Sri Chakra
Sri Chakra:
*Sri Chakra*: part -1
Sri Chakra Yantra is actually a ‘Cosmogram’. It is a graphic representation of the processes of creation and dissolution of universe. Shri Yantra represents entire Cosmos. Hence it becomes an extremely significant tool to unlock the mysterious universe. This is the only Yantra which is given the title of Yantra Raj or King of Yantras.
Sandhi:
The intersection of two lines is called Sandhi or meeting points. and there are 24 such Sandhis. These intersections have certain significance. The meeting of these two lines represents union of Shiva and Shakthi.
Marmasthana:
The points where three lines meet are called Marmasthanas. There are 18 such Marmasthanas.
The meeting of three lines represents explicit harmony between Shiva and Shakthi; and these 18 Marmasthanas are present in the body as vital spots, where the life-energy resides as well as accumulates. Hence these Marmasthanas are called Jivasthanas or seat of Life.
Bindu :
Bindu which is red in colour is the dimensionless point at the core of the Sri Chakra Yantra. Tantra texts explain that Bindu is Kameshwara, and the immediate triangle is Kameshwari or the mother of the universe.
The Bindu represents three activities. They are
1.Creation of the cosmos from primal void.
2. Preservation of the created universe;
4.Dissolution of the Cosmos.
- to be continued....
- ✍️Dr Prema Pangi
*Shri Chakra*: part 2
Bindu which is red in colour is the dimensionless point at the core of the Sri Chakra Yantra. Tantra texts explain that Bindu is Kameshwara, and the immediate triangle is Kameshwari or the mother of the universe.
The Bindu represents three activities. They are
1.Creation of the cosmos from primal void.
2. Preservation of the created universe;
4.Dissolution of the Cosmos.
The expanded form of the Bindu is the triangle formed by three points and is called Sarva-siddhi-prada ie the sphere of fulfilment, where all aspirations are fulfilled. It is described as Prakriti ie. Vyakta or Manifested Creation composed of three Gunas - Sattva, Rajas and Tamas.These three gunas are the fundamental fabric of all existence.
Bindu in Creation:
Bindu represents the Para-Shakti in (transcendental power) and is called "Sarv-Anandamayi" or All-Blissful. There is saamarasya or absolute harmony between Shiva and Shakthi. From Shakthi flashes forth the Creative impulse (creative urge) or Kundalini which manifests as Nada and the Iccha Shakti (power of Will), Jnana Shakthi (the power of Knowledge) and Kriya Shakti (power of Action).
Owing to the power of the Icchha Shakthi or will power of Bindu, Bindu vikasana or expansion takes place and triangle appears.This triangle is known as Kamakala or Triangle of 3 Bindus having three potentials. The three angles are Bindu and Nada and Kala.
Kamakala in Srichakra :
At the very heart of the Bindu or centre of the Shri Yantra is that which caused it to emanate. Kamakala, consists of the three bindus or potentials. One is red, one is white and one is mixed in colour. The red bindu is ova, the white bindu is semen, and the mixed bindu is the union of Shiva-Shakti, the individual as potential Shri Chakra.
*Nada, Bindu and Kala*:
Many slokas and sthothras use these terms to describe Devi Lalitha Parameswari. Sri Lalitha Sahasrara nama sthothra extols Devi as the essence of Nada, Bindu, Kala.
Kala, Naada, and Bindu represent the physical, subtle, and causal body.
*Om*:
Nada Bindu 38th Upanishad is the philosophy of the sound Om.
#Bindu:
Bindu is transcendental form of Parashakthi or Primordial Shakti. Parashakthi is the originater of Manas, Intellect, Mind and Ego.
Bindu also has many meanings.
Bindu means the dot/ the drop/ the sperm/ the starting point(of creation end point of dissolution). The sound of Om is the starting point of the cosmos. Cosmos begins out of Bindu and dissolves into Bindu.
#Kale :
"Kale" means Chaitanya (Awareness) and Jiva (Kshetrajna).
Kale during Sadhana
at higher levels when the Buddhi (Intellect) and Chitta ( Awareness) merge, Nada too merges or disappears and results in "Nishkala or No kale (ನಿಷ್ಕಲ)" which is the very form of Supreme Reality or Absolute Brahman or ParaShiva!
#Nada:
Nada during Sadhana, Nada is the sound heard in the ear during deep meditation.
#Nada during creation :
From Parashakthi emerged four types of speech called " Para, Pasyanthi, Madhyama and Vaikhari". Sahasraranama sthothram discribes Sri Lalitha Parameswari as
"Para prathyak chithi rupa pasyanthi para devata madhyama Vaikhari rupa bhakta manasa hamsika"
meaning Devi is the embodiment of Para, Pasyanthi, Madhyama and Vaikhari these four types of speech and the swan of the hearts of her devotees. The combination of all the four sounds Para, Pasyanthi, Madhyama and Vaikhari is called "Nada".
