There are many misconceptions about Srividya practices. For centuries Srividya has remained an esoteric science, practised only by choose few. In this section, Sri Guru Karunamaya answers some frequently asked questions related to Srividya saadhana.
No issues. Anybody can learn as long as they have Bhakthi and Shraddha. There are no restrictions on food. However, it is always good to restrict tamasic food like non vegetarian for good Srividya practice.
Sri Vidya is a way of life. It helps in paving the path for a smoother lifestyle and also in maintaining healthy relationships with others. It is a lifestyle where the seeker learns to accept the world as is. It helps us or teaches us to live in the moment with complete energy, awareness, and above all joy independent of the external environment.
Having Sri chakra is not mandatory in the beginning of upasana, in the later stages .It will be necessary to have to do navaavarana archana.
As long as you can spare at least 2 hrs for practise with dedication and devotion you can progress in Srividya, However in Srividya you should always have only one guru.If you received similar mantras from another Srividya Guru, it is better to be with your Guru instead of changing the guru and different paths may confuse you.
You need not postpone your participaton, because of this issue. You can still attend the class which is only online but you can take the deeksha after the class.
No. This module 1 and 2 are intended to remove all your fears and doubts about spiritual practice and prepare you for getting connected with Universal mother through Sri Yantra. After doing 2 to 3 months of module 1 and 2 upasana you will be guided to get an authentic Sri Yantra through us at reasonable cost (we do not manufacture or sell Sri Yantras).
It is mandatory for you to attend all the sessions on all the three days completely. Then only after the class, the class recording video will be shared. The video link will be active for 15 days.
We follow the Gurukula tradition of teaching and learning should be done directly online from the Guru and not through video recordings.
For any technical difficulty if you miss the class for some time, the videos of all the 3 days recordings will be shared for 15 days, from which you can review and practice any number of times.
If you have paid the fees, and if you are unable to attend the classes, you can send your request to +918088256632 for change of class dates.
As long as one can focus and learn with ease and practice without any difficulty, there are no restrictions. However, it will be very useful if you can learn at an younger age.
There are 6 levels.
It will be taught through interactive zoom session where you will be able to ask your questions if any and get the answers in the QA session.
After you complete the first level you will have to do and complete Upasana as advised by Guruji in at least 3 months, then you will be initiated into the 2nd level based on your Upasana. After 2 months 3rd level, and two months later 4th level. From here to get into the 5th level it may take at least 8 months and so on. Please remember at each level your entry will be based on your sadhana and Guruji’s approval.
At each level, the mantras will be given to work on different chakras and you need to do Upasana by spending at least 2hrs every day. The more time you spend, the faster you can go to the next level.
In the entire course, you will learn mantras and Upasana of the different Srividya deities starting from Ganapathi, Bala, Rajashyamala, Varahi, and then Lalitha Parameswari. You will also learn about the positions of different deities in the Sree Yantra, and how to do Sree chakra laghu pooja. Besides, you will learn the procedure of performing the fire ritual or homa. As you advance in the course with complete dedication, you will be taught Navaavarana Pooja for the Sree Chakra.
No. Even if you break for a day you have to start again. In the case of women who have the menstrual cycle period, the break is allowed and they can continue after those 5 days.
There is a fee at every level. But the advance levels are only based on your sadhana and not on the fee. We have waived the fee for those who are economically extremely weak yet strong in Upasana.
In the entire course, you will learn mantras and Upasana of the different Srividya deities starting from Ganapathi, Bala, Rajashyamala, Varahi, and then Lalitha Parameswari. You will also learn about the positions of different deities in the Sree Yantra, and how to do Sree chakra laghu pooja. Besides, you will learn the procedure of performing the fire ritual or homa. As you advance in the course with complete dedication, you will be taught Navaavarana Pooja for the Sree Chakra.
Initially advaitha has to go through dwaitha only. Inlcluding our Sri Guru and Paramaguru have gone through these rituals until they finally in a state of being one with Universal Mother. The ritualistic parts will be maximum one hour per day in the initial stages.
“Upa” Means Near and “Asana” means to be near or closer. “Upasana” Means being near to God Almighty. It is refers to the worship or meditation or japa done in order to connect ourselves with the God Almighty/Ambal.
In other words, Upasana is being close to her (Mother) in three ways:
1. Manasa (Thoughts): Maintaining close proximity to her in thoughts.
2. Vaacha (Talk or speech): Trying to experience Mother while talking.
3. Karmana: Seeing Mother through my actions.
Please consider climbing the hilltop. You or no human being can just jump and reach the top. You have to start from the bottom, and as you keep climbing you need to gain energy, power, and stamina. In a similar way to get the most powerful mantra and sustain it, you need to start from the first level and gain momentum to attain the highest.
“Upasana” helps you in being closer to mother Lalitha. It brings in a lot of positive changes in us. It also helps you to improve your communication and better relationships with family, friends, and colleagues. It helps us accept the world, (the people and circumstances around us) as they are. Upasana improves stability and develops focus which is much useful for materialistic as well as spiritual growth. Further, prolonged Upasana will help us overcome negative qualities within us and gain control of ourselves and lead to a state where everything looks beautiful and blissful.
Once you pay the fees and send us the transaction details either by Telegram (preferable ) or by whatsapp you will be added into the group of registered particpants in telegram. The study material and login details will be sent 2 days before the class in the group.
Please try and get up an hour before or sleep an hour later. Remember if you want to attain the highest level in spirituality you have to work for it, just the way you work extra hard and smart to reach your professional goals.
The text and audio of the manthras will be shared in the group for you to practice and byheart. The deeksha will be given one-on–one basis online.
SVLC stands for Sri Vidya Learning Center. It is a subsidiary of Soundarya Lahari Trust.
Soundarya Lahari is a non-profit organization founded in 2000 by our beloved Guruji, HH Sri Guru Karunamaya. SVLC is dedicated to helping aspirants to learn and practice Srividya.
We teach through misramaachara.
The objectives of SVLC are:
