|| 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.
The cool
gentle breeze was filled with the delicate scent of freshly blossomed flowers,
the honeybees joyfully humming around after consuming nectar to their heart
content. It was in the
early hours of nightfall of a beautiful spring season, Lord Shiva who has the
enthralling charisma capable to mesmerize the damsels, settled under the foot
of a Kalpaka tree.
Lord Shiva
shines with the beautiful smear of Kumkum and fragrant pastes all over. Rathidevi, the chaste wife of Manmatha
who was burnt into ashes by the Lord was extremely distressed.
Lord Shiva
resides under the mango tree in the middle of alluring flowers which was used
by Lord Manmatha as his armor, surrounded by innumerable honey-bees
enthusiastically engaged in consuming delectable honey.
Lord Shiva
resides in a place where the honey-bees producing the vibrant noises resembles
the chanting of Vedic hymns by Lord Manmatha and the sages incessantly bathe in
the nectar from the flowers.
Lord Shiva
resides in a place where the cool breeze carries the enchanting aroma prompted
by Lord Manmatha and the flowers in the tree entertain the honey bees as their
pleasant guests.
The ascetic
who loved the serenity of the woodland and observed vow of silence starts
speaking joyously after witnessing the presence of Lord Shiva. The cool breeze comforts the young
maiden who was tired of sport living in the hermitage made out of clinging
plants.
Lord
Shiva resides in the place where the gentle magical breeze is the chariot of
Lord Manmatha, who has the weapon of flower arrows which carries the intense
and captivating scent to kindle the hearts with the emotion of love in the
estranged couple.
The above
sacred verses of Chandrasekharendra Yathi , a passionate devotee of Lord Shiva
reciting about the beautiful spring season in the woodland may remain at the
feet of Lord Shiva.
The gentle
breeze blows carrying the strong aroma of flower buds which waft over the
ripples of Kampa River that was brimmed with lotuses.
Om Nama Shivaya
Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Virachith
|| Shiva Ashtapadi ||
Ashtapadi – 3
Vikasadhamala Kusumanusamagama Sheethala Mrudula Sameerey
Athi Kulakalarava Samvrutha Dhanamadhapara Mruthaghosha Gameerey
Vilasathi Suratharusadhi Nishanthey
Varayuvathi Jana Mohana Thanuriha Shubha Dhathi Vithatha Vasanthey
Vilasathi ||
Kusuma Sharasana Shabhara Nishudhitha Kupitha Vadhu Druthamaney
Dhana Rasa Kumkuma Pangavilepana Vitajana Kuthooka Vidhane
Vilasathi ||
Kusumumitha Bala Rasala Manohara Kisalaya Madhana Krupane
Madhukara Mithuna Parampara Madhurasa Pananiyoga Dhurine Vilasathi
||
Madhana Mahipathi Shubhakara Manthra Japayitha Madhukara Ghoshe
Avirala Kusuma Marandha Kruthabhi Nishechana Tharumuni Poshey
Vilasathi ||
Madhana Nidhesha Nivrutha Kalebhara Mardhana Malaya Sameerey
Thushitha Madhuvrutha Sanchala Dhadhithi Supujana Madhurasa Poorey
Vilasathi ||
Suchira Kruthavrutha Mouna Vana Priya Muni Janavaganu Kooley
Lalitha Latha Gruha Vihrathikrucha Shrama Yuvathi Sukhanila
Sheeley Vilasathi ||
Vishama Sharavani Palarathathitha Mrudula Sameerana Jaley
Virahi Janashaya Mohanamasitha Paragavi Grumbhana Kaley Vilasathi
||
Sri Shiva Pujana Yatha Mithi Chandra Shikhamaniyathi Vara Geetham
Sri Shiva Charana Yugasmruthi Sadhaka Mudhayathu Vanyavasantham
Vilasathi ||
Vikacha Kamala Kampa Shaivalinyastharangey :
Avirala Parirambha: Sambhraman Manjareenam |
Parisara Rasa Ragavyarptha Gathranulepo
Vicharathi Kithavyoyam Mandhamandham Sameera: ||
|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||
