Overview & Introduction to the 17 States of Consciousness

Prologue - This article is a contribution from our most respected commenter Shri Tivra. He explains the higher states of Consciousness and their ascent by means of Śrī Vidyā. Shri Jayanth Chandramauli associated with Manblunder summarized the detailed commentary of Tivra ji and it is presented below as an article. This is perhaps the most important knowledge related to Śrī Vidyā that all serious sādhakas and gurus must pay attention to, in my considered opinion.

Key Themes Introduced:

1. 17 States of Consciousness form the basis of spiritual unfolding.
2. Supreme Realization is described as Śiva Aikya Sukhātītā — unity of Spirit (Cidātman) and Soul (Antarātman).
3. The importance of Supramental Bodies (beyond causal, subtle, and gross)
4. Path of Tantra is powerful but dangerous if not followed in proper sequence.

Hierarchy of Spiritual States of Consciousness (17) According to the Document : The author outlines an ascending scale from State 1 (lowest) to 17B (highest)

• 17B: Śiva Aikya Sukhātītā
  • Deity: Nirvāṇa Sundarī
  • Explanation: Your Cidātman (Spirit) is fused with Antarātman (Soul) and clothed in three special “Supramental” bodies:
    • Atikāraṇaśarīra (Jñānadeha) – Supramental Causal Body
    • Atisūkṣmaśarīra (Praṇavadeha) – Supramental Subtle Body
    • Atisūkṣma-sthūla-śarīra (Śuddhadeha) – Supramental Subtle-Physical Body
  • Mantra:

ka e ī la ।
ha sa ka ha la ।
sa ka la hrīm̐ ॥

क ए ई ल ।
ह स क ह ल ।
स क ल ह्रीँ ॥

This is the goal of the Sri Vidya path in Tantra — total union in the highest Consciousness.

You cannot start with Nirvāṇa Sundarī — this state is too powerful. It must be earned by progressing step-by-step, otherwise spiritual injury may result.

• (16A) Supramental Manifestation in the Physical Body
• Deity: Śivasānnidhya Sundarī
• State: 16A – Śuddha Śiva Turīyātīta
• Function: This state receives the highest realization and manifests it in the Gross Physical Body. It harmonizes all the upper states (13–17B) and delivers them back down for transformation of daily life and body.
• Mantra:

sa e ī la ।
sa ha ka ha la ।
sa ka la hrīm̐ ॥

स ए ई ल ।
स ह क ह ल ।
स क ल ह्रीँ ॥

This creates a “loop”: Go to 17B, grab the Supreme Power (Nirvāṇa Sundarī), descend to 16A (Śivasānnidhya Sundarī), and then to 13 (Śuddha Śiva Jāgrat) to externalize it.

Spiritual Story: Sage at 13th State

A sage reached State 13 and embraced the Lord externally, BUT the Lord said:

• "You lack the Nirvāṇa Sundarī power, so I cannot transform your physical body."
• You must first go up to 17B, acquire that energy, and then descend for true transformation.

What is Created in Śivasānnidhya Sundarī’s State?

• A complete person whose:
  • Spirit (Cidātman) is fused with the Soul (Antarātman)
  • Is clothed in:
    • Jñānadeha (Causal Supramental)
    • Praṇavadeha (Subtle Supramental)
    • Śuddhadeha (Subtle-Physical Supramental)
• And now in Gross Physical Body as Jñāna-Śuddhadeha — a manifested divine being.

(16)Turīyāmbā Sundarī – State of Soul Ripeness

• State: 16
• Deity: Turīyāmbā Sundarī
• Function: The Antarātman (Soul) becomes mature and ready to unite with the Spirit.
• Mantra:

ha sa ka la ।
ha sa ka ha la ।
sa ka la hrīm̐ ॥

ह स क ल ।
ह स क ह ल ।
स क ल ह्रीँ ॥

This corresponds to the 17th digit of the Moon (Mahā Saptadaśī Kalā).

Relationships Between Deities

The Protectors:

• Kāmakalākālī
• Guhyākālī
• Dakṣiṇakālī

These goddesses defend the spiritual ascent and are emanations of the Supreme Three.

Summary of Page 1 Logic

1. You must ascend to 17B (Nirvāṇa Sundarī) to fully realize Spirit-Soul union.
2. Then descend to 16A and 13 to manifest that realization into daily life and body.
3. The highest goddesses are part of a sequence — not just worship targets, but stages of inner development.

Descent Begins – Hādi Vidyā & Intermediate States

We're now descending from 17B (Nirvāṇa Sundarī) toward the middle levels of consciousness. The text now introduces the role of Lopāmudrā, the importance of the Soul’s realization, and the danger of starting from the wrong level.

12F: Guru Turīya / Śiva Turīya

• Deity: Goddess of Hādi Pañcadaśī
• Mantra:

ha sa ka la hrīm̐ ।
ha sa ka ha la hrīm̐ ।
sa ka la hrīm̐ ॥

ह स क ल ह्रीँ ।
ह स क ह ल ह्रीँ ।
स क ल ह्रीँ ॥

• Worshipped by: Lopāmudrā – Guru of Sage Agastya
• Function:
  • This Vidyā helps you realize the Antarātman (Soul).
  • Not the merging with Spirit yet — just realization and ripening of the Soul.
• Body Realized: Sūkṣmaśarīra (Subtle Body)

Important: Hādi Pañcadaśī alone does not cause union of Soul and Spirit. It simply brings awareness and maturity of the Soul.

Key Idea: Maturation is Prior to Union

You must first realize and ripen the Soul (via Hādi Pañcadaśī), then unite it with the Spirit (via Kādi),
finally govern creation (via Sādi).

