The Architectural Element of Sri Chakra Yantra

Dr Uday Dokras, Ph D Stockholm, SWEDEN

“Sri Yantra, in its formal content, is a visual masterpiece of abstraction, and must have been
created through revelation rather than by human ingenuity and craft”.

A religious symbol is an iconic representation intended to represent a

specific religion, or a specific concept within a given religion.
Religious symbols have been used in the military in many different countries, such as
the United States military chaplain symbols. Similarly, the United States Department
of Veterans Affairs emblems for headstones and markers recognize 57 symbols
(including a number of symbols expressing non-religiosity).
The belief that a god created the universe according to a geometric plan has ancient
origins. Plutarch attributed the belief to Plato, writing that "Plato said god geometrizes
continually" (Convivialium disputationum, liber 8,2). In modern times, the
mathematician Carl Friedrich Gauss adapted this quote, saying "God arithmetizes".

Johannes Kepler (1571–1630) believed in the geometric underpinnings of the cosmos

Harvard mathematician Shing-Tung Yau expressed a belief in the centrality of
geometry in 2010: "Lest one conclude that geometry is little more than a well-
calibrated ruler – and this is no knock against the ruler, which happens to be a
technology I admire – geometry is one of the main avenues available to us for probing
the universe. Physics and cosmology have been, almost by definition, absolutely
crucial for making sense of the universe. Geometry's role in this may be less obvious,
but is equally vital. I would go so far as to say that geometry not only deserves a place
at the table alongside physics and cosmology, but in many ways it is the table.
The study of sacred geometry has its roots in the study of nature, and
the mathematical principles at work therein. Many forms observed in nature can be
related to geometry; for example, the chambered nautilus grows at a constant rate and
so its shell forms a logarithmic spiral to accommodate that growth without changing
shape. Also, honeybees construct hexagonal cells to hold their honey. These and other
correspondences are sometimes interpreted in terms of sacred geometry and
considered to be further proof of the natural significance of geometric forms.
Mathematics and architecture

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Vastu, crafts and architecture are traditionally attributed to the divine Vishwakarma
in the Hindu pantheon.[19] Theories tracing links of the principles of composition
in vastu shastra and the Indus Valley Civilization have been made, but scholar Kapila
Vatsyayan considers this as speculation as the Indus Valley script remains
undeciphered. According to Chakrabarti, Vastu Vidya is as old the Vedic period and
linked to the ritual architecture.[21] According to Michael W. Meister,
the Atharvaveda contains verses with mystic cosmogony which provide a paradigm for
cosmic planning, but they did not represent architecture nor a developed practice.[
Vastu sastras are stated by some to have roots in pre-1st-century CE literature, but
these views suffer from being a matter of interpretation. For example, the
mathematical rules and steps for constructing Vedic yajna square for the sacrificial
fire are in the Sulba-sutras dated to 4th-century BCE. However, these are ritual
artifacts and they are not buildings or temples or broader objects of a lasting
architecture. Varahamihira's Brihat Samhita dated to about the sixth century CE is
among the earliest known Indian texts with dedicated chapters with principles of
architecture. For example, Chapter 53 of the Brihat Samhita is titled "On architecture",
and there and elsewhere it discusses elements of vastu sastra such as "planning cities
and buildings" and "house structures, orientation, storeys, building balconies" along
with other topics.[22] According to Michael Meister, a scholar of Indian architecture, we
must acknowledge that Varahamihira does mention his own sources on vastu as older
texts and sages. However, these may be mythology and reflect the Indian tradition to
credit mythical sages and deities.
Ancient India

What is Meru Chakra?

The Meru chakra is a three-
dimensional Shree yantra. It
can be effectively used for
correcting defects of the north
(direction of health, fortune and
money) and northeast
(energetically most important
and most valuable area of the
house).

Plan of Meenakshi Amman Temple, Madurai, from 7th century onwards. The four gateways
(numbered I-IV) are tall gopurams./Gopuram of the Hindu Virupaksha Temple has a fractal-like
structure where the parts resemble the whole.

Vaastu Shastra, the ancient Indian canons of architecture and town planning,
employs symmetrical drawings called mandalas. Complex calculations are used to
arrive at the dimensions of a building and its components. The designs are intended to
integrate architecture with nature, the relative functions of various parts of the
structure, and ancient beliefs utilizing geometric patterns (yantra), symmetry
and directional alignments. However, early builders may have come upon
mathematical proportions by accident. The mathematician Georges Ifrah notes that

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simple "tricks" with string and stakes can be used to lay out geometric shapes, such
as ellipses and right angles.
The mathematics of fractals has been used to show that the reason why existing
buildings have universal appeal and are visually satisfying is because they provide the
viewer with a sense of scale at different viewing distances. For example, in the
tall gopuram gatehouses of Hindu temples such as the Virupaksha
Temple at Hampi built in the seventh century, and others such as the Kandariya
Mahadev Temple at Khajuraho, the parts and the whole have the same character,
with fractal dimension in the range 1.7 to 1.8. The cluster of smaller towers (shikhara,
lit. 'mountain') about the tallest, central, tower which represents the holy Mount
Kailash, abode of Lord Shiva, depicts the endless repetition of universes in Hindu
cosmology. The religious studies scholar William J. Jackson observed of the pattern of
towers grouped among smaller towers, themselves grouped among still smaller towers,
that:
The ideal form gracefully artificed suggests the infinite rising levels of existence and
consciousness, expanding sizes rising toward transcendence above, and at the same
time housing the sacred deep within.

The Meenakshi Amman Temple is a large complex with multiple shrines, with the
streets of Madurai laid out concentrically around it according to the shastras. The four
gateways are tall towers (gopurams) with fractal-like repetitive structure as at Hampi.
The enclosures around each shrine are rectangular and surrounded by high stone
walls.

This "science of architecture" comprises of and is derived from texts on the traditional
Indian system of architecture. These texts describe principles of design, layout,
measurements, ground preparation, space arrangement, and spatial geometry. The
designs aim to integrate architecture with nature, the relative functions of various
parts of the structure, and ancient beliefs utilising geometric patterns (yantra),
symmetry, and directional alignments.
Vastu Shastra are the textual part of Vastu Vidya - the broader knowledge about
architecture and design theories from ancient India. Vastu Vidya is a collection of
ideas and concepts, with or without the support of layout diagrams, that are not rigid.
Rather, these ideas and concepts are models for the organisation of space and form
within a building or collection of buildings, based on their functions in relation to each
other, their usage and the overall fabric of the Vastu. [8] Ancient Vastu Shastra
principles include those for the design of Mandir (Hindu temples),[9] and the principles
for the design and layout of houses, towns, cities, gardens, roads, water works, shops
and other public areas.
In contemporary India, states consultants that include "quacks, priests and
astrologers" fueled by greed are marketing pseudoscience and superstition in the
name of Vastu-sastras. They have little knowledge of what the historic Vastu-sastra
texts actually teach, and they frame it in terms of a "religious tradition", rather than
ground it in any "architectural theory" therein.[
Geometric ratios, and geometric figures were often employed in the designs of
ancient Egyptian, ancient Indian, Greek and Roman architecture. Medieval European
cathedrals also incorporated symbolic geometry. Indian and Himalayan spiritual

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communities often constructed temples and fortifications on design plans
of mandala and yantra.
Many of the sacred geometry principles of the human body and of ancient architecture
were compiled into the Vitruvian Man drawing by Leonardo da Vinci. The latter
drawing was itself based on the much older writings of the Roman architect Vitruvius.
Sacred geometry ascribes symbolic and sacred meanings to certain geometric shapes
and certain geometric proportions.[1] It is associated with the belief that a god is the
geometer of the world. The geometry used in the design and construction of religious
structures such as churches, temples, mosques, religious monuments, altars,
and tabernacles has sometimes been considered sacred. The concept applies also to
sacred spaces such as temenoi, sacred groves, village greens, pagodas and holy wells,
and the creation of religious art.
In Hinduism

