questions about yantras

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Namaste,

I have a couple of Yantras and I am at a loss as to how to use them for

maximum benefit. Can you please provide a brief 'How To' on Yantras.

Here are some questions I have:

 

1. Which direction should Yantras be placed?

 

General recommendation is to place them in the north or north-west

direction in a room, facing the south or south-east. This rule of thumb

does not apply to Vaastu yantra which many say should be positioned in

the south-west of the house to face north-east. Shree Yantra is supposed

to be placed in the east, facing the west. Also heard that Lord Kuber

Yantra should be in the north facing the south or in the east to face

west.

 

Can a Yantra be placed on the altar with other Deities?

 

Yes, many families place yantras on altar with other deities.

 

 

2. Can Yantras be framed and hung on walls or should be left in the

'as-is' state (just the copper plate)?

 

For preservation, preferably they should be framed before placing on

altars or hung on walls. Its fine to hang them on the wall in the puja

room. Not advisable to leave them "as is" state.

 

 

3. Should Yantras be cleaned regularly? Or on festival days? If so what

is the procedure?

 

Once yantras are framed, its not necessary to clean them regularly

unless there is dust. On festival days when bathing or washing the

deities before drying and dressing them, its good to also wipe the

frames and glass of the yantras with a cotton cloth wet with gentle

soapy water. Then rinse the cloth and wipe again. After this, if you

have rosewater, pour some in a basin and use a clean cloth to wipe the

yantras. There are many ways to cleaning yantras and this is one of the

simple and practical methods in modern times.

 

 

4. How should one pray with Yantras? Chant any mantras? What is the

process?

 

Traditionally those who prefer simple worship of a yantra can place a

small oil lamp or ghee lamp in front of the yantra. Incense can be lit

and mantras can be recited. For those not able to chant mantras, tapes

of sacred chants relevant to the yantra can be played.

 

Any other information is also welcome.

 

Click on this link to access a whole lot more information:

 

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Om Ommmmm

 

 

 

, Amar Patibanda

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