Sri Vidya Upasana

The core philosophy of Lalita Tradition is centered on Samaiyachara Sri Vidya, the blossoming of knowledge with the elimination of ignorance from within. The legend of Lalita Tradition throws light on the invincible nature of Sri Vidya that leads to the ultimate realization. It is the realization of the soul through synthesis and reconciliation. She is the infinite and eternal supreme Bliss. She induces the intuitive knowledge of God, which is herself.

Sri Lalita Tradition is the harmonious blend of all paths of spirituality which is called as “Samarasamarga” and inculcates the healthy physical and moral life with truth and love. Sri Vidya shows the path for transcendence within this world. There is no discrimination of caste, creed or gender in Lalita tradition. It proclaims that one who has not refrained from evil acts and who has no peace of mind and self control cannot realize God by any means.

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Session 1 - Session1

Summary of session 1

The below points were explained:

  • The significance and reason for the course topic
  • The meaning of Upasana
  • The importance of Karmas
  • Purification of the 3H: Head, Hand & Heart
  • Saguna & Nirguna Upasana
  • The aim & content of the course 
Session 2 - Session2

Summary of session 2

  • Sukha & Dukha; Karmaphala
  • The 3 kinds of Karma; Sanchita, Agamya & Prarabdha
  • The 3 Shareeras; Sthula, Sukshma & Karana
  • Moksha; Discovery of the Self
  • The impermanent experiences of Swarga & Naraka
  • Vachyartha & Lakshyartha
  • Apara Vidya; Saguna Upasana; Sri Vidya & Maha Vidya
  • Para Vidya; Nirguna Upasana; Atma Vidya
  • Pancha Pramanas; Pratyaksha, Anumana, Udharana, Arthapathi & Anuphalapthi
  • Secret of the universe and meaning of the Tryakshari Mantra

Introduction to Atma Bodha; Knowledge of the self

Session 3 - Session3

Summary of session 3

 

The below points were explained:

  • Vedas; a way of living
  • Nithya Karma, Naimittika Karma & the 4 Ashrama Dharmas
  • Significance of Agnihotra
  • Vachyartha & Lakshyartha
  • What is Upasana?
  • 32 Brahma Vidyas as per Shastra
  • The two kinds of meditation; Concentration & Contemplation Meditation
  • Meaning of Guru Paduka Mantra
  • Meaning of Sri Vidya


Participants were initiated & blessed, to begin the Tryakshari Sadhana

Session 4 - Session4

Summary of session 4

The below points were explained:

  • The completeness of Sri Vidya Upasana
  • Meaning of ‘Gam’ beejakshara
  • Understanding ‘Mauna’ 
  • Going inward
  • Atma Bodha – 1, 2, 3.
  • Participants were initiated & blessed, to begin Ganapati Beejakshara
Session 5 - Session5

Summary of session 5

The below points were explained:

Progressing from Dvaita to Advaita Bhava

  • Karmas in each Ashrama 
  • Significance of Agni & Gau in the Vedic culture 
  • Karma & Karma Phala
  • Worshipping Kubera, the right way
  • What is Upasana
  • Introduction to Varivasya Rahasyam
  • Varivasya Rahasyam; 1
  • Atmabodha; 1, 2, 3, 4
  • Sadhana Chatushtayam
  • Shatkasampathi
Session 6 - Session6

Summary of session 6

  • Sri Vidya Upasana, the stepping stone towards Vedanta realization
  • Swamiji’s journey from Upasana to Vedanta
  • Bhakti, Karma & Raja Yoga; Ahamkara is the base
  • Gnana Yoga; understanding Ahamkara
  • Overcoming Avidya – the Samsara Karanam.
  • Gnanam – Moksha Karanam.
  • The role of a Guru & attitude of a Sadhaka
  • Secret of Sri Vidya in Vedas; References of Varivasya Rahasyam; Prathama Amsha, Shloka 8
  • The greatness of Sri Vidya
  • Advaita Vedanta Purva Samayachara Sri Vidya Margam
  • Sri Chakra Laghu Navavarna Puja Started.
  • Navavarnas in Sri Yantra
  • Mandira Pravesha was taught.
Session 7 - Session7

