தமழர அறவடப படபபகளல மவயரம தமழ மநதரம / Three Thousand Tamil Mantras in the Intellectual Knowledge of the Tamils

The “Thirumandiram” is an influential Tamil spiritual and esoteric scripture composed by the siddhar Thirumoolar. Thirumoolar is revered as an enlightened Naanmarai yogi. He articulates a holistic vision of existence based on the Saiva Siddhanta philosophy. The rational and logical ideas are enticing with pragmatic and aesthetic dimensions of Tamil intellectual knowledge. “Thirumandiram” represents a profound synthesis of mystical, spiritual, philosophical, and medical thoughts in Tamil. As a comprehensive compilation of 3,000 hymns dependent into nine tantras (thematic divisions) and 230 chapters, this work transcends conservative non-secular discourse by integrating numerous disciplines such as metaphysics, ethics, arts, linguistics, medicine, astronomy and ecology. Many scholarly studies in Tamil and abroad recognise “Thirumandiram” as a foundation of the Tamil intellectual background. It is still studied and researched for its encyclopedic scope and enduring relevance to life and its mystical quality. This study examines the multidisciplinary outline of “Thirumandiram” by emphasising its contributions to Tamil premodern scholarship and its potential ways for progressive interdisciplinary dialogue in Tamil intellectual knowledge. Hence, this paper highlights the unique role of “Thirumandiram” as a religious resource and a compendium of philosophic experience and medical knowledge.