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The Sri Chakra-Raja Song
My Ishta, or favorite divine, also happens to be the final goal of Sri Vidya: Sri or Divine Energy. When Sri manifests in feminine forms, she is referred to as Sri Devi—an epithet for all female deities.
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In this post, I honor my Ishta by sharing the meaning of my favorite song, Sri Chakra-Raja, which is said to have been composed by Sage Agastya.
The Legend
The story of Sri Devi’s Sadhana is documented in the Lalitōpākhyānam, which is believed to be a part of the Brahmanda Purana.
This legend shows Lord Vishnu appeared in his Hayagriva form before Sage Agastya. Vishnu blessed the sage and sent him to another acclaimed sage, who was also nicknamed Hayagriva (someone with a horse-like long neck).
From Sage Hayagriva, Agastya received Sri Devi’s Sadhana, which included the esteemed Lalitā Sahasranāmam and Lalitā Triśatī. After an extended period of penance, Sage Agastya became one of the greatest Sri Vidya Upasaka (practitioners) of all time. He was also instrumental in spreading this wisdom throughout the world.
The Song’s Intro
Sage Agastya composed Sri Chakra-Raja as an offering to Sri Devi. This popular Carnatic classical song beautifully showcases the sage’s…
