श्री यन्त्र मंत्र (षोडशी मंत्र)
Origin & Story
Sri Vidya Tantric tradition · Ancient Tantric sages (attributed to Adi Shankaracharya for popularization) · 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).
✦ As told in scripture
The Sri Yantra at the Sringeri Sharada Peetham (established by Shankaracharya) has been worshipped continuously for over 1200 years. The monastery has never faced financial hardship in its entire history — it has always had exactly the resources needed. Scientists have discovered that the Sri Yantra's geometry produces a unique resonance pattern that matches the vibrational frequency of the 'Om' sound — suggesting the ancient sages encoded sound into geometry thousands of years before modern physics understood wave patterns.
Complete Text with Meaning
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
Meaning:Om Shreem Hreem Shreem — O Lotus Goddess dwelling in the lotus, be pleased, be gracious! Shreem Hreem Shreem — Om, salutations to Mahalakshmi!
ॐ ऐं ह्रीं श्रीं त्रिपुर सुन्दरीयै नमः॥
Om Aim Hreem Shreem Tripura Sundaryai Namah
Meaning:Om Aim Hreem Shreem — Salutations to Tripura Sundari (the beauty of the three worlds)!
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
Meaning:Ka-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 Meaning
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Benefits of Chanting श्री यन्त्र मंत्र (षोडशी मंत्र)
The Sri Yantra is considered the most powerful sacred geometry in Hinduism
Combines Lakshmi mantra + Tripura Sundari mantra + Panchadashi bija mantras
The Sri Yantra represents the entire cosmos in geometric form
Used for wealth attraction, spiritual advancement, and cosmic harmony
Meditating on the Sri Yantra while chanting is exponentially more powerful
One of the deepest Tantric practices — connects material and spiritual wealth
How to Chant श्री यन्त्र मंत्र (षोडशी मंत्र)
Place a Sri Yantra (can be a printed image) before you. Light a ghee diya. The first mantra (Om Shreem...) is for Lakshmi worship — chant 108 times. The second (Om Aim Hreem Shreem) invokes Tripura Sundari. The third (Ka E Ee La Hreem...) is the advanced Panchadashi mantra — traditionally requires initiation from a guru. Beginners should focus on the first mantra. Gaze softly at the center point (bindu) of the Sri Yantra while chanting.