There are myriad ways of worshipping the various deities (energies) that reside in the Sri Yantra. One of the simplest ways is by chanting the Khadgamala, which is a very powerful invocation, not just a stotra or hymn. It is considered to be a “mala mantra” which invokes Sri Mahatripurasundari, the presiding deity of the Sri Vidya tradition along with the devatas or energies that reside in the various avaranas within the Sri Yantra.
The word “Khadga” means “sword” and “mala” means “garland.” The Khadgamala bestows a protective garland of weapons upon those who recite it. The Khadgamala takes us on a mental journey through the nine avaranas while describing the significance and meaning of the enclosures. The metaphorical journey begins at the bhupura (outer periphery) and culminates at the bindu (central dot). Along the way, the 98 aspects of Devi are recognized and internalized to prepare us for the final convergence of Shiva and Shakti at the bindu.
Sri Amritananda Natha explains that in the Khadgamala, the sword bestows upon its reciters the energy to transcend attachment, enabling Self-realization. He says: “the Sword [metaphorically] severs the head, separating the body from the mind. It can also be interpreted as wisdom – that which separates, categorizes and classifies. So it is a symbol of knowledge. The Khadgamala is about imagining a garland of synergistic ideas, nourishing and protecting them and putting life into them.”
The correct way to chant the Khadgamala is by having an image of the yantra before us physically or visualizing it mentally if we have an accurate image stored in our mind’s eye. As we recite each name, the specific portion of the yantra should be the point of focus.
The stotra begins with “Om Aim Hrim Shrim Aim Klim Sauh” and leads into a tribute to the Devi and the places she resides.
| Hridaya Devi | Goddess who resides in the heart |
| Shiro Devi | Goddess who resides in the head |
| Shikha Devi | Goddess with flowing hair |
| Kavacha Devi | Goddess who is like an armour |
| Nethra Devi | Goddess who resides in the eyes |
| Astra Devi | Goddess who gives us weapons |
Then the 16 aspects (nitya) or qualities of the Devi are described. These 16 qualities represent different phases of the moon, starting from the new moon (Amavasya) to the full moon (Poornima).
| Kameshwari | Goddess who controls passion |
| Bhagamalini | Goddess who has a garland of suns |
| Nityaklinne | Goddess who is ever aroused |
| Bherunde | Goddess who is terrifying |
| Vahinivasini | Goddess who resides in fire |
| Mahavajreshwari | Goddess who is like a diamond |
| Shivaduti | Goddess who sends Shiva as an emissary and a bringer of joy |
| Twaritey | Goddess who is unstoppable |
| Kula Sundari | Goddess who is the most beauteous in her clan |
| Nitye | Goddess who is eternal |
| Nilapatakey | Goddess who carries a blue banner |
| Vijaye | Goddess who is victorious |
| Sarvamangale | Goddess who is completely auspicious |
| Jvala Malini | Goddess who is the mistress of flames |
| Chitre | Goddess who is like a picture |
| Maha Nitye | Goddess who is eternal and great |
Following are the qualities that pervade Devi and the names of the saints who have worshipped her in the past:
| Parameshwara Parameshwari | Goddess of the Divine God |
| Mitresamayi | Goddess of friendship |
| Sastisamayi | Goddess who is the consort of Lord Subramanya |
| Uddiyasamayi | Goddess who pervades as the moon does |
| Charyanathamayi | Goddess who pervades all rituals |
| Lopamudramayi | Goddess who pervades as Sage Lopamudra |
| Agastyamayi | Goddess who pervades as Sage Agastyamayi |
| Kalatapasamayi | Goddess who pervades penance over ages |
| Dharmacharyamayi | Goddess pervades the teachers of Dharma |
| Muktakeshisvarayamayi | Goddess whose hair falls freely |
| Dipakalanathamayi | Goddess who is like the flame of a lamp |
| Vishnudevamayi | Goddess who pervades God Vishnu |
| Prabhakaradevamayi | Goddess who pervades the Sun God |
| Tejodevamayi | Goddess who shines |
| Manojadevamayi | Goddess who pervades the God of desire |
| Kalyanadevamayi | Goddess who pervades God of auspiciousness |
