Nataraja--The Dance of Shiva

Shiva dances
Within the circle of fire
Expressing harmony
In his perfect figure
The snake on his arm
Is seen uncoiling
The flame in his hand
An endless cycle of birth and death
His cosmic dance
The harbinger of bliss
Destroys the old myths
Creates the new
Releasing men from illusion
He performs his dance
Of creation


Based on Hindu Mythology
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Culverhouse Avatar
September 3, 2010 at 7:27 AM
enjoyed reading your work...good job!
Devonshire Avatar
September 3, 2010 at 7:18 AM
Have never seen this dance, Tahera, but I like the way you describe it here! Love, Carolyn
Palli Avatar
September 2, 2010 at 12:15 AM
Can picture the scene.
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