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The two basic energy systems in the living wo

Heat from Yajnas Fire

HEAT SOUND

Sound of the mantras

Combined to achieve desired physical, psycholo

and spiritual benefits


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The Gayatri Mantra

The Gayatri Mantra has been chronicled in the which was written in Sanskrit about 2500 to 3500 and the mantra may have been chanted for many

before that. 1


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OM VISHWANI DEVA

SAVIT DURTANI PARASUVA

YADBHADRAM TANNAASUVA


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:

(Combustion)

,

(Fumigatio

(Sublimation)

(Volatilisation)


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Inverted Pyramid Shaped Yagna Kund Pyramid means the fire in the middle.

inexplicable energies emanating from its center and sha

The pyramid shape is widely known to generate and sto

energy field, which possesses bacteriostatic properties.

The inverted pyramid shape of the agni kunda allow

generation and multidirectional dissipation of energy.

It acts as a generator of unusual energy fields and spre

its surrounding atmosphere.


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Apart from the pyramid shape, some other special geometrical designs are also used according to the kind

fields and the cosmic currents one wishes to generate by

Specific types of kundas are recommended for differe

yagnas..


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These are the main purposes of Havan Yajna:

Lighting a fire and offering wood, ghee and

symbolic act of giving and teaches one not to be

Recitation of prayers in a group teaches one to

by sharing with others.

It represents the protection of the environment

to live in.


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Sipping of water

(Achman)

At the start of a Yajna, water is sipped three times: fir

water received from the sky (rain), second for underg

water (wells) and third for surface water (lakes and ri

This signifies that God gives shelter from above and p

the ground (base) to stand on.

Prayer for

physical health

(Ang Saparsh)

These mantras recognize the five senses and the parts

body, which are needed to carry out work. Different pa

the body are touched with water to pray for physical h

strength.

Communion

prayer(Ishwar Upasana)

God's powers and qualities are remembered in these m

Eight mantras selected from the Vedas are recited; the

that God created everything and that he controls every

through the physical laws he made.

Benedictory

prayer

(Swasti Vachan)

These mantras mention various branches of science, w

be of benefit to mankind. These Vedic prayers refer to

combination of different materials to make new mater

(chemistry) and the making of machines (technology)

that they should be of benefit to society.


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Prayer for peace

(Shanti Prakarna)

In these mantras the prayer is for the forces of natu

peaceful.

Lighting the fire

(Agnya Dhan)

As the sacred fire is lit, the prayer reminds us that w

live without consuming the things offered by nature

mantra the role of nature is acknowledged for giving

sustain all life.

Placing the

firewood

(Samidha Dhan)

By placing the wood, the fire is started. It signifies th

has to be done to achieve one's goal. Without work

cannot meet one's objectives.

Offering of ghee

(Ghrit Ahuti)

The main thought behind this offering is that just as

(ghee) is needed to keep the fire going, so God is nekeep us alive and working. It also conveys the messa

one should work for God, not for oneself.

Sprinkling of water

(Jal Sinchan)

Water is sprinkled for obtaining unbeatable strength

tolerance and intelligence. The importance of streng

tolerance and intelligence with a sweet tongue is the

message given by this ritual.


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Special prayers for

both morning and

evening

These mantras teach selflessness. Offerings are ma

air, sun and fire. These are gifts from God without w

one can live. Worshippers are reminded not to mis

plunder the resources of nature.

Offering without

selfishness

(Ajyahuti)

Several offerings to the fire are made with the word

for me" (Id na mum). Here Hindus pray for protectio

anger, and ask for more light and less darkness.

Final offering

(Poornahuti)

The final mantra says, "God is perfect. God is infinite

Vedas say that God is infinite and perfect because h

never run out of energy.


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Role of Fire:

Fire is a scientific method of subtilisation of matter into

expanding its potential and positive effects into the atmosphere.


