Below are the transliterated lyrics for the verses of the Thiruneetru Pathigam:

Oh Lord, who wears the garland of Vilva leaves, Your divine feet are adorned with the gems of Jnana. The Vedas and the Shastras sing Your praise, You are the embodiment of Truth, the remover of ignorance.

In this hymn, the saint uses the word Neeru (meaning ash/water in different contexts but here specifically Bhasma). He argues that just as a mantra protects the chanter, the sacred ash protects the wearer. Just as a mantra purifies speech, the ash purifies the body and soul. The song elevates a simple external mark to a profound spiritual tool.

The nine Dravidas, with their sacred rivers and hills, Are Your abodes, where Your devotees take refuge. Oh Lord of the Mountain, Your Grace is boundless, You are the Refuge of the universe, the Ocean of Mercy.

Manthiramavathu Neeru, Mathiyathu Neeru, Mathankalathu Neeru, Malarth thalathu Neeru, Vanchi punai muvathu moorum Vendan aagi, Vaadhavarai neekum neeru, Thiruneeru.

Key symbols in the song:

Here are the lyrics in English (transliteration), based on the traditional Tamil Shaivite hymn from the Tirumurai (specifically Tirugnana Sambandar’s Thevaram on the sacred ash / vibhuti):