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Sri Chakra

Devi Lalita Tripurasundari Sri Chakra The nine enclosures of Sri Chakra:

1. Trailokya Mohana Chakra (Bhupura)

2. Sarvaashaparipuraka Chakra (Shodasa Dala Padma)

3. Sarvasangshobhana Chakra (Ashta Dala Padma)

4. Sarvasaubhagyadayaka Chakra (Caturdasa kona)

5. Sarvaarthasadhaka Chakra (Bahir Dasara)

6. Sarvarakshakara Chakra (Antar Dasara)

7. Sarvarogahara Chakra (Ashta Kona or Vasu Kona)

8. Sarvasiddhiprada Chakra (Trikona)

9. Sarvaanandamaya Chakra (Bindu)


Divisions Chakras Deities
Outer 3 Chakras:

सृष्टि
Srishti Chakras
(Creation)
1. Trailokyamohana Chakra:
(त्रैलोक्यमोहन चक्र)

Sri Chakra
Sri Chakra

The outermost part of Sri Chakra is a square (Caturasra) of three lines (Trirekha) which are one inside the other. Each square has an opening in the middle on all the four sides. This is known as Bhupura which represents the Earth plane. Inside the Bhupura are three concentric circles (girdles) known as Trivalaya (Three Girdles). The space between the Bhupura and the Trivalaya form the Trailokyamohana Chakra. The outermost line of the square has 10 Siddhi devis. The middle line has 7 Matrika devis and Mahalakshmi. The innermost line has 10 Mudra devis. Also these devis are Prakata Yoginis.

- Chakra: त्रैलोक्यमोहन चक्र
Trailokyamohana Chakra
- Avarana: प्रथम आवरण
Prathama Avarana
- Location: भूपुर
Bhupura
- Chakreshwari: त्रिपुरा चक्रेश्वरी
Tripura Chakreshwari
- Mudra: सर्वसंक्षोभिणी मुद्रा
Sarvasankshobhini Mudra
- Yogini: प्रकट योगिनी
Prakata Yogini
- Mantra: अं आं सौः
Am Aam Sauh

The four gateways (portals) of the square in Bhupura represent four Amnayas (Sacred traditions which are handed down). These are:
1. मन्त्रयोग (Mantrayoga) presided by भुवनेश्वरी (Bhuvaneshvari)
2. भक्तियोग (Bhaktiyoga) presided by दक्षिणाकाली (Dakshinakali)
3. कर्मयोग (Karmayoga) presided by कुब्जिका (Kubjika)
4. ज्ञानयोग (Jnanayoga) presided by गुह्यकाली (Guhyakali)

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Prakata Yoginis:

- Outermost line: 10 Siddhi devis:
1. अणिमा
Anima (Power to become minute)
2. लघिमा
Laghima (Power to become light)
3. महिमा
Mahima (Power to become big)
4. ईशित्व
Ishitwa (Power of lordship)
5. वशित्व
Vashitva (Power of control)
6. प्राकाम्य
Prakamya (Power of wilfulness)
7. भुक्ति
Bhukti (Power of enjoyment)
8. इच्छा
Iccha (Power of desire)
9. प्राप्ति
Prapti (Power of attainment)
10. सर्वकाम
Sarvakama (Power to fulfill all desires)

- Middle line: 7 Matrika devis and Mahalakshmi:
1. ब्राह्मी
Brahmi
2. माहेश्वरी
Maheshvari
3. कौमारी
Kaumari
4. वैष्णवी
Vaishnavi
5. वाराही
Varahi
6. माहेन्द्री
Mahendri
7. चामुण्डा
Chamunda
8. महालक्ष्मी
Mahalakshmi

