Introduction
The Dancing Shiva
Nataraj - The Dancing Shiva is the Hindu God of Dance. Nataraj symbolizes
not merely the rhythm of physical force but the cosmic process of creation
and renewal of life. Shiva as Nataraj also symbolizes spiritual
virility in the Yogi (ascetic). In metaphysics, he symbolizes the unity of
the spirit of Purusha (essence) with Prakriti (substance).
"In the symbolism of Shiva's cosmic dance is hidden a deep understanding of how our universe works, from the tiny atom to inconceivably immense intergalactic spaces. Shiva's unending Dance of Creation, Preservation and Destruction is art, science and religion merged as one. When we behold His Dance, the world is seen as it truly is--sacred. Every happening within it is His Divine Will."
From "SIVA'S COSMIC DANCE, An Introduction to the World's Most Ancient Religion, Saivite Hinduism."
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