|| 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 Chandrasekhara Yathi describes the grief of Goddess Sri Parvati due
to the separation from Lord Shiva. The
moon realized the acute pain of separation of the divine couple, scattered it
rays all over the attractive places located on the river banks of
Kampa. Goddess Sri
Parvati was in a depressing state anxiously waiting for the arrival of her
consort, soon she realized the absence of her Lord, she dejectedly speaking to
her companion “My yearning to put an end to this long sufferings due to the
separation from Lord Shiva is not bringing any fruitful result. I am totally neglected by him. I am always bearing his thoughts in me
and my entire happiness lies in him, he did not see my presence
yet. The abundance of
pollen of flowers from the Mount Malaya is scattered all over, I am
intentionally abandoned by him in his pleasurable company. Lord Shiva, whose lotus feet are
capable to grant all the boons to the worshiper, he is indifferent to me
unlike my deity, he disregarded my aching heart for him. Lord Shiva, whose feet are adorned by
the pinnacle of Vedas/Upanishads and provides immense delight in the minds of
sages, fails to provide me happiness. Lord Shiva, who is the remover of all
fears and grief was repeatedly remembered by my aching heart during the times
of separation, up till now was not able to be seen by me. Though I am enriched with all the
goodness, my life will be fruitful only with his passionate touches during
amorous sport.”
The above
verses of Sri Chandrasekhara Yathi describes the desperation of Goddess Sri
Parvati from the separation from her consort Lord Shiva would destroy the fear
of accumulated sins of the worshiper.
Ultimately,
Goddess Sri Parvati, mother of the Universe was completely dejected to see her
faithful companion returning without Lord Shiva. She suspects that her consort is
occupied with some other young maiden and pouring out harsh words of
unhappiness in utter despair.
Om Nama Shivaya
Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Virachith
|| Shiva Ashtapadi ||
Tryodashashtapadi : Ashtapadi – 13
Chapter - 6
Atha Viharanim Mrucchedhanusambhrutha Pathaka-
Sritha Iva Nishanaya: Samkranthanila Gunanthara: |
Kiranikarairaischath Kampa Sarithadaramyabhu –
Valayamamitho Vyapthya Vibhrajyan Parijrbhathey ||
Vikirathi Nijakarajalam Himakarabimbeypi Nagathey Kanthey |
Akrutha Kamaneeyarupa Swathmagatham Kimapi Vadhathi Girikanya ||
|| Tryodhashashtapadi ||
Ashtapadi – 13
Suchira Virahapanaya Sukruthamikamitham
Saphalayathi Kimiha Vidhirutha Na Vibhavamitham
Kamini Kimiha Kalaye Sahachari Vanjithaham ..Kamini ||
Yadhanu Bhajanena Mama Sukha Makhila Mayatham
Thamanu Kalaye Kimiha Nayana Patha Magatham …Kamini ||
Yena Malayajarenu Nikaramidhamiritham
Na Cha Vahathi Kuchayugalamuru Thadhavadhirinthum…Kamini ||
Yaccharana Paricharana Makhila Phaladhayakam
Na Sprushathi Manasi Mama Ha Thadhupanayakam …Kamini ||
Nigama Shirasi Spurathi Yathi Manasi Yathpadham |
Vithatha Sukhatham Thadhapi Hrudhi Na Mey Kimidham…Kamini ||
Viraha Samayeshu Kila Hrudhi Yadhanu Chinthanam |
Na Sa Bhajathi Nayana Patha Makhila Bhaya Krunthanam ….Kamini ||
Kucha Yugalamami Mrushathi Sa Yadhi Ratha Soochitham |
Saphalamiha Nikhila Gunasahithamapi Jeevitham…Kamini ||
Niya Madhana Vidhu Mouliphanithamidhamasachitham |
Bahujanishu Kalushabhaya Mapanayathu Saschitham ..Kamini ||
Ajagmushi Sahachari Haramantharena
Chintha Vijrubhitha Vishadhabharena Dhina |
Alokya Loka Janani Hrudhi Samdhihana
Kantham Kathabhiramitham Nijagadha Vakyam ||
|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||