Para, Pasyanti, Madhyama and Vaikhari are the various gradations of sound.
Four stages of sound :
Para finds manifestation in Prana, Pasyanti finds manifestation in the mind.
Madhyama finds manifestation in the Indriyas. Vaikhari finds manifestation in articulate expression.
Para:
The highest manifestation of sound-energy, the primal voice, the divine voice is Para. The Para voice becomes the root-ideas or germ-thoughts. It is the first manifestation of voice. In Para the sound remains in an undifferentiated form.
Pashyanti :
Pasyanti state of a word has colour and form, and it has the vibrating homogeneity of sound which is common for all languages. All humans of all languages experience the same Bhavana or feelings of a thing in the Pasyanti state of sound.eg. Gesture is a sort of mute subtle language common for all persons. Any individual of any country will make the same gesture by holding his hand to his mouth in a particular manner, when he is thirsty. As one and the same power working through the ears becomes hearing, through the eyes becomes seeing and so forth, the same Pasyanti assumes different forms of sound when materialised.
Madhyama:
Madhyama is the intermediate unexpressed state of sound. Its seat is in the heart.
Vaikhari:
Vaikhari or Articulation is the last and grossest expression of divine sound-energy.
The Shakti manifests through her Mayaic power first as Para Vani then as Madhyama in the heart and then eventually as Vaikhari in the throat and mouth. This is the divine descent of Her voice. All the Vaikhari is Her voice only.
1 Para - there is sankalpa or idea is generated.
2. Pasyanthi - the idea is expressed
3. Madhyama - movements of jaws, teeth and other preparations start
4 .Vaikhari - you start talking loudly.
*Sri Chakra and Nada Brahma*:
In Sri Chakra
Bindu represents the Para the first stage of sound,
The triangle represents the Pashyanti, the second stage of the sound.
The enclosure next to this, the eight sided figure (ashta kona chakra) represents the Madhyama or the third stage of sound.
The rest of the Chakra represents the physical stage, the Vaikhari, which is the fourth stage of sound and is manifest and articulate form of sound.
The Vaikhari form is represented by the fifty letters of the alphabet, called matrikas.
As per Nada Brahma these are the source of existence.
To be continued.....
Next A-Ka-Ta traingle
- ✍️Dr Prema Pangi
Sri chakra part -3
*A-Ka-Ta traingle(अ क त त्रिकोण)*
The inner triangle consists of three mandalas.
Chandra mandal -
The sixteen vowels (from A) constitute the lunar sphere or Chandra mandala.
Surya mandal -
The twenty-four consonants (from Ka to Ta) constitute the solar sphere or Surya mandala.
Agni mandal -
Remaining ten consonants (from Ma to Ksha) constitute the sphere of fire or Agni mandala.
Thus, the triangle is also known as Tri-kuta, and Tri-mandala.or A- Ka-Ta traingle.
There are three corners in the inner triangle called Suryabindu, Chandra Bindu and Vahini Bindu.
Surya Bindu:
Northwest corner point
Consonant "Ta" ( त, ತ) at this corner.
Chandra Bindu:
North East corner point
Consonent "Ka" ( क, ಕ)
Vahini Bindu:
Lower corner point
Vowel "A" ( अ , ಅ)
#Three_lines
There are three lines in the inner triangle known as Line of Rudri, Line of Vama, Line of Fire.
1. Line of Raudri:
Joins Tha and A ( थ- अ)( ಥ - ಅ)
Goddess is Raudri. She unites with Iccha and Nada. She returns to where She sprouted from. Also known as Line of Sun or Line of Siva in other systems.
Consonants lined up in this line -
tha, da, dha, na, pa, pha, ba, bha, ma, ya, ra, la, va, sha, shha, sa
(थ, द, ध, न, प, फ, ब, भ, म, य, र, ल, व, श, ष, स),
(ಥ ದ ಧ ನ ಪ ಫ ಬ ಭ ಮ ಯ ರ ಲ ವ ಶ ಷ ಸ)
2. Line of Vama:
Joins A and Ka (ಅ - ಕ)
Goddess is Vama (Known as line of Para Shakti or Chitkale in other systems). She is coiled up in the Bindu, comes out like a sprout from the seed from the Bindu and goes to Northeast Ishanya corner;
Vowels in Vama or Para line
a, aa, i, ii, u, uu, rhu, , e, ee, ai, o,oo au, am, ahha
(अ, आ, इ, ई, उ, ऊ, ऋ, ॠ, ऌ, ॡ, ए, ऐ
ओ, औ )
(ಅ ಆ ಇ ಈ ಉ ಊ ಋ ಎ ಏ ಐ ಒ ಓ ಔ
ಅಂ ಅಃ)
3. Line of Fire :
Top line joins consonents Ka and Ta (ಕ - ತ)
Also known as line of Brahma or Prajapati in other systems
Consonents lined up on this line:
Ka kha ga gha yn cha chha ja jha iy tha thha da dha nna ta
क, ख, ग, घ, ङ, च, छ, ज, झ, ञ, ट, ठ, ड, ढ, ण, त,
(ಕ ಖ ಗ ಘ ಙ ಚ ಛ ಜ ಝ ಞ ಟ ಠ ಡ ಢ ಣ ತ)
4. Inside the triangle three corners:
Ha, La, Ksh (ह ,ल क्ष)(ಹ ಳ ಕ್ಷ )
These alphabets are visualised by yogis during meditation. The goddess who gave this knowledge is called Vagdevi in sanskrit and Para-vac in Dravidian languages. The Sanskrit alphabet consists of 46 different letters. Tamil and Kannada both are also classic languages derived from common proto Dravidian language. Tamil alphabets consists of 30 different letters (12 vowels and 18 consonants ) and Kannada alphabets consists of 49 different letters (14 vowels and 35 consonants).These letters are organized based on their phonetic properties, such as articular surface, aspiration, and voicing.They are written and spoken in the same way.