Śiva’s Unique Approach

Lord Śiva, the best worshiper of Śrīvidyā, used a combination mantra:

• He combined:
  • Hādi Pañcadaśī (Lopāmudrā’s)
  • Turīyāmbā Sundarī (soul ripeness)
  • Complete Mantra:

ha sa ka la hrīm̐ ।
ha sa ka ha la hrīm̐ ।
sa ka la hrīm̐ ।
ha sa ka la ।
ha sa ka ha la ।
sa ka la hrīm̐ ॥

ह स क ल ह्रीँ ।
ह स क ह ल ह्रीँ ।
स क ल ह्रीँ ।
ह स क ल ।
ह स क ह ल ।
स क ल ह्रीँ ॥

What This Does:

• Realizes the Soul (Antarātman)
• Matures the Soul
• Begins transition from individual karmic body to Universal Supramental Mantric Body
• Also realizes Brahman (Paramātman)

This is an evolutionary mantra — it leads you from lower karma-bound states to universal supramental identity.

Realization of Brahman is NOT the End

The text firmly emphasizes:

“But the realization of Brahman was never the end…”

• This is a major distinction from many Advaitic views.
• In Śrīvidyā Tantra, realizing Brahman is necessary but not sufficient.
• You must progress beyond to:
  • Mature Soul
  • Merge Soul with Spirit
  • Manifest Divine Power in the Body

Going Further Down: The Kādi Vidyās

12E: Paranāda

• Deity: Kādi Paraṣoḍaśī
• Mantra:

śrīm̐ sauḥ klīm̐ aim̐ hrīm̐ ।
om̐ hrīm̐ śrīm̐ ।
sa ka la hrīm̐ ।
ha sa ka ha la hrīm̐ ।
ka e ī la hrīm̐ ।
hrīm̐ aim̐ klīm̐ sauḥ śrīm̐ ॥

श्रीँ सौः क्लीँ ऐँ ह्रीँ ।
ओँ ह्रीँ श्रीँ ।
स क ल ह्रीँ ।
ह स क ह ल ह्रीँ ।
क ए ई ल ह्रीँ ।
ह्रीँ ऐँ क्लीँ सौः श्रीँ ॥

12C–D: Parabindu

• Deity: Kādi Mahāṣoḍaśī
• Mantra:

śrīm̐ hrīm̐ klīm̐ aim̐ sauḥ ।
om̐ hrīm̐ śrīm̐ ।
ka e ī la hrīm̐ ।
ha sa ka ha la hrīm̐ ।
sa ka la hrīm̐ ।
sauḥ aim̐ klīm̐ hrīm̐ śrīm̐ ॥

श्रीँ ह्रीँ क्लीँ ऐँ सौः ।
ओँ ह्रीँ श्रीँ ।
क ए ई ल ह्रीँ ।
ह स क ह ल ह्रीँ ।
स क ल ह्रीँ ।
सौः ऐँ क्लीँ ह्रीँ श्रीँ ॥

Origin and Function:

• Both Paraṣoḍaśī and Mahāṣoḍaśī are involutions (descents) of Nirvāṇa Sundarī.
• They did not come from Kāmakalākālī, unlike other Goddesses.
• They help structure and organize the Spirit-Soul union.
• Provide organizational support, not soul maturation.

Associated Deities at These Levels:

• Mahā Pratyaṅgirā – shares this level, originates from Guhyākālī.
• Siddhilakṣmī & Kālasaṅkarṣiṇī – also here, rooted in Guhyākālī.
• Guhyākālī is thus a common spiritual ancestor of many advanced forms.

12A–B: Parāpara Veḷḷi

• Deity: Kādi Pañcadaśī
• Worshipped by: Kāmarāja
• Mantra:

ka e ī la hrīm̐ ।

ha sa ka ha la hrīm̐ ।

sa ka la hrīm̐ ॥

क ए ई ल ह्रीँ ।

ह स क ह ल ह्रीँ ।

स क ल ह्रीँ ॥

• Function: Brings realization of:
  • Causal Body (Kāraṇaśarīra)
  • Brahman
• Kāmarāja is referred to as Anaṅga ("Formless") because of this Causal-level realization.
• Everyone below 12A–B is subject to Kāmarāja's influence — he governs those levels.

Back to the Top – Sat-Cit-Ānanda Lokas

Higher Lokas in 17th State of Consciousness:

Their Role:

• These three Goddesses can take a sādhaka from the lowest state to the 17th, if one surrenders completely.
• May grant mantras spontaneously or even lift the devotee in an act of pure grace.

Beyond These Three: Mahā Kāmakalā

• Mantra:

īm̐ ॥

ईँ ॥

• State: 17A – Satcitānanda Akhaṇḍa Aikya Śiva Sākṣātkāra
• She is the source of:
  • Nirvāṇa Sundarī
  • All 3 Sat-Cit-Ānanda Lokas
• Very few have met her; she is the hidden heart of Nirvāṇa Sundarī.
• Mahā Kāmakalā is the “seed” and true cause. Without her, even Nirvāṇa Sundarī cannot fully function.

End of Page 2 Summary

Key Points:

1. Hādi Pañcadaśī (Lopāmudrā) – essential first step for Soul maturation.
2. Śiva’s Integration Mantra – combines Hādi + Turīyāmbā = powerful transformation.
3. Descending Mantras (Kādi forms) help organize and prepare for full realization, not achieve it alone.
4. Mahā Kāmakalā and Sat-Cit-Ānanda Goddesses are supreme guides for complete ascent.
5. Brahman realization is just a middle point, not the final goal in Śrīvidyā Tantra.

Further Descent, Gaṇapati Levels, and Spiritual Dangers

12th State of Consciousness: Guru / Śiva Suṣupti

Deity: Parābhaṭṭārikā

• Mantra:

sauḥ ॥ (Ekākṣarī – one-letter mantra)

सौः ॥

• Function:
  • Reveals all Śrīvidyā mantras.
  • Well known in Paraśurāma Kalpasūtra.
• Position: Just below Kādi Pañcadaśī (12A-B).
• Insight: Though a “lower” state than Kāmarāja's Causal level, Parābhaṭṭārikā is the gateway to Śrīvidyā through mantra revelation.

