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 blissfully unites.
In this verse Sri
Chandrasekharendra Yati describes the blissful union of the divine couple, Lord
Shiva whose matted hair lock is adorned
with the crescent moon spoke appeasing words to Goddess Sri Parvati who was in
acute desolation and pangs of separation from her consort was turned into gracious. He held her red lotus hand with a courteous
smile and took her to the creeper house for amorous sport. He enthusiastically looked into her deep blue
eyes which has the resemblance of blue lotuses, consequently drove away the
pain of separation and spoke “Oh! My child! Oh! My Love, I shall apply
scented musk on your enthralling raised bosom, the crescent moon on my
matted hair lock will shine as auspicious mark on your forehead during our
passionate sport, give me the nectar
from your lips while having zealous sport on the bed of flowers. Oh!
Child! Consort of Lord Shiva; remove my anguish caused out of long separation
by engaging amusing conversation while listening to the chirping of cuckoos,
embrace me leaving your firm bosom on my chest and leave the marks of sandal
paste from the Mount Malaya on my chest, let me have the pleasures from the heap
of flowers of Kalpaka tree embellished on your long beautiful plait of hair,
spread the cool rays moon from your gentle smile and squash the heat derived
out of the cupid flower arrows of Lord Manmatha.” Lord Shiva approaches Goddess Sri Parvati
with pleasing words, embracing her and kissing her lotus face with extreme
passion, happily resides under the foot of mango tree on the river banks of
Kampa.
The above verses composed by
Chandrasekharendra Yati, passionate devotee of Lord Shiva would bring happiness
to all.
Shivagitimala, garland of
praising the glories of Lord Shiva was composed by Sri Chandrasekharendra Yati
adopting the divine path of Sri Jayadeva, composer of Jayadeva Ashtapadi Gita
Govindam endowed with utmost devotion and dedication to Supreme Lord. The
garland constructed may have imperfect rhyme with various flaws presenting
before the lotus feet of Lord Shiva and Goddess Sri Parvati, let it give
pleasure to them as a parent’s heart filled with immense joy from the unclear
sounds of their child.
|| Om Namashivaya ||
|| Sri Chandrasekharendra
Saraswathi Virachith||
|| Dwadhasha Sarga : ||
Ithi Virahithamenam Chetha:
Prasaddhavathi Shivam
Anunaya Giram Gumphai: Sambhavaya
Thrijapanina |
Jadithi Gadayanmandha Smera
Sthadhiya Karambujam
Himakarakalamouli : Samprapa
Kelilatha Gruham ||
Samprapya Keligruha Indhumaouli:
Indivarakshi Manuvikshamana: |
Jahai Raha: Keli Kuthuhalena
Viyogajarthi Punara Bhabhashey ||
Ashtapadi – 20
Pruthula Tharala Lalitha
Kuchayugalamayi They
Mrugamadha Rasena Kalayami
Dhayithey |
Ramaya Baley Bhavadhanugamenam ||
Ramaya Baley ||
Vidhushakala
Ruchiramidhamalikamayi They
Shubha Thilakamamilasathu Keli
Niyathey || Ramaya Baley ||
Iha Vihara Tharuni Nava Kusuma
Shayaney
Bhavadhara Madhu Vithara Makara
Nayaney || Ramaya Baley ||
Ayi Suchira Viraha Rujamapahara
Shivey
Sarasamamilapa Ramani
Parabhrutharavey || Ramaya Baley ||
Kalaya Malaya Pankajamurasi Mama
They
Kadina Kuchayugamathanu Gadaya
Lalithey || Ramaya Baley ||
Idhamamaratharu Kusuma Nikaramayi
They
Khanachikura Mupacharathu Sapadhi
Vanithey || Ramaya Baley ||
Dharahasitha Vidhukara
Mudhaschaya Mano-
Bhava Thapanamapanudhathu
Vilasitha Khaney || Ramaya Baley ||
Shiva Charana Paricharanayatha
Vicharey
Phanathi Himakara Mouli Niyamidheerey || Ramaya Baley ||
Idhagvidhoushradula Chaduvacho
Vilasai:
Gadopa Guhana Mukhambuja
Chumbanadhou: |
Aahradhayana Girisuthamadhikaschi
Nithyam
Ekamramoola Vasathijaryathi
Prasanna: ||
Vidhavinitha Jayadeva
Kaveyrudhara-
Githi Prabhandha Sarani
Pranidhana Mathrathu |
Yesha Maya Virachitha
Shivagitimala
Modham Karothu Shivayo:
Padhayojaniya ||
Avyaktha Varna Mudhithena
Yayamrakasya
Vakyena Modhabharitham Hrudhayam
Hi Pithro: |
Ekamranatha Bhavandhangri
Samarpitheyam
Modham Karothu Bhavatha:
Shivagitimala ||
Gunanusyuthi Rahitha
Doshagranyavidhushitha |
Thathapi Shivagitinai Malika
Chithramiddhshi ||
Om Nama: Shivayai Cha Nama:
Shivaya
|| Shubhamasthu ||
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!
Jai Sriman Narayana !!
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