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Sri Chakra - Philosophy and Benefits

🙏 Om Sri Chakra Maha Merave Namah Shivaya 🙏

The worship of Sri Chakra is essentially the worship of Shiva and Shakti in the form of a yantra.The most ancient and powerful versions are the Gnanarnava and Vamakeswara Sri Chakra Yantras. Meru Prastaram is the ancient Sri Chakra prescribed by Gnanarnava Tantra. The other two are Kailasa Prastaram and and Bhuprastaram. Similar to the Shiva Lingam, which represents Lord Shiva and Goddess Shakti, the Sri Chakra symbolizes the union of these divine forces.

Mythological Orgin

    Various mythologies describe the emergence of Sri Chakra:

  1. Maharaj Renu:

    A king from the Ikshvaku lineage performed penance for Goddess Sridevi, who manifested as Sri Chakra.

  2. Brahmanda Puranam:

    Describes Adiparashakti appearing as Sri Chakra after Indra and other gods performed havan (sacrificial ritual) and offered their bodies.

  3. Gnanarnava Tantram:

    According to the Gnanarnava Tantram, Sri Chakra emerged from the sacred Meru Mantra: “La sa ha hreem kleem ram kha anuswaram shunyam (binduvu).” This mantra represents the nine Varnams of Meru Vidya, encapsulating profound spiritual wisdom and energy. The Sri Chakra is a revered geometric representation that facilitates the worship of the Tripura deities, including Lord Shiva, along with the divine feminine energies.

Note: For accurate and authoritative information on the Sri Chakra and its significance, ancient scriptures like “Gnanarnava Tantram” are considered essential references.

Sri Chakra - The Structure

Sri Chakra consists of 43 triangles known as Tribhujams, with each triangle representing Bala Tripurasundari. Four triangles are associated with Lord Shiva and five with Goddess Shakti. Shiva's triangles are positioned at the upper side of the Chakra, while Shakti's are at the lower side. The 8th avaranam contains a single triangle, representing aparavidya, and transcending this leads to super-consciousness.

Types of Sri Chakra

  1. Sri Chakra - Gnanarnava Tantram:

    This version includes 112 deities and nine avaranams, known as Meru Chakram or Meru Vidya.

  2. Sri Chakra - Vamakeswara Tantram:

    This variant comprises 162 deities and nine chakras, with 42 supreme deities per avaranam. These 42 deities are absent in the Gnanarnava Tantram’s Sri Chakra and it is identified as the Bala Tripurasundari Chakram.

  3. Sri Chakra - Dakshinachara Tradition:

    Incorporates 128 deities, adding 16 deities such as Ashtabhairavas, not found in the Gnanarnava and Vamakeswara tantrams.

  4. Sri Chakra - Kasi Visalakshi Khadgamala Stotram:

    Contains 95 deities and nine avaranams, with the first avaranam being Bindu Swaroopam, represented by Goddess Kasi Annapurneswari.

Sri Chakra - Navavarana Sadhana

The First Avarana:

  1. Name: Trailokya Mohana Chakra or Bhupuram.
  2. Chakreswari: Goddess Tripura.
  3. Structure: Square-shaped with three lines: white, red, and turmeric.
  4. Number of deities: 25 deities in Mahatripura Sundari Sri Chakra, 30 Deties Sridevi Khadgamala Sri Chakra, and 38 deities in Dakshinachara Sri Chakra.
  5. Deities: Ashtasiddhas (white line), Ashtamatrikas (red line), and Ashtamudra Shaktis (turmeric line).
  6. Ashtasiddhis: Anima, Laghima, Mahima, Ishitva, Vashitva, Icha, Prapti, Sarvakama.
  7. Ashtamatrikas: Brahmi, Maheswari, Kaumari, Vaishnavi, Varahi, Indri, Chamunda, and Mahalakshmi.
  8. Ashtamudras: Sanskhobini, Dravini, Karshini, Vasya, Unmadha, Mahankusha, Kechari, Beeja.
  9. Mantra: “Ram” beejaskshara mantra.
  10. Benefits of worship: Fulfills whatever seeker wished for. Gives divine powers.

The Second Avarana:

  1. Name: Sarvasha Paripuraka or Puraka Chakra.
  2. Chakreswari: Goddess Tripureshi (Except in Dakshinachara Sri Chakra).
  3. Number of deities: 17 deities in Mahatripura Sundari Sri Chakra, 18 Deties Sridevi Khadgamala Sri Chakra, and 18 deities in Dakshinachara Sri Chakra.
  4. Deities: Kamakarshini, Budhyakarshini, Ahankarakarshini, Shabdakarshini, Sparashakarshini, Roopakarshini, Rasa Karshini, Gandha Karshini, Chitta Karshini, Dhairaya Karshini, Nama Karshini, Smritya Karshini, Amruta Karshini, Beejakarshini, Sharira Karshini, Atma Karshini.
  5. Mantra: “Ram” beejakshara mantra and each beejakshara that is associated with each Shodashi deity.
  6. Benefits of worship: Fulfills all pleasures.

The Third Avarana:

  1. Name: Sarva Sankshobhana Chakra.
  2. Chakreswari: Goddess Tripura Sundari.
  3. Number of deities: 9 deities in Mahatripura Sundari Sri Chakra, 10 Deties Sridevi Khadgamala Sri Chakra, and 10 deities in Dakshinachara Sri Chakra.
  4. Deities: Ananga Kusuma, Ananga Mekhala, Ananga Madana, Ananga Madanatura, Ananga Rekha, Ananga Vega, Ananga Kusha, Ananga Malini.
  5. Mantra: “Ham”beejakshara mantra.
  6. Benefits of worship: Relives from all hardships.

