Yantra
Yantra literally means loom, instrument or machine. In actual practice, a yantra is a symbol which represents aspects of the divine, such as the Mother Goddess or Durga. It is made of interlocking geometric figures, circles, triangles and floral shapes that form a pattern. Though drawn in two dimensions, a yantra can represent a three dimensional sacred object. The yantra is primarily a meditation tool. Yantras function as revelatory symbols of cosmic truths.
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sri chakra
ashta matruka yantra
bahalamukhu yantra
bhuvaneswari yantra
kali yantra
tripurabhairava yantra
kamana yantra
chinnamasta yantra
dhoomavathi yantra
Yantra Media
Unalome is the sacred Yantra used widely in Southeast Asian Buddhism
The sacred yantra of Kali, rendered accurately with some added effects such as drop shadows, outlines, and gradients.
Yan Paet-thit, a Thai yantra tattoo
Traditional engraved copper Sri Yantra
The Sri Yantra diagram
Related pages
References
- Khanna, Madhu (1979). Yantra: The Tantric Symbol of Cosmic Unity. Thames and Hudson, first paperback edition, 1981. ISBN 0-500-27234-4
Other websites
- An Introduction to Yantras, What They Are and How to Use Them For Meditation
- Yantras - The Mystic Power Archived 2007-09-27 at the Wayback Machine
- High Resolution Yantras Dasa Maha Vidya, The 15 Nityas and other yantras, printable.