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Wood (Samidha):

Fire is a scientific method of subtilisation of matter into energy

expanding its potential and positive effects into the surroundin

atmosphere.


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Wood obtained from the following sources may be

Santalum album (sandalwood), Aquilana malaccensis and Vale

(borax wood or agar and tagar), Cedrys libani (cedar or deodaIndica (mango)

Sandalwood Aquilana malaccensis Valeriana wallchii Cedrys libani


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Butea frondosa (flame of the forest or palsha),Aegle marmelos

or bilva), Ficus religiosa (the holy fig or pipal), Ficus bengalen

bargad)

Butea frondosa Aegle marmelos Ficus religiosa Ficus b


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Proposis spicigera (sponge tree or Shami), Ficus glomerat

fig or gular)

Proposis spicigera Ficus glomerata


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Other woods suggested are: Eucalyptus, Wood of Oak, Al

Lavender.

Eucalyptus Oak Almond


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The four vedas signify the complimentary role of g

mantra and yajna in divine creation.

Rig Veda mentions the powers of Yajna. It lessens the negative eone's karma to bring peace, harmony and prosperity in his life.

Atharvaveda deals with sound therapy aspects of mantra for th

ailing human system at physical, psychological and spiritual leve

Samaveda focuses on the musical chanting patterns of the man

omnipresent subtle energy of sound.

Yajurveda contains the knowledge of principles and methods of

yajnas as spiritual and scientific expertiments for global welfare

Yajurveda and Rigveda describe it as the navel (nucleus) of the


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Hawan Samagri is made of mainly

four types of ingredients:

1. Keetanu Nasak ( Anti Bacterial )

2. Sugandhit ( Full of Fragrance )

3. Swasthya Vardhak ( Medicinalaction Property)

4. Paushtik ( Healthy Nature )


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The havisya or havan smagri should be prepared wproper combination of the following.

Odoriferous Substances: These are usually saffroagar, tagar, sandalwood powder, cardamom, nutmand camphor;

Substances with Healing properties: clarified butt

milk, fruits, lin seeds, and cereals like wheat, ricevarious millet, gram, peas, etc;

Sweet Substances: sugar, dried dates, resin, hone

Medicinal Herbs:


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Medicinal Herbs: These are used as per the sp

requirements. Some commonly used herbs are

cordifolia (tinospora/guduchi or giloya), Bacopa

(bacopa or brhmi), Convolvulus pluricaulis (shpushpi), Mesua ferrea (cobras saffron or ngke

Glycyrrhiza glabra Bois (liquoric root or mulhat

Sandalwood, Terminalia bellirica (beddanut or

Dry Ginger, and Terminalia chebula (chebulic mor harada).

Different combinations of these and/or other specia

used for the treatment of specific diseases through

therapy.


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Baheda, Anwala, Harr, Bawachi, Nagarmotha, Guggal, Talish Pat

Nag Keshar, Deodar, Lal Chandan Wood, Jata Masi { Balchhad },

Tagar Wood, Cloves, Nutmeg, Cardomom Green, Kapoor Kachar

Sugandh Mantri, Sugandh Bala, Sugandh Kokila, Howber, Tomad

Wood, Sandal Wood, Bach, Bay Leaves, Dry Eucalyptus leaves, D

Dhawai Phool, Copra, Chharila, Guruch, Kamal Gatta etc. are ma

ingredients of Hawan Samagri . In addition to above material Sw

{ Sugar/ Gur/ Mishri }, Cow Ghee, dry fruits { Chhohara(Dry Date

Chiroungi, Makhana, Gari Gola } , Rice, Jou( Barley), Kala Til are

before use. In order to make it more compatible & effective som

Cloves, Nutmeg & Mace is also recommended.

Ingredients of Havan Samagri


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Distillation of Wood:

Besides the complete combustion of the cellulose material

is also subjected to distillation. This happens due tosamidhs are arranged in the kunda (also called yagna

havan kunda) and the levels of temperature and air su

prevail in it.

