Symbolism of the Khadgamala Devis in the Sri Chakra Temple at Devipuram

JyothiViswanadham

I remember reading vaguely that Guruji meditated upon each devata in the Sri Chakra and instructed the sculptor on the details. Can we have some information to understand that? What each deity represents physically and metaphorically?

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JyothiViswanadham

Unfortunately we don't have the descriptions of symbolisms of every single deity in the Meru Temple. You can read Guruji's "Understanding of Sri Cakra Puja" (which has also been included in Michael Bowden's "Gifts from the Goddess" book) where he describes each enclosure and its symbolism.

There are also number of playlists on SoundCloud where Guruji is talking about the symbolisms of Sri Cakra its enclosures and deities.

JyothiViswanadham

Quote from the book -

"The Lalita Sahasranama talks in detail about these these various aspects.

1. There is a heart center

mantra appropriate to worshipping the Devi in the , and that is Raja Shyamala .

2. There is a called Varahi .

mantra which cooresponds to the Ajna center which is

3. There is a mantra cooresponding to the Brahmarandhra , the Sahasrara chakra and that is a single letter mantra called Souh . It is Para . It is the hissing sound of the kundalini snake as it
rises up the spinal chord . ""

what are these mantras? i mean, i can relate many to each. but not sure which matras Guruji is refering

JyothiViswanadham

Page #8 i am refereing in this

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JyothiViswanadham

Upasana of Śyāmā, Vārāhī and Parā along with their mantras are contained in Paraśurāma Kalpa Sūtra (more information can be found here). These practices are given to Śrī Vidyā practitioners after they completed their Mahāgaṇapati and Bālā Upāsana.

JyothiViswanadham

Thanks a lot. I am bombarding you with many questions. Thanks for the support. Hopefully I get opportunity to contribute / be of help to devipuram .