|| 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 pitiable state of Goddess Sri
Parvati out of pangs of separation from her consort Lord Shiva. Goddess Sri Parvati earnestly prays to
Lord, love of her life residing under the foot of mango tree in an utter
desolation out of separation from her and equally tortured by the cupid flower
arrows of Lord Manmatha to show mercy on her. The young maiden who had sported with
the Lord has beautiful feet which resembles red lotuses enable to cross the
bondages/ world of ocean, she has the noble qualities and her radiant smile has
the resemblance to moon creates positive vibes in the surroundings, Lord Shiva
who was withered with the cupid flower arrows of Lord Manmatha has the
incomparable passion sported with that woman. Goddess Sri Parvati assumes that Lord Shiva
who has beautiful matted hair locks and divine marks on his forehead where the
deities resides, reveling with the young woman with full of passion with no
pangs of separation from her.
The above
verses of Sri Chandrasekharendra Yathi describes the amorous sport of Lord
Shiva provides happiness to All.
Further,
Goddess Sri Parvati prays to the gentle breeze from Mount Malaya to bring sweet
scented smell of the Supreme Lord Shiva for a moment.
|| Om Namashivaya ||
|| Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Virachith||
|| Ashtama Sarga: ||
Mathprananethura Sahayarasalamoola-
Leelagruhasya Mayi Chedhanuraga Banddha: |
Anyakathanubhavina: Pranayanu Banddho
Dhoothi Praseedhathi Mamaisha Mahanubhava: ||
|| Shodashashtapadi ||
Ashtapadi - 16
Aruna Kamala Shubhathara Charanena Sapadhi Gatha Na Hi
Bhavatharena
Ya Vihratha Puravairina ||
Smitharuchi Himakara Shubha Vadhanena Nihithaguna Vilasitha
Sadhanena ||
Ya Vihratha ||
Sarasa Vachana Jitha Kusuma Rasena Hrudhi Vinihitharathi Krutha
Rabasena ||
Ya Vihratha ||
Vihitha Vividha Kusuma Shara Vihrathey Nanagatharasa Nayaguna
Vihithena ||
Ya Vihratha ||
Udhitha Jalaja Ruchira Galena Sputithamana Na Yuvathi Nigalena ||
Ya Vihratha ||
Kanakaruchira Sujadapadalenanuhatha Sudha Sa Thilaka Nidilena ||
Ya Vihratha ||
Nikhila Yuvathi Madhano Dhayena Jwarithamana Na Viraha Dhahanena
||
Ya Vihratha ||
Thuhinakirana Dharayathi Rachanena Sukhayathu Mam Shivahitha
Vachanena ||
Ya Vihratha ||
Ayi Malayasammera Kroora Bhavoraganam
Srasitha Janitha Kim They Madhashihimsanena |
Kshanamiva Sahakaradhisha Gathranushanga –
Upahrutha Parimalathma Samnidhehi Prasanna : ||
|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||
