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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Related pages
 Mandala
 Tantra

References
 Khanna, Madhu (1979). Yantra: The Tantric Symbol of Cosmic Unity. Thames and Hudson, first paperback edition, 1981. 

Other websites
 An Introduction to Yantras, What They Are and How to Use Them For Meditation
 Yantras - The Mystic Power 
 High Resolution Yantras Dasa Maha Vidya, The 15 Nityas and other yantras, printable.

Category:Hinduism
Category:Meditation
Category:Symbols