Padhiga Ratnam

Padhiga Ratnam

Kolaruppadhigam and Thiruneetruppadhigam describe the essence of Shaiva Siddhanta (philosophy) and have enlightened many devotees over the years. Thirugnyanasambandar, one of the Nayanmars, wrote these padhigams over thirteen hundred years ago. Here, we present the verses and the meaning of these padhigams.

We believe that the power of reciting any slokam is enhanced when the meaning of the verses is understood in the correct context. Here, we bring you the meaning of the verses, with additional details when required, to start one’s journey towards the goal of understanding the padhigam. Audio of the meaning is provided in English and Tamil, so that we understand its meaning in the language that we are most comfortable with. The slokam script is also provided in Tamil and transliterated English.

Our slokam audio is designed to help the User in correct diction and pronunciation. The tune, with no instruments, makes the slokam recitation easier.

Why App Format?
We want to bring slokams and their meaning to the interested User in a format that is convenient, is always available, is private and personalized. Given the hectic pace of our schedule-driven life, we feel that the desire to understand and learn the slokams should not be hampered by the lack of availability of the resources in the right format, at any time and any place, when the User needs it the most. The current App technology and its extensions best allows us to meet these goals.

What is Present in this App
* Kolarupadhigam
- Slokam script in
English transliteration
Tamil
- Synced slokam audio

* Thiruneetrupadhigam
- Slokam script in
English transliteration
Tamil
- Synced slokam audio

* Meaning of verses in Kolarupadhigam
- Text with synced-audio in
English
Tamil

* Meaning of verses in Thiruneetrupadhigam
- Text and synced-audio in
English
Tamil

* Introduction to Padhigams
- Text and synced-audio in
English
Tamil

Main App Features
* Simple and intuitive User Interface.
* Slokam script language can be changed by the User at any time.
* During audio playback, text is highlighted in sync with audio.
* Speed of the slokam audio can be adjusted by the User.
* When Recitation mode is enabled, the time interval to repeat after each audio segment can be controlled by User.
* The font size of slokam script and text can be easily changed by User and is independent of Device Setting. The range of font sizes can accommodate Users with impaired eyesight.