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Shiva Gitimala – Shiva Ashtapadi in English
॥ About Shiva Gitimala !! Shiva Ashtapadi ॥
Shiva Gitimala was composed by Jagadguru Sri Chandra Sekharendra Saraswathi the 62nd seer of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peedam, composed of 20 exciting verses known as Ashtapadi, praising the pleasing moments of Lord Ekamreshwarar and the goddess Sri Kamakshi Devi. This beautiful composition represents the despair, devotion and dedication of the individual soul / Jeevathma, to achieve union with the supreme soul / Paramathma to attain eternal happiness. Shiva Ashtapadi / Shiva Gitimala begins with the veneration of Lord Ganesha.
The entire verses illustrate the miserable state of separation of the goddess Parvathi from Lord Shiva. The goddess Sri Parvati underwent severe penance on the banks of the Kampa River to unite with Lord Shiva. The divine couple suffers an unbearable pain of separation; Lord Shiva descended to Earth and resides under a mango tree where the goddess Sri Parvati undertaking penance was observed by a faithful companion of the goddess and was duly informed. The state of remorse, abandonment, guilt and the messages exchanged through the companion of the goddess Sri Parvati, etc. They are beautifully represented in the Ashtapadi. Finally, Lord Shiva appears before the goddess Sri Parvati and apologizes profusely, after a first hardness between the couple and a happy union.
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!
॥ Shiva Ashtapadi Shiva Giti Mala and Meaning ॥
Oh ! Lord, Beloved son of Shankara, Remover of all obstacles and remover of sufferings of the worshippers, reside in my heart which has the resemblances of Lotus and preside in the middle of my heart where the majestic seat embedded with various gems.
Oh! Goddess Sri Sarada, the stream of honey in the lotus mouth of Lord Brahma, your feet are expansively worshipped by the scriptures, and your presence has the close resemblances to the shining of crores of moon. I earnestly prays for your presence in my lotus mouth.
Oh ! Lord Shiva whose hair lock is adorned by the crescent moon, while performing cosmic dance in the famous hall before the sages who were witnessing the same reaches in a state of bliss, eventually purifies them. I earnestly pray to bless me with the same state of ecstasy throughout my life.
Oh ! Goddess Sri Parvati, consort of Lord Shiva, I surrender at your feet. Wishing to have holy dip in the sacred river Ganga, remove all obstacles and sins I have committed, fulfill my deepest desires to compose the sacred verses of Shivagiti Mala.
Whoever immersed in the meditation at the lotus feet of Lord Shiva through the power of Yoga should listen to the nectar like verses of Shiva Giti Mala, the enthralling myth of Lord Shiva and Goddess Sri Parvati that would eradicate all the sins committed.
॥ Shiva Ashtapadi Prathama Ashtapadi 1 ॥
Oh! Lord Shankara, who resides in the Golden Hall and performs blissful cosmic dance form with a gentle smile on charismatic face which resembles the illumination of moon, victory to the Lord who is superior of ascetics and remover of sufferings prevailed in the Universe/Samsara.
Oh ! Lord Shankara, Neelakanta you gracefully retained the massive poison of Halahala on your throat that was emerged out while churning the milky ocean, Victory to the Lord who is the remover of sufferings prevailed in the Universe/ Samsara.
Oh ! Lord Shankara, superior among the valorous who destroyed Tripura with an arrow in the ferocious battle, Earth as Chariot and Lord Chandra and Lord Surya as its wheels. Victory to the Lord, the remover of sufferings prevailed in the Universe/Samsara.
Oh ! Lord Shankara who resides in the Mount Himalays, you have venerated with the name Madhanari, destroyer of Lord Manmatha who was drifting flawlessly before you with the arrows of cupid was turned into ashes.
Oh ! Lord Shankara, Knower of All, teaches the eternal wisdom and imparting the knowledge of Supreme Lord seated on a gem studded place with utter stillness and tranquil state under the banyan tree. Victory to the Lord who is the remover of miseries prevailed in the Universe/Samsara.
Oh ! Lord Shankara, you purifies the worshippers of the sacred ocean at Sethu, thus spread the glories of Lord Raghava of Raghu dynasty. You are Raghu, You are Rama and You are Mahesha, Victory to Lord who is the remover of all the miseries prevailed in the Universe/Samsara.
