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The Sri Yantra is considered one of the most positive energy symbols. This powerful symbol has been used for thousands of years as a way to bring peace, good fortune and prosperity into being. Known for being extremely auspicious, it was popularized by mystics and gurus since the ancient pyramids were built in Egypt. Each Sri Yantra is designed in a triangular formation that looks similar to a pyramid.

In Egypt, the Sri Yantra formation was once used to design pyramids. In the Judaism, this sacred symbol is known as the Star of David. Christians know it as the lucky Star of Bethlehem. Meanwhile, churches, synagogues and Hindu temples have used the pyramid-like formation to create places of worship. Due to the auspicious, harmonious qualities …show more content…

At this time, Vedic scriptures in India mentioned that the Sri Yantra was revealed by the gods as a powerful, positive symbol. Over the last 6,000 years, it has been analyzed by baffled scientists and mathematicians. Modern scientists are still unsure how ancient people were able to create such a complex, intricate geometric symbol.

Today, temples in India are still built along the lines of the Sri Yantra Meru. The multi-pyramid grids have been recognized for their cosmic power and have been used throughout the world. It has been used in countries like India, Egypt, Cambodia and Indonesia. According to American physicist Dr. Patrick Flanagan, the Sri Yantra is the king of power symbols. Due to the way it is constructed, it has an energetic effect that is 70 times more powerful than a typical pyramid construction. This means that a Sri Yantra that stands 3 centimeters in height has the same energetic power as a pyramid that stands 2 meters …show more content…

The Sri Yantra has also been called Sri Chakra. It is a beautiful, complex part of sacred geometry that is used for worship, devotion and meditation. While it has been used for thousands of years, it is unknown how ancient people originally created this symbol since it is one of the most difficult symbols to draw without making a mistake.

At times, people may feel like they are overwhelmed by stress and negativity in their daily lives. The Sri Yantra can help to remove these negative influences for a heightened level of peace. It is ideal for individuals who feel stagnant at work or who have problems with a relationship. This symbol helps to cleanse negative energies for a prosperous, harmonious state of mind. In the Hinduism, the Sri Yantra was possessed by the creator of the universe and admired by Vishnu. It is believed to be a source of supreme energy and magnetic powers.

Having a Sri Yantra in a home can provide a number of spiritual, emotional and physical

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