*Sri Chakra Mantra*:
The fifteen lettered mantra is in three groups:
ka a e la hrim;
ha sa ka ha la hrim;
sa ka la hrim. (shrim)
क ऐ इ ल ह्रीम !
ह स क ह ल ह्रीम !
स क ल ह्रीम !!(श्रीम)
(ಓಂ ಹ್ರೀಂ ಶ್ರೀಂ)
ಕ ಎ ಈ ಲ ಹ್ರೀಂ.
ಹ ಸ ಕ ಹ ಲ ಹ್ರೀಂ.
ಸ ಕ ಲ ಹ್ರೀಂ. (ಶ್ರೀಂ)
The sixteenth letter “srim” is present in a subtle form.
Shrim ( ಶ್ರೀಂ) :
The union of purusha and prakriti is the Sri Chakra. This is denoted by the secret syllable Shrim. It is this red Shrim point, is the Sri Chakra. rest all is it's expansion and manifestation which results in creation of entire universe.
The mother goddess worshipped in Sri Chakra is actually "The Universe".
The Sri chakra is actually the manifested universe.
Our body is manifested by the Sri chakra. and also it is manifested form of the Sri Chakra.
The devotee has to understand and identify the Sri chakra principle in his body. The guru guides devotee and Guru is considered as representative of Shiva. Shiva is considered as Adiguru.
to be continued.....
- ✍️Dr Prema Pangi
Sri_Chakra - part 4
*Sri Chakra is a Triad* :
Sri Chakra is basically a triad; and, is also related to number nine.
"Tridha Chaiva Navadha Chaiva Chakra-Samketakam Punah".
The triangle which is primary to the chakra has three angles and Devi Tripura Sundari resides there. Mother Goddess is worshiped in her three forms. Kundalini energy in the individual is threefold.The phenomenal processes arising out of the union of Shiva and Shakthi are three. Manifest powers called yogini are nine.The mantra in each of the nine enclosures of Sri Chakra is three lettered. There are three dimensions of the Sri-Chakra corresponding to the three sections of the mantra and each of these dimensions has a further division into three units. Each of these nine units are called as Chakras that are encased within Sri Chakra. As Sri chakra is a triad; it is has 9 triangles in two dimensions and it is built in a 'pyramid shape' in three dimensions.
Trikoota or three peaks :
The three groups that constitute the mantra are called Koota (peaks).They are interpreted variously in sets of three as:
- Agni(fire), Surya(sun), Chandra(moon)
- Srishti (creation), Shtithi (preservation), Laya (dissolution)
- Iccha Shakti (will), Jnana Shakti (knowledge), Kriya Shakti (action)
- Sattva, Rajas, Tamas
- Jagrat (wakefulness), Swapna (dream state), Sushupthi (deep sleep)
- Jnetra (the knower), Jnana (the knowledge), Jneya ( the known)
- Atma (individual self), Antaratma (inner being), Paramatma (supreme self)
- Past, Present, Future.(Time or Kala)
The name of the goddess is Tripura Sundari and number three is important in reaching her. She is of the nature of the sun, the moon and the fire. She is masculine, feminine and neuter. Her form is red, white and the mixture of the two. Her mantra has three letters (Hrim, Klim, Sauh) and from this mantra three segments of time – past, present and future emerge. From this mantra too emerge three realms, three Vedas, three states of Existence (waking, dreaming and sleeping) and three gods Brahma, Vishnu and Rudra.
Sri Chakra in Creation and Shivayoga :
All the geometric designs are arranged in nine enclosures known as Nava-Avaranas containing nine Chakras.
