What is Yantra ?

The word Yantra has first come up in Indian literature that means instrument, machine or device. This word has been used in astrology, rasastra, Ayurveda, mathematics, etc. There is a 22nd chapter called ‘Yantradhyaya’ in Brahmasfutasiddhanta composed by Brahmagupta. Names of some instruments mentioned in Sanskrit literature Yantraraj, Dolayantra, Tiriyakpatnayantra, Damruyantra, Dhruvabhramayantra, Patnayantra, Radhayantra, Dhrayantra, Upanayantiantra, Svedanayantra, Musyantra, Koshniyantra, Yantra Free, Khalvayantra, Rasashala i.e. the laboratory in detail. More than 32 instruments were used in Rasshala, the main ones are- 1) Dolor Yantra (2) Svedni Yantra (3) Patan Yantra (4) Paadhan Yantra (5) Dheki Yantra (4) Baluk Yantra (4) Tiriyak Patan Yantra (4) Vidyadhar Yantra (4) Dhoop Yantra (10) Cellar Yantra (11) Kachhap Yantra (12) Damru Yantra. The following machines are mentioned in Rasendramangala- Shilayantra, Stone machine, Bhuantra Yantra, Bansh Yantra, Nalik Yantra, Gajadant Yantra, Dola Yantra, Pathan Yantra, Geotropic Yantra, Patan Yantra, Regulatory Yantra, Gaman Yantra, Tula Yantra, Kachhapat Yantra, Chaki Yantra, Yantra Yantra Gandhaka Triennial Device, Musha Yantra, Handika Kambhajan Yantra, Ghon Yantra, Analabhrak Yantra, Narayana Yantra, Jalika Yantra, Charan Yantra. Tra (yantra) (Sanskrit) (literally meaning “machine, contraption”) is actually a mysterious figure, mainly related to the Tantric traditions of Indian religions. They are used in temples or homes to aid in the worship and meditation of the deities. Based on Hindu astrology and Tantric texts they are used for the benefits bestowed by imaginary occult powers. due to their aesthetic properties and symmetrical properties, also used for floor decoration in the temple. Specific instruments are traditionally related to specific deities. The description of the Yantra in India is still believed to be 11,000–10,000 years BC. The Bagore Stone, found in the Upper-Paleolithic context in the Son River valley, is believed to be the oldest example by Sharma Ji. Who was involved in the stone excavation. The triangle-shaped stone, with triangular carvings on one side, was painted with ocher, believed to be a place of worship. It has been found that the worship of goddesses in the area at that time was performed in the same manner as in the present day. Kenoyers, who was also involved in excavation, are considered to be associated with Shakti.