outburst of the beneficient, but also fearful, monsoon are exhibited - so does the Supreme manifest Himself as the Guru, the Object of Love, and Give of grace to His worshippers..." Other works In 1921, an English translation of the hymns by Sambandhar, Apparswami, Sundaramurthi was done by Francis Kingsbury and GE Phillips, both of United Theological College, Bangalore (Edited by Fred Goodwill) and published in a book as Hymns of the Tamil Śaivite Saints, by the Oxford University Press. Noted Tamil film music composer Ilayaraja had composed Thiruvasagam in Symphony from the verses of Manikkavasagar's Thiruvasakam as a tribute to the saint and the Tamil itself. All songs are orchestral renditions of the verses of Thiruvasagam. In culture Ramalinga Swamigal (1823-1874 CE) is believed to have taken inspiration from Thiruvasagam for his devotional work. Portions of Thiruvasagam are also read out by the Chief Brahmin Priest of Thailand during the coronation ceremony of a new Thai King. The ancestors of the Brahmins of the Thai Royal Household are thought to have emigrated from Rameswaram to Thailand centuries back. List of temple revered in Thiruvasagam Notes References . . . . External links Transliteration & G. U. Pope's translation of Thiruvasagam Shaivam.org Composer Ilaiyaraaja's rendering A detailed review of the oratorio of Thiruvasagam by Ilaiyaraja Ecstasy of Spirit: Recital by Siddhar Maha Siva Swamy & benediction Thiruvempavai explanation meaning Hymns Shaiva texts Shaivism Tamil-language literature Bhakti movement