The "Thirunama Pathigam" is the of Manikkavasagar. Its power lies not in complex philosophy, but in the ecstatic repetition of the Divine Name. The single most famous line from this Pathigam – "Aadhiyum Anthamum Illaa Arun Jothi Thaanae" – is considered a Moola Mantra (root chant) of Tamil Saivism.

Nama Shivaya vazhga, Nilai perugip podhi, Nama Shivaya vazhga, Nediya samayaththilae, Nama Shivaya vazhga, Ninaithu varundhuvaarkkellaam, Nama Shivaya vazhga, Nadantha pin ellaam, Nama Shivaya vazhga – Adiyen vazhga illai, Nama Shivaya vazhga, Nandhana pathiyai.

Below is the transliteration of the opening verses, which are commonly used in daily prayers and community chanting. Verse 1: The Divine Light

Let the sacred name resonate in your heart.

Nama Shivaya vazhga, Nagar koNda peruman, Nama Shivaya vazhga, Nadantha vazhiyaay, Nama Shivaya vazhga, Naanadippavar thozhum, Nama Shivaya vazhga, Nadantha pin ellaam, Nama Shivaya vazhga – Adiyen vazhga illai, Nama Shivaya vazhga, Nadana periye.