Yantra
यन्त्र
YAN-trah
Yantra (यन्त्र) is a Sanskrit-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a mystical diagram used in Hindu and Buddhist rituals. In crosswords it is the 6-letter answer YANTRA (6).
Meaning & usage
A yantra is a geometric design, often used in Hindu and Buddhist practices, representing a deity or cosmic principle. It serves as a tool for meditation, worship, and rituals, believed to harness spiritual energy. Yantras are often inscribed on metal, paper, or stone, and their intricate designs are thought to facilitate a connection with the divine.
In a sentence
The priest placed a yantra on the altar to invoke the blessings of the goddess.
Yantra as a crossword answer
Yantra is a 6-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A mystical diagram used in Hindu and Buddhist rituals” (6)
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