“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 , India with his in depth knowledge and experience is the one among a few living masters who teaches Samayacha Sri Vidya.

1. Samayachara Sri Vidya
Dr.Sri Jagannatha Swami
Sri Lalithambika Peetam
Coimbatore 641108
www.srilalithambika.org

2. Samayachara Sri Vidya
An Introduction

3. -Ganesha Gaythri
Om eka dhanthaya vidhmahe
Vakra thundaya dheemahi
Thanno dhanthi prachodayath

4. Guru Paaduka Mantra
Om Imkara hreemkara rahasya yuktha
Sreemkara gudartha maha viboothya
Omkaramarma prathipadhineebyam
Namo namaha sri guru padhukabayam

5. Sri Baskararaya
Vidhyanamcha manunam
Manusankyanancha
vidyanam
Upadheshta jayathitharam
Narasimhanandanatha
guruhu
Sri Basuranandha guruhu

6. Sri Lalithambika
Om Vagbhavesvaryei cha vidhmahe
kamesvaryei cha Dheemahi thanno shakthy
prachodhayath.
Aum Sri Lalitha Parameswaryei Namaha

7. Sri Kameshwara
Om Jum Saha Thrayambakam yajamahe
sugandhim
pushti vardhanam Urvarookamiva
bandhanath
mruthyor muksheeya mamruthath
 Aum Sri Kameswaraya Namaha.

8. 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.

9. Sri Chakra
The Symbol of Universal Harmony

10. Our Humble Pranams to our Vedanta Guru
His Holiness Pujya Sri
Dhayanandha Saraswathi Swami

11. Our Humble Pranams to our Saiva Sidhantha Guru His Hoilness Perur Adigala

12. Our Humble Pranams to our Sri Vidya Guru His Hoilness Manikanda Swamiga

13. Our Humble Pranams to our Sri Vidya Guru Sri Balasubramaniya Sivacharyal

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. Introduction to Chakras

19. 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

20. Feelings and chakras
Mooladhara – Desire
Swathishtana – Sexual instincts
Manipuraka- Fear
Anahatha-Anger
Vishudhi-Worry
Agna- Anxiety/depression

21. Chakras and tastes
Mooladhara – Salt
Swathishtana – Sweet
Manipuraka- Pungent
Anahatha- Astringent
Vishudhi- Sour
Agna- Bitter

22. Disease and Chakras
Mooladhara – Nervous disorders (Vadha)
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)

23. 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

24. Sri Vidya Meditation
Om Om Om…….

25. 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,

26. 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.

27. 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.

28. 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.

29. 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.

30. 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.

31. 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
Guru’s feet and feel
 that it touches our head. The mantra
is Im.

32. 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.

33. 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.

34. Shanthi Shanthi Shanthihi
 Om Om Om…

35. Meditation in the 10th Centre
 Om Im Hreem Sreem Om

36. 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

37. 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

38. Surya Dhyana
Hram Hreem Hroom Hraim Hroum Hraha
OM
Hram Hreem Hroom Hraim Hroum Hraha

39. 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

40. Our Humble Pranams to Bhagawan
Sri Sathya Sai Baba