YAGYA (YAJNA /AGNIHOTRA / HAVAN)

Yagya – Scientific study.

Dr. Chandra PrakashMD, FNAMS, FIAMS, FCGP,FICP, FISG, FCCP(USA), FICA (USA) etc.

By

Director Principal Medical College Rohtak (Retd)

Vice-President DAVCMC, New Delhi

Science in Vedas

Vedas are the Source of ‘Truth’- Science. Vedic Dictum. No one can become wise

or learned unless he posses the knowledge of science. Acquaintance with it is the most essential for proper use of material and without knowledge of material sciences and making use of them one cannot enjoy fully on earth. (Rig 1.73.7)

Vedic Knowledge is Comprehensive and Complete in all Respects for Life Science.

Yagya or Yajna-Definition

Derived from ‘Root- Yaj’ meaning Prayer, Company of the learned and Charity.

*Yajna (worship) - Any Action for Benefit of Humanity like -

1.” Enjoyment for ‘Learned Persons” for Social Benefits of their Profession

2. Application of Sciences and Arts for Peace. 3. Dissemination of Knowledge,

4. Purification of Environment and Self, 5. Enhancement of Vegetation Nourishment through Principles of Meteorology (Agnihotra)

*(Maharishi Swami Dayanand Saraswati)

Classification of Yajna

Satyarth Prakash Braham Yagya Dev Yagya Pitri Yagya Atithi Yagya Balivaishava YagyaSmd. Bhagwat Gita 1. Dravya Yagya (Materialistic) 2. Tapsya / Bhakti Yagya 3. Karam Yagya 4. Janana Yajna

Dev Yagya

Interaction with Devas or ScholarsConferences, Seminars, Symposia,

Workshops, Summit Meet, Chetna Shiver

Knowledge & Ignorance (Tamaso Ma Jyoti Gammaya)Agnihotra, Havan or Yagya is equalivent

to Inaugural Function of Modern Times.

Agnihotra - Philosophy Inaugural Function Community or Family Function Agne or Fire - Symbolic Rhythmic Recitation of Mantra Community Singing of Mantra (Sat-Sang) Agriculture – Promotion of Rain, Ash as

Fertilizer, Anti-bacterial or Anti-fungal Gas. Purification of Polluted Atmosphere Purification of Self- Physical, Psycho-social Swaha meaning Bliss in saying so. It is nicely

said. This is true Offering. Truly Said. Idam Nna Mamma- This is not for me.

Rhythmic Mantra Recitation

Community Recitation (Satsang) Prescribed Phonetics and Rhythm Essential Four Priests for Community Yagya

1. Hota (Designer)

2. Adhyurveta (Implement)

3. Adgaataa (Melodious Recitation)

4. Brahma (observer)

Essentials of Agnihotra

Prayer – Stuti-Upasna-Prarthna Mantra Self- Purification- Achman & Angaprasha Lighting of Fire in HavanKund Jal-Sinchan Ahutis- Ghee, Samigri and Swishkriti. Puran Ahuti Parvachan / Scholarly Discourse Shanti Path or Prayer Song Hospitality / Charity

Agnihotra- Additions

Vedic Sandhya. Svastivachan ( Recitation of Benedictory Mantra) Shantikaranam (Auspicious hymns of Peace and

Harmony) Parvani Ahutis (4) Ashtaajyaahuti (8) Maha-vaam-devygaan. (3) _- Singing as in

SamVeda. Gyatri Mantra Havan Sanskars Havan

Agni- Symbol

Agni is derived from “Nee” that means to lead, to carry forward or a leader who leads to the desired goal (Nirkuta) So Agni stands for ‘Leader’-first among the first.

Vedic Concept of Agni 1. God 2. Soul 3. Physical 4. Biological (Life Energy) 5. Preacher

Agni- Physical Changes

As the matter is indestructible, it only undergoes transformation to other forms.

Fire Purifies the material in Ahutis and Converts to ‘Micro Particles state.

It helps in Spreading of micro-particles in the Environment.

In Ayurveda, Bhasams are effective while Resource Metals are inert.

Anti-pollution Activity

Wood- Mango, Babool, Neem, Ashoka, Sandal wood, Ficus religiosa & glomerata

Fragrant Material:- Safforn, Aquilaria, Sandal wood, Asperagus, Basil, Nutmeg, Camphor, Guggala, Feronia, Elephantom et

Good Quality Material –Pure Ghee, Sweet Material:- Sugar, Honey, Date Palm. Disease Destroying Herbs or Medicine

Achman Mantra

Om Amrito Pastran Masi Sawaha Om Immortal Nector that is ‘undermattress’

for Me – Blissful Saying. Om Amitraa Pidhaana Masi Swaha - Cover Sheet- Om Satyam Yasha Shreemayi Shreeh

Sharyataam Swaha Om Bless me with Fame & Prosperity,

Wealth & Patronage through Truthful Means. Sipping of Water Symbolizes Feeling of Bliss.