11th State of Consciousness: Guru / Śiva Svapna

Deity: Mahā Vārāhī

• Linked to Svapna (dream state) – symbolic of power hidden beneath the surface.
• Often associated with action, energy, and protection.
• Represents divine ferocity, especially in confronting obstacles or enemies.

10th State of Consciousness: Guru / Śiva Jāgrat (Paraturīya)

Deity: Rājā Śyāmalā

• Jāgrat means waking state, but here it is spiritually purified waking consciousness (Paraturīya).
• Śyāmalā governs knowledge, music, speech, and intellectual clarity.
• Essential for grounding higher realizations into speech and rational understanding.

Brief Ascent: Special Gaṇapati Manifestations

Mahāgaṇapati

• Located in the 12E State (Paranāda)
• Near Kādi Pañcadaśī (Kāmarāja's mantra)
• Associated with higher occult powers and Nādā-level control.

Ucchiṣṭa Gaṇapati

• Located in 12F (Guru Turīya / Śiva Turīya)
• Near Hādi Pañcadaśī (Lopāmudrā’s mantra)
• Symbol of divine transgression, tantric silence, and true non-dualism.
• Message: “It seems like the end, but it is not.”

Related Item: Mahā Mahā Pāduka

• Spiritually associated with Ucchiṣṭa Gaṇapati
• Symbolizes the highest Padukas (sandals) or path leading to Silence beyond all form.

Important Warning: Do NOT Begin with Kādi Vidyā

“Should one begin with Kādi Vidyā? No. It is wrong to begin with Kādi Vidyā…”

Why?

• Because Kādi focuses on:
  • Merging the Soul and Spirit
  • Organizing inner structures
• If Soul is not matured, this merging is premature and dangerous.

Danger: “Spiritual Abortion”

• If one attempts Kādi prematurely:
  • The Soul (Antarātman) is forced toward the Spirit (Cidātman)
  • Result = Soul returns to its source immature, i.e., not ready to unite
• This is likened to a kind of spiritual miscarriage or abortion.
• Such a soul will have to return in a future life.

Recap: Function of the Three Primary Vidyās

Special Nature of Kādi Vidyā

• Kādi Vidyā creates Ākarṣaṇa – powerful spiritual magnetism.
• In advanced form (Nirvāṇa Sundarī), it attracts:
  • Names, forms, Souls, Spirits — everything.
  • Because she is you: your true Cidātman, magnetizing the universe.

Mythical Illustration: Rāvaṇa’s Use of Kāmakalākālī

• Rāvaṇa used Kāmakalākālī’s mantra to attract and abduct Sita.
• Divine Mother allowed it to awaken Lord Rāma’s wrath.
• This wrath led Rāma to Guhyākālī to gain destructive power.

Rāma’s Guhyākālī Mantra

• Said to be frightening in power and intensity, combining energies of:
  • Guhyākālī
  • Kālasaṅkarṣiṇī

Even Kāla (Time) and Mṛtyu (Death) did not dare approach Guhyākālī in this form.

Durvāsā and the Frightening Mantra of Lalitā

• Durvāsā’s mantra:
  ka e ī la hrī hrī ।

ha sa ka ha la hrī hrī ।

sa ka la hrī hrī ॥

क ए ई ल ह्री ह्री ।
ह स क ह ल ह्री ह्री ।
स क ल ह्री ह्री ॥

• What he did:
  • Removed Bindu and Nāda (points of sound) from “hrīm̐”
  • This exposed the pure Mahā Kāmakalā (īm̐)
• Result:
  • Mahā Kāmakalā does not destroy enemies…
  • She erases them from existence — much worse than mere destruction.

Only someone with real knowledge of Consciousness levels could understand or use such a mantra responsibly.

Closing Thoughts of Page 3

• Śrī Vidyā is not about external deity worship.
• It’s about worshipping your Self — your Soul and Spirit.
• Only Lalitā (in Kādi, Hādi, Sādi) is Ātmavidyā – Self-knowledge.

“Śrīcakra is the form of your Ātman… nothing is outside it.”

• Your Spirit (Cidātman) is Nirvāṇa Sundarī, the Self that:
  • Contains all
  • Attracts all
  • Governs all

Summary Table of Insights (Page 3)

Cosmic Vision of Self, Sri Cakra, and Final Integration

Reaffirmation: Śrī Vidyā = Worship of the Self

“Śrī Vidyā has always been about worshipping yourself.”

This line reframes the entire tradition:

• The goddess is not separate from you.
• Worship is not toward an external being.
• The entire path is about Cidātman (Spirit) merging with Antarātman (Soul) — leading to full self-realization.

Only Lalitā (via Kādi, Hādi, Sādi) is Ātmavidyā (Self-Knowledge)

❌ Other deities = Preparatory

They help clear the field, develop powers, and assist—but do not lead directly to Self-realization.

✅ Only Lalitā (via Śrīcakra) = True Self

• Śrīcakra is not a symbol.
• It is the form of your Ātman (Self).
• Everything that exists — gross, subtle, causal — is within it.
• Its nature is Ākarṣaṇa – it draws everything into itself.

Your own Cidātman is the personal Nirvāṇa Sundarī – a particle that contains all realities, and is both origin and destination.

Spiritual Psychology of Nirvāṇa Sundarī

• She is impersonal: like pure awareness.
• But when she merges with Turīyāmbā Sundarī (Soul), she gains a unique personal identity.
• This mirrors Advaita and Tantra — the impersonal Brahman becomes personal as Ātman.

