yantra
Noun
Meaning
A geometrical diagram used as a meditation aid in tantric worship.
(religion) Any object used as a meditation aid in tantric worship.
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Just like a tanric deity on a Yantra (an implement), Balavadra, Shuvadra and Jagannath are placed on the Tara, Bhubaneswari and Shyama Yantra respectively, inscribed on Ratna Singhasan.
Fire service The fire service, known as the Barun Yantra Karyalaya, opened its first station in Kathmandu in 1937 with a single vehicle. citation An iron tower was erected to monitor the city and watch for fire.
The Nyingma tradition also practices Yantra yoga (Tib.
The Ganesh yantra is a 3×3 magic square.
"Yantra Yoga: The Tibetan Yoga of Movement" by Chogyal Namkhai Norbu.
Similarly, puja may involve focusing on a yantra or mandala associated with a deity.