🕉️ Lyrics in Tamil (தமிழ் வரிகள்)

The phrase (எங்கும் சிவாய எதிலும் சிவாய) is a powerful Tamil devotional chant that translates to "Shiva is everywhere, Shiva is in everything". It reflects the core philosophy of Saiva Siddhanta , which views Lord Shiva as an omnipresent divine force.

"Engum Sivaya Ethilum Sivaya" is a revered mantra in the Hindu tradition, specifically in the Shaivite sect. The phrase is derived from the Tamil language, with "Engum" meaning "in You" or "within You", "Sivaya" referring to Lord Shiva, and "Ethilum" meaning "even" or "also". Therefore, the mantra can be roughly translated to "You are Shiva, even in You, Shiva exists".

There are slight variations in the lyrics depending on the singer or tradition (some versions merge all verses into one long chant). The core meaning is

It is not merely a line from a song but a fundamental declaration of the omnipresence, omniscience, and omnipotence of Lord Shiva. In Tamil culture, particularly within the framework of Saiva Siddhanta

சிவாய நம என்று சிந்தித்தேன் சிவமானேன் சிவமல்லால் வேறொன்றும் சிந்தையிலே தோன்றவில்லை சிவாய நம என்று சிந்தித்தேன் சிவமானேன் சிவமல்லால் வேறொன்றும் சிந்தையிலே தோன்றவில்லை