Reminder: Immature Souls Cause Abortion

“Those who seek Kādi Vidyā without maturing the Soul with Hādi Vidyā produce an abortion of the immature Soul…”

• If you skip the ripening stage:
  • Soul returns to source unfinished
  • Must return to worldly existence later

Thus the order must be:

1. Hādi: Mature the Soul
2. Kādi: Merge Soul & Spirit
3. Sādi: Govern Creation as the Divine Self

Cosmic Memory of the Cidātman

Before descending into creation:

• You, as a Cidātman, already had:
  • The 3 immortal bodies (Causal, Subtle, Subtle-Physical)
  • The ability to do Pañcakṛtya – the Five Divine Acts:
    1. Sṛṣṭi – Creation
    2. Sthiti – Preservation
    3. Saṁhāra – Dissolution
    4. Tirodhāna – Concealment
    5. Anugraha – Grace

Why Did You Descend?

“You descended into the gross Creation to mature, organize, and govern.”

• To evolve the Antarātman (Soul) and establish Divine Rule in the outer world.
• This is the entire purpose of existence in this Tantric vision.

The Unity of Sundarī and Kālī

• The Nityā Devīs of Sundarī (order) and Kālī (destruction) are always together.
• Across all phases of the Moon, both are present.
• This unity occurs when your Cidātman merges with your Antarātman.

The Kalā Hierarchy (Moon Digits)

A vital insight into the mystical moon digits (kalās) that encode stages of realization:

Among the 16th Kalā forms:

Why Hādi is Supreme:

• It alone gives:
  • Śāmbhavī – realization of Spirit
  • Khecarī – realization of Soul
  • Mahāpāpaughaśamanī – destroyer of the ocean of sins
• Enables proper union of all parts of Self
• This is why:
  • Śiva chose Lopāmudrā’s knowledge
  • Agastya had her as Guru\

Metaphysical Marriage of Knowledge & World

“She [Lopāmudrā] warned Agastya to fulfill his marital obligations…”

• This is symbolic of merging knowledge (Śiva) with the world (Śakti).
• She reminded him:
  • Not to renounce the world
  • But to merge with it in understanding
  • To bring spiritual greatness into creation

Final Insight: Tantra Is Beautiful

“Isn’t Tantra also beautiful?”

Yes — the Tantric path mirrors cosmic purpose:

• You’re not escaping the world.
• You’re divinizing it from the inside.
• It’s a path of order, power, self-awareness, and integration — as a Cosmic Individual.

Summary of Page 4

Vidya 17-State Consciousness Map

Three Primary Vidyās – Their Roles

Moon Kalā Associations

Highest State (Goal)

17B: Śiva Aikya Sukhātītā

• Deity: Nirvāṇa Sundarī
• Mantra:

ka e ī la ।

ha sa ka ha la ।

sa ka la hrīm̐ ॥

क ए ई ल ।
ह स क ह ल ।
स क ल ह्रीँ ॥

• Meaning: Cidātman (Spirit) + Antarātman (Soul) + 3 Supramental Bodies
• Function: Supreme state of unity; gives Jñānadeha (Causal), Praṇavadeha (Subtle), Śuddhadeha (Subtle-Physical)
• Must not be approached prematurely – can spiritually damage the sādhaka (like forcing an unripe fruit).

State of Harmonization

16A: Śuddha Śiva Turīyātīta

• Deity: Śivasānnidhya Sundarī
• Mantra:

sa e ī la ।

sa ha ka ha la ।

sa ka la hrīm̐ ॥

स ए ई ल ।

स ह क ह ल ।

स क ल ह्रीँ ॥

• Function: Manifests the Supramental bodies in the Gross Body. Harmonizes 13–17B.

Soul Maturation Stage

16: Śuddha Śiva Turīya

• Deity: Turīyāmbā Sundarī (Mahā Saptadaśī Kalā)
• Mantra:

ha sa ka la ।

ha sa ka ha la ।

sa ka la hrīm̐ ॥

ह स क ल ।

ह स क ह ल ।

स क ल ह्रीँ ॥

• Function: The Antarātman (Soul) matures and gets ready to merge with the Spirit.

The Three Lokas in 17 (Sat-Cit-Ānanda Lokas)

All are in 17th state but in separate “Lokas” or spiritual spaces:

1. Bālātripurasundarī – Loka of Bliss Nature
   • Mantra:

aim̐ klīm̐ sauḥ ॥

ऐँ क्लीँ सौः ॥

2. Tripurabhairavī – Loka of Oneness
   • Mantra:

hsraim̐ hsklrīm̐ hssrauḥ ॥

ह्स्रैँ ह्स्क्ल्रीँ ह्स्स्रौः ॥

3. Śuddhavidyā Bālā – Loka of Pure Truth
   • Mantra:

aim̐ īm̐ auḥ ॥

ऐँ ईँ औः ॥

• These help you ascend spiritually if you fully surrender.

The Seed of All Above

17A: Satcitānanda Akhaṇḍa Aikya Śiva Sākṣātkāra

• Deity: Mahā Kāmakalā
• Mantra:

īm̐ ॥

ईँ ॥

• Function: Source of everything, including Nirvāṇa Sundarī and the Sat-Cit-Ānanda Goddesses.

The Protectors of the Path

These three Goddesses defend your journey:

• Kāmakalākālī – Guardian of Nirvāṇa Sundarī
• Guhyākālī – Emerges from Turīyāmbā
• Dakṣiṇakālī – Emerges from Śivasānnidhya

The Supporting Vidyās & Levels

13: Śuddha Śiva Jāgrat

• Deity: Sādi Pañcadaśī (Nandikeśvara’s mantra)
• Mantra:

sa e ī la hrīm̐ ।

sa ha ka ha la hrīm̐ ।

sa ka la hrīm̐ ॥

स ए ई ल ह्रीँ ।
स ह क ह ल ह्रीँ ।
स क ल ह्रीँ ॥

• You must descend here after reaching 17B, to manifest power externally.

