Samayachara Sri Vidya

Dr.Sri Jagannatha Swami

Sri Lalithambika Peetam

Coimbatore 641108

www.srilalithambika.org
Samayachara Sri Vidya
An Introduction
 -Ganesha Gaythri

Om eka dhanthaya vidhmahe Vakra

thundaya dheemahi
Thanno dhanthi prachodayath
Guru Paaduka Mantra

Om Imkara hreemkara rahasya

yuktha

Sreemkara gudartha maha

viboothya

Omkaramarma
prathipadhineebyam
Sri Baskararaya

Vidhyanamcha
manunam
Manusankyanancha
vidyanam
Upadheshta
jayathitharam
Narasimhanandanatha
guruhu
Sri Basuranandha
guruhu
Sri Lalithambika

Om Vagbhavesvaryei cha vidhmahe

kamesvaryei cha Dheemahi thanno
shakthy prachodhayath.
Aum Sri Lalitha Parameswaryei
Namaha
Sri Kameshwara

Om Jum Saha Thrayambakam

yajamahe sugandhim
pushti vardhanam Urvarookamiva
bandhanath
mruthyor muksheeya mamruthath

Aum Sri Kameswaraya Namaha.

Sri Vidya

Sri Vidya is an ancient wisdom of India that

encompasses the multi faceted concepts aspiring for
Ultimate Realization through the four directional paths,
Worship of Mother Goddess, Chanting Mantras, Sri Vidya
Meditation and Mukthi Sadhana that lead to emancipation.
It
has rich philosophical base and practical techniques. It has
branches like Kaula Marga, Dhakshina Marga, Misra Marga

and Samayachara. Dr.Sri Jagannatha Swami, a doctorate

scholar in philosophy emerged from Madurai Kamaraj
University, Madurai with his in depth knowledge and
experience is the one among a few living masters who
teaches Samayacha Sri Vidya.
Sri Chakra
The Symbol of Universal
Harmony
 Our Humble Pranams to our
Vedanta Guru
His Holiness Pujya Sri
Dhayanandha Saraswathi Swami
Our Humble Pranams to our Saiva Sidhantha Guru His Hoilness Perur A
Our Humble Pranams to our Sri Vidya Guru His Hoilness Manikanda Sw
Our Humble Pranams to our Sri Vidya Guru Sri Balasubramaniya
Sivacharyal
Schools of Sri Vidya
Kaula, Mishra, & Samaya

Sri Vidya considers the universe to be a manifestation

of pure consciousness. Through this process of
manifesting, consciousness divides itself into two
parts, which cannot exist without one another
(though appearing to divide, they actually remain
one and the same). One aspect remains as a static,
formless quality (shiva), while the other is a
dynamic, creative aspect (shakti). The two eternally
coexist, like word and the meaning, which, though
one and the same, are different. The journey of Sri
Vidya is to know them both, at once, as one.
Through a process of kundalini awakening, the two
are eventually experienced in their state of union.
In the Himalayan tradition also practiced in South
India, Yoga, Vedanta, and Tantra are companion
practices.
Kaula Tantra

Kaula Marga is external Tantra that focuses on

concrete practices and rituals. The left-handed
Tantrics perform their worships with the use of
meat, fish, intoxicants, mudras (certain gestures),
and sexual contact. The right-handed Kaula
Tantrics perform these rituals only symbolically.
Kaula Tantra focuses its practice on the
Muladhara chakra, the first chakra, at the base of
the spine. The Kaula Tantra practices are training
for having control over the lower desires and
physical needs of the body. The energy of the
kundalini awakening is considered the divine
feminine force, and is to be revered rather than
used for mere sensual gratification.
Mishra Tantra

Higher than the Kaula Tantra school is the Mishra school of

Tantra.Mishra Tantra performs both external and internal
rituals, and is thus a mixture. Mishra means mixed.
Mishra Tantra focuses its practice on the Anahata chakra,
the fourth chakra, at the heart center, where there is
devotion practiced to the mother, feminine, or creative
principle of the universe.
The Mishra Tantra practices are inner practices (antaryaga),
and direct the one-pointed mind inward. The pujas, or
rituals are done in the field of mind, and are thus referred to
as manas puja, or mental rituals. These pujas are done with
feelings of devotion and non-attachment, and do not
involve any external objects.
The energy from kundalini awakening is brought upward
from the root chakra to the heart chakra, the space
between the breasts, where it is experienced as a
relationship with the divine.
Samayachara Sri Vidya

Higher than both the Kaula Tantra and Mishra Tantra schools is the Samaya
school of Tantra.It is a purely yogic practice, without any external rituals.
Its entire purpose is Self-Realization, ultimately leading to moksha, final
liberation.

