|| 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.
Om Nama Shivaya
Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Virachith
|| Shiva Ashtapadi ||
Thrithiya Sarga: Ashtapadi – 7
In this
verse Sri Chandrasekharendra Yathi describes the pitiable state of Lord Shiva
who was undergoing pangs of separation from his consort Goddess Sri
Parvati. The supreme Lord
whose matted hair locks are adorned by the crescent moon settled in an
enchanting garden on the banks of river Kampa and recounts the pleasurable
moments with Goddess Sri Parvati. Due
to the cupid arrows of Lord Manmatha his auspicious thoughts about Goddess Sri
Parvati, daughter of Himavan expressed were become highly propitious. The divine couple, who were equally tormented
by the pain of separation remains in a miserable state, Lord Shiva painfully
thought about the proud girl, daughter of Kulachala/Himavan who angrily left
after a quarrel consequently caused him the victim of Lord
Manmatha. Lord Shiva
was anxious at the separation Goddess Sri Parvati and withered in burning
desires caused by Lord Manmatha. He
remembers the pleasurable moments he had with her happily moving around,
presently due to the separation he felt intolerable. At certain moments Goddess Sri Parvati
in a rage leave him, the compassionate Lord will follow her and pacifies her
and brings back into her sportive mood. The
moment Goddess Sri Parvati places her lotus feet on the head of Lord Shiva was
felt like veneration and experiences the power of Lord Manmatha. Lord Shiva profusely praises Goddess
Sri Parvati and pleads to show pity on him. Lord Shiva continuously requests
Goddess Sri Parvati who has long dark beautiful hair which has the resemblances
of hue of clouds to return to him and show mercy on him.
Shiva…Shiva...May
the above verses of grief of Ishwara/Lord Shiva described by Chandrasekharendra
Yati, the passionate devotee of Lord Shiva remain the source of perpetual
knowledge.
‘Lord Manmatha ! The conqueror of world, it
is improper to shower your cupid arrows on a powerless person like me. Lest, you have the enmity due to the
calamities caused by me, remember I am completely defeated by the cupid arrows
of you. My mind trembles
upon on the whizzing of honey bees, chirping of cuckoos and I am shrunken with
the pain of burning desires. The
shower of flowers of various fragrances of cupid arrows intoxicates; your power
of action produces wonderful experience. Lord Manmatha, if you don’t protect me
from the pain of separation and the mischief of erratic movement of corner of
eyes and showering of white lotuses, then you will have the same state of
mine.’
Ithi Bahu Kathayanthimalimalokya Balam
Aladhuviraha Dhainyamadhrija Meekshamana: |
Sapadhi Madhana Ginna: Soma Rekhavathamsam:
Kimapi Viraha Shanthai Chinthayamasa Dheera: ||
Sapthama Ashtapadi – 7
Leelaya Kalahey
Gatha Kapata Krudha Vanitheyam
Manini Madhanena Mamapi Samthanothi Vidheyam ||
Shiva Shiva Kula Chalasutha ||
Thapitho Madhana Jwarena Thanunapadhadhikena
Yapa Yami Katham Nu Thadviraham Kshanam Kuthukena …Shiva Shiva ||
Yathsa Magama Sammadhena Sukhi Chiram Viharami |
Yadhviyogaruja Na Jathu Manohitham Vithanomi…Shiva Shiva ||
Leelaya Kupitha Yadha Mathi Thamathanu Charami |
Bhuyasa Samayena Thamanuneeya Samviharami ….Shiva Shiva ||
Arpitham Shirasi Krudha Mama Ha Yadhangri Sarojam |
Panina Paripujitham Batha Jrumbhamana Manojam ….Shiva Shiva ||
Eshyase Purathopi Gouri Na Eshyase Chapalevam |
Na Aparadha Katha Mayi
Pranatham Janam Krupayava…Shiva Shiva ||
Neela Neeradha Veni Kim Thava Mathkrutheynunathena |
Sannidhehi Na Ganthumarhasi Madhrusho Dhayanena ….Shiva Shiva ||
Varnitham Shiva Dasa Chandra Shikhamanishramanena |
Vruthamethadhudhethu Santhatham Ershithu: Pravanena …Shiva Shiva
||
Bhuvana Vijayai Vikrantheshu Thwameva Na Chethara:
Thava Na Krupano Yuththam Madhvagvidhe Sharavarshanam |
Madhana Yadhi They Vairam Niryathu Bho Niyatham Pura
Vihithamahitho Naham Nithyam Thavasyam Nidhesaga : ||
Madhukaramaya Jjaya Ghoshana Prakampayase Mana:
Parabhruthavadhu Ganey Karnnajwaram Thanushetharam |
Kusuma Rajasam Brundhairuthma Dhayasya Chiradhitha:
Smara Vijayase Vishwam Chithriyathey Kruthiridhrushi ||
Chalithalalithapanga Shreni Prasarana Kaithavath
Dhara Vikasitha Svachachayasithothpala Varshanou : |
Vihara Shikhina Dhunam Dhinam Na Mamabhirakshithum
Yadhi Na Manushey Janasi Thwam Madhiyadhasham Thatha: ||
Shubhadhathi Vicharava: Shubhra Kampa Thadinyasthada
Bhuvi Ramaneeyodhana Kelim Bhajava : |
Prathimuhurithi Chintha Vihvala: Shaila Kanya Mami
Shubha Thara Vadha: Pathu Chandrardhra Mouley : ||
|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||
