Thiruvasagam 20-20 Webinar

Thiruvasagam is a revered devotional work in Tamil composed by Manikkavasagar, one of the four prominent saints of Shaiva Siddhanta. This sacred text is a compilation of hymns dedicated to Lord Shiva, reflecting deep devotion, total surrender and profound spiritual insight.

Comprising 658 verses across 51 chapters, Thiruvasagam holds such sanctity that its recitation is considered equivalent to chanting the entire Vedas. When recited with sincere understanding, these hymns awaken an intense sense of devotion, stirring the heart and immersing the soul in divine love.

Here is a beautiful excerpt from the text

Original Tamil Verse

தந்தது, உன் தன்னை, கொண்டது, என் தன்னை; சங்கரா! ஆர் கொலோ, சதுரர்?
அந்தம் ஒன்று இல்லா ஆனந்தம் பெற்றேன்; யாது நீ பெற்றது ஒன்று, என்பால்?
சிந்தையே கோயில் கொண்ட எம்பெருமான்! திருப்பெருந்துறை உறை சிவனே!
எந்தையே! ஈசா! உடல் இடம் கொண்டாய்; யான் இதற்கு இலன், ஓர் கைம்மாறே!

English Translation

You gave me Yourself, and You took me for Yourself!
Tell me, O Lord Śiva, who is wiser—You or me?
I have received endless joy and bliss from You,
But have I given You even a single thing in return?
O my Lord, You have made my heart Your holy temple,
O Śiva, who resides in the sacred Perunthurai!
O Father, O Lord, You have made my body Your home.

Webinar Highlights

1. Learn 20 selected songs from Thiruvasagam in 20 days.
2. Chant with deep understanding and devotion.
3. Elevate your Bhakti (devotional) quotient.
4. Lay a strong foundation for ‘Muttrodhal’, gaining the knowledge and confidence to chant the entire Thiruvasagam.

Webinar Format 

• 20 Online sessions
• The sessions will be streamed on Zoom. Those who miss the online session can listen to the recordings available in the dashboard.
• Recordings will be available in the dashboard for a period of 3 months post the completion of the webinar.

Schedule:

Dates: Begins 14 April 2025
No. of Sessions: 20
Frequency: Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Time: 6:40 AM to 7:00 AM IST

Facilitator: Sri Arunachalam Viswanathan
Webinar Fees:  ₹ 1000, US$ 25
Mode of Communication: Tamil

Prerequisite

Good internet connection will be required.

Reference Text

1. Selected songs will be given in the form of PDF.

About the Facilitator

This webinar will be conducted by Shri Arunachalam Vishwanathan – a Chinmaya Sevak from Tamilnadu, a devotee of Lord Muruga and an ardent lover of Tamil scriptures.

He completed the two-year Vedanta Course at Sandeepany Sadhanalaya, Mumbai, under the guidance of Pujya Swami Tejomayanandaji and Swami Advayananda. Following this, he served for nine years at Chinmaya Mission Thamaraipakkam in Tiruvallur district. He is currently involved in the development and maintenance of the Chinmaya International Foundation (CIF) website.

Lives and Teachings of Thiruvalluvar, Pattinathar, Thayumanavar, Vallalar and Maha-kavi Bharathiyar are his inspirations and are close to his heart.

Contact Details

For further information or clarification
Contact: +91 92077 11511
Email: cifwebinars@chinfo.org