|| 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
remorsefulness, 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.
Oh! Lord
Shiva, who annihilates the evil effects of Kali, whose speech represents Veda
and who holds the Trident in His hand, victory to the Lord who is the remover
of the sufferings prevailed in this Universe.
Oh ! Lord
Shiva, you shine like Aditya, you are the vanquisher of demons and you are
worshipped by Lord Vishnu. Victory
to the Lord who is the remover of miseries prevailed in the Universe.
Oh! Lord
Shiva, You defeated Lord Manmatha while aiming the cupid with arrows of
flowers; you have destroyed the Tripura with your third eye which releases
blaze. Victory to the Lord
is the remover of miseries prevailed in the Universe.
Oh! Lord
Shiva who wears serpents as ear-stud, your lotus feet are capable to purify the
three worlds is worshipped by innumerable devotees. Victory to the Lord who is the remover
of miseries prevailed in the Universe.
Oh! Lord
Shiva, slayer of Andhakasura, you are compassionate enough to safeguard your
worshippers while crossing the ocean of Samsara, You beautifully smear the
ashes of Manmatha, victory to the Lord who is the remover of miseries prevailed
in the Universe.
Oh! Lord
Shiva, you wear the crescent moon as crown and Ganga in your matted hair locks
and snakes as jewels. Victory
to the Lord who is the remover of miseries prevailed in the Universe.
Oh!
Lord Shiva, you are worshipped by Sages and deities; you are the protector of
all worlds. Victory to the
Lord who is the remover of miseries prevailed in the Universe.
Oh! Lord
Shiva, Your sons Ganesha/Karimukha and Subramanya/Sharabhava prostrate before
you, listen to the verses of Shashidhara Yathi/Chandrasekhara Yati. Victory to the Lord who is the remover
of miseries prevailed in the Universe.
The
passionate embrace of Goddess Sri Parvati left a mark of her pot like bosom on
your chest along with the remarkable fragrances during the amorous sport and it
gushes out like expression of intense love through the hands which holds the
divine weapon Parasu/Axe. May
that love protect us!
Goddess Sri
Parvati was roaming through the garden located on the banks of river Kampa, she
was tormented by the cupid arrows of Lord Manmatha, her limbs were supple like
flowers in the spring season, and her close associate spoke to her the above
words surreptitiously.
Om Nama Shivaya
Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Virachith
|| Shiva Ashtapadi ||
Dwithiya Ashtapadi – 2
Kalihara Charitha Vibhushana Shruthi Bhashana
Karathala Vilasitha Shula Jaya Bhavathapahara ||
Dinamani Niyutha Vibhasura Vichithasura
Nalina Nayana Kritha Puja Jaya Bhavathapahara ||
Nirjitha Kusuma Sharasana
Purashasana
Nidila Thilaka Shiki Kila Jaya Bhavathapahara ||
Padhayuga Vinitha Khandala Phanikundala
Tribhuvana Pavana Padha Jaya Bhavathapahara ||
Andhaka Dhanava Dharana Bhavatharana
Smarathanubhasitha Vilepa Jaya Bhavathapahara ||
Himakarasha Kalavathamsaka Phanihamsaka
Gagana Dhuni Dhrutha Sheela Jaya Bhavathapahara ||
Parama Thapo Dhana Bhavitha Surasevitha
Nikhila Bhuvana Jana Pala Jaya Bhavathapahara ||
Kari Mukha Shara Bhava Nandana Krutha Vandana
Shrunu Shashidhara Yathi Githam Jaya Bhavathapahara ||
Thuhinagiri Kumari Thunga Vakshoja Kumbha-
Sputa Druda Parirambamashlishta Divyangaragam |
Udhitha Madhana Khedhasvedham Santharam Mam
Avathu Parasupanovyartha Gadanuragam ||
Vasanthika Kusuma Komala Dharshaneeyai:
Angouranga Vihitha Jwara Paravashyath |
Kampa Thado Pavana Seemani Vibramanthi
Gourimidham Sarasamaha Sakhi Rahasyam ||
|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||
