Yantra Remedies
Sacred Geometries for Prosperity, Protection, and Spiritual Growth
What Are Yantras?
Yantras are sacred geometrical diagrams used in Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain traditions for meditation, spiritual growth, and as tools for specific benefits. The word "yantra" comes from the Sanskrit root "yam" meaning to sustain or hold the essence of a concept, deity, or energy.
How Yantras Work
Yantras work on the principle of sacred geometry and energy patterns. They are visual representations of cosmic energies that:
- Act as focal points for meditation and concentration
- Help align personal energy with universal energy
- Create specific energy fields when properly energized
- Serve as tools for manifestation of desires
- Provide protection from negative energies
How to Prepare for Yantra Practice
Before working with yantras, proper preparation is essential:
- Purify yourself through bathing and clean clothing
- Choose a quiet, clean space for yantra practice
- Begin with simple prayers or mantras to create sacred space
- Approach the yantra with respect and clear intention
- Maintain regularity in your practice for best results
Materials for Yantra
Yantras can be made from various materials, each with its own significance:
- Copper: Excellent conductor of energy, good for all purposes
- Silver: Enhances lunar energies, good for emotional balance
- Gold: Amplifies solar energies, best for prosperity yantras
- Bhojpatra (birch bark): Traditional material for temporary yantras
- Paper: Common for printed yantras, should be consecrated
- Stone or Crystal: For permanent installation, holds energy well
Puja for Yantra
Consecration (pranapratishtha) is essential for activating a yantra:
- Clean the yantra with water, milk, or sandalwood paste
- Place it on a clean altar or platform
- Offer flowers, incense, and lamp (diya) to the yantra
- Chant the appropriate mantras for the specific yantra
- Visualize energy entering the yantra as you chant
- Offer prayers for the yantra's purpose
Mantra Chanting with Yantra
Mantra chanting enhances the yantra's power:
- Chant facing east or north for best results
- Use a rudraksha or tulsi mala for counting repetitions
- Maintain consistent number of repetitions daily (108 is ideal)
- Visualize the yantra's energy growing with each repetition
- Conclude with prayers for universal benefit
Pen and Color in Yantra Creation
The tools used in yantra creation affect its energy:
- Red: For power, energy, and protection
- Yellow/Gold: For knowledge, wisdom, and prosperity
- Green: For growth, healing, and harmony
- Blue: For spiritual growth and calmness
- Silver: For lunar energies and intuition
- Traditional pens: Bamboo quill, gold/silver stylus for best results
How to Create a Yantra
Creating a yantra is a sacred process that requires preparation and focus. Here's a step-by-step guide:
Preparation
- Choose an auspicious day and time (consult a panchang or astrologer)
- Purify yourself through bathing and wear clean clothes
- Set up a clean workspace facing east or north
- Gather all necessary materials (paper, pen, colors, etc.)
- Begin with a prayer to Ganesha for removing obstacles
The Creation Process
- Start by drawing the outer square (bhupura) which represents the earthly plane
- Add the concentric circles which represent different levels of consciousness
- Draw the primary geometrical shapes (triangles, lotus petals, etc.)
- Add the specific bija (seed) mantras at appropriate points
- Complete with the central point (bindu) which represents the divine essence
Energizing the Yantra
After creation, the yantra must be energized:
- Place the yantra on a clean altar
- Offer flowers, incense, and a ghee lamp
- Chant the appropriate mantras 108 times
- Visualize divine energy entering the yantra
- Conclude with prayers for the yantra's intended purpose
Maintenance of Yantras
To keep your yantra energized:
- Clean the yantra regularly with a soft cloth
- Offer flowers or incense periodically
- Repeat the mantras regularly to maintain the energy
- Keep the yantra in a clean, sacred space
- Wrap in silk when not in use to preserve energy
Planetary Yantras
Planetary yantras are used to balance and enhance the energies of the nine planets (navagrahas) in Vedic astrology.
Surya Yantra (Sun Yantra)
Benefits: Enhances vitality, leadership, confidence, and success in career. Helps overcome enemies and gain respect.
Best Time: Sunday at sunrise
Mantra: "Om Hram Hreem Hraum Sah Suryay Namah"
Placement: East facing in office or home
Chandra Yantra (Moon Yantra)
Benefits: Enhances emotional balance, creativity, intuition, and mental peace. Good for mothers and maternal happiness.