| Vasudevamayi | Goddess who pervades Lord Krishna |
| Rathnadevamayi | Goddess who pervades the God of gems |
| Sriramanandamayi | Goddess who pervades the joy of Ram |
Details of the First enclosure
| Animasiddhe | Goddess who has the power to become invisible |
| Laghimasiddhe | Goddess who has the power to become light and fly |
| Garimasiddhe | Goddess who can make her body as heavy as she wants |
| Mahimasiddhe | Goddess who has the ability to increase or decrease the size of her body |
| Ishitvasiddhe | Goddess who has creative control |
| Vasistvasiddhe | Goddess who can command enchantingly |
| Prakamyasiddhe | Goddess who can realize all her desires |
| Bhuktisiddhe | Goddess who can enjoy all she wants |
| Iccha siddhe | Goddess who has powers to wish all she wants |
| Praptisiddhe | Goddess who can attain all that she desires |
| Sarvakamasiddhe | Goddess who can make us realize all desires |
| Brahmi | Goddess who is the power of Brahma |
| Maheshwari | Goddess who is the power of Shiva |
| Kaumari | Goddess who is the power of Subramanya |
| Vaishnavi | Goddess who is the power of Vishnu |
| Varahi | Goddess who is the power of Lord Varaha |
| Mahendri | Goddess who is the power of Devendra, God of Heaven |
| Chamunde | Goddess who killed Chanda and Munda |
| Mahalakshmi | Goddess Lakshmi |
| Sarva samkshobini | She who agitates everything |
| Sarva Vidravini | She who melts everything |
| Savrakarshini | She who attracts everything |
| Sarva vasamkari | She who controls everything |
| Sarvonmadini | She who drives everyone mad |
| Sarvamahankushe | She who is the great goad to all |
| Sarva Khechari | She who travels through space |
| Sarva beeje | She who is the seed of everything |
| Sarva Yoni | She who is the womb |
| Trilokya Mohana | She who is the mistress of all three worlds – waking, sleeping and dreaming |
| Chakra Swamini | Goddess of the Chakra |
| Prakatayogini | She who is an expert in yoga and expresses herself without inhibitions |
Second enclosure
| Kamakarshini | She who attracts the power of passion |
| Buddhyakarshini | She who is attracted by intelligence |
| Ahamkarakarshini | She who attracts the power of pride |
| Shabdakarshini | She who is attracted by good sound |
| Sparshakarshini | She who is attracted by good touch |
| Roopakarshini | She who is attracted by good form |
| Rasakarshini | She who is attracted by good taste |
| Gandhakarshini | She who is attracted by good smell |
| Chittakarshini | She who is attracted by a good mind |
| Dhairyakarshini | She who is attracted by bravery |
| Smrithyakarshini | She who is attracted by good memory |
| Namakarshini | She who is attracted by good name |
| Bheejakarshini | She who is attracted by proper root mantras |
| Atmakarshini | She who attracts the soul |
| Amritakarshini | She who is attracted by immortality |
| Sharirakarshini | She who is attracted by the body |
| Sarvasha Paripuraka | Fulfiller of all desires |
| Chakraswamini | Goddess of the chakra |
| Guptayogini | Goddess who is a secret practitioner of Yoga |
Third enclosure
| Anangakusume | The sentiment of flowering |
| Anangamekhale | The girdle of love |
| Anangamadane | The sentiment of arousal in love |
| Anangamadananture | One in the throes of love |
| Anangarekhe | Crossing the threshold of love |
| Anangavegini | The sentiment of urgency in lovemaking |
| Anangakushe | Goad of love |
| Anangamalini | Wearing a garland of love |
| Sarvasamkshobana | She who agitates all |
| Chakra swamini | Goddess of Chakra |
| Guptatara Yogini | She who practices the secret yoga |
Fourth enclosure
| Sarvasamkshobini | She who agitates everything |
| Sarvavidravini | She who makes everything liquid |
| Sarvakarshini | She who attracts everything |
| Sarva Hladini | She who makes everyone happy |
| Sarvasammohini | She who deludes all |
| Sarvastambhini | She who stops all activity |
| Sarva Jhrumbini | She who expands everything |
| Sarva Vasamkari | She who makes everyone obey |
| Sarvanranjini | She who makes everyone delighted |
| Sarvon Madini | She who makes everyone ecstatic for her |
| Sarvasampattipurini | She who gives all types of riches |
