At first the Mimansikas were terrified. They realised this naked man was no ordinary man. Fear turned to awe as the performance continued; it was mesmerising! Shiva’s hands, feet and body moved gracefully, in perfect coordination. His whole form seemed to expand. The ends of his hair rose up to touch the skies; the stars and the planets stopped to gaze. The tips of his fingers grazed the horizons where the gods assembled spellbound. The thud of footsteps forced the demons and serpents to rise from their subterranean kingdoms. Such a performance had never been seen before. No nymph had danced
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