|| 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.
Goddess Sri
Parvati describes the mesmerizing features of Lord Shiva who resides under the
mango tree represents Veda and whose enthralling beauty is capable to lure the
hearts of young maidens, shining of his finger nails as the moon on the top of
lotus, his dazzling teeth like the sacred Ganga and his beautiful red lips has
the brilliance of river Sona.
Goddess
Sri Parvati despairingly speaking about the serpents in guise of ornaments in the
charismatic body of Lord Shiva taking pleasure from the auspicious fragrance of
His body and his beautiful limbs are wet with the nectar from the crescent moon
settled in the matted hair locks.
Goddess Sri
Parvati despairingly speaking about the brightness of finger nails of Lord Shiva
due to the glee of Ganga who is intertwined in the matted hair lock of
Lord. The enthralling
fragrances of various auspicious mixtures like camphor and sandalwood of Mount
Malaya on the chest of Lord Shiva are highly desirable.
Goddess
Sri Parvati desirously speaking about the crimson colored cheeks of Lord Shiva
due to the luster of gems from the head of the serpents worn as jewels on his
ear and the offerings of Mundamala/garland of skulls of innumerable Brahmins by
Lord Kala is highly eye-catching.
Goddess Sri
Parvati reveals her devotion and reverence to Lord Shiva who praise his
worshippers such as Lord Hari, Lord Indra , Prajapathi etc…and who is
constantly immersed in the hearts of prominent sages.
Goddess Sri
Parvati reveals her veneration to Lord Shiva who is the vanquisher of
Andhakasura and the pride of hermits of Darkavana and whose eternal glory is praised by Sage
Narada, Parvatha and Kinnaras,
Goddess Sri
Parvati reveals her veneration to Lord Shiva who is extremely attractive with
stunning charisma capable to defeat millions of Manmathas and whose Lotus feet
are the eternal abode of liberated souls.
In this
verse Sri Chandrasekharendra Yativara, who is a passionate devotee of Lord
Shiva express his earnest desire to listen the above sung glorious words of
Goddess Sri Parvati incessantly.
Goddess Sri
Parvati takes pleasure in her unblemished love for Lord Shiva whose
extraordinary charisma has the resemblance of full blown lotus in the early
hours of dawn. Goddess Sri
Parvati reverentially speaks about the virtues of Lord Shiva to her female
companion in an extreme delight.
Om Nama Shivaya
Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Virachith
|| Shiva Ashtapadi ||
Ashtapadi – 5
Jalaruha Shikhara Virajitha Himakara Shankhitha Karnakharamam
Ruchira Radhana Kirana Bhara Saridhiva Shonadhadhara Shobham
Seve Nigama Rasala Nivasam – Yuvathi Manohara Vividha Vilasam
Sevey ||
Shubha Thanusourabha Lobha Vibhushana Kaithava Mahitha Bhujangam
Mukuda Virajitha Himakarashakala Vinirgaladhamrutha Sithangam
Sevey ||
Makuda Paribhramadhamara Dhuni Nakha Vishathashangitha Chandram
Urasi Vilepitha Malayaja Panga Vimardhitha Shubhathara Chandram
Sevey ||
Pannaga Karna Vibhushana Mouliga Mani Ruchi Shonakapolam
Aganitha Sarasija Sambhava Mouli Kapala Nivedhitha Kalam Sevey ||
Haridhanu Pala Suresha Padhonnathimupanamatho Vitharantham
Anavadhi Mahima Chiranthana Muni Hrudayeshu Sadha
Viharantham Sevey ||
Narada Parvatha Varamuni Kinnara Sannutha Vaibhava Jatham
Andhaka Suraripu Gandha Sindhura Vibhanga Mrugadhiparitham Sevey
||
Vishaya Viratha Vimalashaya Kosha Maha Dhana Charana Sarojam
Dhana Thara Nijathanu Manjjulatha Pari Nirjjitha Niyutha Manojam
Sevey ||
Sri Siva Bajana Manoratha Chandra Sikhamani Yathi Vara Githam
Shrothu Mudhashritha Kouthuka Mavirathamamara Vadhu Pari Geetham
Sevey ||
Sahachari Mukham Chetha: Pratha: Praphulla Saroruha-
Prathimamanagham Kantham Kanthasya Chandrashikhamane: |
Smarathi Parithoshtithushta Thathakruthi Madhuri-
Gathi Vishayini Vani Thasya Bravithi Gunodhayam ||
|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||
