The Vajroli Mudra Dhyana Mantra is a set of meditative verses used in advanced tantric and hatha yoga traditions to master the thunderbolt gesture (Vajroli Mudra). This practice is detailed in the Hatha Yoga Pradipika (3.82-91), which describes Vajroli as a technique to prevent the downward flow of bindu (vital fluid) and to redirect sexual energy upward. The mantra is chanted to invoke the deity Shiva/Shakti, representing the union of consciousness and energy. The beej-akshara 'Vajroli' itself is derived from 'vajra' (thunderbolt), symbolizing indestructible power and stability.
Phonetically, the mantra emphasizes the 'vaj' sound, which resonates in the muladhara chakra, stimulating the root energy. According to the Tantras, such as the Shaktisangama Tantra, this practice is essential for achieving ojas (spiritual vitality) and awakening kundalini. The traditional purpose is to sublimate sexual energy into spiritual power, leading to longevity, mental clarity, and ultimately liberation. The recommended chanting context is during a disciplined sadhana, ideally at dawn or midnight, with a count of 108 repetitions using a rudraksha mala.
The ritual setting should be a secluded space, with the practitioner seated in a comfortable asana, focusing on the muladhara and svadhisthana chakras. Cautions are necessary: this practice is only for advanced practitioners under a qualified guru, as improper execution can lead to physical or mental imbalance. The mantra is also associated with the Bindu Mantra, which helps in retaining and transmuting the bindu. The Hatha Yoga Pradipika warns that Vajroli should not be attempted without proper guidance, as it involves control over the most subtle energies of the body.
Salutations to the thunderbolt goddess (Vajroli).
The mantra contains the seed syllable 'Vaj' from 'Vajra' (thunderbolt), which resonates in the mūlādhāra chakra, stimulating root energy and stability.