mystical diagram; combination of geometrical pattern representing particular supramental forces, associated with various deities. For exemple, the Shri Yantra is closely linked to Shiva
Refers to any (mystical) word, letter, diagram, figure or picture, which is worshipped for worldly or spiritual progress.
a series of nested geometrical figures used for advanced concentration exercises. The best known of these yantras is called Shri Yantra, which consists of a central dot surrounded by seven arrays of interlaced equilateral triangles, within a square. In the Mudrashram® Advanced Course in Meditation, you learn to meditate on the Siddhi Yantra, which reveals to you the abilities of your Soul.
Lit: A machine, equipment, device. In Sadhana, Yantra is a geometric figure inscribed on a metallic plate or a paper, which consists of mystic numbers, Mantras and figures. The Yantra is in fact the confluence of the powers of the concerned God. When a Mantra is chanted the sound vibrations gather force from the Yantra and after reflecting from its surface spread out into the universe and reach the concerned God. These vibrations come into contact with the form of the God, gather divine powers and blessings from Him and return to the Sadhak, thus instilling divinity into him.
An instrument. Any device to obtain a result or to overcome any planetary maleficence.
instrument of restraint; machine” – one of a group of instruments, including diagrams, amulets, and alchemical apparatus, used by a Tantric practitioners to control or subdue his own mind, demonic beings, or elements of the phenomenal world.
A geometric diagram Buddhist mystics use for focusing during meditation.
geometrical meditation designs
a device, a talisman or a mystical diagram usually in silver or copper
a diagrammatic equivalent of the deity, just a Mantra is its sound-equivalent
a diagrammatic presentation of Divinity, as Mantra is its sound expression
a diagram that transmits subtle information of mystical significance to the one who looks at it
a geometrical composition that reveals a particular energy, which increases, in exact proportion to the abstraction and precision of the diagram
a geometrical pattern made of universal abstract symbols that both preserves or contains the essence of a thought or object and liberates us from bondage
a geometric design acting as a highly efficient tool for contemplation, concentration and meditation
a geometric diagram into which divine energy is either permanently or temporarily infused
a graphic energy tool that has a lasting influence on a room's energetic quality with its geometrical elements, colours, mantras, and symbols
a graphic energy tool with geometrical elements, colours, mantras, and symbols that have a lasting corrective influence on a house's energetic qualities when appropriately positioned
a mystic/magical template
an image similarly used in meditation
an instrument, or a talisman or a mystical diagram connected to Hanumaan
an instrument, or a talisman or a mystical diagram usually in copper
a pure geometric configuration, composed of basic primal shapes
a specific form of a Mandala (a magic circle in which one performs tantric rites, which consists of geometrical shapes and figures and sometimes, diagrams of deities
a type of Mandala that corresponds to a particular sound, (Mantra) which in turn relates to a particular energy (symbolized by a deity or aspect of god)
a very complex instrument in the spiritual practice (Sadhana)
a very powerful and mystical pattern of light, representing a specific sound vibration
a visual symbol traditionally used in the East as a centering device for meditation
Yogic meditational machines; geometrical patterns of a Hindu cult called Shakta or Shakti
Literally, any instrument used for "holding, restraining, or fastening." In Yoga, a yantra is a visual symbol used to "hold or restrain" the mind from wandering during meditation.
Occult instrument or mechanism-Sri Yantra or Sakti-yantra. Also used by Agamas.
(“device”) — a geometric design representing the body of one's meditation deity, used for external and internal worship
mystic geometrical diagram used for healing meditation
Yantra literally means loom, instrument or machine. In actual practice, a yantra is a symbolic representation of aspects of divinity, usually the Mother Goddess or Durga. It is an interlocking matrix of geometric figures, circles, triangles and floral patterns that form fractal patterns of elegance and beauty.