स्मरं योनिं लक्ष्मीं त्रितयमिदमादौ तव मनोः
निधायैके नित्ये निरवधिमहाभोगरसिकाः।
भजन्ति त्वां चिन्तामणिगुणनिबद्धाक्षवलयाः
शिवाग्नौ जुह्वन्तः सुरभिघृतधाराहुतिशतैः॥
smaraṁ yoniṁ lakṣmīṁ tritayamidamādau tava manoḥ
nidhāyaike nitye niravadhimahābhogarasikāḥ |
bhajanti tvāṁ cintāmaṇiguṇanibaddhākṣavalayāḥ
śivāgnau juhvantaḥ surabhighṛtadhārāhutiśataiḥ ||
smaraṁ - kāma bīja; yoniṁ - Bhuvaneśvarī bīja; lakṣmīṁ - Lakṣmī bīja; tritayam idam – these three syllables; ādau - before; tava manoḥ - Your mantra (the Pañcadasākṣarī mantra discussed in the previous verse); nidhāya – placed; ike nitye – the Eternal One; niravadhi mahā bhoga rasikāḥ - seekers of endless material pleasures; bhajanti tvāṁ - worshipping You; cintāmaṇi guṇa nibaddha akṣavalayāḥ - rosary made of gems having the quality of cintāmaṇi; śivāgnau – the fire of Śiva; juhvantaḥ - perpetually worshipping; surabhi ghṛta dhāra ahuti śataiḥ - offering continuous oblations with cow’s ghee.
“O! Eternal Parāśakti! Those who want endless material pleasures have to place kāma bīja klīṁ क्लीं; Bhuvaneśvarī bīja hrīṁ ह्रीं; and Lakṣmī bīja śrīṁ श्रीं before Your mantra and worship You with rosary having the qualities of cintāmaṇi and by offering countless oblations with ghee made from cow’s milk into the fire of Śiva.”
This verse says that bīja-s klīṁ क्लीं, hrīṁ ह्रीं and śrīṁ श्रीं be prefixed to Her Pañcadasākṣarī mantra discussed in the previous verse. After prefixing, the mantra appears like this:
Version 1:
क्लीं - क ए ई ल ह्रीं klīṁ - ka e ī la hrīṁ
ह्रीं - ह स क ह ल ह्रीं hrīṁ - ha sa ka ha la hrīṁ
श्रीं - स क ल ह्रीं śrīṁ - sa ka la hrīṁ
This mantra is known as Saubhāgya Pañcadasākṣarī mantra. But this mantra is different from the regular Saubhāgya Pañcadasākṣarī. In regular Saubhāgya Pañcadasākṣarī, aiṁ, klīṁ, sauḥ (ऐं क्लीं सौः), the bīja-s of Bālā mantra are prefixed to each kūṭa respectively. Then the mantra becomes likes this:
Version 2:
ऐं - क ए ई ल ह्रीं aiṁ - ka e ī la hrīṁ
क्लीं - ह स क ह ल ह्रीं klīṁ - ha sa ka ha la hrīṁ
सौः - स क ल ह्रीं sauḥ - sa ka la hrīṁ
This verse consists of four parts. 1. The formation of the mantra; 2. Benefits of reciting this mantra; 3. How this mantra is to be recited; and 4. How to get mantra siddhi of this mantra.
1. Formation of this mantra:
By prefixing the three syllables derived from the above verse gives rise to Saubhāgya Pañcadaśī. Saubhāgya means good fortune, good luck, etc. How does this mantra differ from the regular Saubhāgya Pañcadaśī is the key question. The difference between the two versions lie in the fact that in version 1, Pañcadaśī is prefixed by Triśakti mantra (also known as tripuṭa mantra), as explained in this verse. In version 2, Pañcadaśī is prefixed by Bālā mantra (aiṁ, klīṁ, sauḥ).
