Prayer of the Day

Prayer from Thirunavukkarasar Thevaram

 

திருநாவுக்கரசர் அருளிய தேவாரம் 
தலம்    :    பொது (நமச்சிவாயத் திருப்பதிகம்)
பண்    :    காந்தார பஞ்சமம்
நான்காம் திருமுறை

திருச்சிற்றம்பலம்

முன்னெறியாகிய முதல்வன் முக்கணன்
தன்னெறியே சரணாதல் திண்ணமே
அந்நெறியே சென்றங்கு அடைந்தவர்க்கெலாம்
நன்னெறியாவது நமச்சிவாயவே

திருச்சிற்றம்பலம்

Song as Romanized text

 
Thirunavukkarasar Thevaram
Thalam    :    pothu (namachivaya thirupadhikam)
Pan    :    Kanthara Panjamam
Fourth Thirumurai

Thiruchirrambalam

munneRiyAkiya muthalvan mukkaNan
thanneRiyE saraNAthal thiNNamE
an-n-eRiyE senRa~Ngu aDain-thavarkkelAm
n-anneRiyAvathu n-amaccivAyavE.

Thiruchirrambalam

Meaning of the Prayer Song:

 The ancient path of the Prime, Three-eyed Lord
is the path to be resorted to, for sure.
For those who have reached out to that path,
it is the "Namahshivaya" that is the good companion.

 Notes: 

1. neRi - path/destination.

2. Thirunavukkarasar, who sang this song asserting the supremacy of
the holy Panchakshara when the Jains threw him into deep sea binding him to a rock
and he came unhurt to the shore, makes clear even when facing that tough situation
 a. Those who need protection and resort for life should worship the Three eyed Lord Shiva.
 b. Even for those who have reached out to the path of Lord Shiva, it is the holy Panchakshara 
that is the guide to be held firm through the journey.