The Tantric texts like Rudra Yamala expound ŚrīVidyā. Khadgamāla Stotra, is the map and worship of Śrī Cakra. Besides there are several Śrī Kula texts in the oral traditions, either as compilations or as part of the mantra Śāstra texts like Mantra Mahodādhi, Mantra Mahārnava and Śāktā texts. A few of these texts are listed below –
- Kāmakala vilāsa
- Tantrarāja tantra
- Tripurārnava tantra
- ŚrīVidyārnava tantra
- Jnanārnava tantra
- Dakṣiṇamurti samhita
- Gandharva tantra
- Nitya shodashikarnava
- Yogini hridaya.
Brahmānda Purāṇā has the story of Lalita slaying Bhanḍāsura. The Lalita Sahasra Nama in Brahmānda Purāṇā expounds ŚrīVidyā. Bhāskara Rvya’s Varivāsya Rahasya, a commentary on the Sahasra nvma is a comprehensive text on ŚrīVidyā. Lalita Trisati, which is also found in the same Purāṇā, is the hymn form of Pancadāsi Mantra. Śrī Sukta, a hymn of Rig Veda found in its Khila part is also used in ŚrīVidyā worship. In fact Tripura Tapini Upanishad, an entire Upanishad is dedicated to Her. Ādi Śankara’s prapanca sāra tantra mentions some of the ŚrīVidyā mantras. Devi Bhāgavata describes Mani dvīpa, which according to ŚrīVidyā is the Mother’s abode.
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