Adhi Yogi Poem by Rm. Shanmugam Chettiar

The Svetasvetara Upanished
Is the earliest text that alludes to Shive
As the Parama Purush, the Supreme.
‘Since the Rudra is one, the knowers of Brahmn
Know of no other deity.' it declared.
It is an evocative exposition
For the Saivait sect and philosophy,
Which circles the enigmatic Shiva.

Shiva is known as Adhi Yogi.
He is untouched by Maya he created.
He is bound by law that he set to roll.
A great dancer, known as Nataraja,
He has inspired the world by his dancing.
He is the dancer of the subatomic
Particles that the scientists have found out.
He's the centre of being and becoming.
03.08.2020