|| 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 Yati describes the blissful state of Goddess Sri
Parvati after listening to the nectar like words of her faithful companion
about Lord Shiva’s plea to get rid of her anger and not to keep any ill
feelings towards him for the mistake he has committed, eventually his
disclosure of helplessness to live without his consort and revelation of
abundance of love.
Lord Shiva
spoke “ Oh! Parvati who has enchanting eyes resemblance to red lotus, consort
of Siva, I am taking shelter in you virtuous one, get rid of your anger and
hatred towards your refugee. Remove
my miseries caused by the cupid flower arrows of Lord Manmatha, look at me
through the corner of your beautiful lotus eyes which releases cool rays that
are extremely captivating during our passionate sport. Your passionate touch on my body
alleviate the heat, your passionate touch on my heart with a gentle smile would
follow multiple cool rays of moon, when you place the strings of flowers on my
matted hair locks would results my brilliance outshine Ganga surrounded by the
cluster of lotuses, embellish your raised bosom with the fine pieces of jewels,
you are unfathomable like river Gaga who is streaming down from the peaks of
Mount Himalaya. Oh! Parvati
my life would be fruitful when you alleviate the pain of separation with a look
through the corner of your eyes, shed your anger with me and it has already
borne its produce. Oh! Parvati, give me the nectar from your lips which has the
power to suppress the passion created by the cupid flower arrows of Lord
Manmatha, cast away my innumerable offences and share your knowledge of amorous
sport with me I have come in pursuit of you. You are indifferent to me, keep your
raised bosom on me and bite me with your sharp teeth while you embrace that
would be a lesson for me. The
dearest daughter of Himavan, do not ignore the poor in me exhausted due to the
pain of separation and utter desolation, I shall serve you all my life, and
consequently all my offences would be forgiven.”
The above
verses of Chandrashekarendra Yati, ardent devotee of Lord Shiva praising the
appeasing words of Lord Shiva to his consort Goddess Sri Parvati, daughter of
Himavan would fulfill the desires of His devotees.
|| Om Namashivaya ||
|| Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Virachith||
|| Ekadhasha Sarga: ||
Chapter – 11
Idham Priyam Sahacharim Giramudriranthim
Chinthabharena Chiramikshithumapyadheera |
Gauri Kathamchidhabhi Manavathi Dhadharsha
Kantham Priyanunaya Vakya Mudhirayantham ||
Baley Kulachala Kumari Vimunja Rosham
Dosham Cha Mathyadhigatham Hrudaye Na Kurya: |
Shalshyami Naiva Bhavithum Bhavarthi Vinaham
Vakshyami Kim Thava Pura: Priyamanyadhasmath ||
|| Yekonavimshashtapadi ||
Ashtapadi – 19
Bhajasi Yadhi Mayi Roshamarunavariruhakshi
Kimiha Mama Sharanam Mijatham
Sharana Mupayathavathi Kalusha Paribhavanam
Na Varamithi Sathi Sujana Geetham Shivey Shailakanye
Panchasharathpanamiha Jatham
Harakamala Sheethalam Sarasa Nayanajjalam
Mayi Kalaya Rathishu Kamaniyam Shivey Shailakanye ||
Sprushasi Yadhi Vapurunakamala Samapanina
Na Sprushasi Thapanamanivaram
Dharahasitha Chandra Karanikara Manushajjayasi
Yadhi Mama Cha Hrudayamathi Dheeram || Shivey Shailakanye ||
Kusumadhamachayena Mama Jadavali Jooda Nichayamayi Sudhathi
Savilasam
Sapadhi Kalayami Valayakruthi Saroja Vanasurasaritha Mupahasitha
Masam || Shivey Shailakanye ||
Amala Manihara Nikarena Parimushyasi
Pruthula Kuchayugala Mathiviram |
Thuhinagari Shikharanugalitha Suranimraga
Sugalasama Bhava Sugabhiram || Shivey Shailakanye ||
Vikasadhasithamburuha Vimala Nayana –
Jalourupacharasi Viraha Paridhoonam |
Saphalamiha Jivitham Mama Sudhathi Kopaney
Visruja Mayi Saphalamathimanam || Shivey Shailakanye ||
Bhavadhara Madhu Vithara Vishamasharivakruthi –
Haramayi Vithara Rathiniyatha Manam
Sphuyamadhaparadhashathamaganiya Miha
Vimrusha Bhavadhanusrithi Vidhanam || Shivey Shailakanye ||
Kupitha Hrudayasi Mayi Kalaya Bhujabhandhaney
Kuru Nishitharadhana Parithapam
Uchithamidhamakhilam Thu Nayikey Sudhathi Mama
Shikshanam Swakuchagiripatham || Shivey Shailakanye ||
Ithi Vividha Vachanamapi Chathurapura Vairina
Himashikharijanushamabhiramam
Shiva Bajana Niyathamathi Yathi Chandramoulina
Phanithamapi Jayathu Bhuvi Kamam || Shivey Shailakanye ||
Suchira Viraha Krantham Vibhranthacchitha Mithasthatha:
Smaraparavasham Dhinam Nopekshasey Yadhi Mam Priye |
Ahamiha Chiram Jivanbhavathka Sevanamadhriye
Yadhapakaranam Sarvam Kshanthavya Madhrikumarikey ||
|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||
