|| 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.
Oh! Lord
Shankara, who resides in the Golden Hall and performs blissful cosmic dance
form with a gentle smile on charismatic face which resembles the illumination
of moon, victory to the Lord who is superior of ascetics and remover of
sufferings prevailed in the Universe/Samsara.
Oh ! Lord
Shankara, Neelakanta you
gracefully retained the massive poison of Halahala on your throat that was
emerged out while churning the milky ocean, Victory to the Lord who is the
remover of sufferings prevailed in the Universe/ Samsara.
Oh ! Lord
Shankara, superior among the valorous who destroyed Tripura with an arrow in
the ferocious battle, Earth
as Chariot and Lord Chandra and Lord Surya as its wheels. Victory to the Lord, the remover of
sufferings prevailed in the Universe/Samsara.
Oh ! Lord
Shankara who resides in the Mount Himalays, you have venerated with the name
Madhanari, destroyer of Lord Manmatha who was drifting flawlessly before you
with the arrows of cupid was turned into ashes.
Oh ! Lord
Shankara, who is omniscient, teaches the eternal wisdom and imparting the knowledge
of Supreme Lord seated on a gem studded place with utter stillness and tranquil
state under the banyan tree. Victory
to the Lord who is the remover of miseries prevailed in the Universe/Samsara.
Oh !
Lord Shankara, you purifies the worshipers of the sacred ocean at Sethu, thus
spread the glories of Lord Raghava of Raghu dynasty. You are Raghu, You are Rama and You
are Mahesha, Victory to Lord who is the remover of all the miseries prevailed
in the Universe/Samsara.
Oh ! Lord
Shankara, Lord Shiva, Lord Vishwamahesha, Victory to Lord who is the remover of
all miseries prevailed in the Universe/Samsara, you pronounce the sacred
Tharakanama/Tharaka Mantra/Rama Nama incessantly in the glorious city of
Kashi/Varanasi.
Oh ! Lord
Shankara, compassionate Lord and personification of various consciousnesses,
resides with Goddess Sri Kamashi at the foot of mango tree of sacred Veda and
you bear the symbol of her pot-like bosom. Victory to the Lord who is the remover
of miseries prevailed in the Universe/Samsara.
Oh ! Lord
Shankara, Shiva, Kacchapa Linga, was worshipped with unparalleled devotion by
Lord Vishnu as Kacchapa/Kurma, thus gained the sacred name Kacchapa
Linga. Victory to the Lord
who is the remover of all the miseries prevailed in the Universe/Samsara.
Oh ! Lord
Shankara, Chandrasekhara, Mahesha your lotus feet was worshiped by the great Guru
Adi Shankaracharya, you have unveiled the essence of Veda at the sacred land of
Kanchi. Victory to the Lord
who is the remover of miseries prevailed in the Universe/Samsara.
Oh ! Lord
Shankara, Arunachaleshwara, You are the epitome of compassion, earnestly prays
to listen to the humble descriptions about the Supreme Lord by Sri
Chandrasekhara Yati. Victory
to the Lord who is the remover of all the miseries prevailed in the
Universe/Samsara.
My
salutations to Lord Shankara, who performs cosmic dance in the Golden
Hall/Kanakasabha, who has bluish throat, who destroyed the City of Tripura and
vanquished the Lord Manmatha, one who removes the illusion of ascetic by way of
imparting knowledge of eternal wisdom. My
obeisance to Chandradhara, who was guided the construction of Sethu by Raghu,
who resides in the sacrosanct place of Kashi, who represents the sacred Veda
and resides under the mango tree as Ekamreshwara was worshiped by Lord Hari as
Kurma.
My
salutations to the Supreme Lord Shankara with his consort Goddess Sri Parvati,
the destroyer of sins and won over Kala/Time, vanquisher of haughty demons and
Lord Manmatha, the supreme Lord who chase off illusions, desires, pride and
arrogance, and provides eternal bliss to Rishis and Sages.
Om Nama Shivaya
Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Virachith
|| Shiva Ashtapadi ||
Prathama Ashtapadi – 1
Kanaka Sabha Sadhane Vadhane Dharahasam
Natasi Vidhaya Sudhakara Bhasam
Shankara Drutha Thapasa Roopa Jaya Bhavathapahara ||
Jaladhi Madhana Samaye Garalanalashoulam
Vahasi Galasya Mudhithwarakilam
Shankara Druthanilagalakhya Jaya Bhavathapahara ||
Vidura Viraya Charane Nivasannavaniraye
Puramishuna Hathavanithayodhe
Shankara Vara Vira Mahesa Jaya Bhavathapahara ||
Kusuma Sharasankaram Puratho Vicharantham
Girisha Nihim Sithavanachiram Tham
Shankara Madanaripadhakhya Jaya Bhavathapara ||
Vata Tharuthala Mahithe Nivasan Manipeedey
Dhishasi Parathmakalamathi Gadey
Shankara Dhrutha Mouna Gambheera Jaya Bhavathapahara ||
Jalanidhi Sethu Thade Jana Pavana Yoge
Raghukula Thilaka Yasha: Pravibhago
Shankara Raghu Rama Mahesha Jaya Bhavathapahara||
Thanu Mrudha Vana Kruthey Vara Kashinagarey
Tharakamupa Dhishasi Syalasarey
Shankara Shiva Vishwa Mahesha Jaya Bhavathapahara ||
Nigama Rasalathale Niravadhi Bodhadhana
Sri Kamakshi Kucha Kalashagna
Shankara Saha Karamahesha Jaya Bhavathapahara||
Kacchapa Thanuharina Nisthula Bhakthiyuja
Samthatha Pujitha Charana Saroja
Shankara Shiva Kacchapa Linga Jaya Bhavathapahara ||
Shankara Vara Guruna Pari Pujitha Padha
Kanchipure Vivruthakhila Veda
Shankara Vidhumouli Mahesha Jaya Bhavathapahara ||
Sri Vidhu Mouli Yatheridha Mudhitha Mudharam
Shrunu Karuna Bharanakhila Saram
Shankararuna Shaila Mahesha Jaya Bhavathapahara
Kanaka Sabha Nataya Harini Lagalaya Nama-
Tripura Haraya Mararipave Muni Mohabhidhe |
Raghukrutha Sethave Vimala Kashijushe Bhavathe
Nigama Rasala Kurma Hari Pujitha Chandradhara||
Papam Varayathe Param Ghatayathe Kalam Para Kurvathe
Moham Dhoorayathe Madham Shamayathe Maththasuran Himsathe |
Bharam Bharayathe Maha Muniganandina: Kurvathe
Parvathya Sahithaya Sarvanidhaye Sharvarya Thubhyam Nama: ||
|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||
