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Origin of Yantras:
Although yantras seem to be two dimensional forms, but in reality they are multi-dimensional sacred architectural structures that potentiate the accretion and manifestation of siddhi (Divine & magical Spiritual Power generated from Long term deep meditation/ Sadhan). They were envisioned by the great ancient Saints through their Divya Drishti (Divine Vision) when they were in their Tapo Sadhana and thus were invoked with their Tapas Shakti (Deep concentration and epitome of meditation on the Lord). This knowledge was bestowed by the Lord Himself to them. Yantras are specially designed and made with reference to the astronomical position of the planets in a specific given auspicious date and time. These yantras are supposed to be made only during special times choosing particular astronomical positions according to procedures as defined in the Vedas. If Yantras are made in any other way contrary to this, they may not be effective at all and will remain just as a mere geometrical drawings. Please know that it is also extremely important that the Lines, Circles and all other inscribed Yantra Symbols must be very correct, clear, distinct and only as per the prescribed Vedic Texts. Any kind of self imposed or imaginary changes by any individual, group or organization may not yield any desired effects.
The lotus flower represent chakras, with each petal representing a psychic propensity or vritti ( specific character) associated with that chakra A dot or bindu represents either the starting point of creation or the infinite, unexpressed cosmos. It also represents Energy of the natural element ether/ sky/ infinity. The shatkona (Sanskrit name for a Hexagon) composed of a balance between the below given triangles. An upwards facing triangle which according to Tantra denotes many things such as energy. It may also denote spiritual aspiration, the element of fire, or Shiva. It is also said to represent the static substratum of the cosmos. It also represents Energy of the natural element fire; energy A downwards triangle denotes spiritual knowledge. It may also denote the creative power of the cosmos, fecundity, the element of water, or Shakti/ A swastika represents good luck, welfare, prosperity or spiritual victory. Bheeja mantras that are usually represented as characters of Devangar that correspond to the acoustic roots of a particular chakra or vritti. Circle represents Energy of the natural element water Square represents Energy of the natural element earth Diagonal lines represents Energy of the natural element air Horizontal line represents Energy of the natural element water Vertical line represents Energy of the element fire.
One very important thing to remember is that Yantras are only for the Deities as given in Vydic Shastras. This is the most ancient custom followed by the Vydic tradition. Yantra tradition is in strict accordance with the Veda Shastras which are the only, truly origin and most authentic proofs of the Vydic Tradition. But in the recent past many such new Yantra concepts are being imitated by some followers. Many other similar phenomena such as Mandala, Rangoli (Also known as Muggu in Telugu or Kolam in Tamil), Rangavalli and traditions of drawing of such other sacred geometrical designs in India has actually evolved from Yantra Tradition.
Kali Yantra
Shiva Yantra
Gopala Yantra
What is a Mantra?
Mantra is the Special Sanskrit Syllables that are inscribed on Yantras which in reality are the special representations of Divine, Cosmic power. Mantras are words on Yantras which are encapsulated with much power which when constantly heard, said or uttered yield exert their influence to yield certain effects through their sound-vibrations.