Each of this chakra has its name, a characteristic physical form and a spiritual significance. Each has its own colour suggesting its tendencies.The nine chakras are interpreted in terms of Time (Kala), in terms of the five basic elements Earth, Water, Fire, Air, Ether (Pancha-Bhuthas); and in terms of three states of Jagrata (awareness-wakefulness), Sapna (dream) and Sushupthi (deep sleep).
Each Chakra has its presiding deity (Chakreshwari) and she is one of the forms of Mother-goddess present at the Bindu.
#Sri_Chakra is verily the body of the mother goddess, who resides as energy in the universe and also as pure consciousness in the individual.
To be continued......
- ✍️Dr Prema Pangi
*Sri Chakra* - part 5
All the geometric designs of Srichakra are arranged in nine enclosures known as Nava-Avaranas.These nine avaranas corrospond to nine Chakras in Kundalini yoga. Both SriChakra and Kundalini yoga came from same source Shakti- Shaivism. The basis of Yogic knowledge of our ancient Rushis is "Pinda Brahmaanda yoraikyam". It means what has manifested in the universe the same has manifested in the self. The seers understood the universe by their inner visions in in deep meditation. They understood that both the human body (Pindaanda) and the Universe(Brahmaanda) are alike. "Sharira maadhym khalu dharma saadhanam" means understand Parabrahma using your body as a medium. Without the body one can not do yoga. There is no better instrument. This is how our ancient Rushis studied universe and created this yantra Sri yantra. Sri chakra is manifested power of Shakti in the Universe and Kundalini is manifested power of Shakti inside the human body.
Each Chakra in Kundalini yoga and each avarana in Srichakra has its name, a characteristic form , it's colour, one basic element, it's mantra, it's deity to be worshipped and a yogini or expert who guide in the sadhana, dominent number which depends on number of petals of the lotus, the boon and a spiritual journey. The colour suggests its tendencies.The nine avaranas are interpreted in terms of Time (Kala), in terms of the five basic elements Earth, Water, Fire, Air, Ether (Pancha-Bhuthas) and in terms of three states of Jagrata (awareness-wakefulness), Sapna (dream) and Sushupthi (deep sleep).
The presiding presiding deity is called Chakreshwari and she is one of the forms of Mother-goddess present at the Bindu. Both Sri Chakra and Kundalini yoga have Bindu as the place where the Supreme resides.
Sri Chakra is verily the body of the mother goddess, who is in the form of energy in the universe and same energy is in the form of pure consciousness Kundalini in the individual.
*Sri Chakra in Creation and Sadhana*:
*Sri chakra in Creation*:
Bindu is identified with Shiva and Trikona with Shakthi.
The evolution from the primary state of dot in the process of Creation is regarded as Pravatti marga or Avarohanakrama (descent of grace)
*Sri chakra in Kundalini yoga*:
In contrast the withdrawal from the gross to the very subtle state in deep meditation of Shivayoga is termed as Nirvatti marga or Arohanakrama (ascent of kundalini).
Here the devotee moves into higher spiritual levels till he reaches the Bindu. It is a gradual ascending process in yoga sadhana.The nine enclosures are described in the order of absorption (Laya-krama) in "Dakshinamurthy tradition".
It starts with the outermost enclosure-
Bhupura- and leads to Bindu, the central point ie. outer to inner in Sadhana.
The outer group of chakras (1, 2 and 3) symbolizes extension of creation Shristi kriya.
The middle group (4, 5 and 6) symbolizes the preservation or Sthithi.
The inner group (7, 8 and the Bindu) symbolize absorption or Laya.
The Bindu represents the transcendental aspect of mother goddess.
The nine chakras are also interpreted as corresponding to parts in human body.
Chakras corresponding to part of our human body:
1. Bhupura
Bhupura also called Trilokya-mohana-chakra (Deluder of the Realms) , is the four-sided enclosing wall.
First line - Feet, Second line -Knees
Third line- Thighs,Triple girdle -Mid portion of the body
2. Shodasha-dala padma- Kati (lower abdomen to below navel region )
3. Ashta-dala padma- Nabhi (Navel region)
4. Chaturdasha Trikona- Kukshi (Abdominal region
5.Bahir-dashar- Kantha (Neck)
6. Antar-dashar - Bhrumadhya (Region between eye brows)
7. Ashtakona - Lalata ( Forehead)
8. Trikona- Masthaka (Top of the head)
9. Bindu - Brahma Randra (Opening on the crown of the head leading to Sahasradala padma)
The nine chakras are situated along the central channel or the Shushumna Nadi.