- Innermost line: 10 Mudra devis:
1. सर्वसंक्षोभिणी
Sarvasankshobhini (Power of agitation)
2. सर्वविद्राविणी
Sarvavidravini (Power of softening)
3. सर्वाकर्षिणी
Sarvakarshini (Power of attracting)
4. सर्ववशङ्करी
Sarvavashangkari (Power of subjugating)
5. सर्वोन्मादिनी
Sarvonmadini (Power of intoxicating)
6. सर्वमहाङ्कुशा
Sarvamahangkusha (Power of fixating)
7. सर्वखेचरी
Sarvakhecari (Power of soaring)
8. सर्वबीजा
Sarvabija (The seed)
9. सर्वयोनी
Sarvayoni (The source)
10. सर्वत्रिखण्डा
Sarvatrikhanda (The threefold divisions)

2. Sarvaashaparipuraka Chakra:
(सर्वाशापरिपूरक चक्र)

Sri Chakra
Sri Chakra

Within the three squares of the Bhupura are three concentric circles (girdles) known as Trivalaya (Three Girdles). Within the three girdles is a circle on whose circumference 16 lotus petals (Shodasa Dala Padma) are arranged. This forms the Sarvaashaparipuraka Chakra. Within the sixteen petals of the lotus abide the 16 Gupta Yoginis whose name ends with Akarshini (Attractor).

- Chakra: सर्वाशापरिपूरक चक्र
Sarvaashaparipuraka Chakra
- Avarana: द्वितीय आवरण
Dvitiya Avarana
- Location: षोडशदलपद्म
Shoddashadalapadma
- Chakreshwari: त्रिपुरेशी चक्रेश्वरी
Tripureshi Chakreshwari
- Mudra: सर्वविद्राविणी मुद्रा
Sarvavidravini Mudra
- Yogini: गुप्त योगिनी
Gupta Yogini
- Mantra: ऐं क्लीं सौः
Aim Kliim Sauh

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Gupta Yoginis:

- On the 16 lotus petals: 16 devis:
1. कामाकर्षिणी
Kamaakarshini (Attracting desire)
2. बुद्ध्याकर्षिणी
Buddhyaakarshini (Attracting intellect)
3. अहङ्काराकर्षिणी
Ahamkaraakarshini (Attracting ego)
4. शब्दाकर्षिणी
Shabdaakarshini (Attracting sound)
5. स्पर्शाकर्षिणी
Sparshaakarshini (Attracting touch)
6. रूपाकर्षिणी
Rupaakarshini (Attracting form)
7. रसाकर्षिणी
Rasaakarshini (Attracting taste)
8. गन्धाकर्षिणी
Gandhaakarshini (Attracting smell)
9. चित्ताकर्षिणी
Cittaakarshini (Attracting mind-stuff)
10. धैर्याकर्षिणी
Dhairyaakarshini (Attracting patience)
11. स्मृत्याकर्षिणी
Smrtyaakarshini (Attracting memory)
12. नामाकर्षिणी
Namaakarshini (Attracting name)
13. बीजाकर्षिणी
Bijaakarshini (Attracting bija)
14. आत्माकर्षिणी
Atmaakarshini (Attracting soul)
15. अमृताकर्षिणी
Amrutaakarshini (Attracting nectar)
16. शरीराकर्षिणी
Shariraakarshini (Attracting body)

3. Sarvasangshobhana Chakra:
(सर्वसंक्षोभण चक्र)

Sri Chakra
Sri Chakra

Next to the sixteen-petalled lotus is a circle on whose circumference 8 lotus petals (Ashta Dala Padma) are arranged. This forms the Sarvasangshobhana Chakra. Within the eight petals of the lotus abide the 8 Guptatara Yoginis whose name starts with Ananga (Bodiless).

