Ta'n'd'ava, Kaoshikii And Kiirtana
Shiva invented a unique and perfect dance: Ta'n'd'ava. As long as a dancer remains above the ground, he derives much benefit; when he touches the ground, then those benefits are assimilated by the body. That is why in Ta'n'd'ava there is much jumping, because jumping requires the practitioner to remain off the ground for a fairly long period of time.
The word Ta'n'd'u in Sam'skrta means "jumping," so Ta'n'd'ava means a kind of dance where jumping is a dominant feature.
(Namah Shiva'ya Sha'nta'ya, 25)
The Lalit Ma'rmik dance can maintain adjustment with Kiirtana without causing any sort of fatigue in the human body. 'That is why it has been prescribed for Kiirtana. Marmiik means "that which touches the core of the heart (marma)" -- that is why it is called Lalit Ma'rmik. Parvati was the propounder of this Lalit dance.
The idea behind the invention of Ta'n'd'ava dance is an invariable truth: "I must keep on fighting against destruction through struggle itself." One hand holds a skull and the other hand a sword. The skull is the symbol for destruction, and the sword is the symbol of struggle. "No, I do not yield before time, death or destruction. I am fighting against these with the help of the sword." Lord Shiva is the pro pounder of this dance.
Human beings suffer from various diseases which create minor obstacles in Sa'dhana'. That is why I have invented the Kaoshikii dance on sixth September to fight against such petty bodily complaints such as liver disease, etc. which cause inconvenience in Sa'dhana'. This dance is the panacea for twenty-two diseases.
("Song, Dance and Music" A'nanda Vacana'mrtam IV)
While dancing Kaoshikii one seeks to establish the link between the microcosm and the Macrocosm. This process is commonly known as Mysticism. Kaoshikii pertains to the innermost self of the individual. The self of the individual is hidden within the innermost Kos'as, the layers of existence. Kaoshikii Dance is like the blossoming of the innermost self.
(Abhimat V, 251)
The word Ta'n'd'u in Sam'skrta means "jumping," so Ta'n'd'ava means a kind of dance where jumping is a dominant feature.
(Namah Shiva'ya Sha'nta'ya, 25)
The Lalit Ma'rmik dance can maintain adjustment with Kiirtana without causing any sort of fatigue in the human body. 'That is why it has been prescribed for Kiirtana. Marmiik means "that which touches the core of the heart (marma)" -- that is why it is called Lalit Ma'rmik. Parvati was the propounder of this Lalit dance.
The idea behind the invention of Ta'n'd'ava dance is an invariable truth: "I must keep on fighting against destruction through struggle itself." One hand holds a skull and the other hand a sword. The skull is the symbol for destruction, and the sword is the symbol of struggle. "No, I do not yield before time, death or destruction. I am fighting against these with the help of the sword." Lord Shiva is the pro pounder of this dance.
Human beings suffer from various diseases which create minor obstacles in Sa'dhana'. That is why I have invented the Kaoshikii dance on sixth September to fight against such petty bodily complaints such as liver disease, etc. which cause inconvenience in Sa'dhana'. This dance is the panacea for twenty-two diseases.
("Song, Dance and Music" A'nanda Vacana'mrtam IV)
While dancing Kaoshikii one seeks to establish the link between the microcosm and the Macrocosm. This process is commonly known as Mysticism. Kaoshikii pertains to the innermost self of the individual. The self of the individual is hidden within the innermost Kos'as, the layers of existence. Kaoshikii Dance is like the blossoming of the innermost self.
(Abhimat V, 251)
Kaoshikii comes from the Sam’skrta word “kosa” meaning “sheath” or layer of the mind: this dance which is especially for women, develops not only the body but the subtler layers of the mind.
Benefits of Kaoshikii :
1. It exercises all the limbs from head to foot.
2. It increases longevity.
3. It makes for easy delivery.
4. The spine will become flexible.
5. Arthritis of the spine, neck, waist will be lost.
6. Gout in the spine, neck, hands and waist will be lost.
7. The mind become strong and sharp.
8. Irregularities in menstruation will be cured.
9. Glandular secretions will become regulated.
10. Troubles in the bladder and urethra will be cured.
11. It gives control over the limbs.
12. It adds charm and shine to the face and skin.
13. It removes wrinkles.
14. It removes lethargy.
15. It cures insomnia.
16. It cures hysteria.
17. Fear complexes will be removed.
18. Hopelessness will be lost.
19. It helps in self expression and develops one’s potentialities.
20. Spinal pain, piles, hernia, hydrocele in men, nervous pain, and nervous disability will be cured.
21.It cures kidney and gall bladder troubles, gastric trouble, dyspepsia, acidity, dysentery, syphilis, gonorrhea, obesity, thinness and liver diseases.
22. It increases the capacity to work until 75 – 80 years of age.
Benefits of Kaoshikii :
1. It exercises all the limbs from head to foot.
2. It increases longevity.
3. It makes for easy delivery.
4. The spine will become flexible.
5. Arthritis of the spine, neck, waist will be lost.
6. Gout in the spine, neck, hands and waist will be lost.
7. The mind become strong and sharp.
8. Irregularities in menstruation will be cured.
9. Glandular secretions will become regulated.
10. Troubles in the bladder and urethra will be cured.
11. It gives control over the limbs.
12. It adds charm and shine to the face and skin.
13. It removes wrinkles.
14. It removes lethargy.
15. It cures insomnia.
16. It cures hysteria.
17. Fear complexes will be removed.
18. Hopelessness will be lost.
19. It helps in self expression and develops one’s potentialities.
20. Spinal pain, piles, hernia, hydrocele in men, nervous pain, and nervous disability will be cured.
21.It cures kidney and gall bladder troubles, gastric trouble, dyspepsia, acidity, dysentery, syphilis, gonorrhea, obesity, thinness and liver diseases.
22. It increases the capacity to work until 75 – 80 years of age.
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