|| 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 blissfully unites.
In this
verse Sri Chandrasekharendra Yati describes the blissful union of the divine
couple, Lord Shiva whose
matted hair lock is adorned with the crescent moon spoke appeasing words to
Goddess Sri Parvati who was in acute desolation and pangs of separation from
her consort was turned into gracious. He
held her red lotus hand with a courteous smile and took her to the creeper
house for amorous sport. He
enthusiastically looked into her deep blue eyes which has the resemblance of blue
lotuses, consequently drove away the pain of separation and spoke “Oh! My
child! Oh! My Love, I shall
apply scented musk on your
enthralling raised bosom, the crescent moon on my matted hair lock will shine
as auspicious mark on your forehead during our passionate sport, give me the nectar from your lips
while having zealous sport on the bed of flowers. Oh! Child! Consort of Lord
Shiva; remove my anguish caused out of long separation by engaging amusing
conversation while listening to the chirping of cuckoos, embrace me leaving
your firm bosom on my chest and leave the marks of sandal paste from the Mount
Malaya on my chest, let me have the pleasures from the heap of flowers of
Kalpaka tree embellished on your long beautiful plait of hair, spread the cool
rays moon from your gentle smile and squash the heat derived out of the cupid
flower arrows of Lord Manmatha.” Lord
Shiva approaches Goddess Sri Parvati with pleasing words, embracing her and
kissing her lotus face with extreme passion, happily resides under the foot of
mango tree on the river banks of Kampa.
The above
verses composed by Chandrasekharendra Yati, passionate devotee of Lord Shiva
would bring happiness to all.
Shivagitimala,
garland of praising the glories of Lord Shiva was composed by Sri
Chandrasekharendra Yati adopting the divine path of Sri Jayadeva, composer of
Jayadeva Ashtapadi Gita Govindam endowed with utmost devotion and dedication to
Supreme Lord. The
garland constructed may have imperfect rhyme with various flaws presenting
before the lotus feet of Lord Shiva and Goddess Sri Parvati, let it give
pleasure to them as a parent’s heart filled with immense joy from the unclear
sounds of their child.
|| Om Namashivaya ||
|| Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Virachith||
|| Dwadhasha Sarga : ||
Ithi Virahithamenam Chetha: Prasaddhavathi Shivam
Anunaya Giram Gumphai: Sambhavaya Thrijapanina |
Jadithi Gadayanmandha Smera Sthadhiya Karambujam
Himakarakalamouli : Samprapa Kelilatha Gruham ||
Samprapya Keligruha Indhumaouli: Indivarakshi Manuvikshamana: |
Jahai Raha: Keli Kuthuhalena Viyogajarthi Punara Bhabhashey ||
Ashtapadi – 20
Pruthula Tharala Lalitha Kuchayugalamayi They
Mrugamadha Rasena Kalayami Dhayithey |
Ramaya Baley Bhavadhanugamenam || Ramaya Baley ||
Vidhushakala Ruchiramidhamalikamayi They
Shubha Thilakamamilasathu Keli Niyathey || Ramaya Baley ||
Iha Vihara Tharuni Nava Kusuma Shayaney
Bhavadhara Madhu Vithara Makara Nayaney || Ramaya Baley ||
Ayi Suchira Viraha Rujamapahara Shivey
Sarasamamilapa Ramani Parabhrutharavey || Ramaya Baley ||
Kalaya Malaya Pankajamurasi Mama They
Kadina Kuchayugamathanu Gadaya Lalithey || Ramaya Baley ||
Idhamamaratharu Kusuma Nikaramayi They
Khanachikura Mupacharathu Sapadhi Vanithey || Ramaya Baley ||
Dharahasitha Vidhukara Mudhaschaya Mano-
Bhava Thapanamapanudhathu Vilasitha Khaney || Ramaya Baley ||
Shiva Charana Paricharanayatha Vicharey
Phanathi Himakara Mouli Niyamidheerey || Ramaya Baley ||
Idhagvidhoushradula Chaduvacho Vilasai:
Gadopa Guhana Mukhambuja Chumbanadhou: |
Aahradhayana Girisuthamadhikaschi Nithyam
Ekamramoola Vasathijaryathi Prasanna: ||
Vidhavinitha Jayadeva Kaveyrudhara-
Githi Prabhandha Sarani Pranidhana Mathrathu |
Yesha Maya Virachitha Shivagitimala
Modham Karothu Shivayo: Padhayojaniya ||
Avyaktha Varna Mudhithena Yayamrakasya
Vakyena Modhabharitham Hrudhayam Hi Pithro: |
Ekamranatha Bhavandhangri Samarpitheyam
Modham Karothu Bhavatha: Shivagitimala ||
Gunanusyuthi Rahitha Doshagranyavidhushitha |
Thathapi Shivagitinai Malika Chithramiddhshi ||
Om Nama: Shivayai Cha Nama: Shivaya
|| Shubhamasthu ||
|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||
