The word Yantra is derived from two Sanskrit words – "Yam" (support) and "Trana&qupt; (freedom). There are two types of Yantra: pictorial – a symbolic diagram used to assist meditation, and magic square/numerological Yantra
A Yantra is a form of a mandala.
Benefits of working with mandalas/yantric images include:
- Aids in dealing with emotional problems
- Teaches patience, the ability to deal with limitations
- Finding self-realization
- Providing a calm and focused mind; better concentration
- Harmonizing the flow of energy
- The ability to enter a trance-like state from colouring or meditation on them
- Developing perfection – the link between the spiritual path and the desire of medicine to heal
Pictorial Yantra
Numerological Yantra
Here is your personal Yantra, based on your Date of Birth of Friday, 6th August 1976:
8 6 76 1
74 3 6 8
2 77 5 7
7 5 4 75
And here is a brief interpretation of your personal Yantra:
Destiny
You are going to have to learn to stand on your own two feet and achieve independence. This is not an easy lesson to learn. Many people on this path start out in life be being dependent, rather than independent, and gradually gain confidence as they mature. The ultimate position for somebody on this path is in a leadership role. This could be in management, self-employment, or some other position where the person has sufficient responsibility.
Enthusiasm & Energy
You pour your enthusiasm and energy into idealistic pursuits. You are happiest when doing – or thinking about – worthy aims that could benefit humanity as a whole. As you are so idealistic, your ideas are often unpractical, and you need to share your ideas with others to gauge how effective they will be. You spend a great deal of time in pleasant daydreams.
Family & Friends
You are the organizer of the family. You enjoy arranging parties and other entertainments. You shy away from deep, involved discussions, preferring more light-hearted conversation that does not probe into things too deeply. You are warm-hearted, friendly, and fun to be around. You may not be willing to take on too much responsibility, however.
Generosity
You are particularly generous with family and loved ones. You are a caring person and will give generously to any worthy cause. However, you make sure the needs of your loved ones are met first. You are inclined to be a soft touch to a sad story.
Humanitarianism
You are more likely to help with a donation rather than jump in and help in other ways. Once involved, though, you will work long and hard to help any cause you believe in.
Intuition
You rely very much on your natural, strong intuition. You take it for granted as being an essential part of your life. You are especially intuitive when it comes to people you care about, and often know instantly when something is wrong with a friend or family member.
Joie De Vivre
You are happiest when you have something exciting to look forward to. You enjoy travel, meeting new people, and enjoying new and different experiences.
Karma
You wasted time in a past lifetime. You probably overindulged in a wide range of sensual activities. The lesson is for you to learn to use your time wisely. This is not an easy lesson, and it usually takes many years before you realize that time is slipping away.
Love
You need time on your own, and require a partner who will respect this. Given the right relationship, you can be very loving in thought and action, but always find it hard to express these feelings in words.
Money
You enjoy scientific or technical occupations. You enjoy the research and study that is involved. You seldom earn as much as you could, as you seek job satisfaction ahead of financial rewards.
Nurture
You help and advise people in all sorts of different areas. Your advice is sound and well meant, but you have often gone before the results are apparent. You need to be encouraged to nurture something for yourself, and to follow it through to completion.
Opportunities
You will find your best opportunities close at hand. You need to work within the limits you find, and will also find your opportunities there. You are likely to make mistakes when seeking opportunities outside your field of expertise.
Philosophy
You have a philosophy of life that you work out logically, questioning everything. You often fail to explore subjects in great depth, preferring a superficial glance, and your philosophy is likely to be an amalgam of everything you have explored.
Farrar, Mark S. What is a Yantra?. 08 August 2009.
< http://www.markfarrar.co.uk/yantra01.htm >
Francis, Zoe. Mandalas for Meditation. New York: Sterling Publishing Co. Inc, 2005.