The Ag
[7]
amas are a collection of Sanskrit, Tamil, and Grantha scriptures chiefly constituting
the methods of temple construction and creation of idols, worship means of deities,
philosophical doctrines, meditative practices, attainment of sixfold desires, and four
kinds of yoga.
Elaborate rules are laid out in the Agamas for Shilpa (the art of sculpture) describing
the quality requirements of such matters as the places where temples are to be built,
the kinds of image to be installed, the materials from which they are to be made, their
dimensions, proportions, air circulation, and lighting in the temple complex.
The Manasara and Silpasara are works that deal with these rules. The rituals of daily
worship at the temple also follow rules laid out in the Agamas.
Hindu temples, the symbolic representation of cosmic model is then projected onto
Hindu temples using the Vastu Shastra principle of Sukha Darshan, which states that
smaller parts of the temple should be self-similar and a replica of the whole. The
repetition of these replication parts symbolizes the natural phenomena of fractal
patterns found in nature. These patterns make up the exterior of Hindu temples. Each
element and detail are proportional to each other, this occurrence is also known as the
sacred geometry.
The Shri Yantra, Sri Yantra, or Shri Chakra is a form of mystical diagram (yantra)
used in the Shri Vidya school of Hinduism. It consists of nine interlocking triangles
that surround a central point known as a bindu. These triangles represent the cosmos
and the human body. Because of its nine triangles, Shri Yantra is also known as

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the Navayoni Chakra. When the two-dimensional Shri Yantra is represented in three
dimensions, it is called a Mahameru. Mount Meru derives its name from this shape. In
addition to Mount Meru, all other yantras derive from the Shri Yantra.
In the 2009 issue of Brahmavidya (the journal of the Adyar Library), Subhash
Kak argues that the description of Shri Yantra is identical to the yantra described in
the shrisukta in veda.
The Shri Yantra's 9 constituent triangles vary in size and shape and intersect to form
43 smaller triangles, organized in 5 concentric levels. Together they represent the
totality of the cosmos and express Advaita or non-duality. In the middle, the power
point (bindu) represents the cosmic center. The triangles are circumscribed by two
concentric circles composed of 8 and 16 petals, representing the lotus of creation and
reproductive vital force. The entire configuration is framed by the broken lines of an
earth square, representing a temple with four doors open onto the regions of the
universe.

The Lalita Sahasranama in diagrammatic form, showing how its nine interlocking triangles form a total of
43 smaller triangles./Shri Yantra engraved in metal/The Shri Yantra shown in the three-dimensional
projection called Mahāmeru

There exist many Vāstu-Śastras on the art of building houses, temples, towns and
cities. By 6th century AD, Sanskrit texts for constructing palatial temples were in
circulation in India. Vāstu-Śastras include chapters on home construction, town
planning, and how efficient villages, towns and kingdoms integrated temples, water
bodies and gardens within them to achieve harmony with nature. While it is unclear,
states Barnett, as to whether these temple and town planning texts were theoretical
studies and if or when they were properly implemented in practice, these texts suggest
that town planning and Hindu temples were conceived as ideals of art and integral
part of Hindu social and spiritual life.
Six of the most studied, complete and referred to Indian texts on Vastu Vidya that
have survived into the modern age, states Tillotson, are – the Mayamata,
the Manasara, the Samarangana Sutradhara, the Rajavallabha,
the Vishvakarmaprakasha and the Aparajitaprccha. Numerous other important texts
contain sections or chapters on aspects of architecture and design.
The Silpa Prakasa of Odisha, authored by Ramachandra Bhattaraka Kaulachara
sometime in ninth or tenth century CE, is another Vāstu Śastra. [29] Silpa Prakasa
describes the geometric principles in every aspect of the temple and symbolism such
as 16 emotions of human beings carved as 16 types of female figures. These styles
were perfected in Hindu temples prevalent in the eastern states of India. Other ancient

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texts found expand these architectural principles, suggesting that different parts of
India developed, invented and added their own interpretations. For example,
in Saurastra tradition of temple building found in western states of India, the feminine
form, expressions and emotions are depicted in 32 types of Nataka-stri compared to 16
types described in Silpa Prakasa.[29] Silpa Prakasa provides brief introduction to 12
types of Hindu temples. Other texts, such as Pancaratra Prasada
Prasadhana compiled by Daniel Smith[30] and Silpa Ratnakara compiled by Narmada
Sankara[31] provide a more extensive list of Hindu temple types.
Sanskrit texts for temple construction discovered in Rajasthan, in northwestern region
of India, include Sutradhara Mandana's Prasadamandana (literally, planning and
building a temple) with chapters on town building. Manasara shilpa and Mayamata,
texts of South Indian origin, estimated to be in circulation by 5th to 7th century AD, is
a guidebook on South Indian Vastu design and construction. Isanasivagurudeva
paddhati is another Sanskrit text from the 9th century describing the art of building
in India in south and central India. In north India, Brihat-samhita by Varāhamihira is
the widely cited ancient Sanskrit text from 6th century describing the design and
construction of Nagara style of Hindu temples.
These Vāstu Śastras, often discuss and describe the principles of Hindu temple
design, but do not limit themselves to the design of a Hindu temple. [37] They describe
the temple as a holistic part of its community, and lay out various principles and a
diversity of alternate designs for home, village and city layout along with the temple,
gardens, water bodies and nature.
SYMBOLISM
The worship of the Shri Yantra is central to the Shri Vidya system of Hindu worship. It
represents the Goddess in the form of Devi Tripura Sundari, the natural beauty of the
three worlds: Bhu Loka (Physical Plane, Consciousness of the Physical Plane), Bhuvar
Loka (Antariksha or Intermediate Space, Sub-Consciousness of the Prana) and Swar
Loka (Svarga or Heaven or Super-Consciousness of the Divine Mind). The Shri Yantra
is the symbol of Hinduism, which is based on the Hindu philosophy of the vedas. The
Shri Yantra is the object of devotion in Shri Vidya.
The Shri Yantra represents the evolution of the multiverse as a result of the
natural Divine Will of the Godhead Aadi Paraa Shakti. The four upward-
pointing isosceles triangles represent the Goddess's masculine embodiment Brahm,
while the five downward-pointing triangles symbolize the female embodiment Jagat
jannani.[5] The 12 and 15 sides of the four upward and five downward triangles also
correspondingly symbolise, on the physical plane, the 12 sidereal zodiac signs of the
Sun and 15 'nityas' phase-signs of the Moon.
The Shri Yantra is also known as the nav chakra because it can be seen to consist of
nine concentric layers that radiate outward from the bindu. ("Nau" or "nava" means
"nine" in Sanskrit.) Each level corresponds to a mudra, a yogini and a specific form of
the deity Tripura Sundari along with her mantra. The various deities residing in the
nine levels of the Shri Yantra are described in the Devi Khadgamala Mantra. These
levels, listed from outermost to innermost, are:

1. Trailokya Mohana, the outermost square, traced in three lines and interrupted
by four recessed portals;
2. Sarvasaa Paripuraka, the outer lotus, consisting of 16 petals;

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 3. Sarva Samkshobahana, the inner lotus, consisting of 8 petals;
4. Sarva Saubhagyadayaka, the outermost ring of small triangles (14 in total);
5. Sarvarthasadhaka, the next ring of triangles (10 in total);
6. Sarva Rakshakara, a smaller ring of 10 triangles;
7. Sarva Rogahara, a ring of 8 small triangles;
8. Sarva Siddhiprada, one small triangle containing the bindu at its center;
9. Sarva Anandamaya, the bindu.

The Sri Yantra, the symbol of California Institute of Integral Studies, comes from
India. A yantra, in the Indian tradition, is a literally a "device" for spiritual
advancement. The Sri Yantra is, in fact, the central object of worship in at least one
important Indian cult, but beyond its specific context, the Sri Yantra embodies
profound philosophical understandings, which make it a powerful source of
inspiration. Each design element of the Sri Yantra has special philosophical
significance. The dot in the very center is representative of the Source of the universe;
this dot, or bindu, is the "singularity" from which all manifest reality emerges. From
one point of view, the design is representative of the evolution of the universe itself
from its mysterious beginnings, charting its many levels.

The Sri Yantra in its central portion contains nine triangles. Four of them point
upward and represent the unmanifest power of the universe; all that is beyond our
quotidian sense perceptions. They are thought of as being masculine and represent
the masculine aspect of divinity. The five downward-pointing triangles represent the
divine feminine and the manifest aspects of the world.Because the Sri Yantra forms a
unity, the divine masculine and divine feminine in erotic embrace, as it were (this is
exactly how the Indian tradition understands them!), we must realize that the
transcendent Reality, whether we call it God, Goddess, or Perfect Emptiness (as in
Mahayana Buddhism), is always intimately intertwined in everything that we see. God
or Goddess is not a sacred beyond, but the very fiber and life of our existence here.
Haridas Chaudhuri chose this symbol when he founded the Institute because it is a
visual representation of his Integral philosophy.

