 Both as a poem and as a devotional hymn, Narayaneeyam occupies a very high place in Sanskrit literature.Narayaneeyam is the masterpiece of Melputhur and is the most widely read of all his works.The poet depicts the image of Lord Guruvayurappan, in exemplary terms - "Sammohanam Mohanal Kantham Kanthinidhanathopi, Madhuram Madhurya Dhuryadapi, Soundaryotharathopi Sundaratharam"

The "Parayana" of Narayaneeyam is believed to possess the wonderful power of healing afflictions, both mental and physical, of the devotees.