Shiva Ashtapadi !! Thrithiya Sarga: Ashtapadi – 7 !!

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 ||
Thrithiya Sarga: Ashtapadi – 7


In this verse Sri Chandrasekharendra Yathi describes the pitiable state of Lord Shiva who was undergoing pangs of separation from his consort Goddess Sri Parvati.  The supreme Lord whose matted hair locks are adorned by the crescent moon settled in an enchanting garden on the banks of river Kampa and recounts the pleasurable moments with Goddess Sri Parvati.  Due to the cupid arrows of Lord Manmatha his auspicious thoughts about Goddess Sri Parvati, daughter of Himavan expressed were become highly propitious.  The divine couple, who were equally tormented by the pain of separation remains in a miserable state, Lord Shiva painfully thought about the proud girl, daughter of Kulachala/Himavan who angrily left after a quarrel consequently caused him the victim of Lord Manmatha.   Lord Shiva was anxious at the separation Goddess Sri Parvati and withered in burning desires caused by Lord Manmatha.  He remembers the pleasurable moments he had with her happily moving around, presently due to the separation he felt intolerable.  At certain moments Goddess Sri Parvati in a rage leave him, the compassionate Lord will follow her and pacifies her and brings back into her sportive mood.  The moment Goddess Sri Parvati places her lotus feet on the head of Lord Shiva was felt like veneration and experiences the power of Lord Manmatha.  Lord Shiva profusely praises Goddess Sri Parvati and pleads to show pity on him.  Lord Shiva continuously requests Goddess Sri Parvati who has long dark beautiful hair which has the resemblances of hue of clouds to return to him and show mercy on him.


Shiva…Shiva...May the above verses of grief of Ishwara/Lord Shiva described by Chandrasekharendra Yati, the passionate devotee of Lord Shiva remain the source of perpetual knowledge.


‘Lord  Manmatha ! The conqueror of world, it is improper to shower your cupid arrows on a powerless person like me.  Lest, you have the enmity due to the calamities caused by me, remember I am completely defeated by the cupid arrows of you.  My mind trembles upon on the whizzing of honey bees, chirping of cuckoos and I am shrunken with the pain of burning desires.  The shower of flowers of various fragrances of cupid arrows intoxicates; your power of action produces wonderful experience.  Lord Manmatha, if you don’t protect me from the pain of separation and the mischief of erratic movement of corner of eyes and showering of white lotuses, then you will have the same state of mine.’


Ithi Bahu Kathayanthimalimalokya Balam
Aladhuviraha Dhainyamadhrija Meekshamana: |
Sapadhi Madhana Ginna: Soma Rekhavathamsam:
Kimapi Viraha Shanthai Chinthayamasa Dheera: ||
Sapthama Ashtapadi – 7
Leelaya  Kalahey Gatha Kapata Krudha Vanitheyam
Manini Madhanena Mamapi Samthanothi Vidheyam ||
Shiva Shiva Kula Chalasutha ||
Thapitho Madhana Jwarena Thanunapadhadhikena
Yapa Yami Katham Nu Thadviraham Kshanam Kuthukena …Shiva Shiva ||
Yathsa Magama Sammadhena Sukhi Chiram Viharami |
Yadhviyogaruja Na Jathu Manohitham Vithanomi…Shiva Shiva ||
Leelaya Kupitha Yadha Mathi Thamathanu Charami |
Bhuyasa Samayena Thamanuneeya Samviharami ….Shiva Shiva ||
Arpitham Shirasi Krudha Mama Ha Yadhangri Sarojam |
Panina Paripujitham Batha Jrumbhamana Manojam ….Shiva Shiva ||
Eshyase Purathopi Gouri Na Eshyase Chapalevam |
Na Aparadha Katha  Mayi Pranatham Janam Krupayava…Shiva Shiva ||
Neela Neeradha Veni Kim Thava Mathkrutheynunathena |
Sannidhehi Na Ganthumarhasi Madhrusho Dhayanena ….Shiva Shiva ||
Varnitham Shiva Dasa Chandra Shikhamanishramanena |
Vruthamethadhudhethu Santhatham Ershithu: Pravanena …Shiva Shiva ||
Bhuvana Vijayai Vikrantheshu Thwameva Na Chethara:
Thava Na Krupano Yuththam Madhvagvidhe Sharavarshanam |
Madhana Yadhi They Vairam Niryathu Bho Niyatham Pura
Vihithamahitho Naham Nithyam Thavasyam Nidhesaga : ||
Madhukaramaya Jjaya Ghoshana Prakampayase Mana:
Parabhruthavadhu Ganey Karnnajwaram Thanushetharam |
Kusuma Rajasam Brundhairuthma Dhayasya Chiradhitha:
Smara Vijayase Vishwam Chithriyathey Kruthiridhrushi ||
Chalithalalithapanga Shreni Prasarana Kaithavath
Dhara Vikasitha Svachachayasithothpala Varshanou : |
Vihara Shikhina Dhunam Dhinam Na Mamabhirakshithum
Yadhi Na Manushey Janasi Thwam Madhiyadhasham Thatha: ||
Shubhadhathi Vicharava: Shubhra Kampa Thadinyasthada
Bhuvi Ramaneeyodhana Kelim Bhajava : |
Prathimuhurithi Chintha Vihvala: Shaila Kanya Mami
Shubha Thara Vadha: Pathu Chandrardhra Mouley : ||
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!
Jai Sriman Narayana !!

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