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Yoga / Hindu : Shaivite (Shiva)

9th Century

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English version by
Kamil V. Zvelebil

Original Language
Tamil

Silence, unmoved and rising,

Commentary by
Ivan M. Granger

Themes

Moon

Silence

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	The Poets of the Powers: Freedom, Magic, and Renewal, Translated by Kamil V. Zvelebil

Silence, unmoved and rising,
Silence, unmoved and sheltering,
Silence, unmoved and permanent,
Silence, unmoved and brilliant,
Silence, broad and immense like the Ganga,
Silence, unmoved and increasing,
Silence, white and shining like the Moon,
Silence, the Essence of Siva.

-- from The Poets of the Powers: Freedom, Magic, and Renewal, Translated by Kamil V. Zvelebil

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Commentary by Ivan M. Granger

This poem has a wonderful rhythm and repetition. A chant. Sound evoking silence. Silence, broad and immense...

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