama Padi

Pethithu Nammai Valarthedutha Peivanai Than

Padha Thirampadi Adelor Empavai

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Thiru Manikkavasagar's Thiruvempavai - 13 !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!

In this verse, Thiru Manikkavasagar emphasizes the perfect manner of holy dip to the young maidens assembled in the early hours of dawn.  The sincere devotees of Lord Shiva who desired to wash off their sins should have holy dip in the beautiful pond crammed with crystal clear water where Goddess Sri Parvati with her consort Lord Shiva dwells,   filled with the flowers of Kuvalai and red lotuses and the earsplitting noise of the honey bees.   Thiru Manikkavasagar instructs the young maidens assembled to have holy dip in the pond to immerse in a state of bliss with utmost enthusiasm that should cause twirl of jewels on their bodies and the swirl of anklets, thus the pond would overflow with water.

Paikuvalai Karmalaral Semkamala Paimpothal

Angam Kurukinathal Pinnum Aravathal

Thangal Malamkazhuvuvar Vanthu Sarthalinal

Engal Pirattiyum Engonum Pondru Inaintha

Pongum Maduvil Puka Painthu Painthu Nam

Changam Chilamba Chilambu Kudaiyum  Punalponga

Pangaya Poompunal Painthu Adelor Empavai

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Thiru Manikkavasagar's Thiruvempavai - 12 !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!

In this verse, Thiru Manikkavasagar describes the significance of holy dip in the pond so as to get rid of the persistent sorrows and grief in this life and worship of Lord Nataraja of Chidambaram/Thillaikoothan who is dancing with the fire in His hand.  The supreme Lord Shiva who protects the celestial world and Earth and its living beings performs the functions of trinities.  Thiru Manikkavasagar insists to sing praising the glories of the lotus feet of the supreme Lord to the young maidens assembled to have holy dip and worship Lord in the early hours of dawn, with all that loud noise of bangles, deafening voices of women in bliss and earsplitting noises of honey bees around their hair locks.

Artha Piravi Thuyar Keda Nam Arthu Adum

Keerthan Natrilai Chitrambalathe Theeyadum

Koothan Ivvanum Kuvalayamum Yellomum

Karthum Padaithum Karanthum Vilayadi

Varthayum Pesi Valaisilamba Varkalaikal

Arpparavam Seyya Ani Kuzhalmel Vandarppa

Poothikazhum Poikai  Kudainthu Udaiyar Porpadham

Yethi Iruchunaineer Adelor Empavai

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !! 

Thiru Manikkavasagar's Thiruvempavai - 11 !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!

In this verse, Thiru Manikkavasagar praising the glories of Lord Annamalaiyar of Thiruvannamalai, who is the savior of His staunch devotees immersed in the singing and praising the glories of Lord while taking holy dip in the pond packed with the earsplitting noise of honey bees.  The supreme Lord resembles the blaze, consort of Goddess Sri Parvati who has gorgeous physical features and long and wide attractive eyes!  We have completely absorbed in your various celestial forms worshipped by the ardent devotees! Manikkavasagar earnestly prays to Lord Annamalaiyar to protect us.

Meyyar Thadam Poikai Pukku Mukerena

Kaiyar Kudainthu Kudainthu Un Kazhalpadi

Ayya Vazhiyadiyom Vazhnthom Kan Yar Azhal Por

Seyya Venneeradi Selva Sirumarungul

Maiyar Thadangan Madanthai Manavala

Ayya Ni Atkondarulum Vilayattin

Uyivarkal Uyyum Vakaiyellam Uyarthozhinthom

Eyyamar Kappai Yamaiyelor Empavai

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Thiru Manikkavasagar's Thiruvempavai - 10 !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!

In this verse, Thiru Manikkavasagar describes the various magnificent forms of Lord Shiva as Ardhanareeshwara/Pennorubhagam Udayavan, amorphous, eulogized by Vedas, Rishis and Sages, impossible to cite about his personification, resides in the heart of His devotees, sinless women born in the stately families’ worship Him and work for keep His sanctum immaculate.   Thiru Manikkavasagar emphasizes where is His abode? What’s His name? Who are his relatives & non-relatives? How to sing about Him?

Pathalam Yezhinumkeezh Shorkazhivu Padhamalar

Pothar Punnaimudiyum Yella Porulmudive

Peythai Orupal Thirumeni Ondrallan

Vedamuthal Vinnorum Mannum Thuthithalum

Otha Ulava Oru Thozhan Thondarulan

Kothil Kulathu Aran Than Koyil Pillaipillaikan

Yethavan Oor Yethavan Per Yar Uttrar Yar Ayalar

Yethavanai Padum Pariselor Empavai

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Thiru Manikkavasagar's Thiruvempavai - 9

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!

In this verse, Thirumanikkavasagar describes the authenticity of Supreme Lord Shiva who is new to novice; we are just a particle of the Supreme soul and ardent devotees of Lord and his devotees, associates of devotees of Lord and will sincerely follow their instructions and respect them.  Thiru Manikkavasagar earnestly prays to Lord to shower His blessings always on us and keep us contended in this life.

Munnai Pazhamporutkku Munnai Pazham Porule

Pinnai Puthumaikkum Perthum Apetriyane

Unnai Piranaka Petravul Sheeradiyom

Unnadiyar Thalpanivom Angavarkke Pangavom

Annavare Yemkanavar Aavar Avar Ukanthu

Sonna Parise Thozhumpai Pani Seivom

Inna Vakaye Yamakku Yemkon Nalkuthiyel

Enna Kurayum Ilom Elor Empavai

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Thiru Manikkavasagar's Thiruvempavai - 8 !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!

In this verse, Thiru Manikkavasagar describes the apathy of a young maiden after listening to the rooster’s cries, chirping of birds, divine sounds of holy instruments and the reverberation of the divine conch.  The ladies assembled were sung praising the glories of Lord and His compassion.  The ladies gathered sharply criticizes uncaring attitude of the young maiden for remaining in the bed in the early hours of dawn and advises her to sing praising the Supreme Lord Shiva.

Kozhi Silamba Silambum Kurukku Engum

Yezhil Iyamba Iyambum Vensanghu Engum

Kezhil Paramchothi Kezhil Pazhangkarunai

Kezhil Vizhipporulkal Padinom Kettillayo

Vazhi Ethenna Urakkamo Vaithiravai

Azhiyan Anbudaimai Amarum Evvatro

Oozhi Muthalvanai Nindra Oruvanai

Yezhai Pangalanaiye Padelor Empavai

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!