Shiva Ashtapadi !! Tryodashashtapadi : Ashtapadi – 13

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!

Shiva Gitimala was composed by Jagadguru Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi ( 62^nd 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.

In this verse, Sri Chandrasekhara Yathi describes the grief of Goddess Sri Parvati due to the separation from Lord Shiva.  The moon realized the acute pain of separation of the divine couple, scattered it rays all over the attractive places located on the river banks of Kampa.   Goddess Sri Parvati was in a depressing state anxiously waiting for the arrival of her consort, soon she realized the absence of her Lord, she dejectedly speaking to her companion “My yearning to put an end to this long sufferings due to the separation from Lord Shiva is not bringing any fruitful result.  I am totally neglected by him.  I am always bearing his thoughts in me and my entire happiness lies in him, he did not see my presence yet.   The abundance of pollen of flowers from the Mount Malaya is scattered all over, I am intentionally abandoned by him in his pleasurable company.  Lord Shiva, whose lotus feet are capable to grant all the boons to the worshipper, he is indifferent to me unlike my deity, he disregarded my aching heart for him.  Lord Shiva, whose feet are adorned by the pinnacle of Vedas/Upanishads and provides immense delight in the minds of sages, fails to provide me happiness.   Lord Shiva, who is the remover of all fears and grief was repeatedly remembered by my aching heart during the times of separation, up till now was not able to be seen by me.  Though I am enriched with all the goodness, my life will be fruitful only with his passionate touches during amorous sport.”

The above verses of Sri Chandrasekhara Yathi describes the desperation of Goddess Sri Parvati from the separation from her consort Lord Shiva would destroy the fear of accumulated sins of the worshipper.

Ultimately, Goddess Sri Parvati, mother of the Universe was completely dejected to see her faithful companion returning without Lord Shiva.   She suspects that her consort is occupied with some other young maiden and pouring out harsh words of unhappiness in utter despair.

Om Nama Shivaya

Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Virachith

|| Shiva Ashtapadi ||

Tryodashashtapadi : Ashtapadi – 13

Chapter - 6

Atha Viharanim Mrucchedhanusambhrutha Pathaka-

Sritha Iva Nishanaya: Samkranthanila Gunanthara: |

Kiranikarairaischath Kampa Sarithadaramyabhu –

Valayamamitho Vyapthya Vibhrajyan Parijrbhathey ||

Vikirathi Nijakarajalam Himakarabimbeypi Nagathey Kanthey |

Akrutha Kamaneeyarupa Swathmagatham Kimapi Vadhathi Girikanya ||

|| Tryodhashashtapadi ||

Ashtapadi – 13

Suchira Virahapanaya Sukruthamikamitham

Saphalayathi Kimiha Vidhirutha Na Vibhavamitham

Kamini Kimiha Kalaye Sahachari Vanjithaham ..Kamini ||

Yadhanu Bhajanena Mama Sukha Makhila Mayatham

Thamanu Kalaye Kimiha Nayana Patha Magatham …Kamini ||

Yena Malayajarenu Nikaramidhamiritham

Na Cha Vahathi Kuchayugalamuru Thadhavadhirinthum…Kamini ||

Yaccharana Paricharana Makhila Phaladhayakam

Na Sprushathi Manasi Mama Ha Thadhupanayakam …Kamini ||

Nigama Shirasi Spurathi Yathi Manasi Yathpadham |

Vithatha Sukhatham Thadhapi Hrudhi Na Mey Kimidham…Kamini ||

Viraha Samayeshu Kila Hrudhi Yadhanu Chinthanam |

Na Sa Bhajathi Nayana Patha Makhila Bhaya Krunthanam ….Kamini ||

Kucha Yugalamami Mrushathi Sa Yadhi Ratha Soochitham |

Saphalamiha Nikhila Gunasahithamapi Jeevitham…Kamini ||

Niya Madhana Vidhu Mouliphanithamidhamasachitham |

Bahujanishu Kalushabhaya Mapanayathu Saschitham ..Kamini ||

Ajagmushi Sahachari Haramantharena

Chintha Vijrubhitha Vishadhabharena Dhina |

Alokya Loka Janani Hrudhi Samdhihana

Kantham Kathabhiramitham Nijagadha Vakyam ||

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!