|| 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 ||
Navama Ashtapadi/Ashtapadi – 9
In this
verse Sri Chandrasekharendra Yati describes the pangs of separation of Goddess
Sri Parvati, eventually this message was delivered through a faithful companion
of Goddess Sri Parvati to Lord Shiva.
‘Shiva/Shankara
your Shailaja is in utter desolation, she refuses to wear the Gem studded
necklace as if it generates flames on her chest, and she feels the bright
moonlight torturing her body. She
looks so pale out of extreme grief, walking surrounded by the young maidens her
head hung down in despair. She
often gets agitated and depressed eventually ignore her faithful
companions. She keeps
uttering the names of Lord Shiva with extreme anguish. Shailaja disregards the nectar of
various fruits as poison; she is completely immersed in your thoughts. You are the companion of suffering people, earnestly prays not to be indifferent
to Goddess Sri Shailaja who
is in utter despair, if you are not compassionate to her your name Shankara
would be meaningless. She
refuses to wear invaluable fragrances on her body due to the separation from you. I earnestly request you to show
sympathy and affection on her through the corner of your lotus eyes.’
The above
said auspicious verses on Goddess Sri Shailaja was composed by Chandrasekharendra
Yativara bring happiness to all virtuous people.
Himakara Mani Maya Dhamanikaya Kalayathi Vahri Shikhamuraseeyam
Shailaja Shiva Shailaja Virahey Thava Shankara Shailaja ||
Vapushi Pathitha Dhana Himakara Pooram Samthanuthey Hrudhi Dhivi
Dhuritharam Shailaja ||
Urasi Nihitha Mrudhu Vithatha Mrunalam Pashyathi Sapadhi
Vilasadhalinilam ..Shailaja ||
Sahachara Yuvathishu Nayanamanilam Namitha Sukhi Vithanothi
Vishalam…Shailaja ||
Rushyathi Khithathi Muhura Nidhanam Na Prathivarthi Sakhimapi
Dheenam …Shailaja ||
Shiva Ithi Shiva Ithi Vadhathi Sakamam Pashyathi Pashuriva Kimapai
Lalamam ….Shailaja ||
Suratharu Vividha Phala Mrutha Saram Pashyathi Vishamiva
Bhrushamathi Dheeram….Shailaja||
Yathi Vara Chandra Shikhamani Gitam Sukhayathu Sadhujanam Shubha
Gitam…Shailaja ||
Thwadhavanaika Rasikam Thwadhadheena Vruthim
Thwannama Samsmarana Samyutha Chithavruthim |
Balamimam Virahinim Krupanaou Kabhandho
Nopeykshasey Yathi Thadha Thava Shankarakhya ||
Vasthooni Nisthula Gunani Nirakruthani
Kasthoorika Ruchira Chithraka Pannajatham |
Edhagvidham Virahini Thanuthey Mrudani
Thamadhriyasva Karuna Bharithairapangey: ||
|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||