Triśakti can be interpreted in two ways. Triśakti means three powers and these are icchā śakti, jñāna śakti and kiryā śakti (powers of will, knowledge and action), three of the five Powers of Divine. The other two are Consciousness and Bliss. The essential nature of Śiva is expressed through these three śakti-s or powers and are represented by these three bīja-s respectively klīṁ क्लीं, hrīṁ ह्रीं and śrīṁ श्रीं. (Actual Triśakti mantra is śrīṁ श्रीं; hrīṁ ह्रीं and klīṁ क्लीं. The actual Triśakti mantra is prefixed to Pañcadaśī in a reverse order. Triśakti could also mean three Devi-s, Kālī, Bhuvaneśvarī and Lakṣmī, who are worshipped in Dasa mahāvidyā).
2. Benefits of reciting this mantra:
Pañcadaśī mantra is capable of offering liberation. But the Saubhāgya Pañcadaśī mantra as derived from this verse is capable of offering all the material pleasures. When the verse says, niravadhi mahā bhoga rasikāḥ - seekers of endless material pleasures, it means that this mantra japa is capable of giving material wealth. The word mahābhoga used in this verse is important to notice. Mahābhoga (Lalitā Sahasranāma 219) does not mean liberation; it means great material enjoyment such as wealth, comforts, family, helping the needy, etc. Whereas, if one is initiated into the second version of Saubhāgya Pañcadaśī, he or she is sure to attain liberation, in the sense, the process of liberation is set in motion, when the mantra is initiated. Liberation may happen in this birth or in future births; but liberation is assured in one or two births. Liberation is assured because Parābīja sauḥ (सौः) in is capable of offering liberation. Parābīja is also known as hṛdayabīja and Bālā mantra has parābīja sauḥ (aiṁ - klīṁ - sauḥ ऐं – क्लीं - सौः).
3. How this mantra is to be recited:
The verse specifies certain rules to recite the Saubhāgya Pañcadaśī (version 1, as explained in this verse). One should use his or her rosary to count the mantras. The rosary beads should have the qualities of (cintāmaṇi guṇa) cintāmaṇi (this gem is also known as philosopher’s stone) which is not a stone by itself. Mantramātṛkāpuṣpamālāstavaḥ (verse 1) makes a reference to a gemstone by name cintāratna, which also fulfils all the desires of the one who properly uses them. It is a stone or a gem processed with alchemy (rasavāda) which is capable of fulfilling all the desires of the one who possesses it. According to this verse, one should recite and count the number of recitations using this rosary.
4. How to attain siddhi of this mantra:
After having recited certain a number of times, one has to perform puraścaraṇa, to complete the process of initiation. There are two views on performing puraścaraṇa-s. Some are of the view that rituals involving puraścaraṇa should be performed after prescribed number of recitations of a mantra. Few are of the view that at the time of initiation itself, puraścaraṇa is to be performed. However, one has to be guided by his or her Guru.
After completing the prescribed number of recitations, one has to make several oblations of this mantra into the pure fire invoked in the name of Śiva. At the end of puraścaraṇa ritual, one is supposed to get all his desires fulfilled. Generally, when a fire ritual is done, the presiding deity is invoked in the middle of the fire. In the case of Parāśakti, She will be invoked in the middle of the fire. But, this verse says that Śiva is to be invoked in the fire, which clearly explains their inseparableness.
Notes:
Cintāmaṇi can also be interpreted as the supreme knowledge and rosary of cintāmaṇi could then refer to a rosary with fifty one beads, duly consecrated. Rosary should be consecrated before first use.
Śivāgni could also mean the fire of the Soul within, into which oblations are done mentally.
Mahābhoga could also be taken to mean final liberation.
This mantra could refer to Kādividyā as against Hātividyā explained in the previous verse. These two divisions are so called, depending upon Guru’s lineage. Some are of the few that this classification is based on the usage of ka or ha as the first letter of the Pañcadaśī mantra. This is explained in Lalitā Sahasranāma 239.
John
November 25, 2012 11:16 PM
Thank you very much for giving insights in this verses of saundarya lahiri.
Does the first version without the Parabija gives both bhogas and Moksha or only bhogas?
Can you please elaborate more about the magnificence of Parabija.
There is also a Paraprasada mantra of Shiva, is it the same?
I have heard also that there is another variations of Panchadasi called "Saadi Vidya" and that it is so secret that only a handful of person have it as only one recitation makes one very powerful and give all siddhi.
