Shri Yantra Mantra (Shodashi Mantra) Meaning — Line by Line

श्री यन्त्र मंत्र (षोडशी मंत्र)

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Meaning — Line by Line

Every verse of Shri Yantra Mantra (Shodashi Mantra) with its English meaning. Tap any word to hear it, or ▶ to recite the verse.

Verse 1#

ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीं कमले कमलालये प्रसीद प्रसीद श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीं ॐ महालक्ष्म्यै नमः॥

Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Kamale Kamalalaye Praseeda Praseeda Shreem Hreem Shreem Om Mahalakshmyai Namah

MeaningOm Shreem Hreem Shreem — O Lotus Goddess dwelling in the lotus, be pleased, be gracious! Shreem Hreem Shreem — Om, salutations to Mahalakshmi!

Verse 2#

ॐ ऐं ह्रीं श्रीं त्रिपुर सुन्दरीयै नमः॥

Om Aim Hreem Shreem Tripura Sundaryai Namah

MeaningOm Aim Hreem Shreem — Salutations to Tripura Sundari (the beauty of the three worlds)!

Verse 3#

का ए ई ल ह्रीं ह स क ह ल ह्रीं स क ल ह्रीं श्रीं॥

Ka E Ee La Hreem Ha Sa Ka Ha La Hreem Sa Ka La Hreem Shreem

MeaningKa-E-Ee-La-Hreem, Ha-Sa-Ka-Ha-La-Hreem, Sa-Ka-La-Hreem, Shreem — (The Panchadashi/Shodashi mantra encoded in the geometry of the Sri Yantra).

Word-by-Word Breakdown

श्रीं

Shreem

Bija mantra of Lakshmi — attracts wealth and prosperity

ह्रीं

Hreem

Bija of Maya Shakti — cosmic creative energy

ऐं

Aim

Bija of Saraswati — knowledge and wisdom

कमले

Kamale

O lotus one (Lakshmi)

कमलालये

Kamalalaye

Dweller in the lotus

प्रसीद

Praseeda

Be pleased, be gracious

महालक्ष्म्यै

Mahalakshmyai

To the great Lakshmi

त्रिपुर सुन्दरी

Tripura Sundari

The beauty of the three worlds (supreme Shakti)

श्री यन्त्र

Shri Yantra

The sacred geometric form representing the cosmos

षोडशी

Shodashi

The 16-syllable mantra (most secret Shakti mantra)

Origin & History

Source: Sri Vidya Tantric tradition

Author: Ancient Tantric sages (attributed to Adi Shankaracharya for popularization)

Period: Ancient (codified in medieval period)

The Sri Yantra and its associated mantras come from the Sri Vidya tradition, one of the most sophisticated schools of Hindu Tantra. The geometry of the Sri Yantra — 9 interlocking triangles creating 43 smaller triangles — is mathematically precise and is said to represent the entire process of cosmic creation and dissolution. Adi Shankaracharya is credited with establishing Sri Yantra worship in the major Shankaracharya mathas (monasteries).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sri Yantra?▼

The Sri Yantra is the most sacred geometric symbol in Hinduism — a complex pattern of 9 interlocking triangles (4 pointing up = Shiva, 5 pointing down = Shakti) surrounded by lotus petals and a square gate. It represents the entire cosmos and the union of divine masculine and feminine.

What is the Shodashi Mantra?▼

The Shodashi (16-syllable) Mantra is considered the most secret and powerful mantra in the Sri Vidya tradition. It is an extension of the Panchadashi (15-syllable) mantra with an additional 'Shreem' at the end. Traditionally, it requires initiation from a qualified guru.

Can I use a printed Sri Yantra?▼

Yes. While a copper or gold Sri Yantra is ideal, a correctly printed image also works for meditation and mantra chanting. The key is the geometric accuracy and your devotion, not the material.

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