Oh ! Lord Shankara, Shiva, Kacchapa Linga, was worshipped with unparalleled devotion by Lord Vishnu as Kacchapa/Kurma, thus gained the sacred name Kacchapa Linga. Victory to the Lord who is the remover of all the miseries prevailed in the Universe/Samsara.
Oh ! Lord Shankara, Chandrasekhara, Mahesha your lotus feet was worshiped by the great Guru Adi Shankaracharya, you have unveiled the essence of Veda at the sacred land of Kanchi. Victory to the Lord who is the remover of miseries prevailed in the Universe/Samsara.
Oh ! Lord Shankara, Arunachaleshwara, You are the epitome of compassion, earnestly prays to listen to the humble descriptions about the Supreme Lord by Sri Chandrasekhara Yati. Victory to the Lord who is the remover of all the miseries prevailed in the Universe/Samsara.
My salutations to Lord Shankara, who performs cosmic dance in the Golden Hall/Kanakasabha, who has bluish throat, who destroyed the City of Tripura and vanquished the Lord Manmatha, one who removes the illusion of ascetic by way of imparting knowledge of eternal wisdom. My obeisance to Chandradhara, who was guided the construction of Sethu by Raghu, who resides in the sacrosanct place of Kashi, who represents the sacred Veda and resides under the mango tree as Ekamreshwara was worshipped by Lord Hari as Kurma.
My salutations to the Supreme Lord Shankara with his consort Goddess Sri Parvati, the destroyer of sins and won over Kala/Time, vanquisher of haughty demons and Lord Manmatha, the supreme Lord who chase off illusions, desires, pride and arrogance provides eternal bliss to Rishis and Sages.
॥ Shiva Ashtapadi Prathama Ashtapadi 2 ॥
Oh ! Lord Shiva, you shine like Aditya, you are the vanquisher of demons and you are worshipped by Lord Vishnu. Victory to the Lord who is the remover of miseries prevailed in the Universe.
Oh! Lord Shiva, You defeated Lord Manmatha while aiming the cupid with arrows of flowers; you have destroyed the Tripura with your third eye which releases blaze. Victory to the Lord is the remover of miseries prevailed in the Universe.
Oh! Lord Shiva who wears serpents as ear-stud, your lotus feet are capable to purify the three worlds is worshipped by innumerable devotees. Victory to the Lord who is the remover of miseries prevailed in the Universe.
Oh! Lord Shiva, slayer of Andhakasura, you are compassionate enough to safeguard your worshippers while crossing the ocean of Samsara, You beautifully smear the ashes of Manmatha, victory to the Lord who is the remover of miseries prevailed in the Universe.
The passionate embrace of Goddess Sri Parvati left a mark of her pot like bosom on your chest along with the remarkable fragrances during the amorous sport and it gushes out like expression of intense love through the hands which holds the divine weapon Parasu/Axe. May that love protect me.
Goddess Sri Parvati was roaming through the garden located on the banks of river Kampa, she was tormented by the cupid arrows of Lord Manmatha, her limbs were supple like flowers in the spring season, and her close associate spoke to her the above words surreptitiously.
॥ Shiva Ashtapadi Ashtapadi 3 ॥
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The gentle breeze blows carrying the strong aroma of flower buds which waft over the ripples of Kampa River that was brimmed with lotuses.
॥ Shiva Ashtapadi !! Ashtapadi – 4 ॥
The gentle breeze which carries the fragrance of various flowers of overflowing nectar has the resemblance to praising the glories of Lord Shiva. The close associate of Goddess Sri Gouri informs the presence of Lord Shiva in a hermitage made of Madhavi creepers under the foot of the mango tree.
Oh ! Goddess Sri Parvathi, daughter of Himavan who has the striking face which has the resemblance to Lord Chandra, observes Lord Shiva who burned the cities of Tripura with His third eye, whose attractive forehead is beautifully smeared with Kumkum and other fragrant pastes.
Oh ! Goddess Sri Parvathi/Shashimukhi, look at the pleasing eyes of Lord Shiva shines like the arrows of Lord Manmatha which is capable to mesmerize the young maidens, the brilliance from His body drives away the darkness engulfed in the Universe.
