Engum Sivaya Ethilum Sivaya Lyrics In English May 2026

In the realm of Saivaite tradition, few verses capture the essence of devotion and philosophy as beautifully as "Engum Sivaya Ethilum Sivaya." This sacred hymn is not just a song; it is a profound meditation on the omnipresence of Lord Shiva.

Whether you are looking to learn the lyrics for singing along or seeking the deeper meaning behind the verses, this post provides the complete Engum Sivaya Ethilum Sivaya lyrics in English along with its transliteration and meaning.

| Tamil Line | English Meaning | | :--- | :--- | | Engum Sivaya | In every place (is) Shiva. | | Ethilum Sivaya | In every thing (is) Shiva. | | Ennai Kazhithu Nindra | Having dissolved the ego (me), standing as That. | | Sivaya Sivaya | That Shiva alone, Shiva alone. | | Sarvam Sivamayam | Everything is pervaded by Shiva. | | Ennum Sivan Thal | The feet of that Shiva which we chant/call upon. | | Saranam Saranam | Refuge, (I take) refuge. |

Tamil: Kulam thorum Sivaya, Mozhi thorum Sivaya
English: In every caste and community, there is Shiva. In every language and dialect, there is Shiva.
(This line explicitly rejects social discrimination, declaring divinity beyond human-made divisions.) engum sivaya ethilum sivaya lyrics in english

Tamil: Ulagil Yengum, Unarvil Sivaya
English: In all corners of the universe, and within every feeling or sensation I experience, there is Shiva.

Before we explore the meaning, here is the precise English transliteration of the verses as typically sung in bhajans (devotional songs). Unlike direct translations, these phonetic spellings allow you to chant along with the original Tamil rhythm.

Verse 1:

Engum Sivaya, Ethilum Sivaya Ennum Sivaya, Anbe Sivaya

Verse 2:

Kulam thorum Sivaya, Mozhi thorum Sivaya Ulagil Yengum, Unarvil Sivaya In the realm of Saivaite tradition, few verses

Chorus (Often repeated):

Sivayanama Sivaya, Sivayanama Sivaya Om Namashivaya, Om Namashivaya

Verse 3 (Extended version):

Kallai Sivaya, Maramai Sivaya Pulangal Sivaya, Nilamum Sivaya Uyirgal Sivaya, Udalgal Sivaya Ullam Sivaya, Ularvi Sivaya