What is Sri Chakra? What is in it for me?

Guruji: For thousands of years, sages in India and other parts of the world meditated to discover sacred (=self-organising) life principles—how to enhance happiness and reduce misery in life. Śrī Cakra arose in their visions. It combined geometry, sounds, and life to channel the nameless, formless powers of God.

It is the king of yantras, with nine layers of Śaktis (powers) covering the light of God in the forms of stars, lotuses, and squares containing powers, passions, and beauties. Their unmasked beauty and razor-sharp intellects earned them a nickname—Khaḍgamālā—a garland of swords. They cut off and pierce through all limiting ideas of “I” and “mine” to release your unbounded bliss of God.

Learn the secret teachings of Sa-maya (=Śakti’s happiness), Dakṣiṇa (=Śiva’s happiness), or Kaula (=both happinesses), and Vāma (=offering self in fire) ācāras, and finally Ānanda Bhairavīs of devotees forming into self-empowering maṇḍalas of Śrī Cakras. The Guru at the center of such a circle is called Mahā Maṇḍaleśvara.

Meditate on names and forms of Avaraṇa (covering) Devīs as you go inwards to get the following.

Layers of coverings in Śrī Cakra:

1. Square—10 siddhis, 8 passions, 10 gestures. Use them to enjoy astral powers.

2. Lotus of 16 petals. Time is divided into 16 lunar days, each day bringing a special dream gift.

3. Lotus of 8 petals. Let go of inhibitions. Offer fruits of all your actions to Goddess.

4. Star of 14. Powers ruling the worlds place their riches at your feet.

5. Outer star of 10. These airy spirits blow away poverty.

6. Inner star of 10. They defend you from enemies.

7. Star of 8. They eliminate diseases.

8. Triangle. They teach secrets of controlling lust, enhancing wisdom, and manifesting visions.

9. Circle or point. Take you to unending powers beyond mind. Merge with infinite peace, bliss, and light of union with Śiva–Śakti.

To get everything stated here, Guruji’s grace is necessary, followed by your untiring effort.

The role of a Guru is to enlighten you. The Śrī Cakra is an oceanic subject, confusingly intricate. So the Guru gives you a graded course consisting of Gaṇapati, Śyāmā, Vārāhī, and Lalitā. You should learn one, and after practicing it for at least a week, move on to the next level. Skipping levels is not recommended.

There are innumerable side attractions on the spiritual journey. Guru is like a compass, guiding you through his mantra about what to enjoy and what to avoid. Seek Guru’s guidance astrally with his mantra.