Yantradevata, Yantradevatā, Yantra-devata: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Yantradevata means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: Wisdom Library: PāñcarātraYantradevatā (यन्त्रदेवता) [=yantradevatādhyānanirūpaṇam] refers to one of the topics dealt with in the twenty-fourth chapter of the Ahirbudhnyasaṃhitā: an ancient Pāñcarātra Āgama scripture dealing with the symbology of the Sudarśana weapon while also dealing with iconography, philosophy and Vaiṣṇava rituals.
Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama TextsYantradevatā (यन्त्रदेवता) refers to the “presiding deities of yantras”, as discussed in the twenty-fourth chapter of the Ahirbudhnyasaṃhitā, a Pāñcarātra work in 60 chapters dealing with topics such as Viṣṇu’s discus-power, the processes of creation and esoteric practices related to Sudarśana (such as mantras and yantras).—Description of the chapter [yantradevatā-adhyāna-nirūpaṇa]: Each of the preceding eight yantras has its presiding deity. Each of these is separately and briefly described for purposes of meditation (1-29).
Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Yantra, Devata.
Starts with: Yantradevatadhyana, Yantradevatadhyananirupana.
Relevant text
No search results for Yantradevata, Yantradevatā, Yantra-devatā, Yantra-devata; (plurals include: Yantradevatas, Yantradevatās, devatās, devatas) in any book or story.