"yantra" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /jəntɹə/ Forms: yantras [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Sanskrit यन्त्र (yantra, “instrument”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|sa|यन्त्र||instrument}} Sanskrit यन्त्र (yantra, “instrument”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} yantra (plural yantras)
  1. A geometrical diagram used as a meditation aid in tantric worship.
    Sense id: en-yantra-en-noun-4vpujl8J
  2. (religion) Any object used as a meditation aid in tantric worship. Categories (topical): Religion
    Sense id: en-yantra-en-noun-gJNJW64u Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 25 75 Topics: lifestyle, religion

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