Best Time: Monday evening
Mantra: "Om Shram Shreem Shraum Sah Chandraya Namah"
Placement: Northwest in bedroom
Mangal Yantra (Mars Yantra)
Benefits: For courage, energy, and overcoming obstacles. Helps in property matters and protects from accidents.
Best Time: Tuesday morning
Mantra: "Om Kram Kreem Kraum Sah Bhaumaya Namah"
Placement: South in home or office
Budh Yantra (Mercury Yantra)
Benefits: Enhances intelligence, communication, business success, and academic achievements. Good for students and traders.
Best Time: Wednesday morning
Mantra: "Om Bram Breem Braum Sah Budhaya Namah"
Placement: North in study or office
Guru Yantra (Jupiter Yantra)
Benefits: For wisdom, prosperity, children's welfare, and spiritual growth. Removes obstacles in marriage and brings good fortune.
Best Time: Thursday morning
Mantra: "Om Gram Greem Graum Sah Gurave Namah"
Placement: Northeast in home or temple
Shukra Yantra (Venus Yantra)
Benefits: For love, marriage, arts, beauty, and luxury. Enhances charm and relationships.
Best Time: Friday evening
Mantra: "Om Dram Dreem Draum Sah Shukraya Namah"
Placement: Southeast in bedroom
Shani Yantra (Saturn Yantra)
Benefits: Protects from Saturn's malefic effects, removes delays, and provides stability. Good for longevity and removing obstacles.
Best Time: Saturday evening
Mantra: "Om Pram Preem Praum Sah Shanaischaraya Namah"
Placement: West facing in home or office
Rahu Yantra
Benefits: Protects from Rahu's negative effects, removes illusions, and provides sudden gains. Helps in foreign matters.
Best Time: Saturday night
Mantra: "Om Bhram Bhreem Bhraum Sah Rahave Namah"
Placement: Southwest in home
Ketu Yantra
Benefits: Protects from Ketu's malefic effects, provides spiritual growth, and removes hidden enemies. Good for moksha.
Best Time: Tuesday night
Mantra: "Om Sram Sreem Sraum Sah Ketave Namah"
Placement: South facing in home
Nav Grah Shanti Yantra
Benefits: Balances all nine planets, removes planetary afflictions, and brings overall harmony in life.
Best Time: Any day at sunrise
Mantra: "Om Hram Hreem Hraum Sah Navagrahay Namah"
Placement: Northeast in home or temple
Prosperity Yantras
These yantras are specifically designed to attract wealth, abundance, and success in various endeavors.
Vyapar Vriddhi Yantra
Benefits: Enhances business growth, attracts customers, and removes financial obstacles. Ideal for shopkeepers and businessmen.
Best Time: Thursday morning
Mantra: "Om Shreem Om"
Placement: Cash counter or business entrance
Dhan Parpti Yantra
Benefits: Attracts wealth and removes poverty. Helps in steady income and financial stability.
Best Time: Friday morning
Mantra: "Om Shreem Mahalakshmiyei Namah"
Placement: North in home or office
Yantra for Increase in Money
Benefits: Multiplies wealth and opportunities. Helps in savings and investments.
Best Time: New moon night
Mantra: "Om Hreem Shreem Kleem"
Placement: Safe or wallet
Sarv Iccha Purti Yantra
Benefits: Fulfills all desires - material and spiritual. Brings completeness and satisfaction.
Best Time: Full moon night
Mantra: "Om Kleem Namah"
Placement: Prayer room or bedroom
Yash Prapti Yantra
Benefits: For name, fame, and recognition. Helps in career advancement and public image.
Best Time: Sunday at noon
Mantra: "Om Hreem Yashasye Namah"
Placement: Office desk or living room
Yantra for Name and Fame
Benefits: Enhances reputation and social standing. Good for artists, politicians, and public figures.
Best Time: Thursday morning
Mantra: "Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya"
Placement: Living room or office reception
Protection Yantras
These yantras provide protection from negative energies, evil eye, and various forms of harm.
Yantra for Removing Nazar Dosha
Benefits: Protects from evil eye and negative energies directed towards you or your family.
Best Time: Tuesday or Saturday
Mantra: "Om Hreem Kleem Chamundaye Viche"
Placement: Main entrance of home
Yantra for Removing Evil Eye
Benefits: Neutralizes malicious intentions and protects from black magic.