This world is not to be seen as separate from the transcendent Truth, but as an
expression of that Truth in phenomenal form. What is sacred then, is not merely what
is beyond our perception, but everything that is present here in this world, all our
actions, our emotions, our thoughts. The notion of the integration of body, mind and
spirit are symbolized and indicated by the Sri Yantra, making it a perfect visual
representation of the Institute's vision.It should be mentioned that from another point
of view the Sri Yantra is understood to be the Mother of the Universe Herself, the
incarnate Goddess Who both embodies and transcends time. In a world where the
male divinity, and all that is male has had primacy for a very long time, this design
can be seen as the very embodiment of a challenge to patriarchy and to the
masculinist world we live in.

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Sri Yantra (pronounced Shri Yantra) is a sacred diagram of Tantric Hinduism. Its symbolismas explained
in Zimmer [18,20]. It consists of three concentric parts:

1. An inner figure of interpenetrating triangles. This figure, symmetric in its vertical centr al axis,
contains both upward-pointing triangles (vahni), symbolizing the male element (“Purusha”, the
Cosmic Person), and downward-pointing triangles (sakti # ), symbolizing the female aspect
(“Prakr. iti”, i.e. energy) of divinity. There are 4 male triangles, and 5 female ones. Their inter-
penetration symbolizes the complementarity of the opposite principles in creating the illusion of
duality through ignorance, whereas the general symmetry and balance of the whole 2gure
symbolizes the more profound reality of Unity of God through its various unfoldings.
H. Zimmer, Kunsform und Yoga im indischen Kultbild, Frankfurter Verlags-Anstalt, Berlin, 1926. H. Zimmer, (ed. by J. Campbel)
Myths and Symbols in Indian Art and Civilization, Bollingen Series,

2. Two concentric rings, holding a regular lotus (padma) design. The inner pattern bears 8 lotus
petals, the outer one 16. These patterns symbolize the sanctity of the inner diagram, used as
instrument (yantra) in yoga meditation.

3. A triple Greek-like key-pattern, the bhupura symbolizes the ground-plan of a temple with 4
square openings, in the 4 directions of space. This sanctuary is the seat of the chosen deity,
representing one’s Higher Self.

The Sri Yantra diagram is a sacred symbol of Tantric Hinduism, and it is traditionally used in yoga
meditation exercises.

Sr ! Yantra Geometry Gerard Huet INRIA-Rocquencourt, B.P. 105, 78153 Le Chesnay Cedex, France. Theoretical Computer
Science 281 (2002) 609 – 628

Solving the Sri Yantra

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The Quest for the Optimal Configuration

If you have ever attempted to draw this figure you already know that it is a lot more
difficult to draw than you might have thought at first. The reason for this is mainly
because the triangles are interconnected. If you move one, you need to move all the
others so that they will intersect properly. With enough time or with the aid of
computers and mathematics it is possible to draw a figure where the intersections
match perfectly.

But it turns out that this is not enough to fully define the figure. This criteria in itself
is not enough to produce a unique figure. This is the reason why there are so many
different versions of the Sri Yantra in circulation.

Surprisingly the methods that we have found in the Indian literature are far from
satisfactory. They often lead to very imprecise and crude figures. They only provide a
rough idea of what the figure should look like. Contemporary methods can lead to
more precise figures but they are all slightly or greatly different.

This begs the question: what is the proper configuration of the Sri Yantra? The goal of
this article is to investigate the geometry of the Sri Yantra and see if we can find out
more about this fascinating sacred figure. Join us on the quest for the optimal Sri
Yantra.

Questions that will be answered in this article:

 What is the Sri Yantra?

 Why is it so difficult to draw?
 Why are there so many different versions?
 What are the characteristics that define an optimal figure?
 What is a Meru (pyramidal) Sri Yantra?
 What is a Kurma (spherical) Sri Yantra?
 How can I get an optimal Sri Yantra figure?

Nine Triangles in a Circle

Four Five Centr Compl

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Figure 1

The Sri Yantra is composed of a central figure that is surrounded by two circular rows
of petals and then by a rectangular enclosure called the bhupura. In this study we will
be focusing mainly on the central figure which is composed of nine overlapping
triangles and a bindu point. Four of the triangles point up, the other five point down.
In the most popular configuration the two biggest triangles (green triangles in figure 1)
touch the outer circle on all three points. In some other versions there are either one
or two more triangles that touch the outer circle (See figure 5).

Interconnections

Figure 2
Triple intersections. Figure 3 False Sri Yantra

As with everything else there is a tendency When looking at the figure we notice that
there is a high degree of interconnectedness between the nine triangles. This the main
reason why it is so difficult to draw. This means that every triangle is connected to one
or more of the other triangles via common points. Changing the location of one of the
triangle usually requires changing the size and position of many other triangles.

Figure 2 shows where the triple intersection points are located. These are the points
that lock together the triangles. You can't move one without also moving the others.

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Notice also that the two biggest triangles are touching the outside circle on three
points and that the apex of every triangle is connected to the base of another triangle.

to simplify and/or distort things , so that over time knowledge gets eroded. In the case
of the Sri Yantra this has led to what some call the "false Sri Yantra". It's a version
that is so far from the original figure that it is missing some of the most basic
characteristic of a Sri Yantra. An example of such a false Sri Yantra is shown in figure
3. Here we see that the apex of most triangle is not connected with the base of another
triangle as indicated by the red arrows. This reduces greatly the difficulty of drawing
the figure and leads to something that looks like a Sri Yantra but isn't.

The First Key: Concurrency

Figure 4 Errors in the drawing will lead to extraneous secondary triangles.

The obvious challenge when drawing a Sri Yantra is to achieve near perfect
concurrency. Meaning that all the triple intersection meet at the same point rather
than crisscrossing.

Figure 4 shows a detail of a Sri Yantra with the error circled in red. The lines should
intersect at the same point but instead they crisscross each other and form an
extraneous triangle. Using the right sequence to draw the Sri Yantra will ensure that
there will be errors only in two of the triple intersections.

Very few Sri Yantras achieve perfect concurrency. Mathematically speaking it is not
possible. But practically speaking a satisfactory level of precision can be achieved. It is
difficult to achieve this when doing the drawing by hand but not impossible. Often the
lines are made thicker to hide the errors at the intersections. A good level of accuracy
can be achieved with a pencil and ruler and a lot of patience. A better accuracy can be
achieved with a drawing program such as AutoCAD or Visio. The greatest amount of
accuracy will be achieved by using a mathematical program such as Mathematica to
compute the figure.

The One and the Many

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Figure 5
Three different
configurations of the Sri
Yantra.

It would seem at this point that all one needs to do is to make sure that the lines
match precisely at the triple intersections (concurrency) and our job is done. Not so!

Why are there so many different versions of the Sri Yantra out there? Figure 5 shows a
few examples of Sri Yantras. In these examples the differences are obvious. The
differences are usually more subtle and require closer examination. Like snow flakes
there seems to be an infinite number of different Sri Yantras. Why is that? How can
that be? Isn't there a precise and complete method that would tell us how this famous
sacred figure should be drawn? If there is one we haven't found it yet.

The reason is simple. The criteria of concurrency (precise intersections) is not enough
to fully define the Sri Yantra. Over time people have assumed that being able to
produce a figure where the lines meet precisely at the intersections will produce a
unique figure. This has lead to the current multiplicity of figures available.

Let us take the simple example of drawing a triangle. If the only criteria required is
that the figure must have three sides then you can draw a infinite number of different
triangles with three sides. If on the other hand you are asked to draw a triangle where
the sides are of equal length then there is only one way to draw such a triangle (not
taking size into account).

The Sri Yantra is a geometry with five degrees of freedom, which means that up to five
different criterion can be used to define it. This is why we have to decide on the
location of five lines when drawing the figure. Five degrees of freedom is not a lot
considering that there is a total of nine triangles. This is because of the high degree of
interconnectedness between the triangles. This effectively limits the possibilities and
variations that can be achieved.

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The Second Key: Concentricity

Figure 6
Concentricity: the center of the innermost
triangle coincide with the center of the
outer circle.

Lets now take a look at the bindu point; the small point located in the central triangle.
It should be located in the center of the innermost triangle. This can be achieved
precisely by placing the bindu at the center of a circle that fits inside this triangle (see
figure 9). This is known in mathematics as the incenter of a triangle.

To achieve a perfectly centered figure however, the bindu should also be located at the
center of the outer circle. This is illustrated in figure 6. The red cross shows where the
center of the outer circle is located. The small red circle shows where the center of the
innermost triangle is. As we can see in this figure they coincide. This is not the case
for most Sri Yantras.

