1.- Yantra of Ganesha: What is it?
The Yantra of Ganesha is a very powerful geometric and sacred figure. The use of this Yantra gives us help in the different obstacles that come our way in life, as well as the protection of this Divinity.
A Yantra facilitates spiritual growth when we meditate with it performing a Trataka, since by looking at them with full attention, the consciousness expands and we delve into its mysteries.
2.- The composition of the Yantra
In the center of the star, Lord Ganesh is represented with the central point (or Bindu), red or gold, being the object on which we focus our attention.
Ganesha’s Yantra is located in a large square (Bhupur) that has four “gates”, which represent the four cardinal points. In this Yantra the creation is also represented by the inner circle.
Prakriti (or primordial nature) is represented by eight lotus petals; The six-pointed star represents the balance created by the superimposition of the triangle. This in an ascending direction that represents the masculine aspect, and a descending triangle, which represents the feminine aspect.
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3.- Ganesha’s Yantra: Useful Aspects
This Yantra separates and destroys the bad intentions of our enemies, without the need to harm or create disharmony. It also removes the difficulties that prevent us from achieving the love, success or peace necessary to achieve happiness.
In short, this Yantra facilitates a state of deep meditation, and a state of lasting inner peace in our lives. It raises our level of consciousness, and facilitates a state of respect and love towards all creation.
The Ganesha Yantra, in particular, is very powerful as it offers the practitioner inspiration, freedom and the ability to break away from worldly conditioning.