| Sarvamantramayi | She who is within all mantras |
| Sarvadvandvakshayankari | She who eliminates all duality |
| Sarvasaubhagyadayaka | She who bestows all types of luck |
| Chakrasvamini | Goddess of chakra |
| Sampradayayogini | She who practices yoga in a traditional way. |
Fifth enclosure
| Sarvasiddhiprade | She who grants all occult powers |
| Sarvasampatprade | She who gives all kinds of riches |
| Sarvapriyankari | She who gives all that one wishes for |
| Sarvamangalakarini | She who is the harbinger of auspicious acts |
| Sarvakamaprade | She who fulfils all desires |
| Sarvadukhavimochini | She who helps rid one of all sorrows |
| Sarvamrityuprasamani | She who can help avoid accidental deaths |
| Sarvavighnanivarini | She who removes all obstacles |
| Sarvangasundari | She who is beautiful in her entire body |
| Sarvasaubhyadayani | She who gives all types of luck |
| Sarvarthasadaka | She who grants all objects of wealth |
| Chakrasvamini | Goddess of chakra |
| Kulottirnayayogini | She who practices yoga to liberate the entire clan |
Sixth enclosure
| Sarvajne | She who has all knowledge |
| Sarvashakte | She who is all powerful |
| Sarvaishwaryapradayini | She who gives all kinds of power to protect |
| Sarvajnanamayi | She who has all spiritual knowledge |
| Sarvavyadhivinasini | She who destroys all diseases |
| Sarvadharaswarupe | She who is the basis of everything |
| Sarvapapahare | She who destroys all sins |
| Sarvanandamayi | She who is full of happiness |
| Sarvarakshaswaroopini | She who is protector to all |
| Sarvekshitaphalaprade | She who gives all desired results |
| Sarvarakshakara- | She who protects all |
| Chakrasvamini | Goddess of chakra |
| Nigarbhayogini | She who like a mother protects a child in the womb |
Seventh enclosure
| Vasini | She who attracts everything |
| Kameshwari | She who is the wife of Kameshwara (Shiva) |
| Modini | She who is full of joy |
| Vimale | She who is pure |
| Arune | She who is the colour of the rising sun |
| Jayini | She who is victorious |
| Sarveshwari | She who is the goddess of all |
| Kaulini | She who is born in a noble family |
| Sarvarogahara | She who destroys all diseases |
| Chakrasvamini | Goddess of chakra |
| Rahasyayogini | She who practices yoga in secret |
Eighth enclosure
| Banini | She who holds an arrow |
| Chapini | She who holds a bow |
| Pasini | She who holds a rope |
| Ankushini | She who holds a goad |
| Mahakameshwari | She who is the wife of Kameshwara (Shiva) |
| Mahavajreshwari | She who is as strong as a diamond |
| Mahabhagamalini | She who wears a garland of prosperity |
| Sarvasiddhiprada | She who gives rise to all occult powers |
| Chakrasvamini | Goddess of chakra |
| AtiRahasyayogini | She who practices yoga in great secret |
Ninth enclosure
| Sri Sri Maha Bhattarike | She who is the supreme queen |
| Sarvanandamaya | She who offers all kinds of happiness |
| Chakrasvamini | Goddess of chakra |
| Para para Rahasya yogini | She who practices yoga in utmost secret |
The nine Goddesses controlling the nine Chakras
| Tripura | She who controls the three states of waking, dreaming and sleeping |
| Tripureshi | She who is the goddess of three worlds |
| Tripurasundari | She who is the most beautiful of the three worlds |
| Tripuravasini | She who lives in the three worlds |
| Tripurasiddhe | She who can make occult powers possible in three worlds |
| Tripuramba | She who is the mother of the three worlds |
| Mahatripurasundari | She who is the most beautiful |
| Mahamaheshwari | She who can make occult powers possible in three worlds |
| Mahamaharajni | She who is the great empress |
| Mahamahashakte | She who is the great cosmic power |
| Mahamahagupte | She who is the great cosmic secret |
| Mahamahajnapte | She who is the great cosmic memory |
| Mahamahaanande | She who is the great cosmic bliss |
| Mahamahaskandhe | She who is the great cosmic support |
| Mahamahashaye | She who is the great cosmic thought process |
| Mahamaha Srichakranagarasamrajni | The great transcendental ruler of Sri Chakra |
| Namaste, Namaste, Namaste Namah | I offer my Salutations. |
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