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 – 3
Vikasadhamala Kusumanusamagama
Sheethala Mrudula Sameerey
Athi Kulakalarava Samvrutha Dhanamadhapara Mruthaghosha Gameerey
Vilasathi Suratharusadhi
Nishanthey
Varayuvathi Jana Mohana Thanuriha
Shubha Dhathi Vithatha Vasanthey Vilasathi ||
The cool gentle breeze was filled
with the delicate scent of freshly blossomed flowers, the honeybees joyfully humming
around after consuming nectar to their heart content. It was in the early hours of nightfall of a
beautiful spring season, Lord Shiva who has the enthralling charisma capable to
mesmerize the damsels, settled under the foot of a Kalpaka tree.
Kusuma Sharasana Shabhara
Nishudhitha Kupitha Vadhu Druthamaney
Dhana Rasa Kumkuma Pangavilepana
Vitajana Kuthooka Vidhane Vilasathi ||
Lord Shiva shines with the
beautiful smear of Kumkum and fragrant pastes all over. Rathidevi, the chaste wife of Manmatha who
was burnt into ashes by the Lord was extremely distressed.
Kusumumitha Bala Rasala Manohara
Kisalaya Madhana Krupane
Madhukara Mithuna Parampara
Madhurasa Pananiyoga Dhurine Vilasathi ||
Lord Shiva resides under the
mango tree in the middle of alluring flowers which was used by Lord Manmatha as
his armor, surrounded by innumerable honey-bees enthusiastically engaged in
consuming delectable honey.
Madhana Mahipathi Shubhakara
Manthra Japayitha Madhukara Ghoshe
Avirala Kusuma Marandha Kruthabhi
Nishechana Tharumuni Poshey Vilasathi ||
Lord Shiva resides in a place
where the honey-bees producing the vibrant noises resembles the chanting of Vedic
hyms by Lord Manmatha and the sages incessantly bathe in the nectar from the
flowers.
Madhana Nidhesha Nivrutha
Kalebhara Mardhana Malaya Sameerey
Thushitha Madhuvrutha Sanchala
Dhadhithi Supujana Madhurasa Poorey Vilasathi ||
Lord Shiva resides in a place
where the cool breeze carries the enchanting aroma prompted by Lord Manmatha
and the flowers in the tree entertain the honey bees as their pleasant guests.
Suchira Kruthavrutha Mouna Vana
Priya Muni Janavaganu Kooley
Lalitha Latha Gruha
Vihrathikrucha Shrama Yuvathi Sukhanila Sheeley Vilasathi ||
The ascetic who loved the
serenity of the woodland and observed vow of silence starts speaking joyously after
witnessing the presence of Lord Shiva.
The cool breeze comforts the young maiden who was tired of sport living
in the hermitage made out of clinging plants.
Vishama Sharavani Palarathathitha
Mrudula Sameerana Jaley
Virahi Janashaya Mohanamasitha
Paragavi Grumbhana Kaley Vilasathi ||
Lord Shiva resides in the place
where the gentle magical breeze is the chariot of Lord Manmatha, who has the
weapon of flower arrows which carries the intense and captivating scent to kindle
the hearts with the emotion of love in the estranged couple.
Sri Shiva Pujana Yatha Mithi
Chandra Shikhamaniyathi Vara Geetham
Sri Shiva Charana Yugasmruthi
Sadhaka Mudhayathu Vanyavasantham Vilasathi ||
The above sacred verses of Chandrasekharendra
Yati , a passionate devotee of Lord Shiva reciting about the beautiful spring
season in the woodland may remain at the feet of Lord Shiva.
Vikacha Kamala Kampa
Shaivalinyastharangey :
Avirala Parirambha: Sambhraman
Manjareenam |
Parisara Rasa Ragavyarptha
Gathranulepo
Vicharathi Kithavyoyam
Mandhamandham Sameera: ||
The gentle breeze blows carrying
the strong aroma of flower buds which waft over the ripples of Kampa River that
was brimmed with lotuses.
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!
Jai Sriman Narayana !!
No comments:
Post a Comment