Appar’s verse reminds us that , but an active radiance that “rises” ( kalaiyezhundu ) within us when we align with the divine. The “spell‑like” quality of the water hints at the vibrational nature of sound (mantra) and water (aqua), both considered carriers of shakti (energy) in Indian tradition . Modern science, too, acknowledges that water’s structure can be altered by electromagnetic fields , a fact that, while not proving mystical claims, resonates poetically with Appar’s observation.