- Chakra: सर्वसंक्षोभण चक्र
Sarvasangshobhana Chakra
- Avarana: त्रितीय आवरण
Tritiya Avarana
- Location: अष्टदलपद्म
Ashtadalapadma
- Chakreshwari: त्रिपुरसुन्दरी चक्रेश्वरी
Tripurasundari Chakreshwari
- Mudra: सर्वाकर्षिणी मुद्रा
Sarvakarshini Mudra
- Yogini: गुप्ततर योगिनी
Guptatara Yogini
- Mantra: ह्रीं क्लीं सौः
Hriim Kliim Sauh

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Guptatara Yoginis:

- On the 8 lotus petals: 8 devis:
1. अनङ्गकुसुमा
Anangakusuma
2. अनङ्गमेखला
Anangamekhala
3. अनङ्गमदना
Anangamadana
4. अनङ्गमदनातुरा
Anangamadanatura
5. अनङ्गरेखा
Anangarekha
6. अनङ्गवेगिनी
Anangavegini
7. अनङ्गांकुशा
Anangaankusha
8. अनङ्गमालिनी
Anangamalini

Middle 3 Chakras:

स्थिति
Sthiti Chakras
(Maintenance)
4. Sarvasaubhagyadayaka Chakra:
(सर्वसौभाग्यदायक चक्र)

Sri Chakra
Sri Chakra

Next to the eight-petalled lotus is the super-imposition of nine triangles. Nine triangles with apex downwards (Shakti kona) with four triangles with apex upwards (Shiva kona). This super-imposition creates an external periphery of 14 triangles (Caturdasa kona). These fourteen triangles form the Sarvasaubhagyadayaka Chakra. Within the fourteen triangles are situated the 14 Sampradaya Yoginis.

- Chakra: सर्वसौभाग्यदायक चक्र
Sarvasaubhagyadayaka Chakra
- Avarana: चतुर्थ आवरण
Caturtha Avarana
- Location: चतुर्दशार
Caturdashara
- Chakreshwari: त्रिपुरवासिनी चक्रेश्वरी
Tripuravasini Chakreshwari
- Mudra: सर्ववशङ्करी मुद्रा
Sarvavashangkari Mudra
- Yogini: सम्प्रदाय योगिनी
Sampradaya Yogini
- Mantra: हैं ह्क्लीं ह्सौः
Haim Hakliim Hasauh

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Sampradaya Yoginis:

- On the 14 triangles: 14 devis:
1. सर्वसंक्षोभिणी
Sarvasankshobhini
2. सर्वविद्राविणी
Sarvavidravini
3. सर्वाकर्षिणी
Sarvakarshini
4. सर्वाह्लादिनी
Sarvahladini
5. सर्वसम्मोहिनी
Sarvasammohini
6. सर्वस्तम्भिनी
Sarvastambhini
7. सर्वजृम्भिणी
Sarvajrumbhini
8. सर्ववशंकरी
Sarvavashankari
9. सर्वरञ्जिनी
Sarvaranjini
10. सर्वोन्मादिनी
Sarvonmadini
11. सर्वार्थसाधिनी
Sarvarthasadhini
12. सर्वसंपत्तिपूरणी
Sarvasampattipurani
13. सर्वमन्त्रमयी
Sarvamantramayi
14. सर्वद्वन्दक्षयंकरी
Sarvadvandaksayamkari

5. Sarvaarthasadhaka Chakra:
(सर्वार्थसाधक चक्र)

Sri Chakra
Sri Chakra

Next to the fourteen triangles is a figure formed of ten triangles (Bahir Dasara). These ten triangles form the Sarvaarthasadhaka Chakra. Within the ten triangles are situated the 10 Kulottirna Yoginis.

