Yantra (9): Yantra Nirukti
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This page describes Yantra (9): Yantra Nirukti located on page 76 in the book Text Book of Rasa Sastra composed by K. Rama Chandra Reddy. This book contains a collection of scientific articles based on the principles of Rasasastra (Rasashastra) and contains Sanskrit text of ancient literature, as well as modern English scientific documentation. This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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Soundarya Lahari of Shri Shankara (Study) [by Seetha N.]
The Shakta concept of Yantra (mystical diagram). [Some technical terms in Sakta tantras (11) Yantra] [[[ p. 45 ]]] Mantra which means, the formula sacred to the Almighty or ultimately the deity itself, is visualised through the mystical diagram called Yantra. Tantras, needs a physical nodus, to function, and this need is provided by Yantras which is a diagramtic form corresponding to the configuration of the powers that accompany the manifestation of the deity on its own plane....
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Samrajya Lakshmi Pithika (Study) [by Artatrana Sarangi]
The Yantra (mystic diagram) of Samrajya-lakshmi. [[[ p. 15 ]]] The reader comes across in the text instructions on the yantra (mystic diagram) of goddess Samrajya-lakshmi (4). The instructions cover questions like how to make such a yantra, what are the materials to be used, etc. At the outset, between the mantra and the yantra is hinted the nexus at. First the yantra is praised as the all-wish-fulfilling apparatus (sarvabhistaphalaprada)....
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Vastu-shastra (Introduction to Indian architecture) [by D. N. Shukla]
With due respect to the learned Doctor, I may submit my interpretation: The Yantras admit the three principal classes—firstly, the Yana-yantras, conveyances like Vimanas and chariots, secondly, the Udaka-yantra, water machines, pipes and showers technically called Vari-yantra and Dhara-yantra and thirdly, the machines of warfare (Sangramartha). This interpretation fully fits with the broad categories of Yantras, the Samaranganasutradhara has described, as we shall presently see....
Read full contents: Chapter 3a - Yantras (mechanical contrivances): Introduction
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