|| 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.
Om Nama Shivaya
Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Virachith
|| Shiva Ashtapadi ||
Chathurtha Sarga: Ashtapadi – 8
In this
verse Sri Chandrasekharendra Yati describes the pitiable state of Lord Shiva
whose matted hair locks decorated with the crescent moon, he was impatiently
waiting in his hermitage made of Madhavi creepers under the mango tree in the
beautiful garden on the river banks of Kampa. He was extremely distressed due to the
separation from his consort. At
this point of time, a faithful companion of Goddess Sri Parvati approaches Lord
Shiva and explains the miserable state of Goddess Sri Parvati to him.
‘Hara/Shankara/Shiva/
destroyer of Manmatha ! Your Gouri is shrunken with the pain of separation from
you. Goddess Sri Gouri who
has beautiful long curly black hair bound with decorative strings, her nature
of full of life and enthusiasm has reduced to nothing along with her optimistic
thoughts, she requires your sole protection. She undergoes the torture of the cupid
arrows of Lord Manmatha whenever she retires to bed, while applying auspicious
sandal paste from the Mount Malaya on her body she feels unbearable pain as in
the midst of blazing fire. She
lost interest in wearing ornaments, she refused to wear blue sapphire stone
studded necklace, and she refused to listen to the sweet songs of caged parrots
in her hermitage. She is
constantly in search for you, looking for favorable signs to reunite with you. She is in utter despair from the pain
of separation from you. She
ignores the affectionate touch of deer’s on her feet and the delightful
chirping noises of cuckoos pierce in her ears like painful arrows. She is completely emaciated with the
arrows of Lord Manmatha, as a result she refuses to pay attention to the
enchanting union of Cuckoos, and she somehow regains her courage, ultimately
pretends to be independent. The
shining of her beautiful musk on her forehead turns dull, she refuses to stand
on the moon light that causes aching all over her body. Her hermitage in the beautiful garden
on the river banks of Kamp seems to be terrible forest to her. She repudiates any conversation with
her favorite companions due to the pain of separation from you. ’
The above
verses of Chandrasekhara Yati, an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva described about
the extreme grief of Goddess Sri Gouri excels with humility.
Kampa Theera Prachura Ruchirodhanvidhothamana-
Sri Makandhadhuma Parisara Madhavikluptha Shalam |
Adhyaseenam Rahasi Virahashranthamashrantha Kelim
Vacham Gouri Priya Sahachari Praha Chandravathamsam ||
Ya Hi Pura Hara Kuthukavathi Parihasa Kathasu Viragini
Asitha Kudila Chikuravali Mandana Shubhatharadhama Nirodhini
Shankara Sharanamupaithi Shivamathihanthi Sa Shambaravairi…Shiva
Virahakrusha Thava Gouri ||
Kusuma Shayanamupagamya Sapadhi Madhanashara Visara Paridhoona
Malayaja Rajasi Mahanalathathimiva Kalayathi Mathi Mathi
Dheena….Shiva Virahakrusha Thava Gouri ||
Urasi Ruchira Mani Hara Lathagatha Balamidhupalathathineela
Manju Vachana Gruha Panjara Shuka Paribhashana Parihratha
Leela….Shiva Virahakrusha Thava Gouri ||
Bhrushakrutha Bhavadhanu Bhavanayeshitha Bhavathi Vihitha
Parivadha
Sapadhi Vihitha Virahanu Gamanadhanu Sambhrutha Hrudhaya
Vishadha….Shiva Virahakrusha Thava Gouri ||
Bala Harina Parilidapadha Thadhanadhara Vigatha Vinodha
Unnmadha Parabhurtha Viruthakarnana Karna Shalyakruthabhadha…Shiva
Virahakrusha Thava Gouri ||
Koka Mithuna Bahukeli Vilokana Jumbbhitha Madhana Vikara
Shankara Himakara Shekara Palaya Mamithi Vadhathi Na Dhira …Shiva
Virahakrusha Thava Gouri ||
Dhushitha Mrugamadha Ruchira Visheshaka Nidiladhasitha Krutha
Rekha
Athanuthanujwarakarithatha Parivarjitha Chandra Mayukha….Shiva
Virahakrusha Thava Gouri ||
Shri Shiva Charana Nishevana Chandra Shikhamani Yathivara Gitam
Shri Girija Virahakrama Varnana Mudhayathu Vinayasametham….Shiva
Virahakrusha Thava Gouri ||
Avasa Mandiramidham Manuthe Mrudani Ghoradavi Sadhrushamaptha
Sakhi Janena |
Na Bhashanani Thanuthe Nalinayathakshi Deva Thwaya Virahitha
Harinagmouley ||
|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||
