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Silence, unmoved and rising

by Civivakkiyar
(9th Century) Timeline

English version by
Kamil V. Zvelebil

Original Language
Tamil
Yoga / Hindu : Shaivite (Shiva)
9th Century

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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Themes

  Moon
  Silence
 
 
 


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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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