Complete Definition of "yantra"

English

Noun
en-noun
rfv-inflection|yantras

  1. A geometrical diagram used as a meditation aid in tantric worship.
  2. Any object used as a meditation aid in tantric worship.

Sanskrit

Noun
yantra

  1. Any instrument for holding or restraining or fastening, a prop, support, barrier; a fetter, band, tie, thong, rein, trace; a surgical instrument (esp. a blunt one, such as tweezers, a vice etc.) any instrument or apparatus, mechanical contrivance, engine, machine, implement, appliance.

Category:Sanskrit nouns
Category:Religion

hu:yantra

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