: Representing ignorance, Shiva pinned him to the ground and began the Ananda Tandava (Dance of Bliss) on his back.
He is the beginning (Aadhi), He is the end (Antham). He is the life (Vaazhum), He is the path (Vazhi). Salutations to the holy name of Shiva (Nama Shivaya).
You can find the full lyrics for the Tamil spiritual chant "Engum Sivaya Ethilum Sivaya" in English phonetics below:
Engum Sivaya Ethilum Sivaya Anbum Sivaya Arivum Sivaya Inbam Sivaya Ennam Sivaya Thunbam Sivaya Thothiram Sivaya Sivaya Nama Om Sivaya Nama Sivaya Nama Om Sivaya Nama Uyirom Sivaya Unarvum Sivaya Aadhiyum Sivaya Andhamum Sivaya Kalamum Sivaya Karunaiyum Sivaya Yavum Sivaya Gnyanamum Sivaya Sivaya Nama Om Sivaya Nama Sivaya Nama Om Sivaya Nama
Chorus: Om Namaha Shivaya Om Namaha Shivaya Shivaya Shivaya Shivaya Om Namaha Shivaya
The song might have slight variations in lyrics across different versions or renditions. These lyrics provided are based on an approximate translation and might not be 100% accurate.
The lyrics bridge the gap between the individual (the body and soul) and the cosmos (the stars and elements).
The phrase translates from Tamil as "Shiva is everywhere, Shiva is in everything." While it is popularized through modern devotional songs, most notably by artists like Veeramani Kannan and S.P. Balasubrahmanyam , it captures a deep philosophical story rooted in Shaivism. The Story of "Shiva is Everywhere"
Sarvam shivay Sakalam shivay Shivay shiv shivay Shiv shiv shivay