The work consists of over 3,000 poetic verses divided into nine chapters called Tantras . Each Tantra covers different spiritual aspects:
Unlike many ascetic traditions that despise the physical form, Thirumoolar famously declared that the body is the temple of the Lord . He emphasized maintaining physical health through breath control and yoga to facilitate spiritual awakening. The work consists of over 3,000 poetic verses
The verses often use "twilight language"—symbolic and metaphorical terms that require deep meditation or expert commentary to fully decipher. Access and Resources Book Review: Thirumandiram: A Classic of Yoga and Tantra and the practice of Ashtanga Yoga
Philosophical views, Shiva's glory, and the practice of Ashtanga Yoga , offering deeper insights than even Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. and various Shaiva traditions.
Tantra, Mantra Shastra, the role of Shiva as a Guru, and various Shaiva traditions.