yantra
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A small metal plate with a sacred diagram kept for protection
- noun
- /ˈjʌntrə/
- Indian
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- Zhou Daguan, a Chinese diplomat at the court of Angkor in the 13th century, noted that the kings of Angkor had metal yantras inserted under their skin.
Examples
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Raksha Kavach Yantra's protection is life-long and lasts for as long as it is worn.
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The priest blessed the yantra before placing it in the shrine for protection during the ceremony.
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Hindus often use a yantra to invoke divine energies and ensure safety during meditation.
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She wore the yantra as a pendant, believing it would shield her from negative influences.
Synonyms
ema
vsyantra
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A small wooden plaque people write wishes on and hang at a shrine
is used as a protective metal plate with a mystical diagram
How Protective
Surface Forms
Etymology
Yantra comes from Sanskrit yantra, meaning 'instrument' or 'device', and from the root yam- meaning 'to control'. A helpful way to remember the charm sense is to imagine a small metal yantra as a tiny 'tool' you wear for protection that helps 'control' danger or bad luck.