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 ||
Chathurtha Sarga: Ashtapadi – 8
In this verse Sri
Chandrasekharendra Yati describes the pitiable state of Lord Shiva whose matted
hair locks decorated with the crescent moon, he was impatiently waiting in his
hermitage made of Madhavi creepers under the mango tree in the beautiful garden
on the river banks of Kampa. He was extremely
distressed due to the separation from his consort. At this point of time, a faithful companion
of Goddess Sri Parvati approaches Lord Shiva and explains the miserable state
of Goddess Sri Parvati to him.
‘Hara/Shankara/Shiva/ destroyer
of Manmatha ! Your Gouri is shrunken with the pain of separation from you. Goddess Sri Gouri who has beautiful long
curly black hair bound with decorative strings, her nature of full of life and
enthusiasm has reduced to nothing along with her optimistic thoughts, she
requires your sole protection. She
undergoes the torture of the cupid arrows of Lord Manmatha whenever she retires
to bed, while applying auspicious sandal paste from the Mount Malaya on her
body she feels unbearable pain as in the midst of blazing fire. She lost interest in wearing ornaments, she
refused to wear blue sapphire stone studded necklace, and she refused to listen
to the sweet songs of caged parrots in her hermitage. She is constantly in search for you, looking
for favorable signs to reunite with you.
She is in utter despair from the pain of separation from you. She ignores the affectionate touch of deer’s
on her feet and the delightful chirping noises of cuckoos pierce in her ears
like painful arrows. She is completely
emaciated with the arrows of Lord Manmatha, as a result she refuses to pay
attention to the enchanting union of Cuckoos, and she somehow regains her
courage, ultimately pretends to be independent.
The shining of her beautiful musk on her forehead turns dull, she refuses
to stand on the moon light that causes aching all over her body. Her hermitage in the beautiful garden on the
river banks of Kamp seems to be terrible forest to her. She repudiates any conversation with her
favorite companions due to the pain of separation from you. ’
The above verses of
Chandrasekhara Yati, an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva described about the
extreme grief of Goddess Sri Gouri excels with humility.
Kampa Theera Prachura
Ruchirodhanvidhothamana-
Sri Makandhadhuma Parisara
Madhavikluptha Shalam |
Adhyaseenam Rahasi
Virahashranthamashrantha Kelim
Vacham Gouri Priya Sahachari
Praha Chandravathamsam ||
Ya Hi Pura Hara Kuthukavathi
Parihasa Kathasu Viragini
Asitha Kudila Chikuravali Mandana
Shubhatharadhama Nirodhini
Shankara Sharanamupaithi
Shivamathihanthi Sa Shambaravairi…Shiva Virahakrusha Thava Gouri ||
Kusuma Shayanamupagamya Sapadhi
Madhanashara Visara Paridhoona
Malayaja Rajasi Mahanalathathimiva
Kalayathi Mathi Mathi Dheena….Shiva Virahakrusha Thava Gouri ||
Urasi Ruchira Mani Hara
Lathagatha Balamidhupalathathineela
Manju Vachana Gruha Panjara Shuka
Paribhashana Parihratha Leela….Shiva Virahakrusha Thava Gouri ||
Bhrushakrutha Bhavadhanu
Bhavanayeshitha Bhavathi Vihitha Parivadha
Sapadhi Vihitha Virahanu Gamanadhanu
Sambhrutha Hrudhaya Vishadha….Shiva Virahakrusha Thava Gouri ||
Bala Harina Parilidapadha
Thadhanadhara Vigatha Vinodha
Unnmadha Parabhurtha
Viruthakarnana Karna Shalyakruthabhadha…Shiva Virahakrusha Thava Gouri ||
Koka Mithuna Bahukeli Vilokana
Jumbbhitha Madhana Vikara
Shankara Himakara Shekara Palaya
Mamithi Vadhathi Na Dhira …Shiva Virahakrusha Thava Gouri ||
Dhushitha Mrugamadha Ruchira
Visheshaka Nidiladhasitha Krutha Rekha
Athanuthanujwarakarithatha
Parivarjitha Chandra Mayukha….Shiva Virahakrusha Thava Gouri ||
Shri Shiva Charana Nishevana
Chandra Shikhamani Yathivara Gitam
Shri Girija Virahakrama Varnana
Mudhayathu Vinayasametham….Shiva Virahakrusha Thava Gouri ||
Avasa Mandiramidham Manuthe
Mrudani Ghoradavi Sadhrushamaptha Sakhi Janena |
Na Bhashanani Thanuthe
Nalinayathakshi Deva Thwaya Virahitha Harinagmouley ||
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!
Jai Sriman Narayana !!
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