Lalita Trishati Class, 2006

The beautiful Lalita Trishati Stotram gives detailed explanations about Sri Vidya, the Sri Chakra Yantra, and the 300 Names of the Divine Mother. The Goddess Lalita is Sri Vidya and Sri Vidya is the knowledge of the Highest Respect, expressed by the fifteen lettered Panchadashakshari mantra known as Kadi.

Sri Vidya Lalita has three forms:

• Kadi, the Divine Mother manifesting as the Primary Cause
• Hadi, Lord Shiva, Infinite Consciousness
• Shodasi, the 16 lettered Kahadi, who is Shiva and Shakti in undifferentiated communion, manifesting this all as the Oneness of Nature perceived by Consciousness.

The Sri Chakra Yantra is the yantra of the Goddess of True Wealth. Sri Chakra Yantra is therefore the fusion of Kadi, Divine Mother, and Hadi, Lord Shiva. As Kadi, the Sri Chakra Yantra has the five triangles of the Divine Mother in union with the four triangles of Lord Shiva. As Hadi, the Sri Chakra Yantra has the five triangles of Infinite Consciousness manifesting with the four triangles of Shakti. As Kahadi, the Sri Chakra Yantra is the four triangles of Shiva and the four triangles of Shakti, plus the One of Kamakala, the unity of all aspects.

Lalita Devi’s names are attributes, which seekers can strive to emulate. Even more true is that every name in existence is Hers. An aspirant who worships Lalita Devi with Her 300 Names will attain many divine qualities.

This video class not only gives us the intellectual aspect of how to worship and chant Lalita Devi’s names, but also discusses the real meanings and methods to develop a life-long practice of Devi worship.

Lalita Trishati: Class 1

Introduction and Verses 1 to 28

In this video class Lalita Devi is described as our beautiful beloved. The Goddess Lalita not only instructs us on how and when to sing her glories but she also describes the lifelong benefits that will be attained. The video class also dives deep in the Knowledge of the Highest Respect, Sri Vidya and the Sri Cakra Yantra. The mantras in this text are first chanted in Sanskrit and then maliciously translated into English.

Lalita Trishati: Class 2

Viniyoga and Japa

This class starts off with the viniyoga, Where the mantras come from, what rhythm they are chanted in and what the purpose is for chanting them is. Also, the establishment of the sacred mantras into the body is discussed, which manifests the divine energy into oneself. This video class also demonstrates the repetition of the Kadi mantra, the 15th syllable mantra of Sri Vidya. The mantras in this text are first chanted in Sanskrit and then translated.

Lalita Trishati: Class 3

Verses 1 to 180

The video class goes in-depth with the meanings of each mantra going as far as to explain the meanings of every syllable. The first syllable of each mantra pertains to a different level of our perception, gross, subtle, or casual. The mantras are recited in Sanskrit and are then translated into English.

Lalita Trishati: Class 4

Verses 181 to 300

In this class, Swamiji details the meanings of each mantra and how they specifically correlate to each level of our perception, Causal, Subtle, or Gross. The mantras are beautifully chanted in Sanskrit and then translated and their esoteric meanings are discussed in English.

Lalita Trishati: Class 5

Epilogue to Verse 90

This video s the Phalasrutih, which explains the attainments one would receive by one pointed recitation of Lalita Devi’s 300 names. The form of the Sri Cakra Yantra is also discussed in great detail which helps guide our mind to refuge. The mantras are chanted in Sanskrit and translated.

Lalita Trishati: Class 6

Epilogue continued Verses 91 to End

This video class is the 2nd half of Phalasrutih, which explains the offerings that can be performed after the recitation of Lalita Devi’s 300 names. The video class also goes in depth into the behavior that will not grant you any attainments. The Sanskrit mantras are first chanted, and translated into English.