Friday 1 April 2016

Shiva Giti Mala – 10



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||



|| Shankara ||











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 remorseful, 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 ||


In this verse Sri Chandrasekharendra Yati beautifully describes Lord Shiva’s instruction to the faithful companion of Goddess to inform his place of existence in a hermitage made of Madhavi creepers under the foot of mango tree to Goddess Sri Parvati.   He ordered her to pacify Goddess Sri Parvati and bring her to his hermitage, eventually the above messages were informed to Goddess Sri Parvati by her companion.


‘Goddess Sri Gouri, you are miserable due to the pain of separation from Lord Shiva, the destroyer of Manmatha also equally dejected watching the honey-bees drinking honey and sporting with their companion.  He feels terrible at the touch of gentle breeze due to the pangs of separation from you.  He   anxiously desires for your company while the honey bees whizzing around him.  He feels miserable without you watching the blooming flowers of beautiful spring season.  Lord Shiva chants hymn of Veda praising the victory of Lord Manmatha in the midst of unfathomable chirping noises of cuckoos.  The pollen of flowers scattered due to the gentle breeze takes refugee on the body of Lord Shiva supplements his pain of separation.  The cooling beam of moonlight captures the coldness of his sporting mood; the bed of flowers causes restlessness in him and intense pain of separation from you.  Previously Lord Shiva was found immense pleasure in sporting activities with you; in that way he made you feel excited, currently he keeps murmuring your name due to the pain of separation from you and impatiently looking forward the bliss of reunion.


The above promising verses of Chandrasekhara Yathi, passionate devote of Lord Shiva narrates the grief of Lord due to the separation from his consort Goddess Sri Parvati removes impurities in devotees.

Panchama Sarga: Ashtapadi – 10

Ekamra Moola Vilasannvamajjarika
Srimadhavi Ruchirakunja Gruhey Vasami |
Thamanayanunaya Madhvachanena Gourimithyam
Shivena Punaraha Sakhi Niyuktha ||

Jayathi Madhananurpaley Shivey Kupithapathika Jalam
Bhramara Mithuna Jaley Shivey Pibathi Madhu Salilam
Viraha Ruja Pura Vairi Parikhidhathi Gouri Shiva Viraharuja ||

Malayamaruthi Vanamaley Shivey Viraha Vikhadanaya
Sathi Cha Madhupaganey Shivey Sarasa Viharanaya …Shiva Viraharuja ||

Kusuma Bharithasaley Shivey Vithatha Sumadhukaley
Krupana Virahijaley Shivey Ki Thavahrudhanukuley ….Shiva Viraharuja ||

Madhana Vijaya Nigamam Shivey Japathi Vikasamuhey
Chathurakithava Sanga (Shivey) Kudilarava Dhuruhey …Shiva Viraharuja ||

Kusuma Rajasi Bharithey Shivey Ki Thava Mrudulamarutha
Dhishi Cha Vidhisha Vithathey Shivey Virahivapushi Charatha …Shiva Viraharuja ||

Vimala Thuhina Kiraney Shivey Vikirathi Karajalam
Vihrathi Virathi Haraney Shivey Viyathi Dhisha Vishalam…Shiva Viraharuja ||

Mrudula Kusuma Shayane Shivey Vapushi Virahadhuney
Bhramathi Ludathi Dhiney Shivey Suhitha Sharanahiney ….Shiva Viraharuja ||

Jayathi Girishamathina Shivey Girisha Viraha Kathanam
Chandra Makuda Yathina Shivey Nikhila Kalusha Mathanam….Shiva Viraharuja ||

Yannathvam Anuranjayannathi Tharamarabdha Kamagam
Vyaparai Rachaladhi Rajathanaye Kelivishoshaiyurtha: |
Thanna Thwa Manuchinthayannaya Bhavannamaika Thannam Japan
Bhuyasthth Pariththambha Sambhrama Sukham Praneswara:  Kadgathi ||


|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||