Summary of session 7

The below points were explained:

  • Guru Sishya Sambandha
  • The beauty and depth of the Vedic culture
  • Shrishti Prakarana
  • Om Unmesha Nimishotpanna Bipanna Bhuvanavalyai Namaha (Nama 281)
  • Eternity of Veda Shabdas 
  • Maheshwarani Sutrani
  • Vedas, remedy for sorrow
  • The blessing of a human life
  • Understanding Ishwara is the aim and not just believing in Ishwara
  • Tat Tvam Asi
  • Importance of Nithya Karma Anushtanam
  • Vedanta: View of life
  • Dharma: Way of life
  • Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga, Dhyana Yoga
  • Understanding ‘Dwaitam Bhayam Advaitam Nirbhayam’
Session8 - Session8

Summary of session 8

The below points were explained:

  • Prarthana for Loka Kshema
  • Understanding that the individual is not different from the universe
  • The healing power of Tryakshari mantra
  • Understanding that everything there is, is Ishwara
  • Why one must respect & workship oneself; Physical body is the temple where Ishwara & Devi reside
  • Om Sukharadhyayai Namaha (Nama 681)
  • Evolving from being a Bhakta to an Upasaka
  • Meaning & significance of Alambanam
  • The aim of Upasana: Aham Shudha Chaitanyam Asmi
  • The journey towards realizing Aham Brahmasmi
  • Sri Chakra Laghu Navavarna Puja:
  • Mayashakti: Avarna & Vikshepa Shakti

Nava Avarna:

Session9 - Session9

Summary of Session 9:

The below points were explained:

  • Journey of Sri Bhasuranadanatha from Maharashtra to Tamilnadu & in writing the 3 sacred texts (Sethubandhanam, Vari Vasya Rahsayam & Soubhagya Bhaskaram) 
  • The great blessing of the treasure being taught to the sadhakas
  • The value of the tradition & evolution from Karma kanda (Preyas) to Gnana kanda (Shreyas)
  • The significance of Daivam & Vidihi 
  • Importance of ‘Understanding’ 
  • Vicious cycle of the lifestyle based on consumerism
  • Dharma: the bedrock of human life
  • Depth of the vedic tradition and reverence for all that there is
  • Right understanding of Spirituality
  • Experiencing & overcoming duality with selfless Ishwara bhakti
  • Transition from Saguna Upasana to Nirguna Upasana in Sri Vidya Upasana
  • The form of Lalithambika, signifying the Gnana marg
Session10 - Session10

Summary of session 16:

The below points were explained:

  • Understanding Sri Yantra & its existence
  • The source of one’s own thoughts 
  • Dhyanam; enables one to become eligible for realization of the self
  • Significance of the depth & power of Sri Vidya Dhyana
  • Existence, is beyond space & time and preceeds all
  • Nature of the mind (Sankalpa & Vikalpa)
  • Knowledge removes ignorance

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Atma Bodha;

  • Shloka 5

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Lesson 5;

  • Mandira Archana
Session11 - Session11

The below points were explained:

9 kundalini chakras are compared with Nava Avarnas of Sriyantra.

1: Trilokyamohana Cakra – Muladhara
2: Sarvasaparipuraka Cakra – Swadishtana
3: Sarvasamkshobhana Cakra – Manipuaraka
4: Sarvasaubhagyadayaka Cakra – Anahata
5: Sarvarthasadhaka Cakra – Vishuddhi
6: Sarva Rakshakara Cakra – Ajna
7: Sarvarogaharaka Cakra – Gurupeetam
8: Sarvasiddhiprada Cakra – Gayatri Peetam
9: Sarvanandamaya Cakra – Srividya Peetam
10th Center: The truth indicated by Sriyantra is Aham – Brahman

Participants were advised of the launch of Dayalaya Pathashala website (dayalayapathashala.org) and the option to post questions in video that will be answered.