Oh ! Goddess Sri Parvati/Shashimukhi, look at the attractive neck of Lord Shiva adorned with the garland of bale leaves and beautiful lotus hands. His charming smile is capable to break the hearts of young maiden.
Oh ! Goddess Sri Parvati/Shashimukhi, look at the enthralling face of Lord Shiva which is capable to steal the heart of young maidens, His is the epitome of knowledge, imparting wisdom to Sages and Rishis that will lead to salvation.
Oh ! Goddess Sri Parvati/Shashimukhi, look at Lord Shiva who has the wide blossomed lotus like eyes which provides all the auspiciousness. The deer in his hand is frightened at the brilliance of the gem set on the forehead of the serpents.
Oh! Goddess Sri Parvati/Shashimukhi, look at Lord Shiva who has the celestial vehicle bull/Lord Nandikeshwara resembles the snow-covered mountains of Kailash and the great sages Sanaka and Sanandana on the left side of Supreme Lord.
Oh! Goddess Sri Parvati/Shashimukhi, May these sacred verses of Chandrasekharendra Yati, a passionate devotee of Lord Shiva, provide profound knowledge about the supreme Lord.
Oh! Goddess Sri Parvati/Shaila Kanye/ Parvatha Rajakumari ! Lord Shiva approached the flourishing bed of jasmine in order to surmount the cupid arrows of Lord Manmatha, the gentle breeze does not serve its purpose due to the despair caused by the separation from you, and instead it creates extreme distress in Lord Shiva who always carries you in His heart.
Goddess Sri Parvati after hearing the above words of her faithful companion regarding the countenance, charm and virtues of Lord Shiva, those were elixir of nectar capable to appease her heart from the pain caused out of separation. Eventually, Goddess Sri Parvati reveals her eternal love for Lord Shiva to her companion.
॥ Shiva Ashtapadi !! Ashtapadi – 5 ॥
Goddess Sri Parvati describes the mesmerizing features of Lord Shiva who resides under the mango tree represents Veda and whose enthralling beauty is capable to lure the hearts of young maidens, shining of his finger nails as the moon on the top of lotus, his dazzling teeth like the sacred Ganga and his beautiful red lips has the brilliance of river Sona.
Goddess Sri Parvati desirously speaking about the serpents in guise of ornaments in the charismatic body of Lord Shiva taking pleasure from the auspicious fragrance of His body and his beautiful limbs are wet with the nectar from the crescent moon settled in the matted hair locks.
Goddess Sri Parvati desirously speaking about the brightness of finger nails of Lord Shiva due to the glee of Ganga who is intertwined in the matted hair lock of Lord. The enthralling fragrances of various auspicious mixtures like camphor and sandalwood of Mount Malaya on the chest of Lord Shiva are highly desirable.
Goddess Sri Parvati desirously speaking about the crimson colored cheeks of Lord Shiva due to the luster of gems from the head of the serpents worn as jewels on his ear and the offerings of Mundamala/garland of skulls of innumerable Brahmins by Lord Kala is highly eye-catching.
Goddess Sri Parvati reveals her devotion and reverence to Lord Shiva who praise his worshippers such as Lord Hari, Lord Indra, Prajapathi etc…and who is constantly immersed in the hearts of prominent sages.
Goddess Sri Parvati reveals her veneration to Lord Shiva who is the vanquisher of Andhakasura and the pride of hermits of Darkavana and whose eternal glory is praised by Sage Narada, Parvatha and Kinnaras,
Goddess Sri Parvati reveals her veneration to Lord Shiva who is extremely attractive with stunning charisma capable to defeat millions of Manmathas and whose Lotus feet are the eternal abode of liberated souls.
In this verse Sri Chandrasekharendra Yativara, who is a passionate devotee of Lord Shiva express his earnest desire to listen the above sung glorious words of Goddess Sri Parvati incessantly.
Goddess Sri Parvati takes pleasure in her unblemished love for Lord Shiva whose extraordinary charisma has the resemblance of full blown lotus in the early hours of dawn. Goddess Sri Parvati reverentially speaks about the virtues of Lord Shiva to her female companion in an extreme delight.