Figure 7

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Sri Yantra that doesn't meet the
concentricity criteria.

Figure 7 shows an example of a Sri Yantra where the center of the innermost triangle
doesn't match perfectly with the center of the outer circle. The green dot (center of the
innermost triangle) is not aligned with the center of the red cross (center of the outer
circle).

The Third Key: Equilateral Inner Triangle

Figure 8
R. Buckminster Fuller stands in front of
his geodesic dome.

The equilateral triangle is a perfect and minimal structure. It is the simplest, strongest
and most fundamental structure in geometry and computer graphics. It has the
highest degree of tensegrity for a minimum amount of structural elements. That is
why it is so prevalent in the structural designs created by Buckminster Fuller. This is
also why the geodesic dome, a spherical structure composed of small triangles is the
only man-made structure that becomes proportionally stronger as it increases in size.

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Figure 9
Equilateral triangle as the expression of Rishi, Devata, Chanda.

The Sri Yantra symbolizes, among other things the unfoldment of creation. The bindu
represents the unmanifest, the silent state. The next level in the expression of the
Universe is represented by the innermost triangle. This level represents the trinity of
rishi, devata, chanda, or the observer, the process of observation and the object being
observed. At this point the symmetry of creation is still intact and will be broken when
it reaches the next level which represent the grosser aspects of the relative.

This reflects the unfoldment from unity to trinity as expounded in the Vedic literature.
According to the Veda the Universe becomes manifest when unbounded awareness
becomes aware of itself. The spark of self awareness ignites creation. At this point
Unity divides into the trinity of rishi (the observer), devata (process of knowing) and
chanda (the object of perception). The same idea is also found in the bible as the
principle of the holy trinity.

The central triangle is the central lens of the Sri Yantra. If as some suggest, this
pattern is capable of emitting a significant amount of subtle energy, the importance of
having a well balanced and centered figure becomes obvious.

For these reasons we believe that the central triangle should be equilateral in an
optimal Sri Yantra configuration. For this to happen the highest down pointing
primary triangle must have an angle of 60 degrees (see figure 9 and 11).

Center of Mass

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Figure 10
Left: Figure with Concurrency criteria only. Center: Figure with
Concurrency and concentricity. Right: Figure with Concurrency,
concentricity and equilateral central triangle.

Now lets see if we can find ways to confirm the idea that we are getting closer to a
perfectly balanced configuration. Another measure of overall balance of a structure is
the center of mass. This is the point in the geometry where it would balance if it was a
solid object.

Figure 10 shows a detail view of the central triangle of three different Sri Yantras. The
left figure shows a configuration where only concurrency is achieved. In this case the
bindu (red dot), the center of the outer circle (green dot) and the center of mass (blue
dot) are not aligned.

The central figure shows a Sri Yantra that achieves concurrency and concentricity. As
a result the bindu (red) and the center of the outer circle (green) overlap nicely. The
center of mass still doesn't overlap however.

On the right we see that for a figure drawn with the three criterion that we have
suggested (concurrency, concentricity and equilateral central triangle), the three
centers overlap and we have a perfectly centered and balanced figure.

The Sri Yantra from Sringeri Temple

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Figure 11
Sri Yantra from Sringeri
temple.

The Sringeri temple in India claims to have the oldest Sri Yantra. This temple is one of
the four pillars founded by none other than Shankara during the first millennium.
Assuming that older Sri Yantras are closer to the original configuration lets see how
this Sri Yantra compares to our optimal version. Obviously it is not possible to be
certain that it is the oldest Sri Yantra on Earth but it is certainly older than most of
the versions available. The shape of the petals and the bhupura are good indicators
that it is a old Sri Yantra configuration.

Figure 11 shows an alleged picture of this Sri Yantra and a diagram that was drawn
from the picture. Taking into account the distortions caused by the camera and
printing we can see that the figure has many of the same characteristics as our
optimal figure. The bindu is well centered and more importantly the centermost
triangle has an angle very close to 60 degrees.

The Three Flavors of the Sri Yantra

Plane form Pyramidal form (Meru) Spherical form (Kurma)

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Since the Sri Yantra is based on triangles it is very appropriate that there are
currently three main ways to represent this figure. The first and probably the most
common is the plane form, which is what we have been looking at so far. More
pictures of the plane form can be seen here.

The second is the pyramidal form called Meru in India. Mount Meru is a mythical
mountain. So named because of the mountain shape of the figure. More pictures of
pyramidal Sri Yantras can be seen here.

The third and rarest form is the spherical form or Kurma. Kurma was the second
incarnation of Vishnu, the turtle incarnation. This refers to the similarity between this
form and the shell of a turtle. It is interesting to note that there seems to be some
confusion with the use of these two terms. The pyramidal form is often wrongly
referred to as Kurma.
https://www.sriyantraresearch.com/Optimal/optimal_sri_yantra.htm

The uniqueness of God’s creation is reflected in different fields of life by the great
masters throughout the ages that have born with the formation of the universe, from
the big bang, till times still to come. Special ratio that can be used to describe the
proportions of everything from nature’s smallest building blocks, such as atoms, to the
most advanced patterns in the universe, such as unimaginably large celestial bodies.
One of the key evidences presented for creation is the recurring appearance of the
Divine proportion, or golden section, throughout the design of the human body and
other life forms. In an article PROPORTIONS IN ARCHITECTURE, Ar. Minakshi
Rajput Singh International Journal of Research –GRANTHAALAYAH, Vol.6 (Iss.3):
March, 2018 has made an attempt to relate Sri yantra and golden ratio and the
various forms that seem to exemplify in the plan and elevation of the Indian temple.
The yantra which is a complex geometry has been perfected to be used for the
development of temple forms of different eras. She finds that there is a relation
between Golden Ratio and Sri yantra and using Sri yantra as a device to evolve the
plan and elevation has been studied and found to be true in the temple taken for study
purpose. The construction of Hindu temples has always been a subject of study
through various ancient yantras, mandalas, that needs to be rediscovered and
documented. A new perspective into the relation between the Sri yantra, its
significance and role in design of Indian temple would create a wide scope of research
by taking examples of temples of different era.

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MANDIRS BUILT WITH SRICHAKRA DESIGN

Dhyani Mandir Temple - Nikora Gujarat India

Devi Puram Temple - Anakapalle, Andhra Pradesh, India/ Devi Puram Temple - Anakapalle,
Andhra Pradesh, India

Mahe Meru Temple - Adudhurai Thanjavur

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 Venkateswara Temple - Madnapalle Andhra Pradesh India

Yantra Mandir - Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh India

Perfect geometry-Chitra Ramaswamy

Huge faces of goddesses and finely sculpted figurines of yoginis greet visitors at the
entrance.
An interface of interlocking triangles, snake hoods and more… a look at the
sprawling Sri Yantra Maha Meru Temple, Amarkantak, by Chitra Ramaswamy
It is a vast palette of blue, green and brown – in that order. The clear and azure
blue sky appears punctuated by greens in enchanting hues as they spike
heavenwards from atop the mountain ranges they inhabit. A tier below the
emerald vegetation, it is all a monochrome in brown, a stupendous structure
rising out of a basin-like valley.
The Maha Meru Sri Yantra Temple is encircled by forest on two sides, the ancient
and sacred Batte Krishna Kund, a pond on its western side, and a water reservoir
to its north. The temple is constructed in the middle of the Maikal, Satpuda and
Vindhyachal range of mountains, 3500 ft. above sea level in Amarkantak, Madhya
Pradesh. Amarkantak enjoys the distinction of being the source of three rivers –
the Juhila, the Sonbhadra and the Narmada. The borderline dividing north and
south India also passes through this spot.
The entrance to the sprawling temple precincts is through an impressive,
sculpturally rich towering gate, the four sides of which are crowned with the
faces of goddesses Saraswati, Kali, Bhuvaneshwari and Lakshmi.
The lower segments of these sides are embellished with finely sculpted
figurines of the 64 yoginis associated with the Tantrik cult, 16 on each side. In
addition, Ganesh and Kartik are also featured on one of the sides.

