|| 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 the
previous chapters Sri Chandrasekharendra Yathi described the pitiable state of
Goddess Sri Parvati due to the pain of separation from her consort Lord Shiva,
eventually her misconception about Lord’s amorous sport with the young
maiden. She was extremely
annoyed by the lack of attention of Lord Shiva; she was shrunken by the cupid
flower arrows of Lord Manmatha and converse in extreme bitterness with her
faithful companion. Ultimately,
Goddess Sri Parvati realized the presence of Lord who leans down before her
with a proposal to alleviate the felony committed by him.
Goddess Sri
Parvati angrily spoke “Your red eyes unveils the story of the amorous sport
with the young maiden, you still protect her in your third eye due to the
obsession towards her and
the pleasure she had given which is like nectar mixed with poison which is far
from Vedic nuance. The
flower garland smeared with vermilion due to the nearness of her raised bosom
on your wide chest reveals the amorous sport you had with the young maiden,
marks of her sharp finger nails all over your body reveals the excitement you
had during the passionate sport. The
crescent moon has changed its position on your matted hair locks, your
beautiful lips and mouth has become red in color shows the height of your
passionate love with the young maiden and it raises my anger. You are immersed in the thought
of her enthralling red feet which caused you shine red reveals your
uncontrollable attachment towards her. Your kind words remind me the
pleasurable moment of yours with the young maiden and it is haunting me. Your shattered matted hair locks tied
with the strings of flowers of Kalpaka tree shows the mischievous and
passionate sport of yours. “ Goddess Sri Parvati closely observes
the strange appearance of Lord Shiva before her and misread them as evident
mark of Lord’s passionate sport with the young maiden.
The above
verses of Chandrasekharendra Yathi, ardent devotee of Lord Shiva describes the
appearance of Lord Shiva before Goddess Sri Parvati would bring happiness to
wise.
|| Om Namashivaya ||
|| Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Virachith||
|| Navama Sarga: ||
Chapter – 9
Iththam Rusha Sahacharim Parusham Vadhanthi
Shailadhiraja Thanuja Thanujathakashyarth |
Nithva Katham Kathamapi Kshanadham Mahesha:
Bhaga: Prashanthi Vinatham Kudilam Bhabhashey ||
|| Sapthadashashtapadi ||
Ashtapadi - 17
Chathura Yuvathi Surathadhara Jagaritharuna Madhrutha Vilasam
Nidila Nayana Nayanadhwithayam Thava Kathayathi Thadhabhinivesham
|
Pahi Thamiha Phalalochana Ya Thava Dhishathi Viharam
Garala Militha Dhavalabhrutha Miva Haramagama Vachanamasaram ||
Pahi ||
Guruthar Kucha Parirambana Sambhrutha Kukuma Pangila Haram
Smarathi Vishalamuro Vishadham Thava Rathirabha Sadhanuragam ||
Pahi ||
Rathipathi Samara Vinirmmitha Nishitha Nakha Chihritharekham
Vapuridha Mallika Vilochana Lasadhiva Rathibhara Kruthajaya Rekham
|| Pahi ||
Radhana Vasanamarunamidham Thava Purahara Bhajathi Viragam
Vigalitha Himakarashakalamudham Chidhadharshatharathi Bharavegam
|| Pahi ||
Yuvathi Padhasyathayavaka Rasa Pari Chinithatharathi Kamaneeyam
Vilasathi Vapuridhamalagubhahigartha Mayathi Viragamameyam || Pahi
||
Yuvathi Kruthavranamadhara Gatham Thava Kalayathi Mama Hrudhi
Rosham
Priya Vachana Vasarepi Maya Saha Spudayathi Thathparithosham ||
Pahi ||
Suratharu Suma Dhamanikaya Nibhaddha Jadavali Valaya Mudharam
Kithava Manobhava Sangara Shithilithamanu Kathayathi Suviharam ||
Pahi ||
Ithi Himagiri Kula Dipikaya Krutha Shiva Pari Vadhana Vidhanam
Sukhayathu Buddha Janabhisha Nisheyvana Yathivara Vidhushokhara
Ganam || Pahi ||
Idhagivadhani Subhahuni Thava Priyayam
Gadanuraga Krutha Sangama Lanjjithani |
Sakshadhavekshithavathimiha Mamupethya
Kim Bhashasey Kitavashekhara Chandramouley ||
|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||