Can you share you views on more on it.
Thank You
John
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MANBLUNDER
November 26, 2012 12:01 AM
Any mantra of Parāśakti is capable of giving both. But, a mantra with parā bīja makes a huge difference. That is why, Mahā ṣoḍaśī mantra with parā bīja is capable of offering only liberation. One has to proceed from Bālā mantra and finally reach ṣoḍaśī mantra in order to attain liberation. To cite an example, Bālā mantra will give siddhis on sacred herbs. Unless siddhi is attained in Bālā mantra, one cannot use sacred herbs for their betterment. Every part of parā bīja has its own merits. I will write separately about parā bīja shortly.
I will explain about the types of Vidyā-s and Parāprasāda mantra a little latter. I intend publishing the mantra of Ratipriyā Dhanadeśvarī, whose Rishi is Kubera.
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John
November 26, 2012 12:15 AM
Thank you for enlightening me on Parasakti Mantras.What is the "Ratipriyā Dhanadeśvarī"?
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MANBLUNDER
November 26, 2012 12:43 AM
I will publish this during the coming week.
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MANBLUNDER
November 26, 2012 02:11 PM
A brief write up on Parābīja Sauḥ is published today.
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vicaas
December 09, 2012 03:49 PM
Dear Sir,
From March this year, I have been reciting the Stanza 33 (along with the yantra prescribed in Saundarya Lahari which I had prepared on a gold sheet). I wanted to share my experience with you. I have been experiencing improvement in finances and well being and a general sense of luck. I had been in a lot of financial problems before that. From the past about two months, I have also seen a strange thing happening - I keep getting a feeling that all around me / the people around, the circumstances etc, my activities are the forms of God. I haven't really thought about this or tried to stimulate this feeling, it comes automatically. I also feel a sense of compassion for others. I do the 33rd stanza mantra only 54 times day.
I was only reciting the shodashi mantra (exactly as given by you) a couple of times before and after my recitation of the 33rd stanza. I haven't done any nyasa or shapavimochana chanting. Now, I want to enhance the effects of the 33rd stanza and this mantra further. I am quite intrigued by the versions 1 and 2 mentioned by you. My humble query to you is -
1. What will be more suitable from the versions 1 and 2 mentioned above ?
2. How many times should the mantra be chanted by a busy person like me?
3. Should the mantra be chanted exactly in the same way you have given above in the versions 1 and 2? (Because it is different than the normal maha shodhashi mantra) or any additions need to be done?
4. Have you or anyone else had any experience with the two versions given by you?
5. Do I need to do the shapvimochana and nyasa? I haven't used it till now, but still got good results. Kindly suggest.
Thanks and best regards,
Vicaas
Email - vicaas@gmail.com
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MANBLUNDER
December 09, 2012 04:57 PM
You are blessed to reach this stage. You are already reciting Mahāṣoḍaśī mantra and there is no need to for you get back to Saubhāgya Pañcadasākṣarī mantra. The right thing for you to move forward is to recite sapavimochana mantra of Mahāṣoḍaśī and recite Mahāṣoḍaśī as many times as possible. Since you have Her blessings, there is no need for you to get into nyasa at this stage.
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Saurav
December 14, 2012 10:11 PM
When you saya after the oblations are made all desires are fulfilled, Sir what do you mean,not the literal meaning but please go in more depth, lets say if someone wants money, does he need to do one anusthan and he will get the money or if he wants a new house or just anything,new anusthans have to be done or what?
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MANBLUNDER
December 14, 2012 10:37 PM
Such narrations should not be taken in literal sense. These are to be understood as the highest from of praise for Her. One's life is determined by his or her karmas. You are talking about material wealth. Though it is also necessary, it is directly related to the combined effect of one's karma and hard work. If money comes through anushstan, probably all of us will be rich by now. Pray sincerely and you will be blessed.