Elevated platform
The temple is constructed on an elevated square platform measuring 90,000
sq.ft. and is structured in the form of a mandal of uniform length, breadth

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 and height, each measuring 52 feet. The temple, we are told, has been built
on the tenets of temple architecture as laid down by sage Agasthya.
The design, layout and plan of the temple adhere to ancient traditional
knowledge and methods and are aligned with astrological aspects. The
construction is in sync with stellar and planetary movements as per tantrik
calendar. In keeping with this style of architecture, the Padambandh or
foundation of the temple gives solid protection to the edifice. The next stage,
the Sarpbandh, features a pair of sculpted sarps or serpents with tails
entwined in each other.
The serpents rise from the base of the outer walls of the temple and run
through its perimeter in a circumambulatory mode till they appear with their
hoods raised, at the entrance to the temple.
Above the Devbandh, where one would normally see the tower or shikhar, is
the Maha Meru Sri Yantra. Images of Goddess Maha Tripura Sundari with her
consorts are sculpted on all its four sides.
Three-dimensional projection
The Maha Meru temple is the three-dimensional projection of the two-
dimensional Sri Yantra or Sri Chakra which forms the core of Sri Vidya
worship in Hinduism.
The temple with its complicated architectural pattern that requires perfect
mathematical calculations and accurately proportioned dimensions, is
perhaps the first of its kind to be built anywhere in the world. It is formed by
nine interlocking isosceles triangles of varying dimensions that surround and
radiate from a focal or central point that is referred to as the bindu.
The triangles are so interfaced as to form forty three smaller triangles in a
maze that symbolises the cosmos with its multitude of creations. The triangles
themselves are inscribed by two rows of lotus petals, eight and sixteen,
respectively, and an earth square, symbolic of a temple with four doors.
Each of the levels of the Sri Chakra, also known as the nava chakra for its
nine levels, is associated with a yogini, a mudra and a specific form of the
principal deity Tripura Sundari who is worshipped by followers of the Sri
Chakra.
The sanctum sanctorum has a 62-inch-tall idol of the Divine Mother made of
ashtadhatu, an alloy of eight metals.

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Dance of time
In keeping with the principles of Vaastu Shastra, Kaal Nritya or ‘the dance of
time’ is portrayed on the external walls of the temple. On the four edges on top
are four paws of a powerful lion, symbolising actions performed. Stuck in its
paws are spherical balls, below which are depicted the poisonous serpents,
symbolic of individuals trapped in the cycle of birth and death.
While construction of the main temple is complete, work is still in progress as
several smaller shrines are slated to be added over a period of time.

The Maha Meru Shree Yantra Temple, Amarkantak, MadhyaPradesh. The temple is
encircled by forest on two sides, the ancient and sacred Batte #Krishna Kund, a pond
on its western side, and a water reservoir to its north.

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SriYantra temple was constructed by Acharya Mandaleshwar of the Attal Akhada Sri
Swami Shukdevanadji in Amarkantak. The whole temple is in the shape of a colossal
Sri-Yantra and is a geometric representation of the Primal Force, Maha Shakti.

It is constructed in the middle of the Maikal, Satpuda and Vindhyachal range of

mountains, 3500 ft. above sea level in Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh. Amarkantak
enjoys the distinction of being the source of three Rivers Juhila, Sonbhadra and
Narmada.
The borderline dividing north & south India also passes thro' this spot. Entrance to
the sprawling temple precincts is thro' an impressive, sculpturally rich towering gate,
the 4 sides of which are crowned with the faces of goddesses Saraswati, Kali,
Bhuvaneshwari & Lakshmi
The lower segments of these sides are embellished with finely sculpted figurines of the
64 Yoginis associated with the Tantrik cult, 16 on each side. In addition, Ganesh &
Muruga are also featured on one of the sides.
The temple is constructed on an elevated square platform measuring 90,000 sq.ft & is
structured in the form of a mandal of uniform length, breadth & height, each
measuring 52 ft. The temple has been built on the tenets of temple architecture as laid
down by sage Agasthya.

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Devi reigns supreme inside Sri Chakra,Nandini Ramani, 2019
Muthuswami Dikshitar captures the glory of Devi in his Navavarana Kritis
Parasakti is worshipped in her three divine facets as Durga (the vanquisher of
obstacles), Lakshmi (giver of prosperity), and Saraswati (giver of knowledge)
throughout Bharatavarsha during Navaratri. From time immemorial, Vedic
chants, hymns and songs of saints and seers have been an integral part of the
myriad modes of Devi worship; more so, during the auspicious Navaratri
celebration to propitiate Sakti, hailed as Akhilandakoti Brahmanda Nayika.
Sri Muthuswami Dikshitar occupies a unique place in the realm of Devi worship
and Sri Vidya Cult. His scholarly and highly spiritual compositions on Goddess
Kamalamba enshrined in the Tiruvarur temple as Gnana Sakti, the giver of high
intellect, are a unique set describing Her as the primordial Power seated in Yogic
posture presiding over the form and content of the ever-auspicious Sri Chakra.

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YANTRA / YANTRA PROPERTIES

As per Vedic texts the "Sri

Yantra" is one of the most powerful and auspicious amongst all different Yantra as it
represents energies of all Gods and Goddesses and basically is a representation of
your entire Life which is a Play of Goddess Lalita
When it comes to Vastu, you always hear about mystic instruments such as Yantra
and Pyramids that are used to correct the faults in design. Traditionally Yantra find
seat in temples near the deity idols or are placed in altars or near entrances of homes.
In South India, Yantra are drawn with Rangoli designs at entrances of homes during
religious festivals. The famous Tirupathi temple is in the shape of a Shree Yantra and
many attribute its power and fame to this geometry. But what does Yantra mean? How
do they work? Are they really beneficial? Let’s get into the bottom and find out the core
meaning.

A Yantra also referred as Mandala is a sacred figure or symbol characterized by simple

geometric forms arranged in a symmetric design. These are mystical religion based
diagrams which have an ultimate reality and are of strong astronomical esthetics. It
carries the signification of a mantra or process. It can be etched on a plain surface or
made in a three dimensional form or used as an amulet or charm. Adi
Sankaracharya's Saundarya Lahiri is an authoritative work on Yantra. The literal
meaning of Yantra is: "to control, curb, bind or influence".They can also be considered
as diagrammatic representations of different Mantras and thus helps resonate positive
energies disperse negative energies and help individual elevate spiritually.

As per ancient Vedic texts there are different kinds of Yantra meant for different
purposes. Yantra geometries are three dimensional in nature but are represented as
two dimensional when etched or drawn. Different types of Yantra include Planetary
Yantra, Numerological Yantra, Yantra for different Gods and Goddesses and others.
Yantra represent a Physical force or a creative energy. Yantra in Sanskrit means the
chant that awakens energy when you place it anywhere in the environment around
you. This energy is said to cleanse the environment and electrify the atmosphere with
positivity.
.

Subtle Energy: If you see any divine object such as OM, Swastika or Trident
(Hinduism), Cross (Christianity), Moon and Crescent (Islam), they have a distinct

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shape and this emits a specific frequency and cosmic energy pattern. One can draw a
yantra on paper, wood, gemstone, metal, or earth, or can give it a three-dimensional
shape. It would attract cosmic energies for Yantra science is based on the sacred Vedic
geometries representing scriptural mantras.

Powers of Mantras: A Yantra is composed of geometrical shapes generating a subtle

range of cosmic force matching the invoked energy. When you chant a Vedic mantra,
the layers of energy in the microcosm vibrate on the same wavelength with the
corresponding energy current in the macrocosm. Thus the energy of the Yantra and
Mantra comes from the creation as a whole (Macrocosm).

WHAT IS YANTRA
A Yantra is a divine figurine which is also commonly referred to as the‘Mandala’ in
Sanskrit. It is a visual representation of the specific mantra and is a sacred
instrument which comprises of symbols and geometric forms which are aligned in a
design that is symmetric in nature. The driving force of a Yantra is the divine mantra
through which it is born. Most of the Yantras are ruled by a specific deity, planets or
are ruled by the mystical energies that are designed for a specific purpose. A Yantra in
lay man’s language can be described as a Holy object which holds the supreme
energies of the Gods, which when energised and prayed upon daily can help to achieve
all the heart’s desire.

The literal meaning of the word ‘Yantra’ means "to control, curb, bind or influence".
Yantras are powerful representations of the cosmic energies and the associated
mantras in diagrammatic forms. Praying over a Yantras by chanting the respective
mantra can resonate positive energies and destroy negative energies and can help an
individual to elevate spiritually.

Yantras work on the divine vibrations of the mantras and helps to connect to the
energies of the divine through this process. Yantras can also be described as diagrams
which are based on religion and which are symbolic of ‘ultimate reality’. They canalso
be defined as an object holding divine astronomical powers and aesthetics.

