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YANTRA #49•Dattatreya & Nath Tradition

Dattatreya Yantra

दत्तात्रेय यंत्र
Also known as: Guru Dattatreya Yantra, Avadhuta Yantra, आदिगुरु दत्तात्रेय यंत्र
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Canonical Attributes & Classification

Associated Deity:Lord Dattatreya
Planetary Energy:Jupiter (Adi Guru - Supreme Enlightenment)
Tradition / Lineage:Nath & Smarta Tradition
Traditional Direction:Traditionally East or North.
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Traditional Significance & Overview

The Kartikeya (Subrahmanya) Yantra represents Lord Murugan, commander of the divine army who defeated the demon Soorapadman. Symbolizes supreme spiritual valor and conquest of internal vices.

Metaphysical Symbolism & Geometry

A six-pointed hexagram and six outer petals representing the six spiritual chakras and victory over sensory distraction.

Geometric Architecture:

Sacred trinity mandala featuring central Bindu, trinity triangle, surrounding 8-petaled lotus, and four-portal Vedic enclosure.

Sacred Mantra & Recitation
॥ ॐ द्रां दत्तात्रेयाय नमः • ॐ दिगम्बराय विद्महे अवधूताय धीमहि तन्नो दत्तः प्रचोदयात् ॥
"Om Draam Dattatreyaya Namah | Om Digambaraya Vidmahe Avadhootaya Dheemahi Tanno Dattah Prachodayat"
Mantra Meaning: Salutations to Lord Dattatreya, embodiment of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva; guide our intellect toward supreme liberation and wisdom.

Traditional Method of Use

Worshiped during Skanda Sashti and Tuesdays with red flowers and silent contemplation on courage.

Traditional Placement & Direction

Clean prayer sanctum, home altar, or quiet meditation corner.

Traditional Precautions & Respect

Maintain cleanliness and respect around the sacred geometry. Meditative focus should be grounded in patience and ethical conduct.

When Teacher Guidance is Recommended: Advanced ritual procedures, prolonged mantra vows (anushthanas), and tantric rites should only be performed with authentic guidance from a qualified traditional teacher.

Scriptural References & Scholarly Sources

  • Prapanchasara Tantra by Attributed to Adi Shankaracharya (Ed. Arthur Avalon) (1935, Agamanusandhana Samiti, Calcutta).
  • Sharada Tilaka Tantram by Lakshmana Deshikendra (Comm. by Raghavabhatta) (1963, Chowkhamba Sanskrit Series Office, Varanasi).
Traditional Devotional Context & Disclaimer

Yantras and sacred geometric diagrams are presented as traditional Hindu spiritual heritage and contemplative symbols. They do not constitute medical, clinical, or financial advice and offer no guaranteed financial or medical outcomes.

Dattatreya Yantra (दत्तात्रेय यंत्र) — Sacred Geometry & Traditional Mantra | YantraVeda