Kleem Mantra Extended Explanation

Kleem bija or kamabija as it is known in tantra was explained in an earlier post. In this post, I will go deeper into the meaning of this mantra.

Tantra says that whole universe is the play of Siva and Shakti. While Shiva stands for the supreme consciousness that is whole in itself and so does not require to reach out to do or manifest anything. It is practically inert. What makes the manifestation possible is another part of it called Shakti. Anthropomorphically, she is known as Devi Parvati as the consort of Mahesvara Siva. She inspires him to create. She is kama, desire, passion, power personified. It is because of her power the universe is manifested in all its glory. That is why in Saundaryalahiri, venerable Sri Sankarasharaya has said that without Shakti, Shiva is unable even to stir.

Now Kleem beej is the sound body of that power, that goddess who is behind all creation. That is why this seed mantra can be used to attract anything in the material universe. Some are of view that this mantra is used to attract women in particular. While it is true, that does not explain this mantra fully. Klim acts as a attracting and consolidating force that increases the attracting power of the chanter. Now it depends on what one wants to attract deep in heart. Thus we can say that this mantra is to attract what one desires.