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Anonymous
December 20, 2012 01:09 PM
Thank yov Sir. I have started reciting the Sapavimochana mantra as adviced by you and I can sense a distinct improvement within the last few days. The blessings I have been feeling have increased further. I am really stupefied that all this can happen without any formal initiation by a Sri vidya Guru. Do you think this simple routine of chanting Mahashodashi mantra is enough as a spiritual practise for a a lifetime? Or something else needs to be added? Do you initiate people into Sri Vidya Sadhana?
Thanks and best regards,
Vicaas
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MANBLUNDER
December 20, 2012 01:41 PM
Recite Shodashi mantra regularly. You have been already initiated after your last mail. When you recite Shodashi without interruption, at least for 45 days, you will advance significantly. On new moon days (amavasya) days, chant Shodashi mantra late in the evening. Reciting Shodashi is more than enough for you.
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Anonymous
December 20, 2012 05:13 PM
Dear Sir,
Thank you for your response. I take your reply to mean that you have initiated me astrally. Many thanks for your kindness. I will follow your advice regarding chanting shodashi late evening on amavasya nights. Do you think I need the atmabija? As of now I am just chanting om in the place of atmabija as I do not know how to calculate it. May I request your kind advice and help in this regard if you feel it will help me further?
Thank you,
Vicaas
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MANBLUNDER
December 20, 2012 06:05 PM
As of now, please recite Shodashi mantra as it is. Watch your progress for 15 days and then let me know.
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Anonymous
January 17, 2013 10:27 PM
Dear Sir,
I have been continuing as suggested by you for some time. Results are good but there is no further change. Please let me know if atmabija can be used by me.
Thanks and best regards,
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MANBLUNDER
January 17, 2013 10:45 PM
The transition point is the maiden experience of bliss. If you have experienced such inexplicable happiness, you may use your atma bija to repace the second OM in Shodashi mantra.
For working out atma bija following details are required:
1. Your called name. i.e. the name by which you are called
2. Your birth details such as place, time and date of birth.
If you decide to have your atma bija, please mail these details to me at ravi@manblunder.com. Kindly do not post personal details here.
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Anonymous
January 18, 2013 12:04 AM
Raviji,
Can I contact you also via email to get my Atma bija.I have been reciting Maha Sodashi as per your advice.
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MANBLUNDER
January 18, 2013 12:07 AM
You can definitely contact me via email with the above details.
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trilok reddy
September 22, 2015 12:51 AM
can anyone read SAUNDARYALAHARI without initiation or guru.please tell me
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MANBLUNDER
September 22, 2015 09:31 AM
No initiation is necessary for reading Saundaryalahari. But one has to ensure proper pronunciation.
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vinay Mohan
December 31, 2015 12:35 PM
Sir,
Does it benefit to only recite this mantra ?
Regards
Vinay
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MANBLUNDER
December 31, 2015 12:58 PM
Benefit for reciting this verse is accrual of wealth.
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Appy
September 06, 2020 03:55 AM
Respected Sir, Does initiation into Panchadasi mantra but a true guru also means that liberation is assured in one or two births or does this hold good only for Saubhagya Panchadasi mantra (second version)? Thank you!
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Krishna
September 07, 2020 08:57 AM
Initiation is only a start. Regular practice and proper understanding of the mantra and its meaning is essential. One must also make earnest efforts to acquire spiritual knowledge from the scriptures along with mantra japa practice. Śuddha Pañcadaśi is generally conferred to get one started with the Śrī cakra pūja. Saubhāgya Pañcadaśi is for acquiring both material and spiritual wealth. It opens up various vistas of opportunity that are generally not possible with other deity mantras. It is generally better to get these mantras after sufficient Bālā mantra japa and not directly!