॥ Shiva Ashtapadi !! Ashtapadi – 6 ॥
In this verse Sri Chandrasekharendra Yathi beautifully narrates the pleasurable moments of Lord Shiva & Goddess Sri Parvati. Goddess Sri Parvati desirously speaking about the lovely moments and grandeur of Lord Shiva who resides in a hermitage under the mango tree made of creepers. She recollects the all-pervading Lord, vanquisher of Kala/Time whose graceful approach to gratify their desires. She openly declares her affection to Lord Shiva and the gentle breeze which carries enthralling fragrances of water-lilies from him, a simple gaze at his lotus feet would remove illnesses and sufferings.
His dexterous and pleasing speeches like nectar would relieve the mental sufferings; she recollects the joyous conversation she had with the Supreme Lord in the backdrop of chirping of cuckoos and his wavering glance through the corner of his eyes resembles cupid arrows of various flowers. The poet remembers the amorous sport between the divine couple in the hermitage under the mango tree. The gentle smile of Supreme Lord is capable to take away the sorrows of young maiden/Chakora birds, his sparkling face and red lips are capable to steal the hearts of young maiden.
Goddess Sri Parvati recollects the cherished moments she had within the embrace of Lord Shiva, the lovable odor of enchanting fragrances of sandal paste and various scent from the Mount Malaya applied on his body, his mischievous gaze on her bosom and thin creeper like waist, his matted hair locks decorated with garland of flowers of Kalpaka tree, eventually she adores the concealed moments of his playful touch.
॥ 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.’
॥ Shiva Ashtapadi !! Ashtapadi – 8 ॥
In this verse Sri Chandrasekharendra Yati describes the pitiable state of Lord Shiva whose matted hair locks decorated with the crescent moon, he was impatiently waiting in his hermitage made of Madhavi creepers under the mango tree in the beautiful garden on the river banks of Kampa. He was extremely distressed due to the separation from his consort. At this point of time, a faithful companion of Goddess Sri Parvati approaches Lord Shiva and explains the miserable state of Goddess Sri Parvati to him.
‘Hara/Shankara/Shiva/ destroyer of Manmatha ! Your Gouri is shrunken with the pain of separation from you. Goddess Sri Gouri who has beautiful long curly black hair bound with decorative strings, her nature of full of life and enthusiasm has reduced to nothing along with her optimistic thoughts, she requires your sole protection. She undergoes the torture of the cupid arrows of Lord Manmatha whenever she retires to bed, while applying auspicious sandal paste from the Mount Malaya on her body she feels unbearable pain as in the midst of blazing fire. She lost interest in wearing ornaments, she refused to wear blue sapphire stone studded necklace, and she refused to listen to the sweet songs of caged parrots in her hermitage.
She is constantly in search for you, looking for favorable signs to reunite with you. She is in utter despair from the pain of separation from you. She ignores the affectionate touch of deer’s on her feet and the delightful chirping noises of cuckoos pierce in her ears like painful arrows. She is completely emaciated with the arrows of Lord Manmatha, as a result she refuses to pay attention to the enchanting union of Cuckoos, and she somehow regains her courage, ultimately pretends to be independent. The shining of her beautiful musk on her forehead turns dull, she refuses to stand on the moon light that causes aching all over her body. Her hermitage in the beautiful garden on the river banks of Kamp seems to be terrible forest to her. She repudiates any conversation with her favorite companions due to the pain of separation from you. ’
The above verses of Chandrasekhara Yati, an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva described about the extreme grief of Goddess Sri Gouri excels with humility.
॥ Shiva 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 composed by Chandrasekharendra Yativara bring happiness to all virtuous people.
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 ॥
॥ Shiva Ashtapadi !! Ashtapadi – 10 ॥
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.
॥ Shiva Ashtapadi !! Ashtapadi -11 ॥
In this verse Sri Chandrashekhara Yathi describes the dialogues of the faithful assistant of Goddess Sri Parvati to the Mother of the Universe “ Oh ! Goddess Sri Parvathi, you are immersed in the thought of the charismatic form of Lord Shiva who has the brilliance of millions of Manmathas, beautiful third eye on his forehead and it has the power to crush the ego of young maidens, he is settled in a garden on the river banks of Kampa. Your compassionate consort of Lord Shiva is in a miserable state due to the pangs of separation from you and cries to remove the afflictions caused by Lord Manmatha at the time of gentle breeze splatter on his body.
