wise men say that Civaṉ dances, kicks the god of death who is difficult to be warded off and sings the Vētams;
Are these acts done by Civaṉ to attain fame or to save souls?
if one investigates what is the use of fame to him?
if you question that he completely roots out the sufferings and births as the sins leave the souls.
can you establish that there is any other idea except his grace which he bestows without any ulterior motive?
Translation: V.M.Subramanya Aiyar–Courtesy: French Institute of Pondichery / EFEO (2006)