Tantra Sri Vidya
Bala tripurasundari Lalitha parameswari Sri Vidya Tantra is an ancient Hindu Tantric tradition centered on the worship of the Goddess, particularly Lalitā Tripurasundarī, who is revered as the cosmic mother and supreme divine principle. The term "Sri Vidya" translates to "knowledge" or "science" of prosperity and grace, derived from the Sanskrit words "sri" (wealth, grace) and "vid" (to know). It is considered a non-dualistic tradition where the individual self and the cosmic universe are seen as one, with the goddess worshiped as the Self or the Divine within. The tradition is deeply rooted in the Shakta theology, which holds that the goddess is supreme and transcends the cosmos, which is a manifestation of her. Central to Sri Vidya practice is the Sri Yantra, a sacred geometric diagram composed of nine interlocking triangles representing the chakra energy centers and the process of cosmic manifestation and dissolution. This yant...