Best Time: Amavasya (new moon) night
Mantra: "Om Dum Durgayei Namah"
Placement: Above main door or around neck
Sarva Peeda Nashak Yantra
Benefits: Removes all types of troubles - physical, mental, and spiritual.
Best Time: Any day at sunrise
Mantra: "Om Namah Shivaya"
Placement: Anywhere in home
Bad Dream Removal Yantra
Benefits: Prevents nightmares and ensures peaceful sleep. Removes fear and anxiety.
Best Time: Before sleeping
Mantra: "Om Shanti Shanti Shanti"
Placement: Under pillow or near bed
Siddhi Yantra
Benefits: Provides protection during spiritual practices and removes obstacles in sadhana.
Best Time: During meditation
Mantra: "Om Aim Hreem Kleem"
Placement: Meditation altar
Deity Yantras
These yantras represent specific deities and carry their divine energies and blessings.
Hanuman Yantra
Benefits: For strength, courage, and protection. Removes spirits and negative energies.
Best Time: Tuesday or Saturday
Mantra: "Om Namo Hanumate Namah"
Placement: South facing in home
Shiv Panchakshar Yantra
Benefits: For spiritual growth, removal of sins, and liberation. Brings peace and stability.
Best Time: Monday or during Shravan month
Mantra: "Om Namah Shivaya"
Placement: Northeast in home or temple
Shree Ganesh Yantra
Benefits: Removes obstacles, ensures success in new ventures, and brings wisdom.
Best Time: Wednesday morning
Mantra: "Om Gam Ganapataye Namah"
Placement: Entrance of home or office
Mata Durga Yantra
Benefits: For protection, power, and victory over enemies. Removes difficulties.
Best Time: Friday or during Navratri
Mantra: "Om Dum Durgayei Namah"
Placement: East facing in home
Vishnu Yantra
Benefits: For preservation, harmony, and divine grace. Ensures overall wellbeing.
Best Time: Thursday morning
Mantra: "Om Namo Narayanaya"
Placement: Northeast in home or temple
Dhanwantri Yantra
Benefits: For health, healing, and longevity. Protects from diseases.
Best Time: Dhanteras or any Thursday
Mantra: "Om Namo Bhagavate Dhanvantaraye"
Placement: Northeast in home or clinic
Special Purpose Yantras
These yantras are designed for specific purposes and life situations.
Yantra for Success in Examination
Benefits: Enhances memory, concentration, and success in exams. Removes mental blocks.
Best Time: Wednesday morning
Mantra: "Om Hreem Saraswatyai Namah"
Placement: Study table
Yantra for Success in Court Cases
Benefits: Provides justice and favorable outcomes in legal matters.
Best Time: Thursday morning
Mantra: "Om Kleem Krishnaya Namah"
Placement: Carry to court or keep in office
Yantra for Marriage
Benefits: Removes obstacles in marriage and attracts suitable life partner.
Best Time: Friday evening
Mantra: "Om Kleem Shukraya Namah"
Placement: Bedroom or prayer room
Yantra for Successful Marriage
Benefits: Ensures harmony and happiness in married life. Prevents divorce.
Best Time: Full moon night
Mantra: "Om Shreem Parvatyai Namah"
Placement: Couple's bedroom
Yantra for Getting Rid of Sickness
Benefits: For healing and recovery from chronic diseases.
Best Time: Sunrise
Mantra: "Om Tryambakam Yajamahe"
Placement: Near patient's bed
Yantra to Remove Pain
Benefits: Reduces physical pain and suffering. Good for chronic pain conditions.
Best Time: When in pain
Mantra: "Om Hreem Hanumate Namah"
Placement: Keep on affected area
Yantra for Studies
Benefits: Improves learning ability, memory, and academic performance.
Best Time: Wednesday morning
Mantra: "Om Aim Saraswatyai Namah"
Placement: Study room or book
Yantra for Good Luck
Benefits: Attracts good fortune and positive opportunities in life.
Best Time: Thursday morning
Mantra: "Om Shreem Mahalakshmiyei Namah"
Placement: Purse or main entrance
Yantra for Happiness and Prosperity
Benefits: Brings overall happiness, contentment, and material abundance.
Best Time: Full moon night
Mantra: "Om Shanti Shanti Shanti"
Placement: Living room
Yantra for Happiness at Home
Benefits: Maintains harmony and positive energy in family relationships.
Best Time: Sunday morning
Mantra: "Om Kleem Krishnaya Namah"
Placement: Center of home