9Avaranas in Sri Chakra corrospond 9 Chakras in Kundalini yoga
1. Bhupura - Muladhara chakra
2.Shodasha dala padma - Svadhistana
3.Ashta-dala padma - Manipura chakra
4. Chaturdasha trikona - Anahatha chakra
5. Bahir-dashar - Vishuddha chakra
6 Antar-dashar - Ajna chakra
7. Ashtakona - Manasa-chakra
8. Primary triangle - Soma-chakra
9. Bindu - Sahasrara chakra
- ✍️ Dr Prema Pangi
Sri Chakra avaranas and Sadhana :
- part 6
The basic requirement for SriChakra sadhana is absolute belief in Para Shakti, devotion, unstinted faith, dedication, will power and mind purification. Mind purification involved is controlling the six enemies of the mind, which are: Kaama (lust), Krodha(anger), Lobha(avarice) Mada(arrogance), Moha(fondness, infatuation) and Matsarya(jealousy).
A tantra design is always enclosed within an outer wall serving as a protective cover. As the devotee enters into the Mandala he leaves behind the normal worldly distractions and conflicts and emigrates into a "World of Symbols and Visualizations". A Mandala is thus a mansion of Devi, a symbol of a higher form of existence. Siddhis are the boons.
Four gates:
The Eastern gate is the way of the Mantras.
The Southern gate is the way of Bhakti (devotion)
The Western gate is the way of Kriya (rituals)
The Northern gate is the way of Jnana (wisdom).
In 3D form there are two more gates. The gate below the south is the path of Worlds.The gate above the north leads to Liberation.
1.The Bhupura avarana (Earth) ,
They are needed for self-protection of devotee along the inward journey.
The first line represents Siddhis. Siddhis are eight in number. They are extraordinary powers like Aṇimā, Mahimā, Laghimā,
Garimā, Prāpti, Prākāmya, Īśiṭva,
Vaśiṭva. They represent powers such as clairvoyance, levitation, bilocation and astral projection, materialization, and having access to memories from past lives and are attained consequent on gaining control over the 6 basic elements Earth Water Fire Air Ether and the Mind.
The second line represents the powers of Ashta-Matrikas, (8 mother-like divinities) who rule eight cardinal directions and emotions. They are Brahmi, Maheshvari, Kaumari, Vaishnavi, Varahi, Indrani, Chamunda, Chandi. They are also known as Ashta Bhairavis.
The third (inner) line of the square is identified with ten Mudra-devataa carrying seals of authority. They are deities of the ten gestures and they endow the object of desire. The outer line is white (though the colour of the 10 deities here is like molten gold), the middle line is orange red like the rising sun and the inner line is yellow like the colour of butter. The Trivritta or three concentric circles represent three objectives of life: Dharma, Artha and Kama.
1.Avarana - Bhupara
Chakra - Trailokyamohana (enchantress of the three worlds)
The presiding deity - Tripura.
Yogini - Prakata
Mudra - Sarva Somkshibhni
Siddhi - Anima
Colour - Brown (earth colour)
Jagrata state.
Vidya - "Am Am Sauh".
Gem - topaz.
Time is 24 minutes.
Shaktis - 28
10 Siddhis starting with Anima,
8 powers starting with Brahmi and
10 Mudra Shaktis.
Dominant number - 28.
Bhupara avarana represents Adhaara Chakra of Mother Goddess.
2. Shodasha-dala-padma:
Form - Sixteen petalled lotus
Alphabets - Sixteen vowels are inscribed on the petals.They symbolize sixteen kalas or aspects. These relate to powers in the five elements, five Jnanendriyas (five sense organs) and five Karmendriya (five organs of action) and the Mind.
The enclosure helps in the self-protection of the devotee.
Only he who has experienced can renounce. The craving desire springs from the discontent and is quenched when discontent is eliminated. The devotee identifies himself with Shiva the ever complete and ever content by strengthening the mind power over ego, over sound, touch, sight, taste, smell and over physical body.
Avarana - Shodasa Dala,
Yogini - Gupta Yogini;
Mudra - Sarva Vidravini;
Siddhi - Laghima;
State - Swapna,
Presiding deity - Tripureshi.
Vidya - "Aim Klim Sauh".
Colour - pink
Gem - Sapphire.
The time - three hours.
The Shaktis are the sixteen
Dominant number - 16
This avarana corresponds to the Svadhistana chakra of the Mother goddess
3.Ashta dala padma :
Avarana - Ashta dala padma
Form - 8 petalled lotus
Alphabets - 8 consonants beginning with ‘Ka‘
8 divinities related to mental conditions derived through five sense organs and the mind. These are Power to Accommodate, Power of Tolerate, Power to pack up, Power to Face, Power to Discriminate, Power to Judge, Power to Co-operate & Power to Withdraw.These powers strengthen the mind and intellect so that people can pass through any transition and reinstate an inner sovereignty and wisdom.
Presiding deity - Tripura Sundari. Yogini - Gupta Tara
Mudra- Sarvakarshini
Siddhi - Mahima
Shushupti state
Vidya - "Hrim Klim Sauh".
Gem - Cat’s eye.
Time - Day and night.
Colour - red
Shaktis - Eight starting with Ananga Kusuma.