12F: Guru Turīya / Śiva Turīya

• Deity: Hādi Pañcadaśī (Lopāmudrā’s mantra)
• Mantra:

ha sa ka la hrīm̐ ।

ha sa ka ha la hrīm̐ ।

sa ka la hrīm̐ ॥

ह स क ल ह्रीँ ।

ह स क ह ल ह्रीँ ।

स क ल ह्रीँ ॥

• Function: Realization and maturation of the Soul (Antarātman).

12A–12E: Causal & Subtle Realizations

12A–B: Kādi Pañcadaśī (Kāmarāja’s mantra) –

ka e ī la hrīm̐ ।

ha sa ka ha la hrīm̐ ।

sa ka la hrīm̐ ॥

क ए ई ल ह्रीँ ।
ह स क ह ल ह्रीँ ।
स क ल ह्रीँ ॥

• • Realization of Causal Body (Kāraṇaśarīra)

12C–D: Kādi Mahāṣoḍaśī

12E: Kādi Paraṣoḍaśī

• • Originates from Nirvāṇa Sundarī, not Kāmakalākālī

Below 12: Descent into Subtler Awareness

• 12: Parābhaṭṭārikā (sauḥ) – She reveals all Śrī Vidyā mantras
• 11: Mahā Vārāhī
• 10: Rājā Śyāmalā

Important Conclusions

Proper Order is CRUCIAL

• Start with Hādi Vidyā (mature the Soul)
• Then Kādi Vidyā (merge with Spirit)
• Finally Sādi Vidyā (govern with the united self)

If you skip Hādi and start with Kādi:
Result = “Spiritual Abortion” — immature Soul returns without growth.

Realization Map

Revered Tivra states about the Śrīvidyā Mantra worshipped by Śiva -

Namaste. For those who asked me questions, I will give you a practice to see for yourself. You need to silence theories and scriptural discussions and focus on practice now because time is passing quickly. This practice can be performed by everyone and will lead you directly to the realization of your Soul, your Spirit, and the maturation of both, as well as the realization of Brahman. This will destroy all your sins, liberate you, and provide answers to all your questions directly from a higher intelligence. You will gain knowledge of all the scriptures without needing to study. You will discern what is false and what is real in the scriptures. In your forehead is the Ājñā Cakra, and deep within it lies a secret door that leads you directly to the State of Consciousness 16 (Śuddha Śiva Turīya). You will be able to pass through this door through the Śrīvidyā Mantra worshipped by Śiva: "ha sa ka la hrīm̐ ha sa ka ha la hrīm̐ sa ka la hrīm̐ ha sa ka la ha sa ka ha la sa ka la hrīm̐." This Mantra has no restrictions because it is your right to know your True, Matured Soul. If someone tells you that this Mantra requires initiation, don't believe it, because this Mantra is different from the others and was intelligently and wisely designed by Lord Śiva as a shortcut. This Mantra is the elder brother of that unrestricted Mantra: "namaḥ Śivāya." This Mantra will not cause you problems, but rather resolve them all and give you discernment. When you do not know this True, Matured Soul, everything below becomes difficult, meaningless, and very confusing. This Mantra is the right that has been hidden from you. It gives you the intelligence to obtain knowledge without reading or being told anything, and will free you from the slavery of depending on others to understand the world. Sit in a comfortable place and at any free time, close your eyes and focus on the center of your forehead (not between the eyebrows, but in the middle of the forehead) and recite the Śrīvidyā Mantra worshipped by Śiva: "ha sa ka la hrīm̐ ha sa ka ha la hrīm̐ sa ka la hrīm̐ ha sa ka la ha sa ka ha la sa ka la hrīm̐." As you recite, imagine a particle of brilliant light with the white of lightning and golden hues. Around this white particle with golden hues, imagine seven belts (circles) in the following sequence, from outermost to innermost: black, blue, green, red, gold, white, and the last one is multicolored, combining several colors. In the first recitation, you imagine penetrating the secret door at the bottom of the Ājñā Chakra. In the second recitation, you see the particle of light with golden hues. In the third recitation, you see the seven veils surrounding this particle, with the colors I mentioned. In the following recitations, you imagine each of these veils shining brighter and disappearing one at a time; with each recitation, you remove one. Then you start the process again from the beginning. There is no fixed number of recitations; do as many as you can within the available time without interfering with your household chores, work, family, and other commitments. This is a life practice where the Sankalpa is "Knowing your True and Matured Soul." You recite with this intention that alone is the answer to everything. You must discard Viniyoga, Nyasa, everything. Just sit, close your eyes, focus on the center of your forehead, and recite the Mantra with the intention of knowing your Matured Soul and visualize what I said. This Mantra was designed by Shiva to do all the work at once: knowing your Soul, maturing it, knowing your Matured Soul, and seeing it merge with your Spirit, in addition to realizing Brahman. This secret door in the depths of the Ajna Chakra that many try to penetrate, but fail. It is easier to cross the Sahasrara Chakra than to pass through the secret hole deep within the Ajna Chakra. Don't ask me any more questions; focus on the practice to see all the answers for yourself.

