The is a sacred Tamil devotional hymn, often dedicated to Lord Vishnu (Perumal) or Lord Shiva (depending on the specific deity-focused pathigam), composed of verses that glorify the various "holy names" of the deity. High-Quality English Lyrics & Meaning
You can find the full English transliteration and, often, meanings in the following resources: Shaivam.org DevotionalBhajan.com thirunama pathigam lyrics in english high quality
A high-quality English transliteration must adhere to strict phonetic rules to retain the mantra’s potency. For example, consider the opening lines of the first verse: The is a sacred Tamil devotional hymn, often
For those who may not read Tamil fluently, here is a high-quality transliteration of common verses found in the Thirunama Pathigam Karuvarai Irundhen Thiruvarul Marandhen Kasiyil Irundhen Unnai Marandhen Arivilaa Manidhan Naan En Seiven Arul Purivai En Thiruvaranga Nama Narayana Endru Solvome Nalamaai Vazhavu Vazhi Seivome Emperumaan Un Thiru Namathai Eppodhum Naavil Vaithu Magizhvome Understanding the Meaning thirunama pathigam lyrics in english high quality
Lyrics and Information
Words and music by Frank Claude Huston, 1909
Key signature: E flat major (3 flats)
Time signature: 3/4
Meter: 11.9.11.8. with Refrain
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1. The service of Jesus true pleasure affords, In Him there is joy without an alloy; ’Tis heaven to trust Him and rest on His words; It pays to serve Jesus each day.
Refrain: It pays to serve Jesus, it pays ev’ry day, It pays ev’ry step of the Though the pathway to glory may sometimes be drear, You’ll be happy each step of the way.
2. It pays to serve Jesus whate’er may betide, It pays to be true whate’er you may do; ’Tis riches of mercy in Him to abide; It pays to serve Jesus each day. 3. Though sometimes the shadows may hang o’er the way, And sorrows may come to beckon us home, Our precious Redeemer each toil will repay; It pays to serve Jesus each day.
Created by Mobile Hymns, 2026
