Different mantras have been formulated by our sages for different
deities. Regular chanting of these mantras in specified way helps one attract
energy related to the deity that is being worshipped, chanted or meditated. Yantras
are as old in Tantric tradition as the mantras. Yantras are basically, the
geometrical representation of the power of mantra. In layman language, Yantra
is artistic manifestation of Mantra that is visible to our eyes, similar to any
painting of the artist. In Tantric
tradition, worship of deity with both Yantra and Mantra is regarded most
effective.
Nowadays, it is common to see Yantra of different deity in
almost all puja ghar of Hindus in India. It is equally popular in Islam and
Buddhism. Yantra of different deities (Durga, Shiva, Kuber) have different
geometrical shapes. Yantra are found in various forms such as Pendent,
Bracelet, Pocket Yantra (suitable to carry in pocket like credit card), Desktop
Yantra (suitable to keep in office, in front of desk), Framed Yantra (suitable
to hang on wall and worship in puja ghar). Yantras are crafted in different
sattvik metals such as Copper, Brass, Silver, Gold, Panchadhatu, Ashtadhatu etc
and also on bhojpatra. Some Yantra are also carved in 3D form (meru Yantra),
but one must give a second thought before buying those yantras for puja
purpose. It is very difficult to get 3D Yantra in exact geometrical shape and
puja of Yantra only gives best result if it is drawn per geometry described in
our tantra Shashtra.
What are the factors
determining rate of Yantra?
The answer of this question may seem very confusing,
especially if you visit ecommerce websites for Yantras online. You will see
same Yantra has different rate on different website. Surprisingly this rate can
vary from few hundreds to few thousands. In this article I will try to answer this
question - what determines rate of the Yantra.
If I were to name a single factor that determines rate of
Yantra then I would definitely name is as accuracy of Yantra. It is very
difficult to say if the Yantra that you have purchased have the same geometry
(same angle, same shapes) as mentioned in related Tantra Shashtra. Most of the
3D yantras found in market fail to meet the precise geometry of Yantra. Apart
from accuracy, below are the factors that determine the price of Yantra.
·
Size:
- Size of Yantra is directly proportional to its price. Typical Yantra used for
puja purpose have the size of (sizes are
in inches)
o
3’ X 3’
o
6 X 6’
o
12’ X 12’
These are the sizes which are accepted for puja purpose. Other sizes of
Yantra available in market (such as 7’X7’, 3.25’X3.25’ etc) are not considered
pure for puja purpose
·
Form:
- Majority of Yantras seen on internet are just the metal sheet with image of
Yantra on it. Cost of these sheets are lesser compared to framed Yantra (Yantra
in beautiful frame). Difference of their cost can be anywhere between 100-200.
Even there is difference in material used as sheet for Yantra. Some are drawn
in gold plated paper while some in gold plated metal. Gold plated metal may not
look as beautiful as gold plated Paper but it is costlier and durable. Cost of
Locket Yantra is very much specific to the engraving on it. More beautiful the
engraving costlier the Yantra. Normally, locket yantras are expensive than
6’X6’ yantras
·
Metal:-
Yantra can have different base metal. The common metals used for engraving of
Yantras are Gold, Silver, Copper, Bronze (copper+zinc), Panchadhatu,
Ashtadhatu. These different metals Yantra have different prices.
·
Energizing
cost:- Yantra in itself is not more than a piece of metal unless energized.
Much website charge for energizing of Yantra. But it is very important to know
how many mantras they have been chanted during energizing of Yantra. Higher the
count of mantra, higher will be the energy in Yantra. A genuine pundit will
charge you anywhere in range of 500-2000 for energizing of normal Yantra. The
cost may go up depending upon intensity of mantra chanting and the type of
Yantra.
