This page has the complete Thirupatham Nambi Vanthen lyrics in Tamil and English. This classic hymn, penned by the legendary poet Vedanayagam Sastriar, is a profound prayer of absolute surrender at the feet of Jesus. The title translates to "Trusting Your holy feet, I have come," and the lyrics beautifully express the soul's journey of turning away from worldly attachments to find sole refuge, forgiveness, and hope in Christ alone.
Thirupatham Nambi Vanthen - Full Lyrics
Pallavi (Chorus)
திருப்பாதம் நம்பி வந்தேன், கிருபை நிறை இயேசுவே திருவார்த்தைக்கென்னைத் தந்தேன், திருசித்தம் செய்யவே
Saranam 1
பாரினில் வேறொரு பற்று இல்லையே, பட்சம் வைக்காதேனையே பரம பதவியைத் தேடி வரப், பாதையில் சேர்க்குமே நேரிய வழி காட்டி நித்தம் நடத்திடும், நீரே என் தஞ்சமே நிலையற்ற வாழ்வில் ஆதரவாய், நீரே என் சொந்தமே
Saranam 2
பாவங்கள் பாரமாய் நெருக்கிடுதே, பதறிடும் என் நெஞ்சமே പരിശുദ്ധ രക്തത്താൽ കഴുകണമേ എൻ കറകൾ നീക്കണമേ പരിമള തൈലം ലേപനം ചെയ്യും മറിയയെപ്പോൽ ജീവിക്കാൻ പരിശുദ്ധിയോടെന്നെ കാത്തുകൊള്ളും പരമ പിതാവേ
Saranam 3
வருத்தம் பசிதாகம் எதுவந்தாலும், நீர் எந்தன் দুর্গமே வசந்தமாய் என் வாழ்வை മാറ്റിടും വചനമാം ദൈവമേ உலகத்தின் মায়യിൽ വീഴാതെന്നെ ഒരുനാളും പിരിയാതെ உமது സാന്നിധ്യത്താൽ എന്നെ നിറച്ച് உமக்கായ് ജീവിക്കാൻ
Thirupatham Nambi Vanthen - English Transliteration
Pallavi
Thirupatham nambi vanthen, kirubai nirai Yesuve Thiruvaarthaikkennai thanthen, thirusiththam seiyyave
Saranam 1
Paarinil veroru pattru illaiye, patcham vaikkaathenaiye Parama padhaviyai thedi varap, paathaiyil serkkume Neriya vazhi kaatti niththam nadaththidum, neere en thanjame Nilaiyattra vaazhvil aatharavaai, neere en sonthame
Saranam 2
Paavangal paaramaai nerukkiduthe, patharidum en nenjame Parishudha rakthaththaal kazhukaname en karakal neekkaname Parimala thailam lepanam cheyyum mariyayaippol jeevikkaan Parishudhiyodennai kaaththukollum parama pithaave
Saranam 3
Varuththam pasithaagam ethuvanthaalum, neer enthan durgame Vasanthamaai en vaazhvai maatridum vachanamaam deivame Ulakaththin maayaiyil veezhaathennai orunaalum piriyaathe Umathu saannithyaththaal ennai nirachchu umakkaai jeevikkaan
Thirupatham Nambi Vanthen - English Translation (Meaning)
Chorus
Trusting Your holy feet, I have come, O Jesus, full of grace; I have given myself to Your holy Word, to do Your holy will.
Verse 1
I have no other attachment on this earth; do not forsake me. As I come seeking the heavenly state, gather me onto the path. Show me the right way and lead me daily, You are my refuge; In this unstable life, as my support, You are my own.
Verse 2
My sins press down on me like a heavy burden, my heart is trembling; Wash me with Your holy blood, remove my stains. To live like Mary, who anointed You with fragrant oil, O heavenly Father, keep me in holiness.
Verse 3
Whatever sorrow, hunger, or thirst may come, You are my fortress. O God, the Word, who will change my life into a springtime, Without separating from me for a single day, lest I fall into the world's illusion, Fill me with Your presence, that I may live for You.
Thirupatham Nambi Vanthen - Hymn Details
| Author | Vedanayagam Sastriar (1774–1864) |
| Genre | Tamil Christian Hymn, Keerthanai, Songs of Surrender |
Thirupatham Nambi Vanthen - Historical Background and Author
"Thirupatham Nambi Vanthen" is not a modern song but a timeless "Keerthanai" (a Carnatic-style hymn) composed by one of the most revered figures in Tamil Christian history, Vedanayagam Sastriar (1774–1864).
Born into a Christian family in Tirunelveli, Sastriar was a prodigious poet and scholar who served as the court poet in the palace of King Serfoji II of Tanjore. Despite his high secular position, Sastriar's life work was dedicated to composing Christian literature and music in a way that was deeply rooted in Indian culture and classical forms. He masterfully blended complex Tamil poetry and Carnatic music with profound Christian theology. This hymn is a prime example of his legacy, capturing the heart of a soul's complete surrender to Christ.
Thirupatham Nambi Vanthen - Meaning & Theological Theme
The hymn is a prayer of absolute surrender, encapsulated in the opening phrase, "Thirupatham Nambi Vanthen" (Trusting Your holy feet, I have come). In Indian culture, falling at someone's feet ("patham") is the ultimate sign of respect, humility, and seeking refuge. Sastriar uses this powerful cultural symbol to express a believer's approach to Jesus.
- Verse 1 is a declaration of renunciation, affirming that there is "no other attachment on this earth" and that Jesus is the only refuge in an unstable world.
- Verse 2 is a prayer of repentance. It acknowledges the heavy burden of sin and appeals to the cleansing power of Christ's blood, expressing a desire to live a life of pure, sacrificial devotion like Mary who anointed Jesus' feet.
- Verse 3 is a statement of unwavering faith, declaring confidence that God is a fortress through all of life's trials and praying to be filled with His presence to navigate the world's illusions.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” — Matthew 11:28-29 (NIV)
