Sri Vidya refers essentially to the worship of the Mother Goddess, and the Sri Chakra is the Symbolic representation of the Sri Vidya. Among the Various texts that deal with the concept and practice of Sri Vidya, Bhavanopanisad is one of the most ancient. It is a part of the Atharva Veda.

This book contains the translation of the text of Bhavanopanishad in addition to the translation of the well known commentary by Bhaskararaya-makin. This commentary, the Bhavanopanishadbhasya is an indisensable aid to understand the practical and spiritual implications of Sri Chakra. The author has also given detailed explanations on various obscure aspects.