Harper, K. A., & Brown, R. L. (Eds.). (2002). The Roots of Tantra . SUNY Press.

The Śrī Yantra (also Śrī Cakra) consists of:

Focuses on orthodox, symbolic, and meditative practices. It aims for spiritual evolution, self-realization, and purification of the mind.

The study of Yantra, Mantra, and Tantra intersects deeply with other branches of the ancient occult sciences, creating an all-encompassing system of esoteric knowledge. Vedic Astrology (Jyotish)

[ TANTRA ] <-- The System / Technology / \ / \ [ YANTRA ]--[ MANTRA ] (The Form) (The Sound) Yantra: The Sacred Geometry (The Instrument)

Vikram saw his own reflection, clouded by pride and impatience.

In occult sciences, sound is the primordial creative force of the universe (Shabda Brahman). Repeating a mantra (Japa) invokes specific cosmic energies or deities associated with that frequency. Yantra: The Sacred Geometry of the Cosmos