He experiences the strong fragrances of scented water with solid camphor on his body when the gentle breeze from the Mount Malaya embraces him; due to the irresistible pain he curses Lord Manmatha. Lord Manmatha exemplifies appealing pictures of you was witnessed with a spontaneous delight by him was distracted by the gentle breeze from Mount Malaya. Lord Shiva expresses his grief looking at your marvelous features, pleading your presence which would help him to recover from the pain of separation and raise his spirits on your raised bosoms. Your little voice while singing along with the cuckoos reveals the utter grief in you.
The sparkling waters of river Kampa and the sweet scented pollen from the lotuses wedged on the chest of Lord Shiva increases the pain in him; he did not even realize the dripping waters from Ganga from his matted hair locks. The beautiful eyed Goddess Sri Parvati, your consort is in utter desolation due to the separation from you and every second seems to be Yuga and Kalpa for him, his silly mistakes committed seems to be serious for him, therefore shower mercy on him.” Goddess Sri Parvati after listening to the wretched state of Lord Shiva caused by Lord Manmatha described by her companion, the mother of Universe immediately entered in to her creeper hermitage with graceful steps and a pleasing smile on her lips. The faithful companion who was in the midst of the sporting fight between the divine couple sincerely wished for the reunion of the couple and their happiness. Shortly, she conveyed the state of Goddess Sri Parvati to Lord Shiva.
The above verses of Sri Chandrasekhara Yathi describes the delusion born out of separation in Lord Shiva who is attired in elephant skin would shower all the happiness to his worshipper.
॥ Shiva Ashtapadi !! Dwadashashtapadi: Ashtapadi – 12 ॥
In this verse Sri Chandrashekhara Yathi describes the prang of separation of Goddess Sri Parvati, and faithful companion of Goddess exchanges those intimate feelings of Goddess Sri Parvati to Lord Shiva. “ Oh ! Omnipresent Lord Shiva, your consort is recalling beautiful moments of sport with you, she absorbed in the thought of pleasurable moments with you. She keeps reciting your name; she is extremely emaciated at the cupid arrows of Lord Manmatha. She carries garlands of various fresh alluring flowers in thought of you.
She has completely lost interest in applying sandal paste brought from Mount Malaya on her enthralling body; instead she smears holy ash all over her body. Goddess Sri Gauri leaving her long striking plait of her without any decoration in thought of pleasurable moments with you. She does not like to wear the gem studded crown on her head, she wears lotus stalk as bracelet in her hand. She anxiously watching on the bed of buds and her beautiful eyes are searching for you often.” Goddess Sri Girija looked at her faithful companion timidly; eventually her warm breath displaced her attire covered on her raised bosoms.
The above verses composed by Sri Chandrasekhara Yathi, passionate devotee of Lord Shiva protect us from all distress.
॥ Shiva Ashtapadi !! Tryodashashtapadi: Ashtapadi – 13 ॥
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.
॥ Shiva Ashtapadi !! ॥ Chathurdhashashtapadi ॥ Ashtapadi 14 ॥
In this verse Sri Chandrasekharendra Yathi describes the delusion of Goddess Sri Parvati out of extreme pain of separation from Lord Shiva. She believes that Lord Shiva is having pleasurable time with a virtuous young maiden who is equally suffering from the pangs of separation from her devotee due to the cupid flower arrows of Lord Manmatha. The charming young maiden has raised bosom and stunning physical features with alluring fragrances and gem studded necklace on her chest, her devotee playing on her thin waist with amorous sport. Her beautiful lips covered with nectar are passionately swallowed by her enthusiast; her attire from hip is misplaced due to their amorous sport on the soft bed of flowers, her eyes are half closed immersed in the sport, she is finding immense pleasure in their sport and remains tightly embraced, passionately falls on the glorious broad chest of her devotee and the quiver of flowers on her beautiful curly long hair doubled her happiness.