Tivra quotes further - "Ultimately, Śuddha Vidyā Bālā is the only truth of Śrīvidyā; it is the first and the last Mantra. " He also quotes - " A human being who attains the Siddhi of Pañchakūṭa Tripurabhairavī "hsraim‌ hsklrīm‌ hssrauḥ" becomes competent for this Mantra. This is because it is Śuddha Vidyā Bālā "aim‌ īm‌ auḥ" that transforms into Bālā Tripurasundarī "aim‌ klīm‌ sauḥ" and then into Tripurabhairavī "hsraim‌ hsklrīm‌ hssrauḥ". The Mantra of Pañchakūṭa Tripurabhairavī is made by inserting the "r" in Śuddha Vidyā Bālā and "h" and "s" in Bālā Tripurasundarī: "hs-r-aim‌ hs-kl-r-īm‌ hs-s-r-auḥ". Śuddha Vidyā Bālā is in the form of your soul imprisoned by 5 Kañcuka and 3 Malas through Māyā. Pañchakūṭa Tripurabhairavī breaks all these bonds that bind this child and allows him to tread the path. Without Tripurabhairavī, one gets drops of water from other practices. After Tripurabhairavī you get oceans water from other practices. She is Trikhaṇḍāmudrā. "

The full commentary of revered Guru Tivra is below -

This is the most important and valuable commentary I will make to date. This could also become a post for this website, if the maintainer so wishes. Read it to the end and meditate carefully. I will explain the location of these deities in the 17 States of Consciousness, where 1 is the lowest and 17 is the highest. To make it easier for you to understand, I have extracted the names of these states of Consciousness in an image. Please, before continuing to read my commentary, carefully examine the 17 Levels of Consciousness shown in this image –

