Kali,Seated on a corpse, greatly terrifying, laughing loudly, with fearful fangs, four arms holding a cleaver, a skull, and giving the mudras bestowing boons and dispelling fear, wearing a garland of skulls, her tongue rolling wildly, completely naked (digambara - clad in the directions), thus one should meditate on Kali, dwelling in the centre of the cremation ground.
Significance of Kali Yantra
Kali yantra or Dakshina Kalika Maha Yantra bestows on the sadhaka the fulfilment of desires, wealth and the comforts of life. Kali yantra is required to take care of the harmful effects of Saturn, which is usually responsible for misfortunes, sufferings and sorrows in human life. Kali yantra is prepared and used at a time when Saturn has the most beneficial effect on Earth. When worn, Kali yantra is the surest remedy against chronic diseases like blood pressure, paralysis and nervous disorders. It has the occult power of protecting the wearer from evil forces such as Bhuta, Pisacha, Kala Purusha and Brahma Rakshyasas. Any person wearing Kali yantra is protected against planetary malevolence, as well as from accidents, misfortunes and dangers. Since Saturn is the planet for longevity it has the additional benefit of bestowing long life on the person who keeps this yantra on his body.
How the Yantra is Prepared:
The Kali Yantra is very powerful and should be written on bronze embossed on gold, silver or copper plates before offering prayers. While performing the puja, the person should concentrate on the image of Kali.
Kali Yantra Japa Beej Mantra:
"Om Karim Kalikayee Namah"
ॐ क्रीं कालिकायै नमः
After performing Pranayam, Rishi Nyas, Karanga Nyas etc., the devotee should invoke Kali Devi. According to Swanan Tantra, Kali Tantra and Bhairon Tantra, Japa should be performed for one lakh mantras by taking rice and ghee together. This yantra is also known as Sasaan Kali, Mahakali and Bhadra Kali yantra, to be performed under the guidance of one's Guru. Useful Stotra & Mantras of Mahavidya Kali
Yantra is not magic, but a path or technique which has been frequently mistaken with "Jadoo Toona" and superstition. In technical terms, Yantra means an instrument, an apparatus, a talisman or mystical diagrams. By following certain techniques and instructions, one can attain "siddhi" and fulfil one's desires and ambitions speedily.
Our ancient "rishis" and seers practiced Yantra and attained perfect peace of mind so essential in modern life. The "Shastras" or ancient texts have held the power of Yantra in high esteem as an effective tool in the path towards realising God.
The Aims and Objects of Yantras
A man expresses himself through signs, speech or writing. While Yantras include signs and writings, Mantras and Tantras are inter-linked since they are expressed through the medium of Yantra. Different Yantras are connected with different deities and are combined with different Mantras. The five basic elements of Earth, Water, Fire, Air and the Sky are related to Yantras, and by performing Special "Pujas" or prayers one can control nature for one's own advantage. According to our Shastras, Yantra is a science which can be used through the five elements of Nature and by the recitation of certain Mantras. Deities are worshipped in different forms and each form is linked to a Yantra. Each planet is said to have a beneficial or harmful effect. Yantra is believed to remove their malefic effects and increase their beneficial aspect. A "Bindu" or a zero is the basic primary sign through which a triangle is developed, indicating various desires, methods or knowledge. The "bindu" is a focal point of increasing one's powers of concentration. It is often expanded to form various types of triangles and other round, long or broad figures which are called "Yantras".
While anybody can draw the yantra, it docs not yield the desired results unless it is energised by a "Sidh Mantra". This task can be performed only by a competent "tentrik". Yantras are generally prescribed by astrologers and tantriks to ward off the evil effects of the planets, spirits or one's adversaries.
In general, a Yantra is a particular design drawn on bronze, lead, copper, silver, stainless steel, or gold. A durable material is used so that when "Puja" is performed, the wearer will be protected from all those forces which arc inimical. Yantra thus becomes the medium through which the invisible forces of energy act on an individual. The medium is sanctified and the person who wears it should recite certain "mantras" so that the effectiveness of the yantra is increased. In order to enhance the benefits of the yantra, the utmost skill and sincerity is required of the person who energises it.
The yantras sadhana is verifiable at every stage as it is a rational science based on a set of doctrines, which may be tested by any individual at any level. In order to olain "Siddhi", the sadhana must be done selflessly and with all faith and humility. It must be admitted that despite the best of intentions, the desired results arc not always achieved. People become disheartened and arc often known to label both yantra and its "Sadhakas" as hoaxes. However, just as scientists do not always succeed in their endeavours, so to the yantras and those who practice its prescribed rituals may register failures on some occasions.
The preparation of yantras is a difficult process as there are many prescribed steps and rituals that have to be followed exactly. The great tantrik yantra diagrams represent time and space, especially the "Shri Yantra" which is the most sacred and effective yantra in Hinduism.