Goddess Sri Parvati enquires moon about the partiality of its radiant rays to the pleasing couple of Chakora birds and the women who lives in the heaven enjoys the presence of their enthusiast. She complains the unkind attitude of moon towards her while she was experiencing the pangs of separation from her consort. Further, Goddess Sri Parvati impatiently waiting for her consort to be back in her hermitage, she is in utter delusion thinks that Lord Shiva who has Goddess Ganga on matted hair locks taking pleasure in the amorous sport with the young maiden who bears the sweet scent of the pollen of flowers, Goddess Sri Parvati expecting him to be back with the smear of her vermillion powder all over him. The gentle breeze and cool rays of moon torturing Goddess Sri Parvati, she blames the associates of Lord and messenger of demons that has horrific form has created the dilemma.
The above verse of Sri Chandrasekhara Yathi provides perpetual happiness to the virtuous.
॥ Chathurdhashashtapadi ॥
॥ Shiva Ashtapadi !! Panchadashashtapadi – Ashtapadi – 15 ॥
In this verse, Sri Chandrasekharendra Yathi describes the desperation of Goddess Sri Parvati out of separation from her consort Lord Shiva; further she spoke to her faithful companion in utter desolation about the amorous sport of Lord with young maiden who has no shelter in the forest on the river banks of Kampa. Her enthralling feet surpasses the beauty of red lotuses that was devoured by Lord; she was emaciated by the cupid flower arrows of Lord Manmatha. Lord Shiva decorates her beautiful long curly hair with the fresh alluring flowers of various fragrances that was surrounded honey bees.
Her unparalleled beauty and physical features attracted him frenziedly; he applies musk on her body and raised bosom which devour his intellect, he decorates her with jewels and flower buds. Her beautiful face with radiant smile, shining teeth and attractive lips were arrested Him, resulted in drawing strange pictures on her face with the sandal paste. Lord Shiva engrossed in the riveting beauty of the young maiden in the moonlight, her golden colored clothes slipped off from its place which revealed the beauty of her thin waist decorated with finest jewels. Lord Shiva engaged in the amorous sport with the young maiden who has raised bosom, devouring the sweet scented nectar from her lips, finding immense pleasure in her lovely face and gives out a smile in forlorn, eventually the couple engaged in a passionate sport in the moon light and gentle breeze.
The above verses of Sri Chandrasekharendra Yativara, ardent devotee of Lord Shiva would dispel the dreadful sins of His devotees.
Further Goddess Sri Parvati reveals her anxiety surmounted by despair and uncontrollable desire for Lord Shiva to her faithful companion, worries about the absence of Lord Shiva; ultimately she pacifies herself with the promising thoughts about Lord’s return and taking shelter in her.
Ashtapadi – 15
॥ Shiva Ashtapadi !! Shodashashtapadi – Ashtapadi -16 ॥
Ya Vihratha Puravairina ॥
Smitharuchi Himakara Shubha Vadhanena Nihithaguna Vilasitha Sadhanena ॥
Ya Vihratha ॥
Sarasa Vachana Jitha Kusuma Rasena Hrudhi Vinihitharathi Krutha Rabasena ॥
Ya Vihratha ॥
Vihitha Vividha Kusuma Shara Vihrathey Nanagatharasa Nayaguna Vihithena ॥
Ya Vihratha ॥
Udhitha Jalaja Ruchira Galena Sputithamana Na Yuvathi Nigalena ॥
Ya Vihratha ॥
Kanakaruchira Sujadapadalenanuhatha Sudha Sa Thilaka Nidilena ॥
Ya Vihratha ॥
Nikhila Yuvathi Madhano Dhayena Jwarithamana Na Viraha Dhahanena ॥
Ya Vihratha ॥
Thuhinakirana Dharayathi Rachanena Sukhayathu Mam Shivahitha Vachanena ॥
Ya Vihratha ॥
Ayi Malayasammera Kroora Bhavoraganam
Srasitha Janitha Kim They Madhashihimsanena ।
Kshanamiva Sahakaradhisha Gathranushanga –
Upahrutha Parimalathma Samnidhehi Prasanna: ॥
॥Shiva Ashtapadi !! Sapthadashashtapadi – Ashtapadi 17 ॥
In the previous chapters Sri Chandrasekharendra Yathi described the pitiable state of Goddess Sri Parvati due to the pain of separation from her consort Lord Shiva, eventually her misconception about Lord’s amorous sport with the young maiden. She was extremely annoyed by the lack of attention of Lord Shiva; she was shrunken by the cupid flower arrows of Lord Manmatha and converse in extreme bitterness with her faithful companion. Ultimately, Goddess Sri Parvati realized the presence of Lord who leans down before her with a proposal to alleviate the felony committed by him.
