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Mantra, Yantra and Mandala The Three Tools of Tantra MantraTogether with yantra and mandala, mantra is the most important aspect of Tantra - its essence.
Almost invariably, these three are used in conjunction with each other to form powerful combinations.
The mantra is the vehicle of consciousness, while yantra, mandala or devata is the form of consciousness.
The mandala, yantra or devata is the manifested form or configuration of Shakti while the mantra, which is also Shanti,
is the link between consciousness and form. This applies to everything in the world around us.
The form is the expression; the mantra is the vehicle of expression.
Mantra is the direct link with the 'beyond'. The world we know is materialised and shaped through mantra,
through sound at all levels and degrees of subtlety. Mantra originates in the substratum of Shiva,
and can be used to retrace the direction of manifestation so that one again merges with consciousness.
A mantra is therefore a means to make a 'U-turn' and retrace one's path back to the source.
Man's 'inner being' is constantly in contact with something much greater than the limitations of individuality,
but the average person is not aware of this. Mantra brings about a state of 'resonance' between an individual and the depths of his being.
They arc the tools through which we can harmonise with the inner cosmic forces.
YantraA yantra is a specific form of mandala consisting of geometrical shapes and figures, and often diagrams of deities (especially in
Buddhist Tantra). It is a particularly powerful form of mandala and deep concentration upon it can lead to the realisation of its higher
nature. The word 'yantra' means 'instrument, 'machine', 'apparatus', or 'implement'. The yantra is indeed an implement (or tool)
because it acts as an instrument for tuning in with consciousness, a spiritual machine for inducing states of meditation.
MandalaA mandala is a focus for cosmic powers. During tantric worship and practices the mandala becomes the symbolic centre of the universe.
It is laid out according to a fixed plan and its construction is a rite in itself. Everything in the manifested world is a mandala in essence.
Each and every object is a focal point of consciousness: every thing is a manifestation of Shakti, an expression of the underlying
consciousness. Thus, deep concentration on any form can bring about a realisation of this consciousness.
For this reason, bhakti or devotion is an important part of tantric meditation practices as it supercharges the power of concentration,
which becomes more piercing when backed up by the emotion of reverence and love.
Each one of us and our every thought forms a mandala. A man and woman in union form a closed unit or circle which can also be a
perfect mandala for attaining higher states of consciousness. The guru is a most powerful mandala as he acts as a magnet to draw
down cosmic consciousness. He radiates and glows with the light of this great force. It is through the guru that cosmic powers are
unleashed and transmitted to the disciple. This is the grace of the guru mandala.
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