|| 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 Chandrashekhara Yathi describes the prang of separation of Goddess
Sri Parvati, and
faithful companion of Goddess exchanges those intimate feelings of Goddess Sri
Parvati to Lord Shiva. “ Oh ! Omnipresent Lord Shiva, your consort is recalling
beautiful moments of sport with you, she absorbed in the thought of pleasurable
moments with you. She keeps
reciting your name; she is extremely emaciated at the cupid arrows of Lord
Manmatha. She carries
garlands of various fresh alluring flowers in thought of you. She has completely lost interest in
applying sandal paste brought from Mount Malaya on her enthralling body;
instead she smears holy ash all over her body. Goddess Sri Gauri leaving her long
striking plait of her without any decoration in thought of pleasurable moments
with you. She does not like
to wear the gem studded crown on her head, she wears lotus stalk as bracelet in
her hand. She anxiously
watching on the bed of buds and her beautiful eyes are searching for you
often.” Goddess Sri Girija
looked at her faithful companion timidly; eventually her warm breath displaced
her attire covered on her raised bosoms.
The above
verses composed by Sri Chandrasekhara Yathi, passionate devotee of Lord Shiva
protect us from all distress.
Om Nama Shivaya
Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Virachith
|| Shiva Ashtapadi ||
Dwadashashtapadi : Ashtapadi – 12
Kalayathi Kalayathi Manasi Charantham
Kucha Kalasasprushamayathi Bhavantham |
Pahi Vibho Shiva Pahi Vibho
Nivasathi Gauri Kelivaney Pahi Vibho ||
Japathi Japathi Thava Nama Subha Manthram
Prathi Mururudhitha Sumayu Dhanthram Pahi ||
Upachitha Kusuma Sudha Bhavahanthi
Bhavadhanu Chinthana Ma Kalayanthi Pahi ||
Malayaja Rajasi Nirakrutha Raga
Vapushi Bhasitha Dhruthi Samyatha Yoga Pahi ||
Parihruthaveni Jadakacha Bhara
Nija Pathi Ghataka Janashaya Dhara Pahi ||
Avidhrutha Mani Mukudadhilalama
Bisavalayadhi Vidharana Kama Pahi ||
Muhuravalokitha Kisalaya Shayana
Bahirupa Sangatha Sulalitha Nayana Pahi ||
Ithi Shiva Bhajanagunena Vibhantham
Chandra Shikhamanina Shubha Githam || Pahi ||
Sa Vikshathey Sahachari Madhanena Lajja-
Bharena Notharavacho Vadhathi Pragalbha |
Vyadhunvathi Kshasithakoshnasabhirena
Thungasthanothara Padam Girija Viyuththa ||
|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||