Goddess Sri Parvati angrily spoke “Your red eyes unveils the story of the amorous sport with the young maiden, you still protect her in your third eye due to the obsession towards her and the pleasure she had given which is like nectar mixed with poison which is far from Vedic nuance. The flower garland smeared with vermillion due to the nearness of her raised bosom on your wide chest reveals the amorous sport you had with the young maiden, marks of her sharp finger nails all over your body reveals the excitement you had during the passionate sport.
The crescent moon has changed its position on your matted hair locks, your beautiful lips and mouth has become red in color shows the height of your passionate love with the young maiden and it raises my anger. You are immersed in the thought of her enthralling red feet which caused you shine red reveals your uncontrollable attachment towards her. Your kind words remind me the pleasurable moment of yours with the young maiden and it is haunting me. Your shattered matted hair locks tied with the strings of flowers of Kalpaka tree shows the mischievous and passionate sport of yours. “ Goddess Sri Parvati closely observes the strange appearance of Lord Shiva before her and misread them as evident mark of Lord’s passionate sport with the young maiden.
The above verses of Chandrasekharendra Yathi, ardent devotee of Lord Shiva describes the appearance of Lord Shiva before Goddess Sri Parvati would bring happiness to wise.
॥ Om Namashivaya ॥
॥ Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Virachith॥
॥ Navama Sarga: ॥
Chapter – 9
॥ Sapthadashashtapadi ॥
Ashtapadi – 17
॥ Shiva Ashtapadi !! Ashtapadi – 18 ॥
In this verse Sri Chandrashekarendra Yathi describes the pitiable state of Goddess Sri Parvati who was emaciated by the cupid flower arrows of Lord Manmatha and her desperate state of being neglected from the amorous sport of Lord Shiva. The faithful companion of Goddess Sri Parvati was painfully separated by Goddess while her attempt to pacify.
The faithfully companion of Goddess Sri Parvati continued “ Oh! Shankari, the supreme Lord Shankara, destroyer of Tripura has intense desire to have passionate sport with you, he is enthusiastically waiting for your embrace, share your childlike anger with him. He is immersed in the thought of your raised bosom smeared with various fragrances. Oh! Parvati remove the miseries of the Supreme Lord born out of long separation from you; gift him the nectar from your lips for a moment. Lord Shankara desires to redecorate your face with beautiful streamers on your forehead.
The omnipresent Lord Shiva is in anticipation of you with a pleasing mind to have passionate touches of your raised bosom. Listen to my words carefully, look at the gem studded mirror and get yourself dressed zealously with heap of flowers on your long beautiful plait of hair, embellish your enthralling hip with the girdle. Oh! Parvati, supreme Lord Mahadeva will prostrate before you to alleviate his offence, the cool rays of moon from his matted hair locks will cover up your soft and supple body to warm up.”
The above verses of Chandrashekarendra Yathivara describing the grief of Lord Shiva and Goddess Sri Parvati due to the pangs of separation will provide happiness to the virtuous.
॥ Om Namashivaya ॥
॥ Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Virachith॥
॥ Dasama Sarga: ॥
Mrugamadha Rasamaya Guru Kuchayugaley Kalayathi Puraripu Rathamathi Nigaley
॥ Shankarey ॥
Suchira Viraha Bhavamapahara Kalusham Bhavadharamrutha Mupahara Nimisham
॥ Shankarey ॥
Sarasa Nidilakrutha Chithrakaruchiram Thava Vadhanam Sa Cha Kalayathi Suchiram
॥ Shankarey ॥
Vimurayameshyathi Shubhathara Manasa Thadhurasi Kuchayuga Mupakuru Sahasa
॥ Shankarey ॥
Sakusuma Nikaramudhaschaya Chikuram Sudhathi Vilokaya Manimaya Mukuram
॥ Shankarey ॥
Shrunu Sakhi Subhadhathi Mama Hithavachanam Ghadaya Gadhanamapi Vigalitha Rashanam
॥ Shankarey ॥
Srividhu Shekhara Yathivara Phanitham Sukhayathu Sadhujanam Shivacharitham
॥ Shankarey ॥
॥ Shiva Ashtapadi !! Yekonavimshashtapadi – Ashtapadi – 19 ॥
In this verse Sri Chandrasekharendra Yati describes the blissful state of Goddess Sri Parvati after listening to the nectar like words of her faithful companion about Lord Shiva’s plea to get rid of her anger and not to keep any ill feelings towards him for the mistake he has committed, eventually his disclosure of helplessness to live without his consort and revelation of abundance of love.
