Jai Sriman Narayana !!
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!
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 ||
Ashtapadi – 5
Jalaruha Shikhara Virajitha
Himakara Shankhitha Karnakharamam
Ruchira Radhana Kirana Bhara
Saridhiva Shonadhadhara Shobham
Seve Nigama Rasala Nivasam –
Yuvathi Manohara Vividha Vilasam Sevey ||
Goddess Sri Parvati describes the
mesmerizing features of Lord Shiva who resides under the mango tree represents
Veda and whose enthralling beauty is capable to lure the hearts of young
maidens, shining of his finger nails as the moon on the top of lotus, his dazzling
teeth like the sacred Ganga and his beautiful red lips has the brilliance of
river Sona.
Shubha Thanusourabha Lobha
Vibhushana Kaithava Mahitha Bhujangam
Mukuda Virajitha Himakarashakala
Vinirgaladhamrutha Sithangam Sevey ||
Goddess Sri Parvati desirously
speaking about the serpents in guise of ornaments in the charismatic body of
Lord Shiva taking pleasure from the auspicious fragrance of His body and his
beautiful limbs are wet with the nectar from the crescent moon settled in the
matted hair locks.
Makuda Paribhramadhamara Dhuni
Nakha Vishathashangitha Chandram
Urasi Vilepitha Malayaja Panga
Vimardhitha Shubhathara Chandram Sevey ||
Goddess Sri Parvati desirously
speaking about the brightness of finger nails of Lord Shiva due to the glee of
Ganga who is intertwined in the matted hair lock of Lord. The enthralling fragrances of various
auspicious mixtures like camphor and sandalwood of Mount Malaya on the chest of
Lord Shiva are highly desirable.
Pannaga Karna Vibhushana Mouliga
Mani Ruchi Shonakapolam
Aganitha Sarasija Sambhava Mouli
Kapala Nivedhitha Kalam Sevey ||
Goddess Sri Parvati desirously
speaking about the crimson colored cheeks of Lord Shiva due to the luster of
gems from the head of the serpents worn as jewels on his ear and the offerings
of Mundamala/garland of skulls of innumerable Brahmins by Lord Kala is highly
eye-catching.
Haridhanu Pala Suresha
Padhonnathimupanamatho Vitharantham
Anavadhi Mahima Chiranthana Muni
Hrudayeshu Sadha Viharantham Sevey ||
Goddess Sri Parvati reveals her
devotion and reverence to Lord Shiva who praise his worshippers such as Lord
Hari, Lord Indra , Prajapathi etc…and who is constantly immersed in the hearts
of prominent sages.
Narada Parvatha Varamuni Kinnara
Sannutha Vaibhava Jatham
Andhaka Suraripu Gandha Sindhura
Vibhanga Mrugadhiparitham Sevey ||
Goddess Sri Parvati reveals her
veneration to Lord Shiva who is the vanquisher of Andhakasura and the pride of
hermits of Darkavana and whose eternal
glory is praised by Sage Narada, Parvatha and Kinnaras,
Vishaya Viratha Vimalashaya Kosha
Maha Dhana Charana Sarojam
Dhana Thara Nijathanu Manjjulatha
Pari Nirjjitha Niyutha Manojam Sevey ||
Goddess Sri Parvati reveals her
veneration to Lord Shiva who is extremely attractive with stunning charisma
capable to defeat millions of Manmathas and whose Lotus feet are the eternal
abode of liberated souls.
Sri Siva Bajana Manoratha Chandra
Sikhamani Yathi Vara Githam
Shrothu Mudhashritha Kouthuka
Mavirathamamara Vadhu Pari Geetham Sevey ||
In this verse Sri
Chandrasekharendra Yativara, who is a passionate devotee of Lord Shiva express
his earnest desire to listen the above sung glorious words of Goddess Sri
Parvati incessantly.
Sahachari Mukham Chetha: Pratha:
Praphulla Saroruha-
Prathimamanagham Kantham
Kanthasya Chandrashikhamane: |
Smarathi Parithoshtithushta Thathakruthi
Madhuri-
Gathi Vishayini Vani Thasya
Bravithi Gunodhayam ||
Goddess Sri Parvati takes
pleasure in her unblemished love for Lord Shiva whose extraordinary charisma
has the resemblance of full blown lotus in the early hours of dawn. Goddess Sri Parvati reverentially speaks
about the virtues of Lord Shiva to her female companion in an extreme delight.
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!
Jai Sriman Narayana !!
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