|| 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.
In this
verse Sri Chandrasekharendra Yathi describes the delusion of Goddess Sri
Parvati out of extreme pain of separation from Lord Shiva. She believes that Lord Shiva is having
pleasurable time with a virtuous young maiden who is equally suffering from the
pangs of separation from her devotee due to the cupid flower arrows of Lord
Manmatha. The
charming young maiden has raised bosom and stunning physical features with
alluring fragrances and gem studded necklace on her chest, her devotee playing
on her thin waist with amorous sport. Her
beautiful lips covered with nectar are passionately swallowed by her
enthusiast; her attire from hip is misplaced due to their amorous sport on the
soft bed of flowers, her eyes are half closed immersed in the sport, she is
finding immense pleasure in their sport and remains tightly embraced,
passionately falls on the glorious broad chest of her devotee and the quiver of
flowers on her beautiful curly long hair doubled her happiness. Goddess Sri Parvati inquires moon
about the partiality of its radiant rays to the pleasing couple of Chakora
birds and the women who lives in the heaven enjoys the presence of their
enthusiast. She complains
the unkind attitude of moon towards her while she was experiencing the pangs of
separation from her consort. Further,
Goddess Sri Parvati impatiently waiting for her consort to be back in her
hermitage, she is in utter delusion thinks that Lord Shiva who has Goddess
Ganga on matted hair locks taking pleasure in the amorous sport with the young
maiden who bears the sweet scent of the pollen of flowers, Goddess Sri Parvati
expecting him to be back with the smear of her vermillion powder all over
him. The gentle breeze and
cool rays of moon torturing Goddess Sri Parvati, she blames the associates of
Lord and messenger of demons that has horrific form has created the dilemma.
The above
verse of Sri Chandrasekhara Yathi provides perpetual happiness to the virtuous.
|| Chathurdhashashtapadi || Ashtapadi 14
Kusuma Sharaha Vasa Muchitharoopa Priya Parirambhana
Parihruthathapa
Kapi Puraripuna Ramayathi Hrudayamamitha Guna Kapi ||
Dhanathara Kucha Yugamruga Madhalepa
Dhayithavihitha Rathinavya Sulapa …Kapi ||
Ramana Rachitha Kadapathra Vishesha
Urasi Lulitha Manihara Vibhusha… Kapi ||
Dhayitha Nipitha Sudhadhara Seema
Galitha Vasana Kadiparihrutha Dhama …Kapi ||
Adhigatha Mrudhuthara Kisalaya Shayana
Dhara Parimilitha Chalitha Nayana ….Kapi ||
Vihitha Madhura Rathi Koojithabhedha
Dhruda Parirambhana Hathamethi Medha …Kapi ||
Mahitha Mahorasi Sarabhasa Pathitha
Lulitha Kusuma Kudilalaka Mudhitha ….Kapi ||
Chandra Shikhamani Yathi Vara Bhanitham |
Sukhayathu Sadhujanam Shiva Charitham || Kapi ||
Sapthama Sarga: Chapter – 7
Chakoranam Prathim Kalayasi Maukhainirjakala-
Pradhanaidhairvanamapi Dayitha Bhajam Mrugadrusham |
Na Kokanam Rakahimakirana Madghirahini –
Jananam Yuktham Kimidhamasam Hantha Charitham ||
Gandgamadganishadig Pankajarajo Gandhavahamadganam
Ashlishyathribhrutham Nirangusharaha: Kelivisheshairalam |
Vibrantha: Kimdhabhra Raga Bharitha Sthasyabhuth Syadhayam
Kanthoshrantha Mangnanagavihatho Namyashaya Mamyagatha: ||
Santhapayannakhila Gathramamithra Bhavath
Sandhrushyathey Jadadhiyamiha Sheethabhanu: |
Doshakaro Vapushi Sangatha Rajyakshama
Ghorakrithihi Shivadhoothi Nishacharanam ||
|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||
