|| 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.
In this
verse Sri Chandrashekarendra Yathi describes the pitiable state of Goddess Sri
Parvati who was emaciated by the cupid flower arrows of Lord Manmatha and her
desperate state of being neglected from the amorous sport of Lord Shiva. The faithful companion of Goddess Sri
Parvati was painfully separated by Goddess while her attempt to pacify.
The
faithfully companion of Goddess Sri Parvati continued “ Oh! Shankari, the
supreme Lord Shankara, destroyer of Tripura has intense desire to have
passionate sport with you, he is enthusiastically waiting for your embrace,
share your childlike anger with him. He
is immersed in the thought of your raised bosom smeared with various
fragrances. Oh! Parvati remove the miseries of the Supreme Lord born out of
long separation from you; gift him the nectar from your lips for a
moment. Lord Shankara
desires to redecorate your face with beautiful streamers on your
forehead. The
omnipresent Lord Shiva is in anticipation of you with a pleasing mind to have
passionate touches of your raised bosom. Listen
to my words carefully, look at the gem studded mirror and get yourself dressed
zealously with heap of flowers on your long beautiful plait of hair, embellish
your enthralling hip with the girdle. Oh!
Parvati, supreme Lord Mahadeva will prostrate before you to alleviate his
offence, the cool rays of moon from his matted hair locks will cover up your
soft and supple body to warm up.”
The above
verses of Chandrashekarendra Yathivara describing the grief of Lord Shiva and
Goddess Sri Parvati due to the pangs of separation will provide happiness to
the virtuous.
|| Om Namashivaya ||
|| Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Virachith||
|| Dasama Sarga : ||
Chapter – 10
Thamudhath Prasavabana Vikarashivathram
Samchinthyamana Shashimouli Charithra Leelam |
Balam Thushara Girijam Rathikeli Mithram
Alli: Priyaya Kalahanthari Thamuvahca ||
Ashtapadi – 18
Puraripuramirathimathi Hrudi Thanuthey
Bhavadhupaguhanamiha Bahu Manuthey
Shankarey Hey Shankari Ma Bhaja
Manini Parimanamumey Shankarey ||
Mrugamadha Rasamaya Guru Kuchayugaley Kalayathi Puraripu
Rathamathi Nigaley
|| Shankarey ||
Suchira Viraha Bhavamapahara Kalusham Bhavadharamrutha Mupahara
Nimisham
|| Shankarey ||
Sarasa Nidilakrutha Chithrakaruchiram Thava Vadhanam Sa Cha
Kalayathi Suchiram
|| Shankarey ||
Vimurayameshyathi Shubhathara Manasa Thadhurasi Kuchayuga Mupakuru
Sahasa
|| Shankarey ||
Sakusuma Nikaramudhaschaya Chikuram Sudhathi Vilokaya Manimaya
Mukuram
|| Shankarey ||
Shrunu Sakhi Subhadhathi Mama Hithavachanam Ghadaya Gadhanamapi Vigalitha Rashanam
|| Shankarey ||
Srividhu Shekhara Yathivara Phanitham Sukhayathu Sadhujanam
Shivacharitham
|| Shankarey ||
Mahadevey Thasminpranamathi Nijaga: Shamayithum
Thahiyam Murdhnam Praharasi Padhabhyam Girisuthey |
Sa Yesha Krudhshrothuhina Kiranam Syapayathi Cheth
Mrudhunyanganyagaraka Iva Thanothyesha Pavana: ||
|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||
