The song beautifully walks the seeker from the outer cosmos to the inner self:

உள்ளம் சிவாய, உருவம் சிவாய, உணர்வு சிவாய, உயிர்வே சிவாய.

எங்கும் சிவாய, எதிலும் சிவாய, எந்நாளும் சிவாய, எப்பொழுதும் சிவாய.

The song "Engum Sivaya Ethilum Sivaya" is a revered hymn attributed to the renowned Tamil poet and saint, Tirunavukkarasu, also known as Tirunavukkarasu Swami. He was a prominent figure in the Bhakti movement, a spiritual and literary revival that swept across southern India in the 6th century CE. The song is part of the larger canon of Tirunavukkarasu's works, which are collectively known as the "Tevaram."

To truly appreciate the chant, one must understand the depth of each Tamil word.