|| 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 gentle
breeze which carries the fragrance of various flowers of overflowing nectar has
the resemblance to praising the glories of Lord Shiva. The close associate of Goddess Sri
Gouri informs the presence of Lord Shiva in a hermitage made of Madhavi
creepers under the foot of the mango tree.
Oh !
Goddess Sri Parvathi, daughter of Himavan who has the striking face which has
the resemblance to Lord Chandra, observes Lord Shiva who burned the cities of
Tripura with His third eye, whose attractive forehead is beautifully smeared
with Kumkum and other fragrant pastes.
Oh ! Goddess
Sri Parvathi/Shashimukhi, look at the pleasing eyes of Lord Shiva shines like
the arrows of Lord Manmatha which is capable to mesmerize the young maidens,
the brilliance from His body drives away the darkness engulfed in the Universe.
Oh ! Goddess
Sri Parvati/Shashimukhi, look at the attractive neck of Lord Shiva adorned with
the garland of bale leaves and beautiful lotus hands. His charming smile is capable to break
the hearts of young maiden.
Oh ! Goddess
Sri Parvati/Shashimukhi, look at the gem-studded ornament worn around the ankle
which makes attractive sound, Akasha
Ganga adorned on the matted hair locks of Lord shines brilliantly reveals the
sunbeams at the time of daybreak to the entire Universe.
Oh ! Goddess
Sri Parvati/Shashimukhi, look at the enthralling face of Lord Shiva which is
capable to steal the heart of young maidens, His is the epitome of knowledge,
imparting wisdom to Sages and Rishis that will lead to salvation.
Oh ! Goddess
Sri Parvati/Shashimukhi, look at Lord Shiva who has the wide blossomed lotus
like eyes which provides all the auspiciousness. The deer in his hand is frightened at
the brilliance of the gem set on the forehead of the serpents.
Oh! Goddess
Sri Parvati/Shashimukhi, look at Lord Shiva who has the celestial vehicle
bull/Lord Nandikeshwara resembles the snow-covered mountains of Kailash and the
great sages Sanaka and Sanandana on the left side of Supreme Lord.
Oh! Goddess
Sri Parvati/Shashimukhi, May these sacred verses of Chandrasekharendra Yati, a
passionate devotee of Lord Shiva, provide profound knowledge about the supreme
Lord.
Oh! Goddess
Sri Parvati/Shaila Kanye/ Parvatha Rajakumari ! Lord Shiva approached the flourishing
bed of jasmine in order to surmount the cupid arrows of Lord Manmatha, the
gentle breeze does not serve its purpose due to the despair caused by the
separation from you, and instead it creates extreme distress in Lord Shiva who
always carries you in His heart.
Goddess Sri
Parvati after hearing the above words of her faithful companion regarding the
countenance, charm and virtues of Lord Shiva, those were elixir of nectar
capable to appease her heart from the pain caused out of separation.
Eventually, Goddess Sri Parvati reveals her eternal love for Lord Shiva to her
companion.
Om Nama Shivaya
Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Virachith
|| Shiva Ashtapadi ||
Dwithiya Sarga: – 2
Ashtapadi - 4
Pragalbhathara Mamini Shiva Charithra Ganamrutha-
Prabhuthanava Manjari Surabhi Gandhi Mandhanile |
Rasala Tharumoolagaspuritha Madhavi Mandape
Mahesa Mupadharshayanthya Sahrudhaha Gourimasou ||
Avirala Kumkuma Panga Karambitha Mrugamadha Chandravilepam
Nitila Visheshakamasuravahi Vilochana Kruthapurathapam
Shashi Mukhi Shaila Vadhoo Thanye Vilokaya Haramatha Kelimaye
Shashimukhi ||
Yuvathi Janashaya Madhana Sharathitha Shubha Thara Nayana Vilasam
Bhuvana Vijurbhitha Gana Thara Thimira Nishoodhana Nijathanu Masam
Shashimukhi ||
Pani Saroja Mrugi Parishangitha Bala Thrinali Galabham
Youvatha Hrudaya Vidharana Paduthara Dharahasithamitha Shobham
Shashimukhi ||
Charana Saroja Lasannmani Noopura Ghosha Vivrutha Padhajatham
Gagana Dhuni Samathanu Ruchi Samhathi Karitha Bhuvana Vibhatham
Shashimukhi ||
Nikhila Vadhu Jana Hrudaya Samahathi Paduthara Mohanrupam
Munivara Nikara Vimukthi Vidhayaka Bhodha Vibhavana Deepam
Shashimukhi ||
Vikacha Saroruuha Lochana Sakrudhavalokana Krutha Shubha Jatham
Bhujaga Shiromani Shonarucha Parimitha Mrugi Samupetham Shashimukhi ||
Rajatha Mahidhara Sadhrusha Mahavrusha Dhashta Purovani Bhagam
Sanaka Sanandana Muni Pari Shobhitha Dakshina Thadhithara Bhagam
Shashimukhi ||
Sri Shiva Paricharana Vrutha Chandra Shikhamani Niyamadhanena
Shiva Charitham Shubhagitamitham Krutamudhayathu Bodhadhanena
Shashimukhi ||
Madhana Kadhana Shanthyau Phulla Malli Prasoonou:
Virachitha Vara Shayamapungava Bindhumouli |
Mrudhu Malaya Sameeram Manyamana: Spulingan
Kalayathi Hrudhaye Thwamanvaham Shaila Kanye ||
Ithi Sahachari Vanimakanya Sapi Sudhajari
Achala Dhuhitha Nethu: Shruthvami Rupya Gunodhayam |
Virahajanithamathri Durichakara Hrudhi Sthitham
Dhayitha Nihitha Prema Kamam Jagadha Mitha: Sakhim ||
|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||