The temperature attained by the kunda varies between 2

600C, while in the actual flames it can rise as high as

1300C. At their boiling points, the volatile constituents vatheir gaseous forms get diffused.


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In addition to steam, smoke is emitted in large quantitieparticles existing in a decomposed state offer sufficient s

diffusion. Thus smoke also functions as a colloidal veh

spreading of volatile aromatic substances. This process dep

inside and surrounding temperature and on the direction of t

When cellulose and other carbohydrates undergo combust

formed in copious quantities by the combination of the hyd

decomposed organic molecules with the oxygen. This

substances like thymol, eugenol, pinene, terpinol etc., are di

the surroundings and the aroma of a yagna can be

considerable distance.


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Combustion of Fatty Substances:

The fatty substances used in yagna are mainly ghee an

substances of vegetable origin. Ghee helps in rapid cocellulose of wood and keeps the fire alight. All fatty subs

are combinations of fatty acids, which volatilize easily. The

of glycerol portion gives acetone bodies, pyruvic aldehyde

etc. The hydrocarbons produced in the reactions again u

combustion and as a result methyl and ethyl alcohols, fo

acetaldehyde, formic acid and acetic acids are formed.


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Photochemical Process:

The vaporized products diffused in the atmosphere are al

to photochemical reactions in the sunlight. The

photochemical decomposition, oxidation and reduction rsome extent even CO2 is also reduced to formaldehyde a

CO2 + H2O + 112,000 cal = HCHO + O2From an environmental angle, the reduction of CO2 caus

as explained above and the liberation of oxygen overemphasized. Similar kinds of other useful reactions t

the presence of specific radiations from the sunrays. T

perhaps the reason it has been recommended that yagn

performed during sunlight.


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Purification of Environment by Yagn

Experimental studies show that the incidences of physical a

sickness and/or diseases become less in the houses where

or agnihotra is regularly performed because it creates a pur

nutritional and healing atmosphere. It renews the brain cells

the skin, purifies the blood and prevents growth of pathogen

Agnihotra is basically a healing process.

"Heal the atmosphere and the healed atmosphere will

says Dr. Madhukar Gaikwad


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The medicinal fumes emanating from the process of agniho

been observed by researchers in the field of microbiology to

bacteriostatic in nature, which eradicate bacteria and micro

the root causes of illness and diseases. This must be the re

the incidence of physical ailments, sickness and diseases b

less in the households where agnihotra is regularly perform

Purification of Environment by Yagna (cont


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Purification of environment through the constituent electrically char

the substances fumigated in yagna is an obvious byproduct of this pr

observations of some distinguished scientists are noteworthy in this According to Dr. Hafkine, the smoke produced by burning the mixtur

sugar kills the germs of certain diseases; inhaling it from some distan

secretion from certain glands related to the windpipe that fill our he

with relaxation. "Burning sugar and its smoke has a significant effect

atmosphere. It kills the germs of T.B., measles, smallpox and cow-po

Prof. Tilward. A Russian Scientist named Dr. Shirowich mentions that

ghee is put into the fire, its smoke will lessen the effect of atomic rad

great extent". He also related this process to yagna.



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Removal of Foul Odors:

As already stated, under steam volatilization, the various volatilediffused in the surrounding atmosphere along with steam and sm

these oils have distinctly good smells, the foul odors are automat

neutralized. This aroma can be effortlessly smelt in the surround

yagna is performed. It is due to the diffusion of substances like th

eugenol, piene, terpinol and oils of sandalwood, camphor and clo


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Removal of Bacteria:

As stated under products of combustion, the partial oxidation of

and decomposition of complex organic substances produce form

which is a powerful antiseptic. It is also interesting to note that t

action of formaldehyde is effective only in the presence of water

is also produced in large quantities in yagna. The use of formalde

for disinfecting of walls, ceilings etc., is common and such an effe

automatically produced when yagna is performed. The oxidation

hydrocarbons produces formic acid and acetic acid, both of whic

disinfectants. Use of formic acid for preservation of fruits and tha

acid in preserving vinegar is a common practice.


