Upayas
to conquer karmic deficiencies are of four types called Vachak that deal with
speech, Mansik that involve the mind,
Kayak referring to the body and Tantrik that use external objects. Further, Satvik
remedies include rituals like mantras and yantras, yagna and anushthan. Rajsik
methods deal with gemstones and daan (charity). Tantrik systems work with herbs
and chanting of mantras.
Most
people are in a great hurry in the 21st century in the world of
instant everything. Tantra Anushtans aim to work quickly. A Vrat combines
different practices and is called an anushthan. Faith and concentration are
crucial. After analysis of horoscopes, the various rituals are specified
according to time and place. The purpose is to prevent harmful cosmic
influences and anushthans wield great power.