The term
YANTRA has originated from Root Yama that means literally means to regulate, to control, to concentrate. Yantra is symbol of highly spiritual and mystical powers. In Vedic shastras Yantra are held in high esteem it is believed that Deities recede in Yantra and by worshipping these one can attain heights. Yantra is cosmic conductor of infinite energy. Through Yantra invisible sources of energy are made to work for to remove malefic effects of planets and to enhance their positive effects. In other words, Yantra aim at concentration of power of Deity at single place through which peace can be achieved on one-hand and evil effects can be destroyed on other.
Yantra is symbol of highly spiritual and mystical powers. It is symbolic or dimensional way to show the deity its powers. By worshipping yantras perfection can be achieved. Person's having faith in yantras can fully enjoy favorable and auspicious results.
The Figures in Yantras:
Yantras are prepared on auspicious days, under specific guidelines and are activated with energy after specific rituals and worships with prescribed mantras. The core of the
YANTRA is composed of one or several simple geometrical shapes: dots, lines, triangles, squares, circles and lotuses representing in different ways the subtle energies. Each symbol in Yantra signifies specific meaning to name few:
The Dot (BINDU) of Creation.
The Line (Rekha)
It is basic symbol of infinitesimal and supreme power. It signifies beginning. It is symbol of power that began creation. In yantras the Purush and Shakti element of creation are depicted as dot and coloured line.
The Triangle (TRIKONA)
Expansion of dot in Three directions as three lines makes a Triangle. It represents motion of life. It signifies trio in various forms such as: Triguna, Tridev, Trishakti, Trilok, etc.
The Five Points Star
Overlapping of two triangles, one pointing upwards and the other downwards, forming a star with five angles represent five elements. These elements are Fire (Agni), Earth (Pritvi), Air (Vayu), Water (Jal) and Sky (Akash). These Elements bestow comforts, love, affection, wisdom, success, progress and removal of obstacles.
The Six Points Star (SHATKONA)
Up pointing and down pointing triangles, overlapping each other gives impression of Shatkona. It is often refereed to as seat of god.
The Circle (CHAKRA)
it is Curved line used in Yantra, representing the rotation, growth and movement in life. At the same time, the circle represents perfection and the blissful creative void.
The Lotus (PADMA)
The lotus symbol (or its petals) is both a symbol of purity and variety, every lotus petal representing a distinct aspect. The inclusion of a lotus in a
YANTRA represents freedom from multiple interference with the exterior (purity) and expresses the absolute force of the Supreme Self. The combination of these forms (lines, triangles, circles, etc.) represents more intense forces. The empty spaces in Yantra are efficient operational fields of the forces emanating from the central point of the
YANTRA. That is why we can very often encounter representations of MANTRAS in such spaces.
How Yantra are used in Worshiping:
Yantra can be placed at place of worship at auspicious muhurats, after recitation of specific mantras.
Yantras should be propitiated regularly, for overall prosperity and to ward off evils.
The Sadhak should propitiate Yantra with full determination and dedication. The Sadhak should remain Satwik in Nature.
In superior phases the
YANTRA absorbs the practitioner's complete attention, Leading fulfillment of desires and overall prosperity.
