1.- Yantra of Shiva: What does it represent?
The Shiva Yantra represents the divine energies of the supreme deity Shiva. This Yantra is highly valued in India as it is considered a protective, auspicious and beneficial symbol.
Shiva, comes from sanskrit and means “The auspicious one”. It is also spelled as Śiwa or Śiva. It is one of the three deities of Hinduism of the Trimurti. Lastly, in India the Shivites worship him as the supreme god.Lastly, in India the Shivites worship him as the supreme god.
2.- Composition of the Yantra of Shiva
Two-dimensional (2D) Yantras of Shiva are made of thick metal plates with the Yantra engraved on them, with or without gold/silver plating. It can also be made of pure silver or gold metal.
It is a complex amalgamation of certain symbols that are engraved or embossed or printed on it. Each line and curve of the Yantra has its own importance and meaning.
The symbolic diaphragm comprises triangles, squares, circles, lotus petals, numbers, mantras, etc. The sets of nine ‘Trikona‘ (Triangles) which are of great importance in the Shiva Yantra. It completes the creation or manifestation of both material and spiritual worlds.
The 5 downward pointing triangles characterize the Yoni, which is the source of all creations and also represents the element of Water (Jal), as the water flows downward. Pointing upwards, the four Triangles signify a strong spiritual desire, the transfer of one’s nature to the subtlest sphere, and represent the Element of Fire (Agni) because Agni always rises.
The fire element represents the god Shiva and the water element represents Shakti, their Divine union creates and manifests and so does the Yantra.
3.- Utility
This Yantra is in tune with the energies of Lord Shiva and honors the worshiper with many valuable blessings. Worshiping him connects you with him to fulfill your desires. This Yantra has various benefits, among which are:
Worshiping the god Shiva, the Yantra of Shiva bestows prosperity, wealth and abundance in life.
This divine tool brings harmonious and positive energies to the person.
Good health and good fortune are manifested..
Protects from the evil eye, black magic and other lower vibrational energies.
Remove obstacles that stand in your way to success, so you can move forward more easily.
Give courage.
Meditating improves creative abilities, calms the mind and increases concentration.
The energies of the Yantra of Shiva form a protective shield over the person and the place where it is installed.
The wishes of the worshiper are easily fulfilled by worshiping the Yantra of Shiva.
In addition, one way to invoke the auspicious presence of the god Shiva is by using an appropriate incense such as this one that we offer in our online store of incense and essences.
मृत्युंजायाय रुद्राय नीलकंठाय शंभवे I
अमृतेशाय शर्वाय महादेवाय ते नम: II
“Mrityunjaya Rudraya Neelakanthaya Shambhave
Amriteshaya Sarvaya Mahadevayadhe Namaha”.
O Lord of Death, destroyer of the physical realm, he who permeates the entire universe, he whose source of bliss is!
The eternal, add all that there is, Lord of Lords, greetings to you