Planetary Yantras

Shani Dev Yantra is a powerful Planetary Yantra which is used to strengthen Planet Saturn in one’s Kundli. The Shani Yantra is the Vedic geometric representation of the Shani Mantra. Energies of the Shani Yantra bless a devotee with protection, relief from miseries, endurance and long-term success. Devotees worship the Shani Yantra or meditate over it or keep it in the vicinity during Shani Mantra Jaap as by doing so the Shani Yantra gets energised and activated and provide prolonged benefits. The Shani Yantra is highly recommended to people who have a weakly placed Planet Saturn (Shani Dosh) in their Kundli or are undergoing Mahadasha or Antardasha of Planet Saturn. Shani Yantra pacifies malefic effects of Planet Saturn and enhances its positive impact.

Shani Dev is considered as one of the most powerful and important Planets amongst the Navgraha (nine planets). Thus Shani Yantra is regarded as a powerful tool to bestow stability, protection, relief from misfortunes and Success. The Shani Yantra may be placed in homes, offices, temples or meditation spaces to enhance the flow of energy of the Planet Saturn and remove negativity. The Shani Yantra symbolizes discipline, justice, patience, stability and karmic balance. It is especially beneficial for individuals seeking protection from hardships, career stability, focus and inner strength during challenging phases of life. As per Vedic Astrology, worshipping or meditating upon the Shani Yantra can help balance Saturn’s planetary influences, reduce obstacles and negativity, improve discipline and perseverance and promote stability, wisdom and overall well-being.

Benefits of Shani Yantra

• Relief from miseries and problems
• Blesses with stability and success
• Protection against negativities and misfortunes
• Provides strength to face difficulties and challenges
• Helps overcome obstacles and challenges in life
• Divine blessings of Shani Dev

What is a Yantra?

Yantra is a Sanskrit word which means a machine or instrument. As per Vedic scriptures Yantras are schematic representation of a mantra. When activated or energized using the beej mantra they bless the user with the required benefit. A Yantra which is also known as Mandala encompasses within itself the required geometry or form energy of a mantra or Deity programmed into them. There are many Yantras, many of which as per ancient scriptures were revealed by the Divine themselves, others were revealed to/by Yogis and ancient sages in their deep state of mediation. The properties and benefits of various Yantras are glorified in almost all Vedic texts, the first reference to Yantras can be found in the most sacred and ancient Veda, the Rig Veda. When placed in a particular direction and activated through Pran Pratistha Puja (Energization) using the beej mantra a Yantra resonates at a specific frequency which the geometry of the Yantra holds. These energetic vibrations correspond to that of a particular mantra chants or that of a particular Deity which in turn helps in the manifestation of the required benefit. Yantras are abode of the Divine, they are also the most efficient tool for worship, dhyaan and meditation; they help enhance focus and concentration.

As per Vedic scriptures, Lord Shiva Himself has explained to Goddess Parvati that Yantras are as essential to Gods as oil is to an oil lamp. Yantras and their significance find first mentioned in Vedas and after that in Puranas and many other Vedic scriptures there onwards. In ancient times, Science of Yantras was taught in ancient Gurukuls. Yantra Shastra a branch of ancient science was entirely dedicated to the study of Yantras. Even Lord Krishna and Balaram studied Yantras in their Gurukul. Lord Krishna has also spoken about Yantras and their significance in Srimad Bhagwad Gita. During ancient times Yantras were used extensively in architecture especially during construction of a temple. Yatra Puja also forms an integral part of Tantra Sadhana like Shakti Sadhaks do Sri Chakra Sadhana using Shree Yantra for power and prosperity. Yantras can be made by etching the geometry on various surfaces such copper, silver, gold, Bhoj Patra and more, many a times they are hand drawn on the ground, at the Puja altar or on the walls of a temple or home. The size and material of the Yantra has its own significance and affects the working of the Yantra.

Benefits of Yantras / How to use them?

Yantra Pujan is one of the most preferred and apt methods to worship the Divine
Yantras are source of abundant positive energy thus they cleanse the environment around them
Yantras can be both kept on the Puja altar or be worn, in the second case it is very convenient to draw benefits of enhanced energies all day long and be close to Divinity
Yantras for specific purposes help fulfill all wishes and blesses the user with health, wealth, prosperity, wisdom, success, harmony and abundance
Yantras also help pacify all malefic effect of Planets and Planetary Doshas in one’s Kundli or Horoscope