Shri Yantra
Bhagwan Shiv is the Adi Guru, Mata Shakti - the primal force of the Creation and Shri Yantra is the most powerful of all yantras given by Bhagwan Shiv himself.
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Shri Yantra
Bhagwan Shiv is the Adi Guru, Mata Shakti - the primal force of the Creation and Shri Yantra is the most powerful of all yantras given by Bhagwan Shiv himself.
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Shri Yantra
Bhagwan Shiv is the Adi Guru, Mata Shakti - the primal force of the Creation and Shri Yantra is the most powerful of all yantras given by Bhagwan Shiv himself.
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Chakra Pooja and Yantra Pooja
Chakra Pooja and Yantra Pooja
Chakra pooja or yantra pooja is the worship of a deity in a diagrammatic form. This type of worship exists in other parts of the world also. The worship of Devi in Shri Chakra is regarded as the highest form of the Devi worship. It is said originally that Bhagwan Shiv gave 64 chakras and their mantras to the world, to attain various spiritual and material benefits. That is why Shri Yantra is called Yantra Raja.
Chakra pooja or yantra pooja is the worship of a deity in a diagrammatic form. This type of worship exists in other parts of the world also. The worship of Devi in Shri Chakra is regarded as the highest form of the Devi worship. It is said originally that Bhagwan Shiv gave 64 chakras and their mantras to the world, to attain various spiritual and material benefits. That is why Shri Yantra is called Yantra Raja.
The Significance of Shodashakshari Mantra
Significance of Shodashakshari Mantra
For his consort, the Devi, Mahadev gave the Sri Chakra and the highly coveted and the most powerful Shodashakshari mantra, which is the equivalent of all the other 64 mantras put together. Usually, the Guru gives it to a highly deserving and tested disciple. Very few get it. Even in the Mantra Shastra, where all other mantras are openly and clearly given, the Shodashakshari mantra is not directly given. Several hints about the mantra are given and you are asked to get the mantra if you are capable and deserving. The opening verses of the Mantra Shastra chapter on Sri Chakra say, "Your head can be given, your soul can be given but the Shodashakshari Mantra of the Devi cannot be given."
For his consort, the Devi, Mahadev gave the Sri Chakra and the highly coveted and the most powerful Shodashakshari mantra, which is the equivalent of all the other 64 mantras put together. Usually, the Guru gives it to a highly deserving and tested disciple. Very few get it. Even in the Mantra Shastra, where all other mantras are openly and clearly given, the Shodashakshari mantra is not directly given. Several hints about the mantra are given and you are asked to get the mantra if you are capable and deserving. The opening verses of the Mantra Shastra chapter on Sri Chakra say, "Your head can be given, your soul can be given but the Shodashakshari Mantra of the Devi cannot be given."
Creation and Cosmic Forces
Creation and Cosmic Forces
It is said that in the very beginning, the Creator manifested Devi - the ultimate cosmic force, the Divine Feminine. For the male part, out of his left he created Bhagwan Shiv, out of his middle he created Brahma ji and out of his right he created Shri Vishnu. That is why many regard the Devi as more powerful than the Trinity and hence she is called Parashakti or Paradevi - para meaning beyond. Brahma ji created the universe. Shri Vishnu controls and runs the universe. Bhagwan Shiv along with Mata Shakti is engaged in the transformation of the universe.
It is said that in the very beginning, the Creator manifested Devi - the ultimate cosmic force, the Divine Feminine. For the male part, out of his left he created Bhagwan Shiv, out of his middle he created Brahma ji and out of his right he created Shri Vishnu. That is why many regard the Devi as more powerful than the Trinity and hence she is called Parashakti or Paradevi - para meaning beyond. Brahma ji created the universe. Shri Vishnu controls and runs the universe. Bhagwan Shiv along with Mata Shakti is engaged in the transformation of the universe.
Symbolism of Shri Chakra
Symbolism of Shri Chakra
The bindu at the center of the Shri Chakra is the symbolic representation of the cosmic spiritual union of Bhagwan Shiv and Mata Shakti. Apart from that, Shri Chakra also embodies countless number of deities and represents the whole creation. Hence by worshipping the Devi in Shri Chakra one is actually worshipping the highest ultimate force in the tantrik form.