I will begin with the highest state, 17B (Śiva Aikya Sukhātītā). This State of Consciousness is what Vaḷḷalār attained. But it is possible to achieve it through Tantra. On the path of Vaḷḷalār, you are not in danger, but through Tantra, you will have to be like a "Scientist" and follow a careful and rigorous sequence of worship to avoid harm. In Tantra, the State of Consciousness 17B (Śiva Aikya Sukhātītā) is represented by the Supreme Goddess called "Nirvāṇa Sundarī" (Mantra: ka e ī la ha sa ka ha la sa ka la hrīm̐). Nirvāṇa Sundarī means your Cidātman (Spirit) fused with your Antarātman (Soul) and clothed with the Supramental Causal Body called "Atikāraṇaśārira" (Jñānadeha), the Supramental Subtle Body called "Atisūkṣmaśarīra" (Praṇavadeha) and with the Supramental Subtle-Physical called "Atisūkṣma-sthūla-śarīra" (Śuddhadeha). Although Nirvāṇa Sundarī is Supreme in Tantra and bestows these three Supramental Bodies and all Spiritual realizations, the manifestation of a fourth Supramental Body called Atisthūlaśarīra (Jñāna-Śuddhadeha), where all the other three Supramental Bodies manifest and harmonize in the Gross Physical Body instead of only in the Subtle Physical Body, is effected through the Supreme Goddess called "Śivasānnidhya Sundarī" (Mantra: sa e ī la sa ha ka ha la sa ka la hrīm̐). This Goddess called "Śivasānnidhya Sundarī" is in the State of Consciousness 16A (Śuddha Śiva Turīyātīta), and here she harmonizes the States of Consciousness starting from 13 to 17B and takes you again to 13 (Śuddha Śiva Jāgrat). The Sādi Pañcadaśī worshipped by Nandikeśvara (Mantra: sa e ī la hrīm̐ sa ha ka ha la hrīm̐ sa ka la hrīm̐) is in the State of Consciousness 13 (Śuddha Śiva Jāgrat), before rising to Level 16A which makes the downward movement again to this place. Realize that you first have to ascend to the highest point 17B (Nirvāṇa Sundarī - Śiva Aikya Sukhātītā), "grab" the energy from there and come down and hand it over to Śivasānnidhya Sundarī at the level 16A and 13 (Śuddha Śiva Turīyātīta and Śuddha Śiva Jāgrat), and it will manifest all the previous realizations in the outermost Gross Physical Body. There is a story of a Sage who reached the 13th State of Consciousness (Śuddha Śiva Jāgrat) and embraced the Lord externally, but the Lord said that he could not embrace the Sage externally to change the Gross Physical Body because he lacked the energy of Nirvāṇa Sundarī, which must be "grabbed" first for the external mutual embrace to be possible. Śivasānnidhya Sundarī, after the descent of the 17B State of Consciousness, means your Cidātman (Spirit) merged with your Antarātman (Soul), clothed in the three immortal bodies (Jñānadeha, Praṇavadeha and Śuddhadeha) and ready to be all manifested together in the outermost Gross Physical (Jñāna-Śuddhadeha). The Supreme Goddess called "Turīyāmbā Sundarī" (Mantra: ha sa ka la ha sa ka ha la sa ka la hrīm̐) or "Mahā Saptadaśī Kalā" (17th digit of the moon) is the State of Consciousness number 16 (Śuddha Śiva Turīya). Turīyāmbā Sundarī means your Antarātman (Soul) is ripe and ready to merge with your Cidātman (Spirit) and clothe it in the Supramental Subtle Body called "Atisūkṣmaśarīra" (Praṇavadeha). Nirvāṇa Sundarī is the cause of Kāmakalākālī. Turīyāmbā Sundarī is the cause of Guhyākālī. Śivasānnidhya Sundarī is the cause of Dakṣiṇakālī. The last three have arisen to protect the path leading to the first three; they fight against the obstacles that prevent the devotee from reaching their source. These six together are the only ones that are worthy of the name "Ādividyā" because they are the first and greater than all the rest. Now I will go down a little further. That Goddess of Hādi Pañcadaśī worshipped by Lopāmudrā (Mantra: ha sa ka la hrīm̐ ha sa ka ha la hrīm̐ sa ka la hrīm̐) is in the 12F State of Consciousness (Guru Turīya or Śiva Turīya). Lopāmudrā was the Guru of Agastya and you will understand later why. Hādi Pañcadaśī means the 16th digit of the Moon, your Subtle Body (Sūkṣmaśarīra) and brings only the realization of your Antarātman (Soul) and Brahman (Paramātman), not the ripening of that Antarātman. Lord Śiva, the best worshiper of Śrīvidyā, had the brilliant idea of worshiping Lalitā thus: "ha sa ka la hrīm̐ ha sa ka ha la hrīm̐ sa ka la hrīm̐ ha sa ka la ha sa ka ha la sa ka la hrīm̐." He united the Hādi Pañcadaśī with Turīyāmbā Sundarī. Lord Śiva united the realization and ripening of the Antarātman (Soul) into one Mantra, bringing about the realization of Sūkṣmaśarīra and the transition to Atisūkṣmaśarīra (Praṇavadeha). The devotee passes from the Individual Karmic Body to a Universal and Supramental Mantric Body through this Mantra worshipped by Śiva, besides realizing Brahman. But the realization of Brahman was never the end, you must have realized that the 12F State of Consciousness is not the highest. Further down we have Kādi Paraṣoḍaśī (Mantra: śrīm̐ sauḥ klīm̐ aim̐ hrīm̐ om̐ hrīm̐ śrīm̐ sa ka la hrīm̐ ha sa ka ha la hrīm̐ ka e ī la hrīm̐ hrīm̐ aim̐ klīm̐ sauḥ śrīm̐) in the 12E State of Consciousness (Paranāda). Further down we have Kādi Mahāṣoḍaśī (Mantra: śrīm̐ hrīm̐ klīm̐ aim̐ sauḥ om̐ hrīm̐ śrīm̐ ka e ī la hrīm̐ ha sa ka ha la hrīm̐ sa ka la hrīm̐ sauḥ aim̐ klīm̐ hrīm̐ śrīm̐) in the 12C-D State of Consciousness (Parabindu). The one called Mahā Pratyaṅgirā is on this same level of Mahāṣoḍaśī and has its origin in Guhyākālī, which is the first to arise from Turīyāmbā Sundarī. Those Goddesses called Siddhilakṣmī and Kālasaṅkarṣiṇī are in the Paraṣoḍaśī level in 12E (Paranāda) and also have Guhyākālī as their origin. Mahāṣoḍaśī and Paraṣoḍaśī are a direct involution of Nirvāṇa Sundarī and they did not emerge from Kāmakalākālī. Further down we have Kādi Pañcadaśī worshipped by Kāmarāja (Mantra: ka e ī la hrīm̐ ha sa ka ha la hrīm̐ sa ka la hrīm̐) in the 12A-B State of Consciousness (Parāpara Veḷḷi). Kādi Pañcadaśī brings the realization of the Causal Body (Kāraṇaśārira) and Brahman, which is why Kāmarāja is referred to as Anaṅga (Formless). This realization made Kāmarāja extremely powerful and able to function in the Causal Level of Consciousness. Everyone below this 12A-B State of Consciousness (Parāpara Veḷḷi) is in the hands of Kāmarāja and vulnerable to him. Now I will climb back up to the top. The one called "Bālātripurasundarī" (aim̐ klīm̐ sauḥ) is in a Loka or World within the 17th State of Consciousness called "Atīta Cit Pūraṇa Sukha Svabhāva Loka." The one called Tripurabhairavī (hsraim̐ hsklrīm̐ hssrauḥ ) is in another Loka above the previous one and is called "Atīta Cit Pūraṇa Ananya Loka." The one called Śuddhavidyā Bālā (aim̐ īm̐ auḥ) is in another Loka above the previous one and is called "Atīta Cit Pūraṇa Sat Svarūpa Loka." All these three are in a different Loka within the 17th State of Consciousness and together they are called "Sat-Cit-ānanda Lokas." They are competent to take a devotee from the 1st State of Consciousness to the 17th if they surrender to them alone throughout the spiritual journey. They may want to reveal all the necessary Mantras to you and initiate you into them personally. Or they simply take you all at once to the highest point by a simple act of Grace and Compassion (even if you don't deserve it). They must be respected. Above this is the one that almost no one has encountered at the highest levels: Mahā Kāmakalā (Mantra: īm̐), The seed that gave rise to