Shiva Thandava Stotram: Jatatabi Galajjala
There are in total 15 stanzas in Shiva Thandava Stotram. The Temple opening scene in Lingaa takes and repeats the 1st stanza followed by the 2nd stanza :
Jatta Attavi Galaj Jala Pravaaha Paavita Sthale
Gale valambya Lambitaam Bhujangga Tungga Maalikaam
Damadd Damadd Damadd Daman Ninaadavadd Damar Vayam
Cakaara Canndda Taannddavam Tanotu Nah Shivah Shivam
(2)
The above lines describes the awesome Thandavam of Shiva. The mere movements that sends the thrills and an event to cherish for his devotees. His loose flying hair is like a Forest from which the River Ganges flow making the earth a holy ground, the holy ground of Shiva performing his Thandavam. The sankes hang around his neck like the flower garlands and his Udukai continuously beating - Damad, Damad, Damad, Damad - filling the whole air with vibrant sound. Shiva, my lord, you perform a beautiful Thandavam, please do a similar performence within us also.
Next comes the 2nd stanza :
Jattaa Kattaaha Sambhrama Bhraman Nilimpa Nirjharii
Vilola Viici Vallarii Viraajamaana Muurdhani
Dhagad Dhagad Dhagaj Jvalal Lalaatta Patttta Paavake
Kishora Candra Shekhare Ratih Pratikssannam Mama
This stanza describes the wave like hair flow which are identique to the ripples over river Ganges. His forehead shines brilliantly and on its surface is a blazing fire (Third Eye) which sparkles [or burns vigoriously (tamil equivalent - thaga thaga)] - Dhagad, Dhagad, Dhagad - and the cresent moon is shining on his Kondai which looks like a mountain peak. O Lord Shiva, your Thandavam is the most delightful moment that I have ever experienced.
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