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The reader comes across in the text instructions on the yantra (mystic diagram) of goddess Samrajya-lakshmi (4). The instructions cover questions like how to make such a yantra, what are the materials to be used, etc. At the outset, between the mantra and the yantra is hinted the nexus at. First the yantra is praised as the 'all-wish-fulfilling apparatus (sarvabhistaphalaprada). Also, one comes across a derivation of the term yantra. It is known as yantra,

70 continues the author, because of its natural propensity in restraining (nivantrana) 1.e. cleansing the mind from the evil influence of impurities like kama (desire) krodha (anger), etc. The deity, it is added, can be pleased, when worshipped through the medium of a yantra. (4.3-4) 3 A yantra is described to be replete with mantra whose essence is the deity. The inter-relation between the two is supposed to be quite intimate like that of the body and 4 soul. (5) As it is apprehended that the deity is not correctly propitiated without the proper worship, accorded through the medium of a yantra, so the mantravid (knower of mantra) is invariably instructed to conduct the worship through a Yantra only. 3. &. (5-6). Kamakrodhadidosottha-manomala-nivamtranat / Yantrami tyahuretasmin prasidetdevatarcita // (4.3) yantran mantramavam prahuh / mantratmadevateti ca // dehatmanorya tha bhedo mantradevatayostatha // (4.4) Also Cf. kularnavatantra, Ed. Woodroffea and Pandit, Madras, 1965, P.59 wherein, we find a similar idea ringing throughout. Yantram mantramayam proktam devata mantrarupini / mantravatpulita devi sahasaiva prasidati //

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72 Yantra Proper : A. (Material) For the purpose, Samrajya-lakshmi-pithika prescribes a square and polished sheet of gold or silver, without any fold, hole or wave and approximately measuring (6 x 6) fingers. Such a sheet is got prepared with the help of a gold-smith and the diagram is drawn an it by an expert artist. (6-7). B. (Procedure) First is drawn a circle, surrounded by six, angles that are circumscribed by an eight-petalled lotus. To its outer circumference are drawn two bhu-puras with trident marks. In the middle of the circle is written the Blia of Sri in an effective syllabic form (sadhvarna-garbhita). In the six angles are now written, formulae of the ancillary adjuncts (angamantraka) with their distinctive class marks (iati). On each petal is written, syllables of the main formula 'in twost. The mantrin (practicant) now surrounds (vestana) the outer space by inscribing Sri-Blia in it. Thereafter, in the intermediate space, lying between the two bhupuras, are written by him in order, the syllables of (Devanagari) alphabet beginning with a and ending with ksa. (8-11) (See the enclosed diagram)

73 C. Instructions on placement of deities and worship etc. When such a diagram is made, the worshipper is instructed to worship the goddess of wealth (SrI) in the middle circle. The deities of the ancillary adjuncts (anga) are placed and worshipped in the angles that lie at the corners of the hexagon (sat-kona). Eight subsidiary deities like the dhanalaksmi etc. are placed at the roots of the eight lotus petals, eight guardians of quarters, at the centres and their weapons, at the petal-tips. D. Results (12-14). Thus placed, the deities are now offered worship by the adept worshipper who, by so doing, is sure to attain perfection (siddhi). The author adds that by dint of merits arising out of such a Puja, he achieves many wonders. Severed are all his sins, gone are the dangers, and from him, in ten directions, runaway evil and harmful spirits like bhuta, preta and pisaca. For such a person, the movable become static, enemies fast befriend him, malevolent planets are quickly propitiated and the rest of things become subservient to him. (15-16). Having spoken so eloquently, in praise of worship of the yantra of Samrajya-laksmi, the author further states that in the

74 three worlds there is nothing equal to this yantra. Therefore, the ambitious king should worship this yantra and engage himself in the japa (meditative repetition) of the mantra of Samrajya-lakshmi (17)