THE COSMIC SCIENCE OF YANTRA: EXPLORING SACRED ENERGY AND SPIRITUAL HARMONY WITH REFERENCE TO INDIAN NEO-TANTRA ARTISTS
Sakshi Gupta
ShodhShreejan: Journal of Creative Research Insights June 30, 2025 DOI: 10.29121/shodhshreejan.v2.i1.2025.23 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Key points | Argues that the Yantra functions as a sacred map of consciousness, an instrument of ritual energy, and a modern spiritual aesthetic, drawing on Tantric scholarship and the work of Indian Neo-Tantra artists to show its enduring role as both visual icon and meditative technology bridging esoteric tradition and contemporary Indian modernism. |
Abstract
This paper investigates the cosmic and philosophical significance of the Yantra, an ancient geometric diagram central to Indian Tantric traditions. Combining scholarly insights from Madhu Khanna, B. Frederics, F.W. Bunce, Philip Rowson, Lalan Prasad Sigh and Ajit Mookerjee with an analysis of Indian Neo-Tantra artists such as S.H. Raza, G.R. Santosh, Biren De, P.T. Reddy, O.P. Sharma, Dipak Banerjee, K.C.S. Paniker and Shobha Broota, it explores how Yantras function as sacred maps of consciousness, instruments of ritual energy, and modern spiritual aesthetics. Through an interdisciplinary lens encompassing art history, metaphysics, and cultural criticism, the study reveals the Yantra's enduring role as both visual icon and meditative technology, bridging the esoteric past and contemporary Indian modernism.