This verse beautifully describes the environment at dawn. "The lotus flowers have bloomed, the water is filled to the brim, and the bees are humming around." It signifies the awakening of nature and the call for the human soul to awaken as well.
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: You can download a structured PDF of the lyrics from Noolulagam or Scribd for offline chanting. This verse beautifully describes the environment at dawn
The word "Thiruvempavai" can be split into Thiru (Holy), Em (Our), and Pavai (Penance/Vow). It describes a spiritual observance performed by young girls during the Tamil month of Margazhi (mid-December to mid-January). Unlike the secular Thiruppavai composed by Andal, which focuses on the milkmaids' love for Krishna, Thiruvempavai focuses on the love and devotion of young Saiva girls towards Lord Shiva. : You can download a structured PDF of
– the waking call:
The word Empavai (எம்பாவை) means “Our Lady” or refers to a sacred vow (pavai). Collectively, these hymns are sung during the (sacred fast) in Margazhi.
சர்வமும் சிவமயம் சாக்ஷாத் சிவமே சர்வமும் சிவமயம் சாக்ஷாத் சிவமே சர்வமும் சிவமயம் சாக்ஷாத் சிவமே சர்வமும் சிவமயம் சாக்ஷாத் சிவமே