How to Use a Yantra

Yantras are not just works of art. They can also be a powerful tool for meditation, says Matt Caron.

What is a Yantra?

Yantras are probably one of the most popular forms of art in the east.

It’s hard not to notice them: their striking designs always catch the eye and seem to pull you in. Read more

3 Basic Techniques: Yantra, Mantra, and Tantra

The process of worship in Hinduism invariably involves the use of three basic techniques: namely, the yantra, mantra, and the tantra. Himanshu Shangari analyzes the working and logic behind each.

Let's analyze the working and logic behind the three techniques which have been and which will keep on driving the Universe for ever and ever. These are Yantra, Mantra and Tantra. Here is a brief definition for each of them to start with.

Yantra : A Yantra is a device designed to get some specific results. Read more

Mandala or Yantra Meditation

Mandalas and yantras are visual tools that serve in meditation either as centering devices or as symbolic compositions of the energy pattern of a deity as seen by Tantric seers in their vision. BellaOnline's meditation editor Susan Kramer explains how to use a mandala or yantra for meditation.

A mandala is a universal symbol, and a yantra is a cosmically inspired geometric design. By spending time gazing upon them we are drawn within to greater realizations of esoteric qualities - beauty, truth, peace, joy.

I find pictures of blooming flowers inspiring, but use the mandala or yantra that attracts you.

To begin your meditation select a quiet time and sit with a straight back on a cushion on the floor in front of a low table, with a lighted candle and incense if you desire. Read more

What Are the Benefits of Mantra, Tantra, and Yantra in Your LIfe?

Mantra is a set of specific words, which one can chant to fulfill wishes. Tantra is a method to perform a ritual in a systematic way. A yantra is a geometric figure inscribed on a metallic plate or piece of paper, which represents the powers of a specific god.

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