The word Samaya literally means "I am with you," referring to the
bestowing of shakti from within through shaktipat (not that an external
person is with you). Through meditation and this divine inner
companionship, the aspirant is guided in non-attachment to the external
pleasures, channeling the energy of kundalini awakening ever upward to
spiritual union
Samaya Tantra seeks to practice at the Sahasrara chakra, the seventh of
the seven major chakras, at the crown of the head. Along the upward
journey (urdhva retas), each of the other chakras is illumined by the
awakened kundalini.The meditators of the Samaya Tantra school focus on
the Ajna chakra, in the space between the eyebrows, after which the
antaryaga, inner practice, is done in the Sahasrara, crown chakra.

Samaya Tantra and Raja Yoga (Yoga Sutras) are similar, though the Samaya
Tantra practice is subtler, and is a path practiced by very few people. It is
the most advanced of the schools of Yoga and Yoga meditation. Samaya
Tantra practices Sri Vidya, the mother of all the vidyas (ways of
knowing).Because of its subtler nature, and the fact that the higher
teachings are imparted in meditation, rather than on meditation, there is
far less written about Samaya Tantra than Kaula Tantra or Raja Yoga.The
aspirant purifies the samskaras through the fire of guru chakra, as well as
receiving the downward flowing intuitions.
Introduction to Chakras
Introduction to Chakras

Mooladhara Earth- Nervous system

Swathishtana-Water-
Reproductive/excretory system
Manipuraka-Fire-Digestive System
Anahatha-Blood circulatory System
Vishudhi-Breathing System
Agna- Brain System
Feelings and chakras

Mooladhara Desire
Swathishtana Sexual instincts
Manipuraka- Fear
Anahatha-Anger
Vishudhi-Worry
Agna- Anxiety/depression
Chakras and tastes

Mooladhara Salt
Swathishtana Sweet
Manipuraka- Pungent
Anahatha- Astringent
Vishudhi- Sour
Agna- Bitter
 Mooladhara Nervous disorders (Vadha)
Disease and Chakras

Swathishtana Diabetes and sexual

problems(Slethma)
Manipuraka-Kidney problems(Pitha)
Anahatha-Heart problems(Vadha)
Vishudhi-Skin allergies(Vadha)
Agna- Psychological disorders(Slethma)
Guru Peetam Chronic diseases(Pitha)
Gayathri Peetam-Chronic diseases(Pitha)
Sri Vidya Peetam-Bone disorders(Pitha)
Problems and Chakras

Mooladhara Memory loss

Swathishtana Strain in relationships
Manipuraka-Financial problems
Anahatha-Failures
Vishudhi- Loss
Agna- Stress full life
Guru peetam-Misguidance
Gaythri peetam-Lack of Spiritual quest
Sri Vidya Peetam-Career issues
Sri Vidya Meditation
Om Om Om.
Mooladhara

Earth Centre:

(Root or Base centre)

MOOLADHARA CHAKRA (for Adhara Chakra):

(Sacral) Sacro-Coccygeal Plexus

This centre is at the lowest

of our ribs. This may be

considered to be in the shape

of a lotus with four petals.

The subjects referred to here

as petals are only the energy

codes. The Spiritual mind

power or Kundalini energy

rests here in the form of a

serpent of three and a half

(turns, in spiral shape) -

spirals. In the doctrines of the

five elements the root centre

or Mooladhara Chakra is the

discipline of the earth. In the

nine planets system this is

Mercury. In the Universe the

root is the earth. This is the

centre, which forms the basis

of self-consciousness,

memory, nervous system,

intellect and learning. The specific Mantra is Im,
Swathishtana
The Water Centre:
(At the linga or the origin of the reproductive organ)
SWATHISHTANA CHAKRA:
(Prostatic Plexus)
(It is in between the root
centre and the navel). It is
situated above the root
centre and slightly below
the navel with six petals in
the spinal. Its element is
water. Conforming to the
theory that all life originated
from water, this centre is
related with all creations.
Its planet is Venus. This is
the basis for family life. It
may lead to dissatisfaction
in conjugal life or
impotency, if this centre is
blocked or energy less. The mantra is Hreem.
Manipuraka
Fire Centre:
(Naval or Nabhi Centre)
MANIPURAKA CHAKRA:
(Solar Plexus)
This centre with ten petals

is located in the spinal chord

just directly above the

navel. Its element is Fire.

The spiritual mind power is

enhanced here and develops
the act of maintenance or
protection. The planet
wielding power here is
Mars. Labor and the
consequent wealth are

governed by this centre.

The people who improve

this centre will be blessed

with prosperity. It is the
heaven amongst all of the
worlds.The mantra is Sreem.
Anahatha
Air Centre:
(Heart Centre)
ANAHATHA CHAKRA:
(Cardiac Plexus)
It is located in the spine

focused on the chest, above the

heart. It is a lotus with twelve

petals. Its element is Air. The

spiritual mind power rules here as

the force of fury and accomplishes
the act of destruction of the EGO.
Its planet is Jupiter. In the
exalted state of the guru the
spiritual mind power destroys
arrogance; destroys

unrighteousness and upholds

justice. Those who energize this

centre will be blessed with

boundless knowledge and
wisdom. Victories and leadership
will be theirs. They will also be
accepted and respected as Gurus
to others. The mantra is Im.
Vishudhi
Sky Centre :
(Throat Centre)
VISHUDHI CHAKRA:
(Laryngeal Plexus)
Its location is the hollow of

