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Mahavidya 3 · Saumya
त्रिपुरसुन्दरी
Tripura Sundari · Tripurasundarī
Supreme beauty, bliss and the heart of Sri Vidya.
स्वरूप एवं प्रतीक
IconographyYouthful and radiant, seated on a lotus with the Sri Chakra, bearing sugarcane bow, flower-arrows, noose and goad.
महिमा एवं कथा
Significance & StoryAlso called Shodashi and Lalita, Tripura Sundari is the beauty that pervades the three worlds (tripura) and the three states of consciousness. She is the presiding deity of Sri Vidya and the Sri Chakra; her worship bestows bliss, harmony and the fulfilment of every worthy desire, leading finally to liberation.
बीज मंत्र
Bija Mantraऐं क्लीं सौः
aiṃ klīṃ sauḥ
The full sadhana mantras vary by lineage; diksha (initiation) from a guru is traditionally required.