The bindu at the center of the Shri Chakra is the symbolic representation of the cosmic spiritual union of Bhagwan Shiv and Mata Shakti. Apart from that, Shri Chakra also embodies countless number of deities and represents the whole creation. Hence by worshipping the Devi in Shri Chakra one is actually worshipping the highest ultimate force in the tantrik form.
The Basics of Shri Yantra
The Basics of Shri Yantra
The Intersecting Triangles
The Intersecting Triangles
Five downward-pointing triangles representing Devi intersect with four upward-pointing triangles representing Bhagwan Shiv, forming 43 triangles including the central triangle.
Five downward-pointing triangles representing Devi intersect with four upward-pointing triangles representing Bhagwan Shiv, forming 43 triangles including the central triangle.
The Union of Energies
The Union of Energies
From the five Shakti triangles comes creation and from the four Bhagwan Shiv triangles comes the tranformation. The union of five Shaktis and four Fires causes the chakra of creation to evolve.
From the five Shakti triangles comes creation and from the four Bhagwan Shiv triangles comes the tranformation. The union of five Shaktis and four Fires causes the chakra of creation to evolve.
Three Bindus of Kamakala
Three Bindus of Kamakala
At the centre of the Shri Yantra’s Bindu is Kamakala, with three bindus—red (Kurukulla, female), white (Varahi, male), and mixed (Shiva-Shakti union). Varahi gives four dhatus; Kurukulla gives five.
At the centre of the Shri Yantra’s Bindu is Kamakala, with three bindus—red (Kurukulla, female), white (Varahi, male), and mixed (Shiva-Shakti union). Varahi gives four dhatus; Kurukulla gives five.
Cosmic and Biological Symbolism
Cosmic and Biological Symbolism
Varahi’s four fires represent 12 sun Kalas and 12 zodiac signs. Kurukulla’s five triangles represent 15 moon Kalas and 15 lunar Tithis. These nine triangles symbolize human growth stages in the womb.
Varahi’s four fires represent 12 sun Kalas and 12 zodiac signs. Kurukulla’s five triangles represent 15 moon Kalas and 15 lunar Tithis. These nine triangles symbolize human growth stages in the womb.
The Surrounding Circles
The Surrounding Circles
Surrounding the 43 triangles formed by the intersection of the nine triangles is the 16 petals circle. Surrounding the 16 petal circle is an eight-petal circle. After that the three lines and at the outermost part of the Shri Yantra there are three lines called the Bhupura.
Surrounding the 43 triangles formed by the intersection of the nine triangles is the 16 petals circle. Surrounding the 16 petal circle is an eight-petal circle. After that the three lines and at the outermost part of the Shri Yantra there are three lines called the Bhupura.
The Nine Avaranas
The Nine Avaranas
The 43 triangles constitute the six inner sections called Avaranas, the two circles of petals are two more Avaranas and the Bhupura of three lines is the last Avarana.
The 43 triangles constitute the six inner sections called Avaranas, the two circles of petals are two more Avaranas and the Bhupura of three lines is the last Avarana.
Now we will go to the Nava Avaranas (Nine Corridors) of the Sri Yantra. The Sri Yantra is the most guarded yantra.
When you sit facing east and with the tip of the top triangle pointing at you, the bottom right hand side corner of the Sri Chakra is guarded by Lord Ganesha. The bottom left hand side corner is guarded by Lord Surya. The top left side corner is guarded by Lord Vishnu and the top right corner of the Sri chakra is guarded by Lord Shiva. They must be worshipped before starting the pooja of the Nava-Avaranas.
Now we will go to the Nava Avaranas (Nine Corridors) of the Shri Yantra. The Shri Yantra is the most guarded yantra.
When you sit facing east and with the tip of the top triangle pointing at you, the bottom right hand side corner of the Shri Chakra is guarded by Shri Ganesha. The bottom left hand side corner is guarded by Surya Dev. The top left side corner is guarded by Shri Vishnu and the top right corner of the Shri chakra is guarded by Bhagwan Shiv. They must be worshipped before starting the pooja of the Nava-Avaranas.
Now we will go to the Nava Avaranas (Nine Corridors) of the Shri Yantra. The Shri Yantra is the most guarded yantra.
When you sit facing east and with the tip of the top triangle pointing at you, the bottom right hand side corner of the Shri Chakra is guarded by Shri Ganesha. The bottom left hand side corner is guarded by Surya Dev. The top left side corner is guarded by Shri Vishnu and the top right corner of the Shri chakra is guarded by Bhagwan Shiv. They must be worshipped before starting the pooja of the Nava-Avaranas.