the throat. This is a centre

with sixteen petals. The

spiritual mind power rules

here, as the doctrine of

concealment. Infinite love,
sympathy, mercy,
attachment and
motherliness are parts of
this manifestation. This is
an ether (space or sky)

doctrine. Its ruling planet

is Saturn. Those who

enhance the spiritual mind

power at this centre will be
bestowed with divine
boundless love.The mantra is Hreem.
Agna
Conscious Mind Centre
(Brow centre or Third Eye centre)
AGNA CHAKRA:
(Cavemous Plexus)
It is the centre located
between the eyebrows. It
is the lotus with two petals.
It is here that the role of the
five elements ends and the
domination of the mind
emerges. The reigning
planet is the Moon and its
world is the world of
reflection. It is this centre,
which receives all
information with the help of
sense organs and
manipulates the thought
forms.The mantra is Sreem.
Guru peetam
Sub-Conscious Mind Centre:
GURU CHAKRA
(Pineal gland)
This is at the centre of the
head. The sub-conscious
mind is the guiding principle for
our life. It is the great
knowledge, which knows all
past, present and future. It
helps us to take the right
decision at the right time. We
should induce the spiritual mind
power at this centre in
the belief that the divine
energy, which guides us, is
enshrined here. We should
praise our Gurus feet and feel
that it touches our head. The
mantra is Im.
Gayathri Peetam
Super Conscious Mind
Centre:

GAYATHRI CHAKRA:

This is above the sub-

conscious mind centre; it is
the stage for super
conscious mind. By
concentrating at
this centre we will be
relieving ourselves of all
impurities.
This is the centre, which
helps for purification.The
mantra is Hreem.
Sri Vidya Peetam
Supreme Being of Universal Existence:
SRI CHAKRA
Location of the Thousand Petals:
It is the stage where the hands reach to join above
the head. We will feel and receive the boundless love
of
the abundance, and be bestowed with love, wisdom
and
strength. The realization of spiritual mind power is a
simple
ecstatic experience. We can sense spiritually the rays
of
Sun. This meditation is the realization in our-selves
of
the omnipresent and omnipotent divinity. Worldly life
is
interpreted only through the eyes of the world. So,
the
mind is always being attracted towards the world
outside;
and consequently becomes corrupted. The mantra is
Sreem.
Shanthi Shanthi Shanthihi
Om Om Om
Meditation in the 10 Centreth

Om Im Hreem Sreem Om
Pancha Bhuta Meditation
Muladhara Earth Lum
Swathishtana Water Vam
Manipuraka Fire Ram
Anahatha Air Yam
Vidhudhi Ether Ham
Agna- Manas Sum
Guru Peetam- Im
Gayathri Peetam Hreem
Sri Vidya Peetam Sreem
10th Centre Om Im Hreem Sreem Om
Navagraha Meditation
Muladhara Mercury Om Im Om
Swathishtana Venus- Om Sreem Om
Manipuraka Mars- Om Hreem Om
Anahatha Jupiter Om Sreem Om
Vidhudhi Saturn Om Srum Om
Agna- Moon Om Kleem Om
Guru Peetam- Rahu Om Hreem Om
Gayathri Peetam Ketu- Om Dhum Om
Sri Vidya Peetam Sun Om Hreem Om
10th Centre Om Im Hreem Sreem Om
Surya Dhyana

Hram Hreem Hroom Hraim Hroum

Hraha

OM

Hram Hreem Hroom Hraim Hroum

Hraha
Realization of the Absolute
In the text, Vivekachudamini (The Crest Jewel of Discrimination), Adi
Shankaracharya relates a symbolic story of the interaction between a
teacher and a student. Shankara writes of the final joy of realization of the
Absolute, where the student cries out:
"The ego has disappeared. I have realized my identity with Brahman [the
word for the absolute reality] and so all my desires have melted away. I
have risen above my ignorance and my knowledge of this seeming
universe. What is this joy that I feel? Who shall measure it? I know nothing
but joy, limitless, unbounded!
"The ocean of Brahman is full of nectar--the joy of the Atman [the
individual Self]. The treasure I have found there cannot be described in
words. The mind cannot conceive of it. My mind fell like a hailstone into
that vast expanse of Brahman's ocean. Touching one drop of it, I melted
away and became one with Brahman. And now, though I return to human
consciousness, I abide in the joy of the Atman.
"Where is this universe? Who took it away? Has it merged into something
else? A while ago, I beheld it--now it exists no longer. This is wonderful
indeed!
"Here is the ocean of Brahman, full of endless joy. How can I accept or
reject anything? Is there anything apart or distinct from Brahman?
"Now, finally and clearly, I know that I am the Atman, whose nature is
eternal joy. I see nothing, I hear nothing, I know nothing that is separate
from me."
OM, shanti, shanti, shanti
OM, peace, peace, peace
Our Humble Pranams to Bhagawan
Sri Sathya Sai Baba