Anga-Sprasha

Om Vaang Me Asyestu Om Nasorme Pranostu Om Akhshnorme Chakhshurastu Om Karnayorme Shrotrmastu Om Bahorme Balamastu Om Orvorme Ojostu Om Arishtani Me Angani Tanustanva Me

Sah SantuTouching all the parts stated with water

(Purification)

Agnyadhanam (Fire in Havan Kund)

Om Bhur Bhuva Swaha: Om Bhur Bhuva Swa-Dhayoriva Bhoomnaa Prithviva Varimana! Tsyaatyaste Prithvi Devayajani Prishthey Agnimannaada Amannaadyaay aadadhey

(Where in the past, Devas performed the same)

Agni-pardeepta Mantra

Om Udbudhya Swa Agni Prati Jagrhi Tvamishta Poorte San Srjethaamayam Cha! Asmintsadhasthe Adhyuttrasmin Vishve DevaYajmaanash Cha Seedata

(May this performer and other enlightened people take their seat on this holy stage where no distinction is made between high and low)

Samidaa-dhaan(Offerings of Three Wood-sticks) Om Ayant Idhma Aatmaa Jaatvedestene

Dhysava Vardhasva Cheddha Vardhaya Chasmaan Prajyaa Pashubhir Brahma Varchasna Anaadyena Smadhaya Swaha Idamagnaye Jaatvedase- Idanna Mama

Om source of Vedas & omnipresent, my soul is like thy fuel (wood-stick). O agni blaze intensely with this,advance and bless us with worthy offsprings, good cattle, divine glory, plentiful food and spiritual advancement. This oblation is for Agne - all pervading and source of Vedas and not for myself.

Samidaa-Dhaan (2nd Wood Stick Offering) Om Samidhaa Agnim Duvasyata Ghrtair Bodhaya

Taatithim! Assmin Havyaa Juhotana Savaha. Idamagnaye Idanna Mama

Om Susamiddhaa Yasho Chishe Ghrtam Teevram Juhotana! Acnaye Jaatavedase Sawaha. Idamagnaye Jatvedase Idanna Mama.

Oh Performer! Set the Sacrificial Fire Ablaze with Fragrent Samigri and Pure Ghee as you serve an unexpected respectable guest. This will make fire glitter and shine in all direction. This Oblation is for Agni- All-Pervading and not for myself.

Samidaa-Dhaan (Third Wood- Stick) Om Tantvaa Samidbhirangiro Ghrtena

Varddhyaamasi! Brhacchochaa yavishthya Swaha Idamagnayeangirase- Idam na MumOh Brightly Lit Agni! We feed unto you firewood

and ghee to enable you to grow further. You are most helpful in joining and disjoining material objects and seeing them in motion.

This oblation is for Agni, the motive power, and not for myself.

5 Oblations or Ahutis (Ghee) Om Ayant Idhma Aatmaa Jaatvedestene

Dhysava Vardhasva Cheddha Vardhaya Chasmaan Prajyaa Pashubhir Brahma Varchasna Anaadyena Smadhaya Swaha Idamagnaye Jaatvedase- Idanna Mama

Om source of Vedas & omnipresent, my soul is like thy fuel (wood-stick). O agni blaze intensely with this,advance and bless us with worthy offsprings, good cattle, divine glory, plentiful food and spiritual advancement. This oblation is for Agne - all pervading and source of Vedas and not for myself.

Jal Sinchan (Sprinkling of Water) Om Adite nu Manaya Swaha (East) Om Indivisible One! Accede to our request. Om Anumate anu Manaya Swaha (west) Om Agreeable One! Accede to our request. Om Sarawati nu Manaya Swaha (North) Om Omnicient Lord! Accede to our request. Om Dev Savitah Prasu Va Yajyam Prasu Vayajypatim

Bhagaay! Divyo Gandharava Ketapooh Ketum nah Punaatu Vaachaspatir Vaacham nah swaha.

Om Enlightened One! Creator, Divine Source of Vedas, Purifier of Intellect, protector of Speech, Omniscient God! Purify our Understanding and Speech.

(Pour Water All Round Havan Kund)

AhutisAhutis with Both Ghi & Samagri (Community)

Types of Ahutis or Oblations.

Asghaara aavajya (2),

Aajya Bhaagah (2),

Vyaarhriti(4)

Morning or Evening Ahutis (8)

Saishakrid Ahuti(1)

Prajapati Ahuti (I) Pooran Ahuti (3),

Vedic Prayer Isvara Stuti Praarthana Upasana

MantraGayatri MantraUniversal Prayer. Parvachan or Scholarly DiscourseShanti PathBhajan & Aarti.

OM SHANTI! SHANTI! SHANTI!