Jyotish Remedies

Yantra , Kavach , Amulet

        Yantras mean talismans or amulets - mystical diagrams and shapes, having mystic power to fight negative energies and create positive energies. They can be used for propitiating planets or worshipping Vedic Gods to achieve different desired goals. Using a yantra is an effective way to overcome difficulties and enjoy prosperity, peace and happiness.

        Yantras are geometrical figures and shapes, representing the basic energies of the creation - the Vedic Gods and Goddesses. They are the visual forms of energies. Mantras are the expression of the energies through sounds, whereas yantras are expressions through shapes and figures.

        A yantra must have to be energized with a mantra so that it starts working. The yantra itself is like the body, while the mantra used is the soul. So until and unless the yantra is energized or activated with the particular mantra, it will do nothing. The mantra to energize a yantra is called, 'Siddha mantra'. The Siddhi mantra is what makes the yantra alive, so it starts working. There are specific mantras and procedures to worship each yantra. Generally it is suggested to energize a yantra in a holy day, such as Holi, Dewali etc.

A yantra is not as costly as primary gemstones but is very effective when used with mantras in the proper way. A yantra can be used in every field of our lives. Like - to acquire wealth, to attain success in career, to attain marital harmony, to overcome diseases, to fight enemies, to win a court case or even for a self correction or to progress in spiritual practices. There are yantras for Vashikaran (Infatuation), Stambhan (To stop the enemy from creating further mischief), Uchchhatan (To make someone loss intelligence), Videshan (To create fight between people) and even Marana (Death infliction). Gods, Goddesses and planets all have their own yantras through which they can be worshipped. The power of yantras has been mentioned in many Vedic texts. Lord Shiva tells Goddess Parvati that a yantra is essential to the Gods as like the oil is essential for the oil lamps.

Yantras may be either two dimensional or three dimensional. A two dimensional yantra is drawn on paper, or embedded in metals etc. A three dimensional yantra is a three dimensional shape, often kept in a particular place or in the corner in a home or office, to bring peace, happiness and achieve success .

Two dimensional yantras can be either geometric or numeric. Geometric yantras are made of geometric elements, such as dots, lines, circles, crosses, triangles etc. Each of them has a symbolic value that at last makes up the total form of the yantra. They are combined in to complex shapes and figures to address particular divine forces and energies. On the other hand numeric yantras are specific combinations of numbers to address the deity related, and attain the goal.

Types of yantras

Yantras are of various types -

Sharir yantra - Through wearing these yantras, the Kundalini in the body is awakened.

Dharan yantra - To be worn in the body for different purposes.

Asan yantra - To be kept under the seat of someone, while in meditation etc. Also used in the foundation of houses, temples etc.

Mandal yantra - To perform the puja, the participants sit in specific way to form a yantra.

Puja yantra - Installed in houses, temples and puja is performed.

Chhatar yantra - To be kept under one's cap or in pocket etc.

Darshan yantra - Kept in popular temples and places, and when the devotee observes the yantra with devotion, good result are obtained.

Writing a yantra

Yantras can be embedded on metals etc., or can be written on papers or bhuj patras. A certain procedure should be followed while writing a yantra. First - the 'Muhurta' or time to write the yantra has a very important signification. Certain planetary Hora(s) are used for certain purposes. Also, the time of the day is important. Such as, yantras for self improving purposes are written in the early morning. The person should also be facing certain direction and use certain materials. There are many materials for writing yantras. Most common material is Ashat Gandh which may include the eight materials of any of the following groups -

1) Camphor, Kasturi, Kesar, Gorochan, Chandan, Agar, Tagar, wheat.

2) Kesar, Kasturi, Camphor, White Chandan, Red Chandan, Hengul, Agar, Tagar.

3) Agar, Tagar, Gorochan, Kesar, Kasturi, Sandoor, White Chandan, Red Chandan.

        These items are available in shops selling puja items. The powder prepared by this should be mixed with holy water or rose water, scents might also be used.

        Pens are made from bird feathers, or branches of trees, say jasmine wood etc., according to the type of yantra is being written.

Some elements of a geometric yantra

Dots - It is the most basic element of a yantra. Any shape or size can be taken as created by innumerable dots. Dots can represent Shiva and Shakti. A white dot is Shiva, while a red one is Shakti.

Lines - A line can be perceived as a dot moving without any obstruction. So it indicated development. Or lines can also be perceived as joining two dots.

Circles - The circles represents rhythms, returns and cycles of energies. In all yantras a circle shows the relation of the other forms to the central point of the yantra.

Triangles - Triangles can be either Masculine (upward pointed) or Feminine (downward pointed). The masculine one represents rising energies, fires etc. The feminine one suggests the element of water, which is always falling downwards to equalize the level. It is the energy of femininity, force of inertia etc.

        There are other important elements as Tetragons, Hexagons, Star Hexagons etc., each of them represents a separate type of energy. More about them will be added on the next update of this page.

Commonly used yantras

Shri Yantra - The Shri Yantra is considered to be the most powerful of all the yantras. It is used for general purposes, such as fulfillment of goals, acquiring of wealth, removing obstructions and for overall happiness.

Maha Mrityunjaya Yantra - It saves one from accidents, dangers etc. It also saves one from health troubles, diseases and blesses with good health.

Baglamukhi Yantra - It is very popular since it is good for any kind of competitions, battles etc. It helps one win defeat enemies and competitors in battles, wars, court cases etc. Old day kings used to wear this yantra a lot and it was also common for kings to employ spies to steal this yantra from opponent kings!

Lakshmi Yantra - It is very effective to bless the devotee with wealth and prosperity. All worries and problems are solved very very easily. It is also good for unexpected gains and lottery winnings.

Saraswati Yantra - Very much effective for acquiring knowledge, intellect, wisdom etc. It also helps one show brilliant performance in formal examinations.

Ganesha Yantra - It removes obstacles from the way of success. Also helps fulfill the wishes of the user and blesses with wealth.

Nava Graha Yantra - One yantra can be made to address all the planets or for each planet a separate yantra can be obtained, say Surya Yantra for Sun, Chandra Yantra for Moon, Mangal Yantra for Mars etc. They help achieve the blessings of the planets related.

        It is almost impossible to list all the yantras and their efficacies. Basically, a yantra of a specific deity helps achieve the blessings of him or her. Such as, Kubera Yantra is used for financial purposes, since Lord Kubera blesses his devotees with abundant wealth. There are websites and vendors offering yantras. All you have to make sure that you get it from an honest vendor and follow the correct way to use it to achieve your goal.

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