Dominant number - 8
Corrosponds with Manipuraka chakra (naval region) of Mother goddess.
These three avaranas complete Shrusti or Creation.
To be continued.....
- ✍️Dr Prema Pangi
Sri Chakra avaranas and Sadhana :
- part 7
*The second group of chakras 4,5,6 representing Preservation*.
4. Chaturdasha trikona (14 triangles)(Grants excellence) :
Form- Fourteen triangles complex.The fourteen corners represent fourteen powers of Mother Goddess who preside over fourteen principle naadis.They are 1.Ida 2.Pingala 3.Alambusha 4.Kuhu 5.Vishvodhara 6 Hastijihva 7.Yashaswini 8.Varuna 9. Saraswati 10. Gandhari 11.Pusha 12.Shankhini 13.Shushumna 14.Payaswini
Chakra- Sarva sowbhagya dayaka (the bestower of all prosperity).
Alphabets - 14 consonants beginning with Ka and ending with Dha on the14 triangles.
Shaktis - 14
They are four Karanas- Manas, Buddhi, Chitta, Ahamkara, 10 Indriyas - total 14
This avarana refers to the Nadis or channels of prana (life currents) in the subtle system of human body.
Presiding deity - Tripura Vasini
Yogini - Sampradaya Yogini;
Mudra - Sarva Shankari
Siddhi - Ishitva.
Mental state - Iswara Vichara.
Vidya - "Haim Hklim Hsauh".
Gem - coral.
Colour- Green glow
Time - day and night.
14 is the dominant number.
This avarana corresponds to the Anahata Chakra (heart) of Mother Goddess.
5. Bahir-dasara:
Form - Outer Ten-sided figure of ten triangles
Chakra- Sarvartha Sadhaka chakra (accomplisher of all objects).
Deity - The ten triangles in this avarana house ten auspicious deties , such as Sarva siddhi prada, Sarva sampath prada, Sarva priyamkari, Sarva mangala karini and so on.
Alphabets - The five of the triangles are inscribed with consonants beginning with Ka; and the other five triangles are inscribed with consonants beginning with Cha.These represent ten powers of Mother Goddess who presides over Dasha vaayu (ten vital currents) active in the body. The idea of Vaayu (winds) is fundamental to the concept of Nadi.
The Vayu are divided into two groups: Prana- panchaka and Naga-panchaka. The first group consists: Prana, Apana, Vyana, Udana and Samana vayus. These are responsible for body functions such as respiration, blood circulation, digestion, voice etc.
The second group consists vital currents such as Naga, Kurma, Karkara, Devadatta and Dhananjaya. These are involved in body movement like belching, yawning, movement of eyelids, causing various sounds in the body. The Dhanajaya vayu, it is said, is the last to leave the body at the time of death.
Avarana - Bahirdasara;
Presiding deity - Tripura Shri.
Yogini - Kulotteerna yogini;
Mudra - Sarvonmadini;
Siddhi - Vashitva.
Mental state - Guroopa Sadanam.
Vidya - "Haim Hklim Hsauh"
Colour- Red
Gem - Pearl.
Time lunar day.
Shaktis - 10
10 is the dominant number.
This avarana corresponds to the neck of Mother Goddess.
6. Antar dasara (Inner Ten sided figure)
Form - Ten triangles.
Chakra - Sarva rakshakaraka (one that protects all).
Alphabets -The ten triangles are inscribed with ten consonants beginning with the five of Tha and the five of Tta group.
Shakti - ten vital fires. eg. Rechaka (the fire of purgation), Paachak (fire of digestion), Shoshaka (fire of absorption), Dahaka(fire of burning), Plavaka (fire of the secretion of enzymes), Ksharaka (fire of acidification), Uddharaka(fire of excretion), Kshobhaka ( fires of pessimism and frustration), Jrambhaka (the fire of assimilation) and Mohaka (fire of lustre) .
The advent of inner realization begins here at Antar-dasara. The significance of this avarana is explained as protection from all obstacles. The devotee distances himself from all that hinders his spiritual progress; and he begins to develop an awareness that he is the Shiva (the consciousness).
Avarana - Antardasara
Chakra - Sarvaraksakara chakra ‘protects all’.
Presiding deity - Tripura Malini.
Yogini - Nigarbha Yogini;
Mudra - Sarva mahankusha
Siddhi - Prakamya.
The mental state - Upadesa.
Vidya is Hrim Klim Blem.
Colour - Blue
Gem - Emerald.
The time is Lunar Fortnight.
The Shaktis are the ten
Dominant number - 10
This avarana corresponds to the Ajna chakra or middle of the eyebrows (bhrukuti) of the Mother Goddess.
To be continued...
- ✍️Dr Prema Pangi
*Sri Chakra avaranas and Sadhana*
- part 8
The inner group (7, 8 and the Bindu) symbolize absorption or Laya.