- Chakra: सर्वार्थसाधक चक्र
Sarvaarthasadhaka Chakra
- Avarana: पञ्चम आवरण
Panchama Avarana
- Location: बहिर्दशार
Bahirdashara
- Chakreshwari: त्रिपुराश्री चक्रेश्वरी
Tripurasri Chakreshwari
- Mudra: सर्वोन्मादिनी मुद्रा
Sarvonmadini Mudra
- Yogini: कुलोत्तीर्ण योगिनी
Kullottirna Yogini
- Mantra: ह्सैं ह्स्क्लीं ह्स्सौः
Hasaim Haskliim Hassauh

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Kulottirna Yoginis:

- On the outer 10 triangles: 10 devis:
1. सर्वसिद्धिप्रदा
Sarvasiddhiprada
2. सर्वसम्पदप्रदा
Sarvasampadaprada
3. सर्वप्रियंकरी
Sarvapriyankari
4. सर्वमङ्गलकारिणी
Sarvamangalakarini
5. सर्वकामप्रदा
Sarvakamaprada
6. सर्वदुःखनिवारिणी
Sarvadukkhanivarini
7. सर्वमृत्युप्रशामनी
Sarvamrityuprasamani
8. सर्वविघ्ननिवारिणी
Sarvavighnanivarini
9. सर्वाङ्गसुन्दरी
Sarvaangasundari
10. सर्वसौभाग्यदायनी
Sarvasaubhagyadayani

6. Sarvarakshakara Chakra:
(सर्वरक्षाकर चक्र)

Sri Chakra
Sri Chakra

Next to the outer ten triangles is another figure formed of inner ten triangles (Antar Dasara). These ten triangles form the Sarvarakshakara Chakra. Within the ten triangles are situated the 10 Nigarbha Yoginis.

- Chakra: सर्वरक्षाकर चक्र
Sarvarakshakara Chakra
- Avarana: षष्ठ आवरण
Shasttha Avarana
- Location: अन्तर्दशार
Antardashara
- Chakreshwari: त्रिपुरमालिनी चक्रेश्वरी
Tripuramalini Chakreshwari
- Mudra: सर्वमहाङ्कुशा मुद्रा
Sarvamahangkusha Mudra
- Yogini: निगर्भ योगिनी
Nigarbha Yogini
- Mantra: ह्रीं क्लीं ब्लें
Hriim Kliim Blem

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Nigarbha Yoginis:

- On the inner 10 triangles: 10 devis:
1. सर्वज्ञादेवी
Sarvagnaadevi
2. सर्वशक्तीदेवी
Sarvashaktidevi
3. सर्वैश्वर्यप्रदादेवी
Sarvaishvaryapradadevi
4. सर्वज्ञानमयीदेवी
Sarvagnanamayidevi
5. सर्वव्याधिविनाशिनीदेवी
Sarvavyadhivinashinidevi
6. सर्वाधारस्वरूपादेवी
Sarvadharasvarupaadevi
7. सर्वपापहरादेवी
Sarvapapaharaadevi
8. सर्वानन्दमयीदेवी
Sarvanandamayidevi
9. सर्वरक्षास्वरूपिणीदेवी
Sarvarakshasvarupinidevi
10. सर्वोप्सितफलप्रदादेवी
Sarvopsitaphalapradaadevi
Inner 3 Chakras:

संहार
Samhara Chakras
(Dissolution or Absorption)
7. Sarvarogahara Chakra:
(सर्वरोगहर चक्र)

Sri Chakra
Sri Chakra

Next to the inner ten triangles is a figure formed of eight triangles (Ashta Kona or Vasu Kona). These eight triangles form the Sarvarogahara Chakra. Within the eight triangles are situated the 8 Rahashya Yoginis.

- Chakra: सर्वरोगहर चक्र
Sarvarogahara Chakra
- Avarana: सप्तम आवरण
Saptama Avarana
- Location: अष्टार
Ashtara
- Chakreshwari: त्रिपुरासिध्दा चक्रेश्वरी
Tripurasiddha Chakreshwari
- Mudra: सर्वखेचरी मुद्रा
Sarvakhechari Mudra
- Yogini: रहश्य योगिनी
Rahashya Yogini
- Mantra: ह्रीं श्रीं सौः
Hriim Shriim Sauh

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Rahashya Yoginis:

- On 8 triangles: 8 devis:
1. वशिनी
Vasini
2. कामेश्वरी
Kameshvari
3. मोदिनी
Modini
4. विमला
Vimala
5. अरुणा
Aruna
6. जयिनी
Jayini
7. सर्वेश्वरी
Sarveshvari
8. कौलिनी
Kaulini

8. Sarvasiddhiprada Chakra:
(सर्वसिद्धिप्रद चक्र)

Sri Chakra
Sri Chakra

Next to the eight triangles is the inverted primary triangle (Mula Trikona). This triangle form the Sarvasiddhiprada Chakra. In the space between the eight triangles and the primary triangle is situated the Ayudha devatas (The deities of the weapons). Within the primary triangle are situated the 3 Atirahashya Yoginis. On the sides of the triangle are situated the 15 Nitya devatas five on each side. The Nitya devatas are the aspects of Devi Lalita Tripurasundari like the fifteen digits of the moon. Sri Devi Herself is compared to the full moon.

- Chakra: सर्वसिद्धिप्रद चक्र
Sarvasiddhiprada Chakra
- Avarana: अष्टम आवरण
Ashtama Avarana
- Location: मध्यत्रिकोण
Madhyatrikona
- Chakreshwari: त्रिपुराम्बा चक्रेश्वरी
Tripuramba Chakreshwari
- Mudra: सर्वबीज मुद्रा
Sarvabija Mudra
- Yogini: अतिरहस्य योगिनी
Atirahashya Yogini
- Mantra: ह्स्रैं ह्स्क्ल्रीं ह्स्स्रौः
Hasraim Hasklriim Hassrauh

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Atirahashya Yoginis:

- Space between eight triangles and primary triangle: 4 Ayudha devatas:
1. पाश
Pasha
2. अङ्कुश
Angkusha
3. इक्षुकोदण्ड
Ikshukodanda
4. बाण
Bana

- On the primary triangle: 3 devis:
1. कामेश्वरी
Kameshvari
2. वज्रेश्वरी
Vajreshvari
3. भगमालिनी
Bhagamalini

- On the sides of the primary triangle: 15 Nithya devatas:
1. कामेश्वरी
Kameshvari
2. भगमालिनी
Bhagamalini
3. नित्यक्लिन्ना
Nityaklinna
4. भेरुण्डा
Bherundda
5. वह्निवासिनी
Vahnivasini
6. महावज्रेश्वरी
Mahavajreshvari
7. शिवदूती
Shivaduti
8. त्वरिता
Tvarita
9. कुलसुन्दरी
Kulasundari
10. नित्या
Nitya
11. नीलपताका
Nilapataka
12. विजया
Vijaya
13. सर्वमङ्गला
Sarvamangala
14. ज्वालामालिनी
Jvalamalini
15. चित्रा
Citra

9. Sarvaanandamaya Chakra:
(सर्वानन्दमय चक्र)

Sri Chakra
Sri Chakra

The innermost point of Sri Chakra is the Bindu where abides the Sri Devi. This Bindu form the Sarvaanandamaya Chakra.

- Chakra: सर्वानन्दमय चक्र
Sarvaanandamaya Chakra
- Avarana: नवम आवरण
Navama Avarana
- Location: बिन्दु
Bindu
- Chakreshwari: महात्रिपुरसुन्दरी चक्रेश्वरी
Mahatripurasundari Chakreshwari
- Mudra: सर्वयोनी मुद्रा
Sarvayoni Mudra
- Yogini: परात्पर योगिनी
Paratpara Yogini
- Mantra: क ए ई ल ह्रीं, ह स क ह ल ह्रीं, स क ल ह्रीं
Ka E Ii La Hriim, Ha Sa Ka Ha La Hriim, Sa Ka La Hriim
(Panchadasi Mantra)

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Kameshwara - Kameshwari or
Shiva - Devi Tripurasundari



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