"Shiva is the hardness that gives the stone its form," the monk replied. A bird flew overhead. "And in that bird?"
Below are the authentic Tamil lyrics as sung in traditional Shaivite sermons (Upanyasams) and Bhajan sessions. This version is often attributed to the teachings of or popularized by modern saints like Singer Sriram Parasuram and Sri Sivasri Vithal Maharaj . Engum Sivaya Ethilum Sivaya Lyrics In Tamil
பூவும் சிவாய, கனியும் சிவாய புனலும் சிவாய, நிலனும் சிவாய வானும் சிவாய, காற்றும் சிவாய மந்திரமும் சிவாயமே "Shiva is the hardness that gives the stone