7. Eight-cornered figure(Ashtakona) 
Chakra - Sarva roga hara (the remover of all deceases)
Form - Eight triangles
Eight divinities presiding over speech reside. Between them they cover all the alphabets in Sanskrit grammar. These Shakthis also rule over contradictions in life (dwandwa) such as pleasure and pain; happiness and sorrow; loss and gain; desire and aversion and the three gunas of Sattvas, Rajas and Tamas. The message here is rise above all dwandas. For it is only then that suffering will not be able to touch you and stable peace sets in.
The significance of this enclosure is its power to eradicate the involvement with mundane existence laden with stress. The blessed state is attained when the distinctions between the subject and object and the transactions between them are dissolved. All dwandhas or contradictions end in life making the aspirant Sthiti-prajna and Blessed.
Avarana - Asthakona
Chakra - Sarvarogahara chakra ‘cures all ills’.
Presiding deity - Tripura Siddha.
Yogini - Rahasya Yogini
Mudra - sarva khechari
Siddhi - Bhukthi.
Mental state - Manana.
Vidya - Hrim Shrim Sauh.
Gem - diamond (Vajra).
The time - Lunar month- 28 days
Shaktis - 8
Dominant number - 8
This avarana corresponds to the Manas chakra or forehead (lalata) of the Mother Goddess.
Four weapons :
In between the mandalas of eight triangle and the central triangle are the four weapons — flowery bow, flowery arrows, Pasha (noose), Ankusha(goad).
They are red in colour. They are the weapons of both the Mother Goddess as Kameshwari and also of Shiva as Kameshwara.
8. Primary Triangle:
Form - The primary triangle has its apex downward (East) and coloured white (Sattva) surrounding the central point - Bindu.This triangle does not intersect with other triangles and it stands independent. It is KamaKala. It is feminine in its aspect and represents three fundamental manifestations of the Mother Goddess Kameshwari ( moon –creation); Vajreshwari (sun -preservation); Bhagamalini (fire -dissolution)
Chakra - Sarva Siddhi prada chakra, bestows all accomplishment.
The three angles of the triangle also represent three forms of speech- Pashyanthi, Madhyama and Vaikhari. The triangle is therefore the speech aspect Vak Bhava.
It also represents the three powers of Iccha (will), Jnana (knowledge) and Kriya (activity).The three corners of the triangle stand for three peaks (kuta) of the fifteen-lettered mantra or as three dimensions of all existence. The triangle itself is regarded the abode of the Mother Goddess (Kama-kala)
Avarana - 8th avarana
Form- Trikona;
Chakra - Sarva-siddhi-prada chakra, (grants all attainments).
Yogini - Athi Rahasya Yogini;
Mudra is Sarva Beeja;
Siddhi - Iccha siddhi
The mental state is Nitidhyasana.
Presiding deity - Tripuraamba.
Vidya - Hsraim Hsrklim Hsrsauh..
Gem - Gomaya .
The time is a rithu - two months.
The Shaktis are the three starting with Kameshwari.
(4+3=7) is the dominant number.
This avarana corresponds to the Sahasrara chakra or top of the head or mastaka of the Mother Goddess.
9. Bindu:
Chakra - Sarvananda-maya chakra, (Supremely blissful one).
It is independent of the intersecting triangles.
It is coloured red. In a temple, this is the sanctum sanctorum, with all the other circles or enclosures representing various parts of the temple as you move inwards.
Bindu represents the Mother Goddess Tripura Sundari or Lalitha or Rajarajeshwari. Everything else in the Srichakra is a manifestation of her aspects.
The goddess is nothing other than the devotee own self. The self here does not refer to jiva. The self here refers to individual consciousness which is beyond the body-mind complex. It is filled with all Bliss (sarvanandamaya). This constant, abundant bliss is the expression of the union of Shiva (Consciousness) and Shakthi (power of deliberation or Vimarsha). It is the very basis of existence. It is called beautiful (sundara), in this sense. It is in this sense the supreme mother goddess is called Tripurasundari.
The significance of this avarana is the complete harmony (samarasya) of principles of Pure-Consciousness (Shiva) and the principle of energy as Vimarsha-Shakthi. It signifies a state of Non-duality, a state in which the devotee ultimately rests. Bliss, in Tantra, is resting in oneself or "Svarupa Pratishta".
Avarana - Bindu
Chakra - Sarvanandamaya chakra, ‘Replete with bliss’.
Yogini - Parathi para Rahasya Mudra is sarva yoni;
Siddhi is Prapthi.
The mental state - Savikalpa Samadhi.
The presiding deity -
Her Transcendent Majesty Lalita Maheshvari Mahatripurasundari.
Mantra - ka e i la hrim ha sa ka ha la hrim sa ka la hrim, plus a secret 16th syllable.
The gem - ruby.
The time - one year.
The Shakti is Maha Tripura Sundari.