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The antiseptic and antibiotic effects of the smoke of yagna have

examined by conducting laboratory experiments on rabbits and mhas been established that smoke emitted in yagna is a powerful a

Agnihotra ash is also found to purify and cleanse the water, maki

drinking.

Agnihotra ash is also found to be an effective fertilizer.

ifi i f i b


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Removal of Insects:

There are non-bacterial parasites like flies, ringworm, dic

which are normally difficult to deal with since bacteriocide

be used against them are also harmful to other living orga

insects are generally immune to ordinary reagents. Howev

get killed or are driven away when they come in contact wit

like camphor, which are diffused in the environment

performance of yagna.

P ifi ti f E i t b Y


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Effects on Plants and Vegetation:

The disinfection of air is not only useful to animal life but it also h

life. The aromatic substances, which get diffused in the air througoffer protection to plant life against harmful organisms. This ensu

plant growth. Agnihotras atmosphere and ash can be used as adj

natural farming methods also known as the agnihotra farming m

a holistic concept of growing plants in pure and healthy atmosphe

balancing the ecological cycles by performing agnihotra (yagna) inof the farm and using the yagna-ash as a fertilizer. Several experim

been conducted in the East European countries on the use of yag

treatment. These, too, have shown positive effects and potential a

in Agriculture

P ifi ti f E i t b Y (


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Role of CO2 Generated in Yagna:

The wood and fossil burning in atmosphere is always controversia

the generation of carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide and a conincrease in the green house effect. On this basis it can be argued

also produces CO and CO2. It should be noted here that the way in

samidhs are burnt in yagna is a process of slow combustion. It is

comparable to the burning of coal in the factories or household fir

of steam engines etc, where oxygen is sucked in large quantities aemitted likewise. In the slow combustion process that takes place

small quantity of O2 is utilized and CO2 is emitted in a quantity tha

threat to the environment. In fact whatever CO2 is generated is re

absorbed by the surrounding plant life and vegetation and thus th

is strengthened

P ifi ti f E i t b Y ( t


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Another important fact to be noted is that CO2 produced in yag

CO2. It is mixed with the vapors of other aromatic oils and antise

products. It acts as a vehicle in transporting such products to thsurroundings.

The use of CO2 as a cerebral stimulant to assist patients sufferin

of ventilation is a common practice in the medical field. Its use i

and curing many mental disorders is also known to medical scie

amounts of CO2 inhaled by the persons performing yagna act asfor inhaling more and more aromatic fumes which helps in curin

disorders.

Purification of Environment by Yagna ( t


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A summary of their results as reported in Akhand Jyoti, Se

p.22, (ref no. [1]), showed an average reduction by 75% in

of Sulphur Dioxide and about 10% in Nitrous Oxide; and Oreduction in bacteria in water samples in the surrounding a

Several medicinal minerals were present in the ash (bhas

yagna. The average level of carbon monoxide was found r

from 117 p.p.m. to 0 in some of the experiments conducte

domestic yagnas at IIT Bombay; There are some more on

experiments on recording different gas levels and respirab

are currently ongoing, being conducted by some visiting s

Research Center, Shantikunj, Hardwar.


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Are we doing enough research on the following is


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Effect of Yajnas on Educational institutions (Studen

Environment, Plants, animals)

Can Yajnas be used as an alternative to counseling and depression?

What is the effect of yajnas on various organ systems of the bo

Which energy is released besides heat and light, when com

place in the havan kunda?

How are yajnas instrumental in decreasing the pollution levels

Can we increase the productivity of plants through yagnas?

Why cant yagnas be performed on large scale when the

delayed?

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