Śrī Yantra (Śrī Cakra)(श्री चक्र)
The supreme royal engine (Yantra-Rāja) of Indic sacred geometry. A complete holographic diagram of cosmic manifestation from undifferentiated singularity (Bindu) down to the terrestrial realm (Bhūpura).
Śrī Yantra (Śrī Cakra) श्री चक्र
The 15-syllable Śrīvidyā Mantra revealing the indivisible unity of Śiva, Śakti, and the contemplative consciousness.
Geometric Architecture
9 interlocking primary triangles (4 upward Śiva, 5 downward Śakti) producing 43 secondary triangles, 8-petal lotus, 16-petal lotus, 3 concentric girdles, and a 3-tiered 4-gated Bhūpura.
Contemplative Ascent & Meditation
Metaphysical Purpose
Simultaneous meditation on cosmic involution (Saṁhāra - from outside to center) and cosmic evolution (Sṛṣṭi - from Bindu outward), culminating in non-dual absorption (Śiva-Śakti Sāmarasya).
Meditation Method
Gaze steadily at the central Bindu while expanding peripheral awareness across the 9 concentric circuits, mentally chanting the 15-syllable root mantra.
The Concentric Āvaraṇas (9 Circuits)
| Circuit | Sanskrit Name | Geometry | Cosmic Signification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trailokya Mohana Cakra त्रैलोक्यमोहन चक्र | Outer 3-tiered Bhūpura; deluder of the three worlds; mastery over the terrestrial domain and the 28 gate devatās. | |
| 2 | Sarvāśā Paripūraka Cakra सर्वाशापरिपूरक चक्र | 16-petal lotus; fulfiller of all desires; governs the 16 Sanskrit vowels and subtle perceptual faculties. | |
| 3 | Sarva Saṅkṣobhaṇa Cakra सर्वसंक्षोभण चक्र | 8-petal lotus; the agitator of all; activates the 8 psychophysical dispositions and inner transformations. | |
| 4 | Sarva Saubhāgyadāyaka Cakra सर्वसौभाग्यदायक चक्र | Outer 14 triangles; bestower of auspicious fortune; represents the 14 principal energetic channels (Nāḍīs). | |
| 5 | Sarvārtha Sādhaka Cakra सर्वार्थसाधक चक्र | Outer 10 triangles; accomplisher of all purposes; corresponds to the 10 vital Prāṇa-Vāyus. | |
| 6 | Sarva Rakṣākara Cakra सर्वरक्षाकर चक्र | Inner 10 triangles; the ultimate protector; aligns the 10 digestive and bio-energetic metabolic fires. | |
| 7 | Sarva Rogahara Cakra सर्वरोगहर चक्र | Inner 8 triangles; destroyer of all afflictions; home of the 8 deities of divine speech (Vāgdevatās). | |
| 8 | Sarva Siddhipradāyaka Cakra सर्वसिद्धिप्रदायक चक्र | Primary inverted triangle; bestower of all spiritual perfections; dynamic seat of Kāmeśvara and Kāmeśvarī. | |
| 9 | Sarvānandamaya Cakra सर्वानन्दमय चक्र | The Supreme Bindu; matrix of pure unconditioned bliss; absolute non-dual communion with the Transcendent. |