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श्री यन्त्र मंत्र (षोडशी मंत्र) Meaning — Line by Line

श्री यन्त्र मंत्र (षोडशी मंत्र)

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Meaning — Line by Line

Every verse of श्री यन्त्र मंत्र (षोडशी मंत्र) with its Hindi meaning. Tap any word to hear it, or ▶ to recite the verse.

Verse 1#

Om Shreem Hreem Shreem

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

Meaningॐ श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीं — हे कमल में निवास करने वाली कमला (लक्ष्मी)! प्रसन्न हों, प्रसन्न हों; मुझे धन-समृद्धि प्रदान करें।

Verse 2#

Om Aim Hreem Shreem

ॐ ऐं ह्रीं श्रीं त्रिपुर सुन्दरीयै नमः॥

Om Aim Hreem Shreem Tripura Sundaryai Namah

Meaningॐ ऐं ह्रीं श्रीं — त्रिपुरसुन्दरी देवी को नमस्कार।

Verse 3#

Ka E Ee La Hreem

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

Meaningक ए ई ल ह्रीं, ह स क ह ल ह्रीं, स क ल ह्रीं, श्रीं — (यह श्रीविद्या का पञ्चदशाक्षरी मन्त्र है, देवी ललिता त्रिपुरसुन्दरी का बीज-स्वरूप)।

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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