✦ The Sri Vidya Worship ✦

The Navavarana

The Nine Sacred Enclosures Of The Sri Chakra

The Sri Chakra is the Cosmic Body Of The Divine Mother. To adore it is the highest worship, an inward journey from the outermost gateway To The Central Point. From the outermost gateway inward To The Central Point, each Avarana Bestows Its Own Grace upon the devotee who adores The Mother within.

1. 1
   Bhupura

   Trailokya Mohana

   The three-lined square with its four gateways. The Enchantress of the three worlds, where the journey begins.
2. 2
   Shodasha Dala

   Sarvasha Paripuraka

   The sixteen-petalled lotus. The Fulfiller of every worthy desire of the heart.
3. 3
   Ashta Dala

   Sarva Samkshobhana

   The eight-petalled lotus. The Divine Mother Who Stirs and Awakens all that is within.
4. 4
   Chaturdashara

   Sarva Saubhagya Dayaka

   The fourteen triangles. The Giver Of all Auspiciousness and well-being.
5. 5
   Bahir Dashara

   Sarvartha Sadhaka

   The outer ten triangles. The Accomplisher of every sacred aim.
6. 6
   Antar Dashara

   Sarva Rakshakara

   The inner ten triangles. The Protector of all who take refuge In The Divine Mother.
7. 7
   Ashtakona

   Sarva Roga Hara

   The eight triangles. The Remover of every affliction of body and mind.
8. 8
   Trikona

   Sarva Siddhi Prada

   The central triangle. The Bestower of all attainment and perfection.
9. 9
   Bindu

   Sarvananda Maya

   The single Point, full Of all Bliss. The Seat Of Maha Tripura Sundari The Divine Mother, the goal and the home of the soul.

The outer worship and the inner ascent are one.

At the Bindu, the single Point full of all Bliss, The Divine Mother Maa Sri Lalitha TripuraSundari is seated, the goal and the home of the soul. Rest there, In The Heart.

The Navavarana here is drawn from the temple’s own teaching, “The Sri Yantra & The Nine Enclosures”.