Also known as: Yogini Vidya, Divine Female Adepts, Shakti Yoginis
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Origin & Tradition
About this mantra
Mantras for the Yoginis, the female adepts and attendants of the Mahavidyas. Chanted for tantric powers, spiritual accomplishments, and connection with the feminine energy of transformation.
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The Sacred Sound
Mantra in Sanskrit
ॐ योगिन्यै नमः
Oṁ Yoginyai namaḥ
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Meaning & Word Analysis
What the words convey
Salutations to the Yogini.
Oṁ
Primordial cosmic sound.
Yoginyai
To the Yogini (dative case).
namaḥ
Salutation, bowing.
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Benefits & Purpose
Why this mantra is chanted
Tantric Powers
Bestows siddhis and spiritual accomplishments.
Feminine Energy
Connects with the transformative feminine principle.
Protection
Grants protection from negative forces.
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How to Chant
Method & traditional guidance
Count
108 daily
Best time
Night, especially during dark moon
Facing
North or Northeast
Posture
Siddhasana or any comfortable seat
Duration
41 days for initial effect
Notes
Should be initiated by a qualified guru.
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Sources
Where this mantra appears
Yogini Tantras
Primary source for Yogini mantras.
c. 10th-12th C
Kaula texts
Contains Yogini worship and mantras.
c. 10th-15th C
Tantrasara
Compilation of tantric mantras including Yoginis.
c. 16th C
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Associated Deity
Mantra-devatā
ॐ
Yogini योगिनी
Mantra-devatā
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Related Mantras
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Beej-enhanced Yogini mantra for deeper tantric practice.