Bālātripurasundarī, Tripurabhairavī and Śuddhavidyā Bālā. Everyone hears about Mahā Kāmakalā and it is written everywhere, but who has truly met this Goddess at these heights? Few, almost no one. She is in the 17A State of Consciousness (Satcitānanda Akhaṇḍa Aikya Śiva Sākṣātkāra). Mahā Kāmakalā is the heart of Nirvāṇa Sundarī and the seed of those three that are in the "Sat-Cit-ānanda Lokas." Therefore, the guardian of the path to Nirvāṇa Sundarī is called Kāmakalākālī. Nirvāṇa Sundarī is inseparable from Mahā Kāmakalā (Mantra: īm̐), and together they are the origin of everything else. But if you go straight to Nirvāṇa Sundarī, you will be seriously injured. You must follow a proper order. Now I will come down again. That one-letter Goddess called "Parābhaṭṭārikā" (sauḥ) is in the 12th State of Consciousness (Guru or Śiva Suṣupti). She reveals all the Mantras of Śrīvidyā and is well known in the Paraśurāma Kalpasūtra. She is just below the Kādi Pañcadaśī worshipped by Kāmarāja. Further below is Mahā Vārāhī in the 11th State of Consciousness (Guru or Śiva Svapna). Further below is Rājā Śyāmalā in the 10th State of Consciousness (Guru or Śiva Jāgrat - Paraturīya). Now I will go up again. Mahāgaṇapati is in the 12E State of Consciousness (Paranāda) next to the Kādi Pañcadaśī worshipped by Kāmarāja. And Ucchiṣṭa Gaṇapati is in the 12F State of Consciousness (Guru Turīya or Śiva Turīya) next to the Hādi Pañcadaśī worshipped by Lopāmudrā. This is why Mahā Mahā Pāduka is related to Ucchiṣṭa Gaṇapati. This elephant is the best of all, and it appears as a great silence in the void that tells the devotee, "It seems like the end, but it is not." I could go on, but this is enough for you to ponder whether the instructions many Gurus give are correct and where the devotee should really begin. Should one begin with Kādi Vidyā? No, it is wrong to begin with Kādi Vidyā because the realization and maturation of the Soul (Antarātman) is achieved only with Hādi Vidyā. If the Soul (Antarātman) is not matured with Hādi Vidyā, the Soul cannot merge with the Spirit (Cidātman). What happens if you force the immature Soul to merge with the Spirit? Your Soul suffers a kind of "Abortion" and returns to its origin (without maturing). This Soul that returns to its origin without maturing will return to this World in the future, by divine will. Kādi Vidyā performs organizational work on the Soul and Spirit, merging them correctly and clothing them with the three original and immortal bodies. Sādi Vidyā is the final step that gives the Spirit, fused with the Soul and clothed with the three immortal bodies, the power to truly govern creation. Hādi Vidyā is focused on realizing the Soul and Maturing. Kādi Vidyā is focused on merging and organizing, which is why this Vidyā performs "Ākarṣaṇa" (forced attraction) of everything into your Spirit (Cidātman). That more evolved Kādi Vidyā called Nirvāṇa Sundarī attracts names, forms, Souls, and Spirits; she attracts everything and everyone into her, and she is you. That is why Rāvaṇa was able to perform forced Ākarṣaṇa (attraction) on Sita through the Mantra of Kāmakalākālī, who is the intimate guardian of Nirvāṇa Sundarī. Divine Mother Kāmakalākālī allowed Rāvaṇa to do this so that Lord Rāma would become so enraged that he sought out Guhyākālī to obtain the power to destroy Rāvaṇa. The locked Mantra worshipped by Rāma is the first, greatest, and most powerful of Guhyākālī. That was the magnitude of Rāma's anger. If you look at the Mantra of Guhyākālī worshipped by Rāma, it is frightening in its combination of powers with Kālasaṅkarṣiṇī. And even Lords Kāla and Mṛtyu did not dare to seek Guhyākālī in this extreme form to gain the power to kill. Now listen to this fact: Durvāsā worshipped Lalitā as the Supreme Destroyer of all enemies through this Mantra: "ka e ī la hrī hrī ha sa ka ha la hrī hrī sa ka la hrī hrī." Note that he knew the true greatness of Mahā Kāmakalā (Mantra: īm̐), for Durvāsā removed the Bindu-Nada from the end of the Hṛllekha (hrīm̐) and exposed the power of Mahā Kāmakalā without intermediaries. The power of Mahā Kāmakalā does not destroy enemies... Mahā Kāmakalā makes them never exist, which is worse than destruction. It is erasing them from existence. This Mantra of Lalitā is frightening, and only someone like Durvāsā could know of its existence and usefulness, for only those who truly know the true level of Consciousness of Mahā Kāmakalā would know that it can be the greatest weapon of destruction. And only those who are reading my commentary will know why Durvāsā's Mantra is like this. Śrī Vidyā has always been about worshipping yourself. Śrī Vidyā is different from other practices. Śrī Vidyā is focused on the Spirit (Cidātman) and the Soul (Antarātman). Only Lalitā is Ātmavidyā. Only by worshipping Lalitā (Kādi, Hādi, and Sādi) are you worshipping yourself; with the rest you are not actually worshipping yourself, but rather preparing for it (if the need arises). Only Śrīcakra is the form of your Ātman; nothing is outside Śrīcakra because its nature is the irresistible "Ākarṣaṇa" of everything into it. Your Spirit (Cidātman) is your personal Nirvāṇa Sundarī in the form of a particle that contains everything within, is the origin of everything, is everything, and is capable of governing everything. Nirvāṇa Sundarī has an impersonal nature and gains its own unique personality by merging with Turīyāmbā Sundarī, which is your Soul (Antarātman). That is why those who seek Kādi Vidyā without having matured the Soul with Hādi Vidyā produce an "abortion" of the immature Soul and the Soul returns to the source without having matured. Because the Divine Mother brought you to mature (Hādi), organize (Kādi), and govern (Sādi). When the etheric sky filled with the children (Cidātmans) of the Supreme existed, you already had these three immortal bodies there and were able to perform the 5 Divine Actions (Pañcakṛtya) without hindrance. You descended into the gross Creation to mature, organize, and govern. For this, your Cidātman created the Antarātman and the external "Instrumental Selves." Later, you realize that the Nityā Devīs of Sundarī and Kālī are always together in all phases of the moon. This occurs when your Cidātman (Nirvāṇa Sundarī) merges with your Antarātman (Turīyāmbā Sundarī). Nirvāṇa Sundarī is the actual 18th Kalā, while Turīyāmbā Sundarī is the 17th Kalā. Kādi Pañcadaśī, Mahāṣoḍaśī, Paraṣoḍaśī and Hādi Pañcadaśī are all manifestations of the 16th Kalā. Among these, Hādi Pañcadaśī is the Supreme 16th Kalā and is greater than the others because this knowledge of Lopāmudrā is called Śāmbhavī (Cidātman), Khecarī (Antarātman) and Mahāpāpaughaśamanī (destroyer of the entire ocean of sins), for this knowledge gives understanding and enables the union of all things properly. For this reason, Lord Śiva chose the knowledge of Lopāmudrā. Agastya had Lopāmudrā as his Guru, and she warned her Husband that she was the power to understand the World and merge with it without losing her own spiritual greatness. She warned her Husband to fulfill his marital obligations (to merge with her—Kādi to become one with Hādi) and not to renounce the world (to bring spiritual greatness to the World). Isn't Tantra also beautiful? Thus, I have explained the path of Tantra, which yields the same fruits as the path of Vaḷḷalār, but requires proper order and caution.