Whether you chant it during a girivalam (walk around the hill) or silently in a subway train, remember this: The Lingam shines not just in Tiruvannamalai, but wherever a heart turns inward.

As you chant "Vilangidum lingam," visualize the deep orange and red hues of the Tiruvannamalai hill at sunset. See it not as rock, but as solidified fire.

Arunachalamai vilangidum lingam… arul perugidum malai lingam…

Sri Ramana Arunachala. Have you experienced the power of Song 121? Share your reflections in the comments below, or read our next article on the 108 Names of Arunachala.

In the vast ocean of Tamil Bhakti literature, few compositions shine as brightly as the verses dedicated to Lord Shiva in His manifestation as the sacred flame of Arunachala . Among the thousands of hymns sung by saints and devotees, one particular line or keyword has been gaining significant traction among spiritual seekers: "Arunachalamai Vilangidum Lingam Song 121."

Bookmark this page. Learn the tune. And tomorrow morning, as the sun rises, sit for 11 minutes and chant: