Questions tagged [yantra]
The yantra tag has no usage guidance.
30
questions
10
votes
2
answers
547
views
Yantras: creation, significance and importance?
I've seen lot of Yantras till now, the famous being the Shri Yantra. What are these yantras? How are they made? and What they signify?
I also heard that the Hinduism supports Pattern Energy, which is ...
- 3,447
6
votes
1
answer
720
views
What are the Yantras associated with Sri Vaishnava Sampradaya?
I am aware of Sri Yantra which is the yantra representation of Sri or Thirumagal, are there any other?
- 3,284
6
votes
1
answer
858
views
Came across this Yantra in a museum very recently. Which Devi's Yantra is this?
The image attached is of a yantra or something like a yantra, I came across at City Palace in Udaipur. What exactly is this?
Separately, what are yantras? In what kind of Hindu ritual are these used?
- 747
6
votes
1
answer
3k
views
How to find out correct Sri Yantra?
I have been looking around for correct Sri Yantra for some time but not sure which one is the right one to be used. Some of them are:
Black & White, circular with petals & triangles
Colored, ...
- 8,906
6
votes
1
answer
192
views
Mantra And Its Mechanisms
I have recently gone through a couple of books on mantra, yantra, tantra, and I got to know that all these things are pure science, and not mere superstitions.
My question is, how does a mantra work?
...
- 180
6
votes
1
answer
815
views
Can yantra and mantra work without diksha from guru?
If I write a yantra and chant mantra for that yantra without guru diksha will it work ? Is Guru-diksha necessary for all yantras or some particular yantra's?
- 469
5
votes
1
answer
482
views
Are there mentions in Hinduism about instruments which allows one to know others thoughts and influence them? And is it sinful?
Although I'm a native Hindu from India, my knowledge of Hinduism is confined to Mahabharata, Ramayana and few mantras from Upanishads.
I want to know if there are references to yantras in Puranas, ...
5
votes
1
answer
189
views
Are there Mandalas in Trika Shaivism (like in Tantra Buddhism)?
For example, Lord NilaLohita is surrounded by different forms of Rudra like Bhava, Sarva, Pashupati, Rudra, Mahadeva, and Ishana in different directions in Atharvaveda Vratya Sukta (chapter 15).
Are ...
- 317
5
votes
1
answer
145
views
How Yantras were designed?
There are many yantras in Hinduism for example Sri Yantra. These yantras are usually worshiped and used to attract positive energies or discard negative energies of some kind. Since these yantras ...
- 366
5
votes
1
answer
1k
views
What is the purpose of Maa Baglamukhi Yantra?
Recently heard about 'Maa Baglamukhi Yantra' so was curious to know more about this yantra.
My questions:
What exactly is the purpose of this yantra?
Who was the first person who used or we can say ...
- 8,906
5
votes
1
answer
303
views
Please describe the meaning of and the mantras associated with the Parashurama Yantra
The above is an image of the Parashurama Yantra.
Please tell me what does this mean?
What numbers are associated with this Yantra?
What musical tones or mantras are associated with this Yantra , if ...
- 51
5
votes
0
answers
84
views
What is the procedure for removing "powerful/energetic" materials from home?
If someone brought powerful materials like sri chakra, yantras, and salagramas and kept them in their home. Then they should pray to them with special procedures. If they don't offer special worship ...
- 31.7k
4
votes
1
answer
2k
views
Are the Sri Yantras that are devoid of color fillings defective?
Sri Yantra is probably the most well-known among all yantras. It is also called the king of yantras.
The presiding deity of the yantra is Sri Lalita Mahatripurasundari or Sri Rajarajeswari Devi.
A ...
- 112k
4
votes
2
answers
170
views
Can yantras be used a remedies for Doshas in horoscopes and nakshatras?
Is it possible to use yantras to resolve Doshas in horoscopes and nakshatras and if so:
1.Is it common practice to use yantras as a remedy?
2.For e.g in the case of a graha dosha,mantras are usually ...
- 1,305
4
votes
0
answers
120
views
Practices for Focus, Concentration, Memory?
Any Mantra, Yantra, Yoga for Focus, Concentration, Memory...
Which concept should I look into, If I want to know more about, Focus, Concentration and Memory in Hinduism
- 1,431
3
votes
1
answer
227
views
Where do I find the authentic information about Ganesha Yantra?
I wish to learn about Ganesha Yantra but unable to find any details other than Ucchishta Ganapati Yantra. What is the authentic Tantra text that discusses Ganesha Yantra and its worship particualrly ...
- 117
3
votes
1
answer
224
views
What is the overall role of Yantras? Are they used in Vedic ways of worship also?
If Yantras have a more defined role in Tantric ways of worship, then why householders or those not following Tantric methodologies insist on keeping Yantras at their places of worship? What is the ...
- 747
3
votes
0
answers
179
views
How to learn tantra vidya ? Any good master who teach us?
I am searching for genuine tantra vidya course and gurus. Which is the best place where I can find the gurus who teach such course. If any genuine gurus please help me out. I come from hyderabad, ...
- 481
2
votes
1
answer
224
views
Please translate the following shloka from Kaulavali Tantra
I'd like to to know the meaning of the following sloka from "Kaulavali Tantra":
Yantram mantramayam proktam mantratma devataiva hi
Dehatmanor yatha bhedo yantra-devata yoshtatha
- 593
2
votes
1
answer
192
views
How to increase aakarshan/mohini shakti?
I want to know how to increase aakarshan shakti, any kind of mantra or yantra which doesn't need initiation or any ayurvedic medicine
- 659
2
votes
0
answers
46
views
How to do trataka on sri yantra?
I want to know how to do trataka on sri Yantra I, mean where to focus on it and for how much time etc and how to visualize it
- 659
2
votes
0
answers
109
views
Yantra- Pran Pratishtha
My simple question is-
If, for some reason, yantra made from precious metals is not available for sadhana, is it possible to do pran-pratishtha on a paper(laminated) yantra and then use it for sadhana?...
- 180
1
vote
1
answer
420
views
Does a Brahma jnani also need deeksha in order to make a mantra to work?
if i want to use mantra to work i need to get deeksha from guru. What i am asking is Like that if brahma nani want to use mantra to work whether he also need to get deeksha from guru or not.
- 469
1
vote
0
answers
20
views
What is Vinayaka Rahasyam? Where can I find it? Is it a part of Mudgala Purana?
Where can I find Vinayaka Rahasyam?
- 21
1
vote
0
answers
30
views
Maintenance of Maha Meru 3D yantra at home
Over the past month, I have been doing both Maha Meru kumkumarchana and Shaligram abhisheka pooja. I simply started doing it one day and nobody advised me to do so. Now, I am at loss about how to ...
- 11
1
vote
0
answers
386
views
What is the difference between chakra, yantra and mandala?
I have seen both the terms: Sri Chakra and Sri Yantra. Are these things different? In general, my question is whether Chakra and Yantra are the same or different. Also, what is the relation of Chakra ...
- 6,820
1
vote
0
answers
283
views
How to make a Yantra work?
Previously, I purchased few Yantras of Gods and Goddesses and kept in my Puja room. Even after 20-30 years, these yantras are still there and I worship them. I have not noticed any positive change in ...
- 491
0
votes
1
answer
30
views
Vishnu Yantra and other abstract symbolism
Is there a Yantra or other abstract form of Vishnu I can draw for protective or devotional purposes, but others as well? Other examples are numbers and letters found in scripture.
- 764
0
votes
0
answers
25
views
Medha Dakhinamurthy Chakra
Namaste,
I was looking for a Medha Dakshinamurthy Chakra to supplement my Medha Dakshinamurthy Mantra Sadhana. I have a version of the chakra in Kannada but the print is not clear. It would be very ...
- 29
0
votes
0
answers
33
views
Does Shri Yantra really increases wealth? If so, how to use it and what are the vidhi-nishedhas?
What are the methods of using Shri Yantra? Can I, a Kshatriya by nature, worship it? What are the thing to avoid? Also can you mention where can I find elaborate information regarding these?
