திருநாவுக்கரசர் & திருமங்கையாழ்வார் பாடல்களில் மந்திரங்களின் விழுமியங்கள்

The Significance of Mantras in the Hymns of Thirunavukkarasar and Thirumangai Azhvaar

Abstract

The hymns of Thirunavukkarasar and the verses of Thirumangai Alvar are composed in a way that enriches the lives of people in society. Thirunavukkarasar’s pathigams (hymns) played a crucial role in his liberation from the hardships inflicted by Jain monks, with the divine support of Lord Shiva. The sacred five-letter mantra “Namah Shivaya” was his spiritual refuge. Similarly, Thirumangai Alvar received direct initiation of the name “Narayana” from Lord Vishnu himself, with the divine presence of Goddess Lakshmi, at the sacred site of Thirumanankollai. Inspired by this divine experience, he composed numerous verses in devotion. Thus, this article aims to explore and analyze the significance of the mantras found in the hymns of these two revered saints.