After that, the eight primordial directions are guarded by the eight Lokapalas. Indra guards the East, Agni guards the South East, Yama guards the South, Nirriti guards the South West, Varuna guards the West, Vayu guards the North East, Soma guards the North and Ishana guards the North East.
As if this is not enough, each of the first eight Avaranas is guarded by eight Bhairavas and eight Bhairavis! What is more is that these 64 pairs of Bhairavas and Bhairavis are assisted by 10 million yoginis each - a total of 640 million (64 crores). This is what the verse in Lalita Sahasranama says --"Maha chatu-shshashti-koti yogini ganasevita."
After that, the eight primordial directions are guarded by the eight Lokapalas. Indra guards the East, Agni guards the South East, Yama guards the South, Nirriti guards the South West, Varuna guards the West, Vayu guards the North East, Soma guards the North and Ishana guards the North East.
Each of the first eight Avaranas is guarded by eight Bhairavas and eight Bhairavis! What is more is that these 64 pairs of Bhairavas and Bhairavis are assisted by 10 million yoginis each - a total of 640 million (64 crores). This is what the verse in Lalita Sahasranama says --"Maha chatu-shshashti-koti yogini ganasevita."
After that, the eight primordial directions are guarded by the eight Lokapalas. Indra Dev guards the East, Agni guards the South East, Yama guards the South, Nirriti guards the South West, Varuna guards the West, Vayu guards the North East, Soma guards the North and Ishana guards the North East.
Each of the first eight Avaranas is guarded by eight Bhairavas and eight Bhairavis! What is more is that these 64 pairs of Bhairavas and Bhairavis are assisted by 10 million yoginis each - a total of 640 million (64 crores). This is what the verse in Lalita Sahasranama says --"Maha chatu-shshashti-koti yogini ganasevita."
The Nine Avaranas
The Nine Avaranas
The Nine Avaranas
Now we will go to the Nava Avaranas (Nine Corridors) of the Shri Yantra. The Shri Yantra is the most guarded yantra.
When you sit facing east and with the tip of the top triangle pointing at you, the bottom right hand side corner of the Shri Chakra is guarded by Shri Ganesha. The bottom left hand side corner is guarded by Surya Dev. The top left side corner is guarded by Shri Vishnu and the top right corner of the Shri chakra is guarded by Bhagwan Shiv. They must be worshipped before starting the pooja of the Nava-Avaranas.
After that, the eight primordial directions are guarded by the eight Lokapalas. Indra guards the East, Agni guards the South East, Yama guards the South, Nirriti guards the South West, Varuna guards the West, Vayu guards the North East, Soma guards the North and Ishana guards the North East.
Each of the first eight Avaranas is guarded by eight Bhairavas and eight Bhairavis! What is more is that these 64 pairs of Bhairavas and Bhairavis are assisted by 10 million yoginis each - a total of 640 million (64 crores). This is what the verse in Lalita Sahasranama says --"Maha chatu-shshashti-koti yogini ganasevita."
The First Avarana - 3 lines
The First Avarana - 3 lines
The 3 lines of the 1st Avarana & the position of the various deities.
The outermost 3 lines are known as Bhupura form the first Avarana of the Shri Yantra. This is known as the Trilokya Mohana Chakra and the worshipper knowing its inner secrets can mesmerise the three worlds. It is ruled by a yogini called Prakata Yogini. The deity of this is Tripura. The beeja of this Avarana is Am Aam Sauh. The gem is topaz. The time is 24 minutes (360 breaths). The mudra to be shown is Kshobha Mudra.
For more information on the Shri Yantra Sadhna, please reach out to us at dhyan@dhyanfoundation.com
The 3 lines of the 1st Avarana & the position of the various deities.
The outermost 3 lines are known as Bhupura form the first Avarana of the Shri Yantra. This is known as the Trilokya Mohana Chakra and the worshipper knowing its inner secrets can mesmerise the three worlds. It is ruled by a yogini called Prakata Yogini. The deity of this is Tripura. The beeja of this Avarana is Am Aam Sauh. The gem is topaz. The time is 24 minutes (360 breaths). The mudra to be shown is Kshobha Mudra.
For more information on the Shri Yantra Sadhna, please reach out to us at dhyan@dhyanfoundation.com
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