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Total cure through Yagna (Yagna – Eka Samagra Upchara Prakriya): Vangamaya Vol-26

The first hymn – “Agni Mede Purohitam” of RigVeda generated in Thy-voice is said to have given knowledge of kindling fire to the first man on the earth. The knowledge of other powers of nature is said to have descended afterwards. Fire and thermal energy are fundamental to the progress of physical sciences too. “Fire worship” is prevalent in one form or the other in almost every religion or cult. In Hindu religion and Indian culture, the sacrificial fire of Yagya is of auspicious importance. The philosophy of Yagya, its implications in human life and scientific and logical perspectives are discussed in volume number 25 of Pt. Shriram Sharma Acharya Vangmaya series. The present volume is devoted to the scientifically viable aspects of Yagya – especially the effects on Yagya on mental and physical health and environment of life.
Acharya Sharma had initiated pioneering research on medical applications of Yagya and brought into light Yagyopathy, as a new branch of alternate system of medical therapies which is widely applicable and promising as an important therapy of future. The types and combinations of herbs used in the preparation of the material (havan samagree) to be fumigated in the sacrificial fire of Yagya, the types of woods used in this fire, the selection of mantras, the timings of Yagya, ....etc. are specific for specific effects. Detailed study of these is a complete science in itself.
Gurudev Shriram Sharma writes that – among the five basic elements (pancha mahabhoota), which constitute the human body, the prithvee tatva (substances and properties of earth) is most prominent. Absorption of different odors from the atmosphere affects the subtle properties of this element. Combustion of havan samagree in Yagya produces soothing odors inhalation of which energizes the prithvee tatva in the bodies of the sadhakas (yajakas) who perform the Yagya. The fumes and vapors of the herbs fumigated in Yagya are absorbed by the skin-pores and the entire body. This removes the deficiencies of healthy products and natural substances of earth which are essential for the physical health of the body. Inhalation of the herbs and other nourishing substances of the havan samagree which are sublimated and subtlized in Yagya-fire takes them directly into the blood stream and reaches every component, every corner of the body and thereby improves the body’s resistance and vitality.
Yagya generates special energy fields and also increases the amount of negative ions and ozone in the surrounding atmosphere and thus activates the flow of vital energy in the yajakas. Understanding the interrelationship between the Yagyagni (fire and energy field of Yagya) and the power of prana – the subtle force of life, is fundamental to understanding the principle of total natural cure by Yagya. The Brahmvarchas research institute founded by Acharya Sharma has taken up pioneering research projects on scientific study and applications of Yagya based therapies – Yagyopathy.
Because of the harmonious sonic waves generated by the rhythmic chanting of mantras, the effects of Yagya reach the endocrine glands and subtle power centers in the body and influence the mental and emotional conditions too. This is why Yagyopathy is regarded as most promising in the cure of psychosomatic diseases and improvement of human psychology in general. How and why this happens and how to perform scientific experiments on Yagya – study, analysis and implementation of these issues would open up a new branch of research for modern scientists. The present volume would provide necessary inputs and guidelines in this regard in a simple, illustrative manner within the grasp of all readers including those without scientific educational background.
Yagya is defined as a mechanism of maintaining the health of the cosmic body – ecosystem. The positive effects of Yagya on environment at physical and spiritual levels are also discussed in this volume.
It is stated in the holy Gita (3|14) that –
Annadbhavanti Bhootani Parjanyadanna Sambhavah |
Yagyadbhavati Parjanyo Yagyah Karma Samudbhavah ||
Meaning: All creature survive on food produced by food-crops and vegetation; Yagyas performed and practiced by prescribed methods bring rainfall and hence the source of existence of life …... Lord Krishna further states – “Omnipresent absolute sound of Thou eternally exists in Yagya….”
The above aspects of Yagya-philosophy are elucidated here. The present volume also introduces the ongoing programs on Yagya organized and propagated at large scale by the Gayatri Pariwar mission established by Pt. Shriram Sharma Acharya at Shantikunj, Hardwar. These include – (i) Agnihotras for daily practice to revive the tradition of sacrificing a part of our food to nature with deep gratitude; (ii) Deepa Yagya – which is a simplified process of Yagya especially suited for creating general awareness and enlightening people’s thought process according to the basic philosophy of Yagya; and (iii) Ashwamedha Yagyas – grand Yagyas performed globally to initiate elimination of evil tendencies, purification of the environment of life and cultivation of divine values for brightening the future of humanity and life on the earth.
Special spiritual experiments are conducted during the Ashwamedha Yagyas for activating and extracting the cosmic energy of the subtle body of the Sun and for attracting the beatitudious divine power of Lord Shiva. One hundred and eight such Yagyas are scheduled to be performed in different parts of the world by the end of year 2001.
Excerpts from ancient scriptures and scientific aspects of the Ashwamedha Yagyas are described in this volume along with details of their organization and associated effects of social uplifting and mental refinement of masses. Detailed reports on such programs conducted within and outside India since past six years are available in the mission’s center – Shantikunj, Hardwar.
Readers would find detailed information and scientifically justified explanations on why Yagyas are considered as effective means of excelling total health of everyone, every natural system, ranging from individual to cosmic levels. They are invited to come forward to perform and participate in the Yagyas aimed for true welfare of all.