The cosmic dance of Shiva symbolises the interplay of dynamic and static divine energy flow, containing the five principles of eternal energy ; creation, preservation, destruction, illusion and emancipation. Shiva dances in 'Rudra Tandava' or the dance of destruction in an aureole of fire, creating wild thunder storms all around the universe, even shattering the Sun, the Moon and stellar bodies with his matted hair, marks of ash on the forehead, trident, drum, lifting his left leg and balancing over a demon of ignorance, with snakes crawling over his arms, legs, and braided hair that depict egotism. His upper right hand holds an hourglass drum or 'dumroo' standing for the male-female vital principle, while the lower gestures us to "Be fearless". A skull on his head depicts conquest over death. Goddess Ganga, epitomising the holy river, sits on his hairdo. His third eye represents omniscience, insight, and enlightenment.
The 'Lasya' or the gentle form of his dance, known as 'Aananda Tandavam' or dance of bliss is associated with the creation of the world, after its total destruction. Shiva's two different cosmic dances take place in one's 'Chidambaram' or in the sky of the mind, portrayed as the centre of consciousness situated at the altar of one's heart. Shiva is the symbol of 'Brahman', the universal consciousness. The cosmic serpent called 'Kundalini', draped by the Lord of all dance, is mythically present in every living form. Arousal of the 'kundalini' is a metaphor for the awakening of the seven energy centres or 'chakras' situated in the spine. The sacred text, the Bhagavad Gita, interprets that the three basic gunas - satvic, tamasic and rajasic - that combine with each other to create life forms in the universe. The divine entity is divided into nine; but only eight of them are perceived by human intellect - earth, water, fire, air, ether, mind, intellect and pride. The ninth part of the divine entity is eternally shrouded in the mystery of creation. !
Hari Om Tat Sat ~Jai Shri Ganeshaya Namah ~ Jai Nataraja!
Hari Om Tat Sat ~Jai Shri Ganeshaya Namah ~ Jai Nataraja!
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