Yagya Or Yajna Definition 1 Bydh

YAGYA (YAJNA /AGNIHOTRA / HAVAN)

Yagya – Scientific study. Dr. Chandra Prakash MD, 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 Yagya Smd. Bhagwat Gita 6. Dravya Yagya (Materialistic) 7. Tapsya / Bhakti Yagya 3. Karam Yagya 4. Janana Yajna

Dev Yagya  Interaction

with Devas or Scholars  Conferences, 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 Santu Touching 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)

(Offerings of Three Woodsticks) 

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 (woodstick). 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 (2 Wood Stick Offering) nd

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 WoodStick) 

Om Tantvaa Samidbhirangiro Ghrtena Varddhyaamasi! Brhacchochaa yavishthya Swaha Idamagnayeangirase- Idam na Mum Oh 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 (woodstick). 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)

Ahutis Ahutis 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 Mantra  Gayatri Mantra  Universal Prayer.  Parvachan or Scholarly Discourse  Shanti Path  Bhajan & Aarti.

OM

SHANTI!

SHANTI!

SHANTI!