Sage AdiSankaracharya is one of prominent names that is remembered as he is one of

the scholars whose literary work titled ‘SaundaryaLahiri’ is a masterpiece that talks
about yantras.
Yantras are made of which objects
Yantras can be etched on wood, metal or printed on cloth or can be made in three
dimensional forms or can be made in the form of an amulet or charm that one can
wear or keep with oneself on an everyday basis. One of the most astonishing facts
about the Yantras which are carved on different metal sheets hold special significance
as each metal sheet has a different mantra for the Yantras carved or etched on it.
What is the Properties of Yantra
There are various types of Yantras and each Yantra has a deity, a celestial body or a
specific energy associated to it. A Yantra is a divine symbolic visual representation of
the mantra which is a source of Supreme energy. A Yantra works on the vibrations
created by the resonance of the mantras chanted and magnifies the force of energy to
manifest it into reality. It can be referred to as the magnetic field that when energised
helps one attain union with the divine.

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The divine cosmic rays that are emitted by the cosmic bodies are attracted by the
yantras. The Yantra then work in union with the divine energies and nullify the
negative energies the surroundings hold and transform them into positive energies.
Once the energies become positive, it spreads them in the atmosphere where it is
installed.

The properties of the Yantra combines with the supreme energies of the divine and
amplifies the thought process through mantra signification.
ANALOGY OF A YANTRA
When you look at a Yantra, you will notice the certain symbols making up the entire
Yantra. These symbols include bindu (dot), trikona (triangle), chakra (circle), shatkona
(six-pointed star) (bhupura (square) and Padma (divine lotus)

All the Yantras are made up of signs are symbols which hold a deep meaning. The
symbols that one would witness while taking a closer look at the Yantras are as
follows

This symbol is known as a ‘Bindu’ meaning ‘Dot’. In the world of Yantras, the
dot is known as ‘Guru GyanBindu’ It indicates the energy and its extreme
concentration at the centre. It is also called the centre of cosmic radiation. Bounded
by different surfaces such as a triangle, a hexagon, a circle, the bindu represents the
union with the force or creative energy ruling the yantra.

This symbol is known as ‘Trikona’ meaning ‘Triangle’. In the world of

Yantras, the Trikonas are referred to as the ‘Guru GyanTrikona’ It is the emblem of
Shakti, the absolute female energy of the Divine. It completes the creation or
manifestation of both, material as well as spiritual worlds. The triangle pointing down
characterizes the Yoni which is the source of all creations. Pointing upwards signifies
forceful spiritual desire, the transferal of one’s nature into the subtler sphere and the
Fire Element because Agni always burns upwards. A triangle pointing downwards
represents the Water Element for water flows down. Fire Element represents Shiva
and Water Element represents Shakti

This symbol is known as ‘Shatkona’ meaning ‘Hexagram’ in Greek and

‘Sexagram’ in Latin. This symbol displays two triangles which are interlocked and
inverted forming a star sign(six-pointed star). In the world of Yantras, the Shatkonas
are referred to as the ‘Guru GyanShatkona’ It is an archetypal amalgamation of two
triangles structured in all the Yantra. It characteristically signifies the divine
unification of Shiva (Male energy) and Shakti (Female energy) which is the cause of all
creation.

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 This symbol is known as ‘Chakra’ meaning ‘Circle’. In the world of Yantras, the
Chakra symbol is referred to as the ‘Guru GyanChakra’ It stands for rotation which is
central to the functioning of the macrocosmic progression. At the same time, the circle
signifies perfection and the peaceful creative void of the Vishudha chakra. In the series
of the five fundamental elements it represents the Air Element.

This symbol is known as ‘Bhupura’ meaning ‘Square’. In the world of Yantras,

the Bhupura symbol is referred to as the ‘Guru GyanBhupura’ it represents the Earth
Element that resides in the physical self. Yantra start with the dot and end with the
square. It implies the way the cosmos evolves. It begins with the subtle energies at the
centre, with granular at ether and then culminating in earth.

This symbol is known as ‘Padma’ meaning ‘Divine Lotus’. In the world of

Yantras, the Padma symbol isreferred to as the ‘Guru GyanPadma’ All the Vedic
scriptures as well as the scriptures of other faiths consider lotus to be the divine
emblem of purity that resides in the chakras. A lotus in Yantra represents the
unconditional force of the Supreme Absolute Truth. The lotus serves as a divine seat
for devas (gods). It also represents detachment. It grows in the mud but never touches
even a tinge of mud, representing detachment to the external forces (material world)
and maintaining the original nature which is pure and divine.

YANTRA: AN OBJECT OF MEDITATION

Yantra is one of the most powerful objects one can use to channelize focus on. It is a
Holy instrument which holds divine and supreme energies of the deities. Yantra is a
medium that helps one attain union with the God through the process of meditation
and channelizing your focus on the geometrical symbols present on the Yantra. Once
you start focusing all your attention on the centre of the Yantra it amplifies the pure,
supreme energy of the divine deity and through the power of resonance (mantra
chanting) it connects you to the energy present in the macrocosm and manifests your
heart’s desires.

How do Yantra Work?

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 A Yantra as stated above is the symbolic representation of the mantra. Yantras work
on the resonance of the powerful mantras. Once you start reciting a mantra by
concentrating on the centre of the Yantra with complete devotion it connects you with
the divine energies and helps to manifest your thoughts.Yantrasenchances the
concentration power and thus help in increasing the intensity of the prayers which in
turn makes the urge to fulfil our wants more strong and influential.

The powers of a Yantra thrive on the reverberation of cosmic energies. Yantra is a

mystical object. Every Yantra has a ruling deity and the energies of this deity are
stored in the Yantra through the powerful mantra. So when one focuses on the Yantra
with closed eyes and chants the mantra with complete devotion and purity, the
thoughts and wishes which the devotee wants are amplified and the Yantra paves way
by connecting the divine vibrations to the worldly desires one prays for and then this
thought is manifested.

Yantra work in following ways

 In order to achieve your dreams you can install a Yantra and meditate on the yantra
to achieve resonance with the divine energy ruling the yantra
 In order to gain success and progress in career you can install it on your office desk.
This creates a magnitude of force and helps to turn your desires into reality
 You can install a yantra in the puja altar or hang it on a wall near the entrance of
your house or office. This helps in inviting positivity and destroying negative
energies. It also helps to manifest what you pray for
 You can install the Yantra in your vehicle to be safe from accidents
 You can also wear the Yantras which are available in the form of jewellery such as a
pendant, ring, bracelet or an amulet.
 You can also keep the Yantra in your purse or wallet. This creates a shield of
protection around you and keeps all negativity at bay
 Make sure you are not placing the yantra in a leather purse or wallet
 Yantra are the ultimate answer for establishing a vibration of large amplitude or
resonance with the benefic energies of the cosmos. Thus the vibrations generated get
us in contact with highly elevated energies & entities which help us attain spiritual
course of conduct in our daily lives & enhance the spirituality within.

TYPES OF YANTRA

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 There are four basic variations:
 Yantra of deities- Yantra of Ganesh, Shiva, Hanuman, Durga, Laxmi and the like.
The most significant being the Shakta Yantra (these are usually forms of the Great
Mother or the Mahavidyas- 'Sources of supreme knowledge').
 Yantra with Astrological significance (these are used to harness the energies of
the nine planets)- Navagraha Yantra, Kalsurpa Yantra, Nakshatra Yantra and the
like.
 Architectural Yantra (these are used for the ground plans of lands)- Vastu Yantra,
Bhumi Yantra and the like.
 Numerical Yantra (comprising select combinations of numbers which serve as
talismans)- Kuber yantra, Rog Nivaran yantra, Beesa Yantra and the like.
 Purposeful Yantra: Those meant for a certain purpose like Lagna yog (for early
marriage), Santan gopal (for begetting a child), Vashikaran (for attraction).

Yantra for success in personal and professional life:

Yantra, besides fulfilling their fundamental purpose, helps prosper in career along
with good health, wealth, happiness and success. These are etched in metals like
Silver, Gold, Copper and Bhojpatra which are cheaper than gemstones and can be as
effective as gems. They are the doorway to the cosmic universe. Maha Meru, or Sri
Meru Chakra is the supreme of all Yantra. The transcendent geometry of the Sri
Chakra is the genomic code of the Cosmic Space that redirects its positive vibrations
to the place it is installed.

