: Every stanza concludes by identifying the ash as belonging to the Lord of Thiru Alavai (the Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai), who is described as the partner of the red-lipped Goddess Umadevi. Key Spiritual Verses Tamil Verse (Transliteration) English Meaning Manthiram avathu neeru The sacred ash is the mantra itself. Vaanavar melathu neeru It is that which is worn by the gods. Venthuyar theerppathu neeru It is the cure for great sorrows. Mukthi tharuvathu neeru It is the giver of salvation (Mukthi). Historical Significance
According to legend, Sambandar composed these verses to cure the Pandyan King, , of a severe fever that no other physicians could treat. Sambandar applied the Vibhuti while singing these verses, and the king was instantly healed. This event led to the king’s conversion to Saivism and the restoration of the faith in the region. manthiramavathu neeru lyrics in english