Planets in signs and houses Yantra Kavach(Source:microastrology)

Yantra, Kavach, Taweej, Talisman, Amulet

Vedic Yantras are geometrical line structure. These have been presented to us by our great Rishis. These Yantras represent basic energies. Just as every elementary geometrical figure, a straight line, a square, a cross or a triangle etc., has a symbolic value corresponding to the basic notions, similarly,the Yantras symbolize one or the other power or energy. In other words Vedic Yantras are the graphic representations of Mantras. Yantras can be drawn, engraved or painted on a variety of substances. The classical eight-tantrik surfaces are gold, silver, copper, crystal, birch, bone, hide (which can include any type of paper), and Vishnu stone (shalagrama). Yantras should always be used on the level. If drawn on paper the colors preferable are red, orange, yellow or a combination of these. They can be drawn to whatever size is required. The two main types of yantras are Bhu and Meru. The former is flat, two dimensional, the latter is of pyramidal form. In worship they should be placed level on a pedestal or pitha. Before any yantra is made a suitable object for puja, it must be given life (pranapratishta). The Vedic Yantras are designed to remove the afflictions to obtain a particular result eg. to have a child, to have a positive balance in the bank, or to have the awareness to control one's temper in order to enhance one's performance at work etc. The Yantras are inscribed with the mystical inscriptions of the afflicted beneficial planets at a particularly auspicious time to suit the individual wearer. The diagrams such as circles, triangles, squares and even a 'dot' are used as Yantras. All these represent cosmic energies. A dot known as bindu in Sanskrit symbolizes all pervading space-the origin of all that exists. The yantras shall be seen daily in the morning and one shall lit incense or lamp before the yantra every morning. It is auspicious and blesses the native with success and wealth.

How It Functions

At the basis of yantra operation is something called "shape energy" or "form energy". The idea is that every shape emits a very specific frequency and energy pattern. Examples of old believes in shape energy are the yantras and mandalas of eastern philosophies, the star of David, the five pointed star (pentagon), the Christian cross, the pyramids and so on. Certain 'powers' are ascribed to the various shapes. Some have 'evil' or negative energies and some 'good' or positive energies, but in YANTRA Yoga only the benefic and harmonious energies are used.

When one focuses on a yantra, his mind is automatically "tuned in" by RESONANCE into the specific form energy of that yantra. The process of RESONANCE is then maintained and amplified. The yantra acts only as a "tune in" mechanism or a doorway. The subtle energy does not come from the yantra itself, but from the MACROCOSM.

Basically yantras are secret keys for establishing RESONANCE with the benefic energies of the MACROCOSM. Very often the yantras can put us in contact with extremely elevated energies and entities, being of invaluable help on the spiritual path.


Type of Yantra and their Significance

Shree Yantra:
For attaining power and authority.

Kuber Yantra:
For increasing wealth & prosperity.

Bagla Mukhi Yantra:
For achieving success in Competitive Examinations and Victory in Legal Battles, Court Cases. Also shields from Cuts, Operations and Accidents.

Maha Laxmi Yantra:
For Fulfillment of desires & to bring Good Luck, Fortune and Prosperity.

Maha Mrityunjay Yantra:
For Health, Wealth, Peace and Prosperity. This is powerful enough to ward off evil effects and give relief from dreaded diseases.

Saraswati Yantra:
With the Blessings of Goddess Saraswati, it showers wisdom, sharpens intellect and ensures success in examinations.


Shree Ganesh Yantra:
Ganesh puja is an essential ritual to be performed for any new venture, fulfillment of desire, achievement and attainment of wealth & objectives.

Bessi Yantra:
This helps the native to pay his debts.

Gauri Shankar Yantra:
For success in attainment of comforts & Worldly Pleasures

Karya Siddhi Yantra:
For success in all the Endeavors.

Vyapaar Vridhi (Business Growth) Yantra:
Widely used and tested with success at factories, offices etc.

KalSarpa Yoga Yantra:
For Reducing the ill effects of Kalsarpa Yoga, if it is found in horoscope.

Marriage Longivity Yantra:
Maintains Bondage & Harmony in marital relations and reduces tension in marriage.