The hymn consists of 11 stanzas (verses). Below is the transliteration of the lyrics in English script, designed for ease of recitation.
After a thorough search of canonical Tamil Saiva Siddhanta literature (Manikkavasagar's Thiruvasagam, Appar, Sundarar, Sambandar's Thevaram), . Thirunama Pathigam Lyrics In English
Hymn of Sacred Names (Thirunama Pathigam / Thiruchazhal) Author: Manikkavasagar Compilation: Thiruvasagam (Part of the 8th Tirumurai) Theme: Ecstatic chanting of Shiva's names as the path to liberation. The hymn consists of 11 stanzas (verses)
The king ordered Appar to be thrown into the ocean, tied to a massive stone. Left to drown, the saint did not despair. Instead, he floated on the waves, singing the praise of Lord Shiva. Legend has it that he floated to the shores of Thirupathiripuliyur (present-day Cuddalore). Upon reaching the shore, safe and sound, he sang the —a hymn celebrating the glory of the five-lettered mantra (Panchakshara: Na-Ma-Shi-Va-Ya ) and the safety found in the Lord’s name. Hymn of Sacred Names (Thirunama Pathigam / Thiruchazhal)
frequently share lyrics with English translations for non-Tamil speakers. Musical Versions: You can listen to the rhythmic flow of the verses via Hyderabad B Siva to help with pronunciation. Saiva/Kaumaram Lord Murugan ) specifically? Gopinath Krishnamurthy