The Fourth Avarana:

  1. Name: Sarva Saubhagya Chakra.
  2. Chakreswari: Goddess Tripura Vasini.
  3. Number of deities: 15 deities in Mahatripura Sundari Sri Chakra, 16 Deties Sridevi Khadgamala Sri Chakra, and 16 deities in Dakshinachara Sri Chakra.
  4. Deities: Sarva Sankshobhini Shakti, Sarva Vidravini Shakti, Sarva Akarshini Shakti, Sarva Ahladakarini Shakti, Sarva Sammohini Shakti, Sarva Stambhini Shakti, Sarva Jhrumbhini Shakti, Sarva Vashankari Shakti, Sarvartharanjani Shakti, Sarvonmadhinika Shakti Sarvarthasadhika Shakti, Sarva Samapat Purna Shakti, Sarva Mantramayi Shakti, and Sarva Dwandwakshayankari Shakti.
  5. Mantra:“Hreem”beejakshara mantra.
  6. Benefits of worship: Auspiciousness and harmony in life.

The Fifth Avarana:

  1. Name: Sarvartha Sadhaka Chakra.
  2. Chakreswari: Goddess Tripura Sri.
  3. Number of deities: 11 deities in Mahatripura Sundari Sri Chakra, 12 Deties Sridevi Khadgamala Sri Chakra, and 12 deities in Dakshinachara Sri Chakra.
  4. Deities: Sarva Siddhi Prada, Sarva Sampat Prada, Sarva Priyakari, Sarva Mangalakari, Sarva Kama Prapoorna, Sarva Dukha Pramochani, Sarva Mrityu Prashamani, Sarva Vighna Nivarini, Sarvanga Sundari, and Sarva Saubhagyadayini.
  5. Mantra: Nam, Tam, dam and so on till Bham.
  6. Benefits of worship: Makes seeker achieve all the four Purusharthas (Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha).

The Sixth Avarana:

  1. Name: Sarva Rakshakara Chakra.
  2. Chakreswari: Goddess Tripura Malini.
  3. Number of deities: 11 deities in Mahatripura Sundari Sri Chakra, 12 Deties Sridevi Khadgamala Sri Chakra, and 12 deities in Dakshinachara Sri Chakra.
  4. Deities: Sarvagnya, Sarvashakti, Sarvayiswarya Prada, Sarvagnana Mayi, Sarva Vyadhi Vinashini, Sarvadhara Swaroopya, Sarva Papahara, Sarvananda Mayi, Sarva Raksha Swaroopini, and Sarvepsitardha Phalada.
  5. Mantra: Mam, Lam, and so on till ksham. Each beejakshara is associated with each deity of this chakra.
  6. Benefits of worship: Protects from everything.

The Seventh Avarana:

  1. Name: Sarva Rogahara Chakra.
  2. Chakreswari: Goddess Siddhamba.
  3. Number of deities: 9 deities in Mahatripura Sundari Sri Chakra, 10 Deties Sridevi Khadgamala Sri Chakra, and 14 deities in Dakshinachara Sri Chakra.
  4. Deities: Vashini, Kaumari, Mohini, Vimala, Aruna, Jayini, Sarveshi, Kaulini.
  5. Mantra: Am, Aam, Im, Eem, Um, Oom, Rum, Room, Lum, and Loom. Each beejakshara is associated with each deity of this chakra.
  6. Benefits of worship: Gives good health and recovers you from illness.

The Eighth Avarana:

  1. Name: Sarva Siddhiprada Chakra.
  2. Chakreswari: Goddess Tripurambika
  3. Number of deities: 8 deities in Mahatripura Sundari Sri Chakra, 9 Deties Sridevi Khadgamala Sri Chakra, and 5 deities in Dakshinachara Sri Chakra.
  4. Deities: Jambhanakhya Devata, Mohanakya Devata, Vashyakhya Devata, Sthambankya Anuksha, Maheswari, Vaishnavi, Brahmi.
  5. Mantra: Jambhanakhya devata: (“dram dreem kleem loom saha”); Mohanakya devata: (dham, tham); Vashyakhya devata: (aam, hreem); Sthambanakhya Anuksha: (krom).
  6. Benefits of worship: Gives all divine powers, fulfills material and spiritual desires.

The Nineth Avarana:

  1. Name: Sarvanandamaya Chakra
  2. Chakreswari: Mahatripura Sundari
  3. Number of deities: 3 deities in Mahatripura Sundari Sri Chakra, Sridevi Khadgamala Sri Chakra, and in Dakshinachara Sri Chakra.
  4. Deities: Mahatripura Sundari, Bala tripura Sundari, Tripura Bhairavi and Shivalingam.
  5. Mantra:
    • Om Hreem Sreem Sarvananda Maye Chakre Bindave Brahmaroopini Chit Swaroopni Savid Roopinim Parapara Rahasyakhya Yogini Tripura Sri Padukam Pujayami Tarpayami Namaha.
    • Om Hreem Sreem Hasakala Hreem Hasakahala Hreem Sakala Hreem Sarva Vidya Swaroopini Samasta Devataroopini Sarva Vastumaya Swaroopini Bindu Chakre Sri Mahatripusundari Sri Padukam Pujayami Tarpayami Namaha.
    • Om Hreem Sreem Srividya Shodasharna Bhukti Mukti Phalaprada Smasta Chakra Chakreshi Sarvagama Namskritam Sarvamnayeswari Sarva Vidyalankrita Brahma Roopini Sri Mahatripura Sundari Sripadukam Pujayami Tarpayami Namaha.
  6. Benefits of worship: Eternal Happiness, Nirvikalp Samadhi.

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