THE EFFECT OF YANTRA

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 One must always pay attention to the importance of placing correctly energized Yantra
in the appropriate direction. They are best placed in the North East part of the
dwelling as it is confluence of positive energies coming from the geometric lines from
North and the rising sun in the East. However if North East part is not convenient,
then it is best to place them closer to you on your desk or on wall or near entrance
door. Some Yantra offer results instantly if the karmic potential is ripe. Some offer
results gradually over a long period of time. Yantra for wealth and affluence require
patience. For instance, Kuber Yantra works better after the first year. Yantra are also
exceedingly helpful for health and averting accidents and mishaps.

SOME OF THE POPULAR YANTRA AND THEIR USES

 Shree Yantra for name, fame, wordly pleasures, prosperity and salvation
 Mahalakshmi Yantra for money, food grains, for perfection, attainment of high
goals
 Kuber Yantra for riches and preserving acquired money
 Ganesh Laxmi Business Yantra / Vyapaar Vridhi Yantra for progress in business
and improvements in slow or quiet business
 Ganesh Yantra to begin pious and fortune giving deeds, attaining prosperity and
accomplishment of goals
 Mahamrityunjaya Yantra for improving health, preventing disease and protection
from untimely death
 Surya Yantra for worshipping the Sun, attaining glory, inner radiance and worldly
pursuits
 Nav Graha Yantra for pacifying the nine planets, attaining peace and pleasure
 Hanuman Yantra to empower learning, increase wisdom and devotion to God
 Durga Yantra for worshipping Goddess Durga to remove pain and suffering
 Bagalamukhi Yantra to destroy enemies, success in law-suits and achievement in
sports competitions
 Mahakali Yantra for worshipping Shakti, Goddess Mahakali to attain desired goals
 Batuk Bhairav Yantra to save from untimely death
 Durga Bisa Yantra to save from the evil eye, banish hindrance from evil spirits and
achieve both progress and success in all realms
 Saraswati Yantra for improvements in learning, wisdom, grace and talents in the
education & arts
 Gayatri Yantra for purifying the mind and ensuring good progress in life
 Vashikaran Yantra to attract the person you desire and bring him or her under
your influence

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 Santan Gopal Yantra to beget a child
 Mahasudarshan Yantra to get the grace of Lord Vishnu
 Ram Raksha Yantra for worshipping Lord Ram and succeeding in aspirations
 Kaal Sarp Yantra to negate the effect of Kaal Sarp Yoga and removing evil effects of
the nine planets
 Bhuvaneshwari Yantra for gaining mesmerizing personality that draws all people
towards him
 Dhumavati Yantra for all round success and spiritual upliftment
 Kamla Devi Yantra for elevation of the soul through both spiritual and worldly
goals
 Mangal Yantra to negate the malefic effects of planet Mars and for luck in business
& health
 Matangi Yantra for the attainment of great powers, power of speech and happiness
in family life
 Rahu Yantra to negate the malefic effects of planet Rahu
 Shani Yantra to propitiate an afflicted Shani and achieve Rajayog
 Shiva Yantra to free the fear of death, grave dangers, fatal diseases and make
courageous and healthy
 Tara Yantra for wealth and prosperity in life
 Guru Yantra for strengthening a weak Jupiter and get blessings in prosperity,
power, rank, authority, abundance
 Shukra Yantra to negate the malefic effects of planet Venus and gain respect, love
of opposite sex and peace of mind
 Ketu Yantra to negate the malefic effects of planet Ketu and gain all round success
 Chandra Yantra to negate the malefic effects of planet Moon and gain respect,
friendship and create contacts with opposite sex in harmonious way
 Buddh Yantra to appease the planet Mercury or Buddh
 Manokamna Yantra changes one's luck for the better, brings about desirable
outcomes and makes manifest one's deepest desires
 Sarva Siddhi Yantra most powerful yantra set comprising of the qualities of nine
exclusive Yantra: Ganesh, Mahalaxmi, Saraswati, Durga Bisa, Shree Yantra, Durga,
Mahamrityunjay, Batuk Bhairv
 Vahan Durghatna Yantra for protection from accidents, injury, or other mishaps,
especially those related to vehicles
 Rog Nivaran Yantra to free the wearer from any fatal diseases and make him
courageous and healthy
 Kamakshi Yantra prosperity, knowledge, fame and good progeny expeditiously in
abundance
 Katyayani Yantra for success in love with auspiciousness and fruitful marriage
 Lakshminarayan Yantra invokes the blessings of Lord Vishnu and Goddess
Lakshmi for complete happiness and success
 Swastik Yantra to prevent home from evil eyes
 Vaastu Yantra to remove Griha Dosha, Dik Dosha and negative energies
Benefits of different types of energized Yantra
 Helps you to get rid of insufficiency,
 Helps to win over competitors,
 Nullifies resentments
 Wards off malefic of planets
 Yantras help in attractingpositive energies, prosperity, abundance and most of all,
good luck in all walks of life

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 Offers a range of benefits and fills your house with radiant and beneficent energies
 Fulfils wishes through power of manifestation
 Helps to attract prosperity and helps to safeguard the existing wealth
 Helps to repel the negative energies like intentions of malice, psychic spells or plain
jealousy
 Maintains peace and harmony among family members and colleagues

SIGNIFICANCE OF YANTRAS
Yantras are ancient holy tools which forms a bridge between the worshipper and
divinity. It is an object which can be used to elevate oneself spiritually, to enhance the
power of concentration. A Yantra helps to manifest desires through enhanced
meditation and mantra chanting.

The geometric figures and symbols of which the yantra is made up of are visual
representations of the respective mantra.Yantras are often mistakenly thought to be
symbols purely of the manifold aspects of the Mother Goddess. This is an
understandable error as most Yantras are indeed connected to the Goddess, the most
famous being the Sri Yantra, an abstract representation of the Mother (and Father
too!) as Cosmos.

The Sri Yantra is also commonly misunderstood to represent Lakshmi, the Goddess of
Fortune but it is more true to say the Sri Yantra includes and transcends every notion
of divinity ever conceived of the pantheons of deities relating to the Sanatana Dharma.

In actual practice a Yantra is a symbolic representation of aspects of divinity, usually

the Mother Goddess. It is an interlocking matrix of geometric figures, circles, triangles
and floral patterns that form fractal patterns of elegance and beauty. Though drawn in
two dimensions, a Yantra is supposed to represent a three dimensional sacred object.
Three-dimensional Yantras are now becoming increasingly common. Although the
Yantra is primarily a meditation tool both for serious spiritual seekers as well as
sculptors in the classical tradition, its Shakti is also available to new seekers with
sincere devotion and good intention. Before creating Yantric artefacts in wood, stone
or metal, they draw a Yantra that represents attributes of the god or goddess they
wish to sculpt, etch or create. Intense meditation upon it causes the fully formed
image to leap into the mind's eye with remarkable intensity with imprinting ability. In
some cases, traditional Yantra-makers do not need to make a sketch before creating
the image.

Yantras are also used for innumerable mundane purposes such as to enhance the
quality of one's life, attract prosperity, abundance, love, harmony, peace, enhance
learning, promote healing, relieve health problems, for career advancement, achieve
desired goals in projects, improve business and protection from negative forces.

HOW TO ENERGIZE YANTRA

We at Rudra Centre get Yantras energized with the help of qualified Brahmins or
priests who are well-versed in the Yantric sections of the Holy Vedas. The Vedas
especially Yajur Veda have instructions for various rituals. The priests follow the exact
purification and energizing procedures called the PranaPratishta given in the
Shastras.

