Yantra (यन्त्र) is the Sanskrit word for a mystical diagram. Yantra (यन्त्र) is the Sanskrit word for "machine" or
“instrument”. The word
"instrument" itself, it can stand for automata, symbols, processes,
machinery or anything that has structure and organization, depending on the context.
Patterns and Shapes of Yantra, commonly employed triangles, square,
circles and floral patterns but may also include more complex and expanded
symbols, for example :
·
The lotus flower
generally represents chakra and each
petal of lotus flower representing a
psychic prosperity associated with that
chakra;
·
A Bindu or Dot
represents the starting point of creation or the infinite, the whole universe.
·
The shashtkon
(Sanskrit name for a Hexagonal) is composed of a balance in between.
·
An upwards triangle of
Yantra denotes energy, or more specifically action and service (seva). It may
also increase spirituality . It is also
said to represent the static substratum of the universe.
·
A downwards triangle
of Yantra denotes spiritual knowledge. It may also denote the creative power of
the cosmos, fecundity, the element of water and Shakti.
·
A Swastik sign represents
good fortune, welfare, prosperity and spiritual victory.
·
Bija mantras (usually
represented as characters of Dev Nagiri lipi that corresponds to the
acoustic roots of a particular chakra).
Meaning of Geometrical elements:
·
Circle = Energy of
Panchtatva element (water).
·
Diagonal line = Energy
of Panchtatvat elemrnt (air).
·
Square = Energy of the
Panchtatva element (earth).
·
Upward-facing Triangle
= Energy of Panchtatva element (fire).
·
Horizontal line =
Energy of Panchtatva element (Gagan).
·
Point = Energy of the
element Ether.
·
Downward-facing
Triangle = Spiritual knowledge.
Following are the
yantras used for wealth.
1. Lakshmi Yantra
2. Kuber Yantra
3. Shree Yantra
4. Shri Bhairava Yantra.
Yantra for health :
1.Mahamrityunjaya
Yantra
Yantra for education :
1. Saraswati Yantra
2. Hayagirwa Yantra
Yantra for Marriage :
1. Sawayamvara Parvati Yantra
2. Uma Maheshwara Yantra.
As an astrological device :
Yantra is generally
used to represent the astronomical position of the planets according to the given date and time. It is
considered very auspicious in Hindu mythology. These yantras are made up on
various objects i.e. Paper, Precious stones, Metal Plates and alloys. People
believed that constantly concentrating on the representation helps to build
fortunes, as planets have their peculiar gravity which governs our dharma and
karma. These yantras are generally made on a particular date and time according
to procedures defined in the vedas.
Yantra function as
revelatory conduits of cosmic truths. Yantra, as instrument and spiritual
technology, may be appropriately envisioned as prototypical and esoteric
concept mapping machines or conceptual looms. Certain yantra are held to embody
the energetic signatures , for example, the Cosmos, Consciousness and ishta -devata.
Conclusion : Yantras are spiritual
conductors of cosmic energy that should be worshipped daily. They help us to
bring about the desired effects in a quicker manner. However, since the cosmos(universe)
works on the principle of cause and effect, only if karma permits, only then
one can enjoy the full destined fruits. Otherwise, one has to work out the due
karma stored from the past birth. However, yantras emits positive energies that
shape one’s thought patterns thereby improving the life for the better and
elevating it to another level.