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Avesh
October 14, 2020 04:31 PM
Pranaam Guruji, Can you please enlighten me on the following queries: 1 - What is the prescribed number of recitations for the version 1 mantra ? Is 1 mala jaap of 108 counts Ok? 2 - After recitation, we need to perform oblations in the fire for the mantra how many times? 3 - Should swaha be added after each kuta or after the whole mantra once? 4 - Have you described the detailed ritual of this mantra elsewhere on your website? If yes kindly guide me. Thank You Guruji
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Krishna
October 15, 2020 11:38 PM
1. Generally about 1 lakh (100,000). But it can also be akṣara lakṣa, meaning 1 lakh per syllable, totalling 15 lakh or 1.5 million for the root pañcadaśakṣarī mantra. These variations have 3 more additional letters taking it to 1.8 million or 18 lakh mantra japas. You can use a mālā of 108 beads to perform the japa. Each mālā recitation will count as 108 mantra recitations. 2. If you follow the Puraścharaṇa rituals, you can perform a 1/10th of the japa recitations for Homam/fire rituals, followed by another 10th of homam towards tarpaṇa, a further 10th of tarpaṇa (water ritual) towards marjaṇa (water rituals) and a 10th of marjaṇa towards bhojana(feeding scholars). 3. For the fire ritual svāhā should be added at the end of the mantra. Likewise, tarpayāmi for the tarpaṇa etc. 4. You should find this in the Sri Vidya mantras section.
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Avesh
October 19, 2020 11:03 AM
Thank You very much for your kind reply Guruji
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910
October 14, 2020 07:30 PM
Sir, in the verse, I believe it should be "Smaram" not "samaraṁ", please verify. Thank you.
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Krishna
October 15, 2020 11:25 PM
Thank you for the correction. It is now in place.
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Avesh
October 19, 2020 01:00 PM
Pranam Guruji, Is there any curse removal procedure to be followed before chanting the saubhagya Pancadasaksari version 1 ? Thanks I have come across your article regarding Sri saubhagya pancadasaksari curse removal, I am not too sure if it is the same for this one as well. Thanks
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Krishna
October 20, 2020 12:09 AM
The japa vidhi for all combinations of the Pañcadaśākṣarī are not available. You may follow the rules specified in the Devi Rahasya Tantra and seek the blessings of your Śrīvidyā guru before proceeding into such higher mantras. It is important to note that in this very composition of Saundarya Lahari, you will see the description of the Śrīcakra in the verse 11. One who has recited the Bālā mantra in the prescribed manner, may seek the blessings of his/her guru and obtain the relevant combination of the Pañcadaśākṣarī mantra and the procedure to worship the Śrīcakra.
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Lucky
August 18, 2023 08:08 AM
Some scholars are of the opinion that verse 32 actually reveals Lopamudra Hadi Vidya ह स क ल ह्रीं। ह स क ह ल ह्रीं। स क ल ह्रीं and this verse 33 reveals Kadi Vidya of Manmatha, स्मरं(क) योनिं(ए) लक्ष्मीं(ई), क ए ई ल ह्रीं। ह स क ह ल ह्रीं। स क ल ह्रीं
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vijayaraghunath
August 28, 2023 01:08 PM
Namaskaram, has anyone attained any benefit by chanting this verse? Kindly share your experiences..
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Tripuraghna
August 31, 2023 04:08 AM
Namaste. Verses from Saundarya Lahari have Prayogas that are difficult to perform in Kali Yuga. Householders who want excellent material and spiritual benefits for the whole family need look no further than the 108 names of Raja Śyāmalā. Everything a householder or aspiring householder needs can be achieved by meditating and reciting the 108 names of the Minister of Lalitā three times during sunrise, noon, sunset and midnight. It is important to remember that the heads of families must respect their wives and not see them as objects, pieces of land or property. The householder must love his wife to the best of his ability and in every way and see her as an equal. Just like Lalitā, your wife will become sweet and beautiful if you love her, but if you don't, she will become a terrible Kāli in your life. If she isn't happy even after you love her, you should let her go. Never try to take away her freedom under any circumstances. Men usually blame their wives, but they are the ones who need to change and respect and love them properly. If you practice Sadhana and don't respect women you are doomed and cursed, no doubt about it. There is nothing worse than worshiping Shakti and disrespecting women at the same time, as they are the very embodiment of Shakti. Disrespect towards women destroys lives and entire countries, because of the intensity of karma and curses that fall on those involved. Much of the world's problems and miseries today involve a lack of understanding and right treatment of women for centuries. The curse that falls is very strong and many times not even a Sadhana of a lifetime can solve it. The devotee who disrespects women meets his downfall very quickly or painful and slow suffering during a long life.
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