Lord Shiva spoke “ Oh! Parvati who has enchanting eyes resemblance to red lotus, consort of Siva, I am taking shelter in you virtuous one, get rid of your anger and hatred towards your refugee. Remove my miseries caused by the cupid flower arrows of Lord Manmatha, look at me through the corner of your beautiful lotus eyes which releases cool rays that are extremely captivating during our passionate sport. Your passionate touch on my body alleviate the heat, your passionate touch on my heart with a gentle smile would follow multiple cool rays of moon, when you place the strings of flowers on my matted hair locks would results my brilliance outshine Ganga surrounded by the cluster of lotuses, embellish your raised bosom with the fine pieces of jewels, you are unfathomable like river Gaga who is streaming down from the peaks of Mount Himalaya.
Oh! Parvati my life would be fruitful when you alleviate the pain of separation with a look through the corner of your eyes, shed your anger with me and it has already borne its produce. Oh! Parvati, give me the nectar from your lips which has the power to suppress the passion created by the cupid flower arrows of Lord Manmatha, cast away my innumerable offences and share your knowledge of amorous sport with me I have come in pursuit of you. You are indifferent to me, keep your raised bosom on me and bite me with your sharp teeth while you embrace that would be a lesson for me. The dearest daughter of Himavan, do not ignore the poor in me exhausted due to the pain of separation and utter desolation, I shall serve you all my life, and consequently all my offences would be forgiven.”
॥ Shiva Ashtapadi – Ashtapadi 20 ॥
In this verse Sri Chandrasekharendra Yati describes the blissful union of the divine couple, Lord Shiva whose matted hair lock is adorned with the crescent moon spoke appeasing words to Goddess Sri Parvati who was in acute desolation and pangs of separation from her consort was turned into gracious. He held her red lotus hand with a courteous smile and took her to the creeper house for amorous sport. He enthusiastically looked into her deep blue eyes which has the resemblance of blue lotuses, consequently drove away the pain of separation and spoke “Oh! My child! Oh! My Love, I shall apply scented musk on your enthralling raised bosom, the crescent moon on my matted hair lock will shine as auspicious mark on your forehead during our passionate sport, give me the nectar from your lips while having zealous sport on the bed of flowers.
Oh! Child! Consort of Lord Shiva; remove my anguish caused out of long separation by engaging amusing conversation while listening to the chirping of cuckoos, embrace me leaving your firm bosom on my chest and leave the marks of sandal paste from the Mount Malaya on my chest, let me have the pleasures from the heap of flowers of Kalpaka tree embellished on your long beautiful plait of hair, spread the cool rays moon from your gentle smile and squash the heat derived out of the cupid flower arrows of Lord Manmatha.” Lord Shiva approaches Goddess Sri Parvati with pleasing words, embracing her and kissing her lotus face with extreme passion, happily resides under the foot of mango tree on the river banks of Kampa.
The above verses composed by Chandrasekharendra Yati, passionate devotee of Lord Shiva would bring happiness to all.
Shivagitimala, garland of praising the glories of Lord Shiva was composed by Sri Chandrasekharendra Yati adopting the divine path of Sri Jayadeva, composer of Jayadeva Ashtapadi Gita Govindam endowed with utmost devotion and dedication to Supreme Lord. The garland constructed may have imperfect rhyme with various flaws presenting before the lotus feet of Lord Shiva and Goddess Sri Parvati, let it give pleasure to them as a parent’s heart filled with immense joy from the unclear sounds of their child.
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