|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||
|| Shankara ||
Shiva
Gitimala was composed by Jagadguru Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi ( 62nd Seer of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peedam),
it consists of 20 enthralling verses known as Ashtapadi praising the
pleasurable moments of Lord Ekamreshwarar and Goddess Sri Kamakshi. This beautiful composition portraits
the desperation, devotion and dedication, of individual soul/Jeevathma, attain
union with the Supreme soul/Paramathma in order to achieve eternal bliss. Shiva Ashtapadi/Shiva Gitimala begins
with the veneration of Lord Ganesha. The
entire verses illustrate the miserable state of separation of Goddess Parvathi
from Lord Shiva. Goddess
Sri Parvati underwent severe penance on the river banks of Kampa in order to
unite with the Lord Shiva. The
divine couple undergoes unbearable pain of separation; Lord Shiva came down to
Earth and resides under a mango tree where Goddess Sri Parvati undertakes
penance was observed by faithful companion of Goddess and was duly
informed. The state of
remorseful, desertion, guilt and the messages exchanged through the
companion of Godess Sri Parvati etc.. are beautifully depicted in the
Ashtapadi. Ultimately Lord
Shiva appears before Goddess Sri Parvati and apologizes profusely, after an
initial harshness between the couple and blissfully unites.
Om Nama Shivaya
Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Virachith
|| Shiva Ashtapadi ||
In this
verse Sri Chandrasekharendra Yati beautifully describes Lord Shiva’s instruction
to the faithful companion of Goddess to inform his place of existence in a
hermitage made of Madhavi creepers under the foot of mango tree to Goddess Sri
Parvati. He ordered
her to pacify Goddess Sri Parvati and bring her to his hermitage, eventually
the above messages were informed to Goddess Sri Parvati by her companion.
‘Goddess Sri
Gouri, you are miserable due to the pain of separation from Lord Shiva, the
destroyer of Manmatha also equally dejected watching the honey-bees drinking
honey and sporting with their companion. He feels terrible at the touch of
gentle breeze due to the pangs of separation from you. He anxiously
desires for your company while the honey bees whizzing around him. He feels miserable without you
watching the blooming flowers of beautiful spring season. Lord Shiva chants hymn of Veda
praising the victory of Lord Manmatha in the midst of unfathomable chirping
noises of cuckoos. The
pollen of flowers scattered due to the gentle breeze takes refugee on the body
of Lord Shiva supplements his pain of separation. The cooling beam of moonlight captures
the coldness of his sporting mood; the bed of flowers causes restlessness in
him and intense pain of separation from you. Previously Lord Shiva was found
immense pleasure in sporting activities with you; in that way he made you feel
excited, currently he keeps murmuring your name due to the pain of separation
from you and impatiently looking forward the bliss of reunion.
The above
promising verses of Chandrasekhara Yathi, passionate devote of Lord Shiva
narrates the grief of Lord due to the separation from his consort Goddess Sri
Parvati removes impurities in devotees.
Panchama Sarga: Ashtapadi – 10
Ekamra Moola Vilasannvamajjarika
Srimadhavi Ruchirakunja Gruhey Vasami |
Thamanayanunaya Madhvachanena Gourimithyam
Shivena Punaraha Sakhi Niyuktha ||
Jayathi Madhananurpaley Shivey Kupithapathika Jalam
Bhramara Mithuna Jaley Shivey Pibathi Madhu Salilam
Viraha Ruja Pura Vairi Parikhidhathi Gouri Shiva Viraharuja ||
Malayamaruthi Vanamaley Shivey Viraha Vikhadanaya
Sathi Cha Madhupaganey Shivey Sarasa Viharanaya …Shiva Viraharuja
||
Kusuma Bharithasaley Shivey Vithatha Sumadhukaley
Krupana Virahijaley Shivey Ki Thavahrudhanukuley ….Shiva
Viraharuja ||
Madhana Vijaya Nigamam Shivey Japathi Vikasamuhey
Chathurakithava Sanga (Shivey) Kudilarava Dhuruhey …Shiva
Viraharuja ||
Kusuma Rajasi Bharithey Shivey Ki Thava Mrudulamarutha
Dhishi Cha Vidhisha Vithathey Shivey Virahivapushi Charatha …Shiva
Viraharuja ||
Vimala Thuhina Kiraney Shivey Vikirathi Karajalam
Vihrathi Virathi Haraney Shivey Viyathi Dhisha Vishalam…Shiva
Viraharuja ||
Mrudula Kusuma Shayane Shivey Vapushi Virahadhuney
Bhramathi Ludathi Dhiney Shivey Suhitha Sharanahiney ….Shiva
Viraharuja ||
Jayathi Girishamathina Shivey Girisha Viraha Kathanam
Chandra Makuda Yathina Shivey Nikhila Kalusha Mathanam….Shiva
Viraharuja ||
Yannathvam Anuranjayannathi Tharamarabdha Kamagam
Vyaparai Rachaladhi Rajathanaye Kelivishoshaiyurtha: |
Thanna Thwa Manuchinthayannaya Bhavannamaika Thannam Japan
Bhuyasthth Pariththambha Sambhrama Sukham Praneswara: Kadgathi ||
|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||
