Tirumandiram - 49

The Trinity

Parai Pasu Pasathu Nadhanai Ulli

Uraipasu Pasatg thorungavallarkkuth

Thirai Pasu Pasach Chezhungadal Neendhik

Karai Pasu Pasang Kadandeidalaame.

There is a trinity in Shaivism. It is Pati, Pasu and Pasam. Literally translated, it means cowherd, cow and the tether. Figuratively it means the Lord, the supreme essence, Pashu is the soul and Pasham is the rope that binds. When the rope is yoked to the Lord, the soul is liberated. When it is tethered to the world, it is bound by nature and its names and forms. Meditate on the supreme. Connect and be in tune with it. That is the only way for the animal soul to cross over to the land of eternity. - Swahilya Shambhavi. (Peacock at a guest house in Tiruvannamalai. Pic. S.S.)

One with everything

The Body and Soul

Kaayam Irandum Kalandu Kodikkinum
Aayan Kathuri Yadunmigum Avvazhi
Desam Kalandoru Kevanen Drenninum
Eesan Uravuk Kethirillai Thaane.
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The body and soul are mingled together as one whole. Yet the soul predominates in its energy and force. Even if we consider that God has not mixed in this Universe, there is nothing that can stand on a par to this relationship with God.
- Swahilya Shambhavi (swahilya.soulmate@gmail.com)