Yantra
literally means "Loom, "Instrument or
Machine". In actual practice a Yantra is
a symbolic representation of aspects of divinity,
usually the Mother Goddess. It is an interlocking
matrix of geometric figures, circles, triangles
and floral patterns that form fractal patterns
of elegance and beauty.
Though drawn in two dimensions, a Yantra is supposed
to represent a three dimensional sacred object.
Three-dimensional Yantras are now becoming increasingly
common. Although the Yantra is primarily a meditation
tool both for serious spiritual seekers as well
as sculptors in the classical tradition, its Shakti
is also available to new seekers with sincere
devotion and good intention.Yantras are also used
for innumerable mundane purposes such as to enhance
the quality of one's life, attract prosperity,
abundance, love, harmony, peace, enhance learning,
promote healing, relieve health problems, for
career advancement, achieve desired goals in projects,
improve business and protection from negative
forces.
Yantras
are constructed with observing immutable laws
of sacred geometry, being symbolic representations
of energy patterns of a deity and rank amongst
the most powerful 'centering' devices for harnessing
divine energies. The Yantra is actually more powerful
than a picture of a God which, to be energized,
requiresa Yantra to be affixed at its base or
back.
A
Yantra always contains a Mantra associated with
it. Just as the mind is a part of, yet different
from the body, so is the Mantra from the Yantra.
The Mantra is the mind consciousness while the
Yantra is the form of the deity.
In
ancient texts, Lord Shiva is supposed to have
explained the mystical meaning of the Yantra to
his consort, Goddess Parvati: "The Yantra is as essential to a
god as oil is to the oil lamp or as a body is
to a living human being".
Healings
India Yantras are sanctified and energized through
an elaborate ritual by specialized priests at
a temple in Maharashtra, India. The Pranapratistha
ritual is performed to infuse the Yantras with
"life force" or energies of respective
deities. Healings India energized Yantras can
be placed in the temple, above a door or kept
at the place of work where, if worshipped with
sincere devotion, rewards will unfold. It is important
for a Yantra to be energized as it has to be brought
"to live" through the specifically prescribed
ritual so that it can radiate its beneficence
optimally. An un-energized Yantra can be compared
to a very complex music system that has been plugged
in but not tuned or turned on and the aspirant
has no idea which button will activate it.
Energizied Yantras are immediately
"tuned and turned on" so to speak. A
Yantra will function even if not energized but
it will take years, even decades, before it absorbs
enough energy (from normal prayers and worship)
to function as it should. The ritual of energizing
Yantras prevents all this delay and uncertainty
while ensuring efficient peak functions from the
moment of purchase. It pays to remember that Yantras
find their own homes; the intended worshipper
does not find it just because he or she buys it.
Since
time immemorial, it is believed that mystical
Yantras reveal inner basis of forms and shapes
abounding in the universe. Yantras function as
revelatory symbols of cosmic truths.Thus each
aspect of the world can be seen in its structural
form as a Yantra. Ancient Indian Shilpi-Yogins
(Makers of Ritual Art) sought to identify the
innermost structures of the universe by concentrating
world-appearances.
Metaphorically,
Yantras are abodes of all deities whose seats
lie at some point, direction, region, corner or
angle within a Yantra. The deities are elated
at respective designated "places" in
a Yantra. Yantras are also visual forms of Mantric
energy.
Another
common question is how soon can one expect to
experience the benefits of wearing or installing
a Yantra. This usually takes 45 days but this
is a conservative estimate. Some Yantras activate
results almost immediately if one's karmic potential
is ripe. Others work better over the long term,
gradually but steadfastly increasing stages
of blessings. Yantras for prosperity and wealth
are usually of this catergory. Hence patience
is required. For example, the Lord Kuber Yantra
may or may not bestow immediate results but
the patient person will eventually see benefits.
It is known that the greatest bounties that
can be conferred by the Lord Kuber Yantra come
after 3 years in many cases.
Yantras for health, preventing
accidents and mishaps and the like, are known
to be working if nothing is going wrong! However,
despite one's best intentions, the desired results
may not always be achieved. This is usually due
to reasons of karma that have to be worked out
and experienced before the organism can achieve
its desire.
For
those who prefer simple worship of a Yantra, traditionally
a small lighted oil-lamp or ghee lamp placed in
front of the Yantra is regarded as the best form
of simple worship. The lighting of incense of
various types is also well regarded as is the
auditory stimuli of chanting Mantras or playing
tapes of sacred chants. As Yantras are living
energy systems, they respond to all sensory stimuli.
Perfume is perceived as a vain affectation and
is to be avoided especially as most perfumes consist
of synthetic components
It
is generally recommended that a Yantra be placed
in the north/north-west direction facing the south/south-east
direction in a room. However, this rule of thumb
does not apply to the Vaastu Yantra as it is supposed
to be placed in the south-west corner of the house,
facing north-east. The Sri Yantra is supposed
to be placed in the east, facing west. The Lord
Kuber Yantra should be positioned in the north
facing south or in the east facing west.
Two
or more Yantras may be placed together but caution
is advised that a Lord Kuber Yantra must always
be positioned at the extreme left of any group
of Yantras. This particular Yantra should be on
the left-hand side when we look at the Yantras.
The Sri Yantra should be in the exact center of
the group. If an altar has only the Sri Yantra
and a Lord Kuber Yantra, then the Sri Yantra should
be to the right-hand side of Lord Kuber when we
stand or in front of them. A Ganapati or Ganesha
Yantra should always be placed at the extreme
right side of any group of Yantras.
Regarding
prohibitions when wearing Yantra Pendants - say
when socializing, during sex or visiting a place
of death, Rudra Centre does not suggest strict
prohibitions and leaves it to the wearer's discretion
and comfort levels. Associated ancient literature
on the subject of prohibitions is not authoritative
and indeed sometimes seem mutually contradictory.
Generally some individuals prefer to take off
their Yantra Pendants and wear them again after
taking a bath. Of utmost significance and importance
is the intention, faith and devotion of the wearer.
However,
it is generally maintained by persons of strict
upbringing and background to remove all sacred
objects when having sex. It is believed that psychic
energies generated during the act frequently interfere
with the spiritual energies of Yantras. It is
also a good idea, though not mandatory, to remove
them in places of death as there are intense negative
and sorrowful energies accumulated there. These
tend to "stick" to the Yantra and darken
or dull the energies. Normal social interaction
does not require Yantras to be taken off. Preferably,
it is best to avoid getting the Pendants wet so
as to help maintain the lifespan of its plating.
Yantra
literally means "Loom, "Instrument or
Machine". In actual practice a Yantra is
a symbolic representation of aspects of divinity,
usually the Mother Goddess. It is an interlocking
matrix of geometric figures, circles, triangles
and floral patterns that form fractal patterns
of elegance and beauty.
Healings
India Yantras are sanctified and energized through
an elaborate ritual by specialized priests at
a temple in Maharashtra, India. The Pranapratistha
ritual is performed to infuse the Yantras with
"life force" or energies of respective
deities. Healings India energized Yantras can
be placed in the temple, above a door or kept
at the place of work where, if worshipped with
sincere devotion, rewards will unfold. It is important
for a Yantra to be energized as it has to be brought
"to live" through the specifically prescribed
ritual so that it can radiate its beneficence
optimally. An un-energized Yantra can be compared
to a very complex music system that has been plugged
in but not tuned or turned on and the aspirant
has no idea which button will activate it.
Since
time immemorial, it is believed that mystical
Yantras reveal inner basis of forms and shapes
abounding in the universe. Yantras function as
revelatory symbols of cosmic truths.Thus each
aspect of the world can be seen in its structural
form as a Yantra. Ancient Indian Shilpi-Yogins
(Makers of Ritual Art) sought to identify the
innermost structures of the universe by concentrating
world-appearances. 
Another
common question is how soon can one expect to
experience the benefits of wearing or installing
a Yantra. This usually takes 45 days but this
is a conservative estimate. Some Yantras activate
results almost immediately if one's karmic potential
is ripe. Others work better over the long term,
gradually but steadfastly increasing stages
of blessings. Yantras for prosperity and wealth
are usually of this catergory. Hence patience
is required. For example, the Lord Kuber Yantra
may or may not bestow immediate results but
the patient person will eventually see benefits.
It is known that the greatest bounties that
can be conferred by the Lord Kuber Yantra come
after 3 years in many cases. 
For
those who prefer simple worship of a Yantra, traditionally
a small lighted oil-lamp or ghee lamp placed in
front of the Yantra is regarded as the best form
of simple worship. The lighting of incense of
various types is also well regarded as is the
auditory stimuli of chanting Mantras or playing
tapes of sacred chants. As Yantras are living
energy systems, they respond to all sensory stimuli.
Perfume is perceived as a vain affectation and
is to be avoided especially as most perfumes consist
of synthetic components
It
is generally recommended that a Yantra be placed
in the north/north-west direction facing the south/south-east
direction in a room. However, this rule of thumb
does not apply to the Vaastu Yantra as it is supposed
to be placed in the south-west corner of the house,
facing north-east. The Sri Yantra is supposed
to be placed in the east, facing west. The Lord
Kuber Yantra should be positioned in the north
facing south or in the east facing west.
Regarding
prohibitions when wearing Yantra Pendants - say
when socializing, during sex or visiting a place
of death, Rudra Centre does not suggest strict
prohibitions and leaves it to the wearer's discretion
and comfort levels. Associated ancient literature
on the subject of prohibitions is not authoritative
and indeed sometimes seem mutually contradictory.
Generally some individuals prefer to take off
their Yantra Pendants and wear them again after
taking a bath. Of utmost significance and importance
is the intention, faith and devotion of the wearer.
