Essay name: Devi Tantra, Mantra, Yantra (study)
Author:
Srider Basudevan Iyer
Affiliation: University of Mumbai / Sanskrit, University Department
This essay studies the history of Devi (the Goddess) in relation with worship using Tantra, Yantra and Mantra. The study explores the concept of the 'Female Principle' or Goddess, examining her role and significance in ancient Indian society.
Chapter 4 - Worship and The Worshipper
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External source: Shodhganga (Repository of Indian theses)
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Worship & worshipper Yantra of alloy : Constituent and constitution. 313 Metals individually have their own limitations. A combination of the
different metals would result in the procurement of their collective good and
elimination of their negative aspects. The different metals are therefore
amalgamated to ensure positive benefits. The SVT15 speaks about the
constituents of a yantra made of alloy. The yantra technically is known as
Lohatraya and its constituents are gold, silver and copper. The constitution
of the different metals is as follows - ten parts of gold, sixteen parts of silver
and twelve parts of copper.
Life span of a Yantra.
There is a time limit for the invoked goddess to stay in the yantra of
different mediums. The time limit for usage of the yantra before its expiry
date with regard to the different mediums is as follows -
Sno. Medium.
嘟劼�
Gold
2.
Silver
3.
Copper
4.
5.
+5
Bh奴rja leaf
Crystal etc...(jewels)
Period of usage.
Span of life of the s膩dhaka.
Twenty-two years.
Twelve years.
Six years.
Forever.
15 SVT ch.XII
