Types of Yantras

Yantras are usually used for counteracting the harmful effects of planets. Besides countering negative effects, Yantras also increase the planets' beneficial aspects in our lives. Yantras and mantras are connected together since each Yantra has a corresponding mantra. The yantras are also representative of different deities. According to Ayurveda, there is also a definite relationship between Vedic talisman and the elements of Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Ether.

By proper prayers and perfect recitation of specific mantras, the material elements can be invoked to move in the way desired by the worshiper. This is not magic but a highly evolved and developed science for exercising some control in this regard.

Yantras are divided on the basis of certain criteria. Thus, the different types of Yantra are :

• Yantras by Pooja
• Yantras by Usage
• Yantras by Elements
• Tantras by Function