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The '''''Tirumantiram''''' ({{Lang-ta|திருமந்திரம்}}) or '''''Thirumantiram''''' is a [[Tamil language|Tamil]] poetic work, written either in the 2nd century BCE and 4th century CE by [[
== Etymology ==
Tirumantiram's literal meaning is "sacred mantra" or "holy incantation."<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date= |title=tirumantiram |url=https://www.himalayanacademy.com/view/tirumantiram |access-date= |website=}}</ref>
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▲The ''Tirumantiram'' is divided into nine chapters, 9 tantras ''(tantirams)'';
* 1. Philosophical views and divine experience, impermanency of the physical body, love, education etc.
* 2. Shiva's glory, His divine acts, classification of souls etc.
* 3. [[Yoga]] practices according to the eight-angled way of Patanjali. Also refers to [[Vaasi Yoga|Vasi Yoga]]
* 4. [[Mantra]], [[tantra]], etc.
* 5. Various branches of Saiva religion; the four elements of [[Shaiva Siddhanta]].
* 6. Shiva as ''guru'' bestowing grace and the devotee's responsibility.
* 7. Shiva [[linga]], Shiva worship, self-control.
* 8. The stages of soul experience
* 9. ''Panchadsara manthiram'', Shiva's dance, the state of samadhi
The poems have a unique metrical structure, each line consisting of 11 or 12 syllables depending on the initial syllable. Tirumular discusses the four steps of spiritual progress; ''Charya'', ''[[Kriya]]'', ''[[Yoga]]'' and ''Gnana'', the [[Shaiva Siddhanta]] concept of ''Pati'', ''Pasu'' and ''Pasa'' where Pati stands for
The section on [[Yoga]], called "Shiva yoga", offers details not found in the [[Sanskrit]] text of [[Patanjali]]. The ''Tirumantiram'' describes means of attaining an immortal body ''(kaya siddhi)'', advocating a theory of preserving the body so that the soul would continue its existence (
Tirumular is not only one of the 63 Nayanmars ([[Nayanars]]) but also a significant one among the 18 Siddhars. Tirumular has been referred to as "Nampiran" (meaning: nam-Our, piran-God, thus thirumular has been called as a leader or god to all the remaining
The final section of the Tirumantiram, named ''Sunya Sambhashana'' ("Colloquy on the Void"), is full of metaphorical sayings communicating mystical and speculative thoughts, for example;
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But if a cowherd, controls all five (cows), then it's possible to milk the 5 cows.
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==See also==
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* [[Agastyar]]
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* A Short Introduction: The Tamil Siddhas and the Siddha Medicine of Tamil Nadu By Marion Zimmermann
* The Encyclopaedia Of Indian Literature (Volume Five (Sasay To Zorgot), Volume 5 By Mohan Lal
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