Friday 1 April 2016

Shiva Giti Mala – 9



|| 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 ||

Navama Ashtapadi/Ashtapadi – 9

In this verse Sri Chandrasekharendra Yati describes the pangs of separation of Goddess Sri Parvati, eventually this message was delivered through a faithful companion of Goddess Sri Parvati to Lord Shiva.


‘Shiva/Shankara your Shailaja is in utter desolation, she refuses to wear the Gem studded necklace as if it generates flames on her chest, and she feels the bright moonlight torturing her body.  She looks so pale out of extreme grief, walking surrounded by the young maidens her head hung down in despair.  She often gets agitated and depressed eventually ignore her faithful companions.  She keeps uttering the names of Lord Shiva with extreme anguish.  Shailaja disregards the nectar of various fruits as poison; she is completely immersed in your thoughts.  You are the companion of suffering people,  earnestly prays not to be indifferent to  Goddess Sri Shailaja who is in utter despair, if you are not compassionate to her your name Shankara would be meaningless.  She refuses to wear invaluable fragrances on her body due to the separation from you.  I earnestly request you to show sympathy and affection on her through the corner of your lotus eyes.’


The above said auspicious verses on Goddess Sri Shailaja was composed by Chandrasekharendra Yativara bring happiness to all virtuous people.


Himakara Mani Maya Dhamanikaya Kalayathi Vahri Shikhamuraseeyam
Shailaja Shiva Shailaja Virahey Thava Shankara Shailaja ||

Vapushi Pathitha Dhana Himakara Pooram Samthanuthey Hrudhi Dhivi Dhuritharam Shailaja ||

Urasi Nihitha Mrudhu Vithatha Mrunalam Pashyathi Sapadhi Vilasadhalinilam ..Shailaja ||

Sahachara Yuvathishu Nayanamanilam Namitha Sukhi Vithanothi Vishalam…Shailaja ||

Rushyathi Khithathi Muhura Nidhanam Na Prathivarthi Sakhimapi Dheenam …Shailaja ||

Shiva Ithi Shiva Ithi Vadhathi Sakamam Pashyathi Pashuriva Kimapai Lalamam ….Shailaja ||

Suratharu Vividha Phala Mrutha Saram Pashyathi Vishamiva Bhrushamathi Dheeram….Shailaja||

Yathi Vara Chandra Shikhamani Gitam Sukhayathu Sadhujanam Shubha Gitam…Shailaja ||

Thwadhavanaika Rasikam Thwadhadheena Vruthim
Thwannama Samsmarana Samyutha Chithavruthim |
Balamimam Virahinim Krupanaou Kabhandho
Nopeykshasey Yathi Thadha Thava Shankarakhya ||

Vasthooni Nisthula Gunani Nirakruthani
Kasthoorika Ruchira Chithraka Pannajatham |
Edhagvidham Virahini Thanuthey Mrudani
Thamadhriyasva Karuna Bharithairapangey: ||


|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||