Othuvar Un Peyar Othuvar Lyrics

What is the meaning of Othuvar Un Peyar Othuvar lyrics?

This devotional song, 'Othuvar Un Peyar Othuvar', from the 1970 film 'Kann Malar', is a profound hymn dedicated to Lord Shiva. The opening lines are a direct invocation from Thirugnanasambandar's revered Tevaram, vividly describing Shiva's iconic attributes: his earring, his mount (the bull), the crescent moon adorning his head, and the sacred ash from the cremation ground smeared on his body. The devotee proclaims Shiva as the 'thief who stole my heart' and the glorious Lord of Sirkazhi (Piramapuram), whom even Brahma adores, and who grants grace for worship. This sets a deeply spiritual and reverent tone for the entire composition. The core of the song expresses unwavering devotion and surrender to Lord Shiva. The lyrics emphasize the continuous chanting of His name and the pursuit of the deeper spiritual meaning embedded within the sacred 'Om' mantra. The devotee declares that not a single day passes without remembering Shiva's lotus feet, and that His holy name is eternally sweet, never bitter. Chidambaram (Thillai), Shiva's cosmic dance abode, is hailed as the ultimate refuge. The song further praises Shiva's compassion, his iconic symbols like the Ganga and the crescent moon, and how he captivates the devotee's heart and mind, ultimately taking their entire being and devotion as a garland.