This avarana corresponds to Brahma-randra on the top of the head of the Mother Goddess.
To be continued.....
- ✍️Dr Prema Pangi
*Sri Chakra*: Part 9
Shri Vidya arose as part of great Shakti tradition of Tantra which considers Shakti to be the Supreme object of Worship. The Goddess in the yantra is in the form geometric presentation. The Sri Yantra is worshipped in 2D form as well as 3D form. 3D is ideal for attracting cosmic energy and storing that energy and for Bahya pooja. 2D is ideal for Atah pooja.
Sri chakra is a yantra in Tantra shastra. A yantra means an instrument, a machine or a storehouse of power. Tantra means a technique. Tantra shastra means Engineering. Sri yantra literally means, a machine of chakras which causes outer and inner engineering in us.
SriChakra is also an instrument to study the energy in the universe. Physicists and scientists have proved now that everything in the universe is a pure imperishable energy. This energy is Divine Shakti which exists in every form of existence.
Devotee treats the Sri Yantra meditation as a pilgrimage. Sri Yantra meditation is a spiritual journey which enlightens our path of life. Enlightenment occurs when devotee traverses from the outer rectangle towards the centre point Bindu. Bindu is believed to be middle point of the universe where Devi resides.
It is the point where sadhaka merges with the Absolute Consciousness.
*Sadhana Technique*:
The ancient saints did not want to divulge too much for the reasons best known to them. Their main concern was it's misuse. They were worried if it is tought to undeserving person he may use it for selfish and destructive purposes. A true sadhaka in shakti tradition of tantra can obtain infinite divine powers through its Tantric sadhna that is why such sadhnas are kept secret and hidden from general masses.
The Gandharva-Tantra which is a work of great authority, speaks of the three aspects of Kamakalã.
1. Sthula or Bahya pooja
During installation of 3D Sri yantra, the Devi is felt or visualized in our heart and then drawn out through the breath and installed in the yantra.This is known as Prana pratishtana. She is then worshipped as actually residing there. The true home of Devi is however in devotee's heart. In Baahya pooja, the sadhaka or the aspirant worships the deity with a feeling that he and the Goddess are two different entities and also for fulfilling a desire or kaamyasaadhana.
2. Sukshma or Antara or Subtle pooja
She is the Devi-Kundalini felt like a luminous flash of lightning extended from the Mülãdhãra through the Six centers to the Brahmarandhra. She is to be meditated upon as Ham (half of Hamsa or half of Shivo-Ham) in the lotus of a thousand petals. This Kamakalä is active or jagrat in all that is moving and motionless (sakala charaachara).
3.Mantratanu
In "Mantratanu" (Mantra body) she is "Trayimayi' ie. existing in everything. Mantra recitation is done in both types of pooja.
*Chakra meditation*:
Dharana: Concentrate on the avarana it's form, colour, number of the petals or angles of trikonas formed, alphabets on the petals or at angles along with recitation of the respective mantra.
Trataka: Trataka is gazing as long as humanly possible at each avarana and then close your eyes and meditating on the after image unfolding in your mind’s eye along mental recitation of the respective mantra.
1.Begin by bringing your awareness to the square that frames the image and notice how they point.
2. Focus your attention on the16 petels of the lotus and how they are positioned and their colour.
3.Focus your attention on the 8 petels of the lotus and how they are positioned and their colour.
Start taking in the circles within which the triangles are set.
4. Focus on the 14 trikona avarana
5. Focus on the outer 10 triangles avarana.
6. Focus on the inner 10 triangles avarana.
7. Focus on the Eight-cornered figure(Ashtakona).
8. Focus on the primary triangle surrounding the central dot.
9. Focus on the central dot Bindu.
10. Finally, gaze at the entire yantra and notice the different shapes and patterns within it.
11.You can then go in reverse back from the central dot to outer square.
Success depends on the depth of the contemplation and regular Sadhana. The sadhaka, who stays connected with Parashakthi, enters the state of Supreme Bliss, and in this state, the sadhaka attains the "State of Shiva".
Great sage Tiruvullavar says "Shiva can never be reached directly. The way is from Sakara to Nirakara (from form to formless) ie.from the manifest Shakti to the un-manifest ParaShiva. We should reach Parashiva through the Divine Mother just like a child reaches father through the mother. To enter the mount Meru you must awaken the sleeping Shakthi. She alone knows the path to enter and reach Shiva. The energy must be rarefied to a Laser light to enter the Golden Tip of the Mount Meru..
The sadhaka must realises that the present birth is a birth meant for realisation and merging with the Supreme. Inner Worship alone reveals the Truth of All worlds of the Siddhas.
May the Divine Mother guide us in our every action and thought,
and may She confer upon us the knowledge, prosperity, divinity and, moksha (liberation) by removing the veil of maya which She weaves.
At Her feet, OM tatsat .
- ✍️Dr Prema Pangi
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