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 For the PranPratishta, the Priest:

 Sits on an asana or mat facing east and keeps the Yantra to be energized on a plate
in front at the altar.
 Places spoonful of water on his head and chants:
ApavitrahPavitroVaSarvaVastanGatopiVa Yah
SmaretPundariKakshamSaBahyaBhyantarahShuchih
 May all things unholy become holy, may all lower tendencies depart, just as soon as
we transcend may within and without be purified!
 Om Sri GurubhyoNamaha
I bow down to my Guru
Om Sri GaneshayaNamaha
I bow down to Shree Ganesha
Om Sri Kula DevatabhyoNamaha
I bow to the family deity
Om Sri IshtaDevatabhyoNamaha
I bow to my personal deity
Om Sri Mata PitribhyamNamaha
I bow to my parents
Sips water after each mantra:
 Om Sri KeshavayaSwaha
Om Sri NarayanaSwaha
Om Sri MadhavayaSwaha
Pours one spoon of water on ground:
 Om Sri GovindayaNamaha
Om Sri GovindayaNamaha
Repeats and touch each after each next mantra, right eye, left eye, forehead: Om Apo
JyothiRasoAmtritam

 Brahma BhuBhuvahaSwarom
chants the pranpratishtha mantra while offering yellow rice to the Yantra:
 Om Um Kum Chum Dhum Tum pum yum sum soham
PranahaEhaGachaEhaTishtha Sum Yum Pum Tum Tum Chum Kum Um Om
Om Um Kum Chum Dhum Tum pum yum sum soham
PranaEhaSusthishaBhavatu Sum Yum Pum Tum Tum Chum Kum Um Om
Om Um Kum Chum Dhum Tum pum yum sum soham
PranaManasyachakshuJibhyamGhraniPani
Pachusthan
DasoIndriyaniSusthishaBhavantu
Sum Yum Pum Tum Tum Chum Kum Um Om
 The priest than offers flowers while reciting DevayeNamahAvahanamSamarpayami
 Offers flowers for asana while reciting DevayeNamahAasanamSamarpayami
 Offers water to wash to the feet of lord while speaking DevayePaydamSamarpayami
 Bathes the Deity while reciting DevayeSnanamSamarpyami
 Offers Panchamrit with mantra DevayePanchaamritSnanamSamarpyami
 Recites the mantras DevayeVastramSamarpyami, DevayeUpvastramSamarpyami,
DevayeYaghopavitamSamarpyami For clothes upvastar and YajyoPaveet,
 Applies Ghand/Scent while reciting DevayeGandhamSamarpyami

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 Offers unbroken rice while reciting DevayeAkshtanSamarpyami
 Offers flowers and garland while reciting DevayePushyaniSamarpyami
 Lights up Dhoop and offers while reciting DevayeDhoopamSamarpyami
 Lights up a Deep and offers while reciting DevayeDeepamSamarpyami
 Offers fruits and coconut and lemon while reciting
DevayeNavdamfalamchaSamarpyami
 Offers Pan, Supari, Clove while reciting DevayeTambulamSamarpyami
 Offers Pradikshina while reciting DevayePradkshinayaSamarpyami and walks
around the Yantra three times while chanting YaniKan cha apainjanmantarkirtani
cha TanisarvaniNashyantuPradakshinPadePade
 Offers flowers and Namaskar with folded hands and chant a rosary of the beeja
mantra of the Yantra. Beeja mantras of each yantra are specific to the Yantra and
the Deity which they represent.
In this way, all the yantras are energized in accordance with the Yantric rites before
they are shipped to the buyers.
PUJA VIDHI OF YANTRA
You can pray on a Yantra which is installed in the puja altar of your house or office
daily and experience the positivity and fulfilment of desires that you pray for. Listed
below are the detailed steps of how you can offer daily prayers to the Yantras
 Wake up early in the morning and purify your body by taking bath.
 Wear clean cloths and start with a clear and positive mind frame
 Now be seated in the Padmasana pose where you place your each foot on opposite
thighs on a mat known as asana
 Make sure that you are seated facing East
 Now light adiya (oil or ghee lamp)
 Burn incense sticks
 Take mango tree leaves and sprinkle water placed in the kalash on yourself as well
as on the Yantra
 Once this is done wipe the Yantra with a soft cloth and place it back in the altar
 Now apply sandal paste or Kumkum in the Centre of the Yantra
 Offer fresh flower and a fresh fruit to the yantra by placing it in front of the Yantra.
 Now channelize you attention in the centre of the yantra and stay quiet until your
mind is silenced and all the wavering thoughts are destroyed.
 Now chant the specific mantra of the Yantrafor at least nine times
 Now slowly close your eyes and visualize the Yantra and its centre point and fix your
attention with closed eyes on the central point of the Yantra while chanting the
divine respective mantra of the yantra.
 As you chant the mantra keep thinking about the wish you need the Lord to
fulfilland
 Now with all sincerity, ask God to grant you the desire of your life that you wanted
to be fulfilled in your own language.

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Ganesh Pandey, Danya: A huge Shree Yantra is being established from Ashta metal
in Kalyanika Devasthanam Ashram located in Kanara Dol under development block
Lamgada. This Sri Yantra weighing one and a half thousand kg has been made by
eminent sculptors in Kumkonam, Kerala. From 18 to 29 April, Shri Dhyan Peeth
Establishment and Pran Pratishtha ceremony will be organized by the great Pandits of
South and North India. In the program, famous story reader Murari Bapu will also
organize Ram Charit Manas Gyan Prava Yagya.

Shree Yantra of one and a half thousand kg of Ashta metal will be installed in
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: Jagran

Baba Kalyan Das ji, the founder of Kalyanika Devasthanam Ashram told that
preparations are going on for the program on a war footing. He said that the
construction of Shri Yantra Mandir and Sadhana Kendra was started in the ashram
from the year 2012, which has been completed this month. Baba Ji told that the Pran
Pratishtha of Shri Yantra and Shri Ganesh program ceremony of the temple will be
held from April 18 to April 29. He expressed the hope that there would be a dignified
presence of His Excellency the Vice President and the Governor in this grand
event. Kalyan Das ji told that the establishment of Shri Dhyan Peeth and Pran
Pratishtha program will be completed by the great Pandits of South and North
India. He informed that five hundred sadhaks would be able to meditate at a time in
the Dhyan Peeth. Many seekers from abroad are also participating in this event.
Temple and meditation center built in six years
The Shri Yantra Mandir and Meditation Center started from the year 2012 were
completed in six years. Baba Kalyan Das told that the height of this temple is 126 feet
and the circumference is 150 feet. He said that despite the continuous construction
work being in progress, it took more than 6 years for the construction of the grand
temple. Seekers of these countries will participate
Sadhaks from America, Japan, Germany, Korea and Dubai are participating in this
Maha Yagya, which will run from April 18 to 29. Preparations are going on in full
swing to welcome the guests and seekers coming from the country and abroad. In the
Kalyanika Veda Vedanta Sanskrit Vidyapeeth established in the ashram, Sanskrit
education is being given to the children till Inter. Along with Sanskrit, conduct,
rituals, English language and technology based education is also given to the children
so that the children can lead in every field.
- Baba Kalyan Das
The Maha Meru Shree Yantra Temple, Amarkantak, MadhyaPradesh. The temple is
encircled by forest on two sides, the ancient and sacred Batte #Krishna Kund, a pond
on its western side, and a water reservoir to its north.

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SriYantra temple was constructed by Acharya Mandaleshwar of the Attal Akhada Sri
Swami Shukdevanadji in Amarkantak. The whole temple is in the shape of a colossal
Sri-Yantra and is a geometric representation of the Primal Force, Maha Shakti.

It is constructed in the middle of the Maikal, Satpuda and Vindhyachal range of

mountains, 3500 ft. above sea level in Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh. Amarkantak
enjoys the distinction of being the source of three Rivers Juhila, Sonbhadra and
Narmada.
The borderline dividing north & south India also passes thro' this spot. Entrance to
the sprawling temple precincts is thro' an impressive, sculpturally rich towering gate,
the 4 sides of which are crowned with the faces of goddesses Saraswati, Kali,
Bhuvaneshwari & Lakshmi
The lower segments of these sides are embellished with finely sculpted figurines of the
64 Yoginis associated with the Tantrik cult, 16 on each side. In addition, Ganesh &
Muruga are also featured on one of the sides.
The temple is constructed on an elevated square platform measuring 90,000 sq.ft & is
structured in the form of a mandal of uniform length, breadth & height, each
measuring 52 ft. The temple has been built on the tenets of temple architecture as laid
down by sage Agasthya.

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 Devi reigns supreme inside Sri Chakra,Nandini Ramani, 2019

Muthuswami Dikshitar captures the glory of Devi in his Navavarana Kritis

Parasakti is worshipped in her three divine facets as Durga (the vanquisher of
obstacles), Lakshmi (giver of prosperity), and Saraswati (giver of knowledge)
throughout Bharatavarsha during Navaratri. From time immemorial, Vedic
chants, hymns and songs of saints and seers have been an integral part of the
myriad modes of Devi worship; more so, during the auspicious Navaratri
celebration to propitiate Sakti, hailed as Akhilandakoti Brahmanda Nayika.
Sri Muthuswami Dikshitar occupies a unique place in the realm of Devi worship
and Sri Vidya Cult. His scholarly and highly spiritual compositions on Goddess
Kamalamba enshrined in the Tiruvarur temple as Gnana Sakti, the giver of high
intellect, are a unique set describing Her as the primordial Power seated in Yogic
posture presiding over the form and content of the ever-auspicious Sri Chakra.

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