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JYOTIRUKTHA SOMAYAG in KHARAGPUR
WEST BENGAL, INDIA, ASIA

     In Kharagpur, birthplace of
Mahashree (Shree Gajanan Maharaj),
a Jyotiruktha Somayag was performed.
The Yajaman, in this case, Achal Apte, represents the element of fire during the Somayag. Only someone who performs Tretagni Agnihotra regularly can become a Yajaman. He carries this Tretagni fire to the place where Somayag is to be performed and from this (Tretagni fire) the Somayag is started.
Patni (wife of the Yajaman) is vital to the Somayag. The Yajaman must have a wife. She is called upon at various points in the Somayag to be present for certain

activities and often to touch and bless utensils which are used. The Patni is the only person who is given her own quarters in the Somayag shala. Achal's wife is Bhakti. (Photo above: Achal Apte and Bhakti.)
For each Somayag four groups of Rutvijas (priests) are necessary, each well-trained in one of the four Vedas. The training takes at least ten years, and it must begin at a young age for the person to be able to master all the Mantras. They work as a precision-trained team, chanting for many hours daily and carrying out varied procedures, using an array of special Yajnya implements.

During the Somayag, one is fascinated by the various fires, sceneries
and impressions for all the physical and subtle senses.

SOMAYAG in KHARAGPUR, WEST BENGAL, INDIA, ASIA

The beneficial effect of each Somayag lasts for several decades. The atmosphere becomes medicinal, nutritious and disease-free.
The Somayag yields a qualitative and quantitative improvement in the psyche. By using this Super Technology we can eradicate pollution factors on a large scale.

The fumes emitted from the burning oblations in Yajnya serve as nucleus of clouds and rains. Smoke from the burning medicinal plants helps in the purification of the atmosphere and many disease-bearing germs are neutralized. Thus, a healthy ecosystem is created through this Yajnya process.

EVENTS in KHARAGPUR, WEST BENGAL, INDIA, ASIA

SOMAYAG in KHARAGPUR, WEST BENGAL, INDIA, ASIA

SOMAYAG in KHARAGPUR, WEST BENGAL, INDIA, ASIA

The Pravargya process is done for three days and is the preparation for the Soma offering. This special herb is watered by the Rutvijas every day with water running first over a gold coin or golden ring.
 (Photos right)

SOMAYAG in KHARAGPUR, WEST BENGAL, INDIA, ASIA

Every day Agnihotra was practiced in the Somayag shala and once in the dining hall, during a very heavy and most welcome rain fall. (See photos on this page.) Agnihotra is the simplest Yajnya which one can learn in 10 minutes and anyone can practice it for purification of the atmosphere.

SOMAYAG in KHARAGPUR, WEST BENGAL, INDIA, ASIA

Photos above and left:
 The rhythmic chanting of Mantras continued for many hours each day. These stem from The Vedas, the ancient most source of wisdom known to mankind on our planet. Specific Mantras of the Rigveda, Samveda and Yajurveda, are also accompanied by Mudras (energetic gestures) and are part of the preparation of the Pravargya which ends in an explosions of LIGHT, catapulting fragrances, nutrients and more subtle energies into the atmosphere.
Photo below: The Somayag continued until late night. See orbs (circles of light) - witnesses of the harmony and love present in this event.

SOMAYAG in KHARAGPUR, WEST BENGAL, INDIA, ASIA

    This Yajnya is called Somayag because the juice of the Somavalli herb is used as the main oblation. Soma is known as the king of medicinal herbs.
 This Yajnya provides an extra powerful boost of healing energy for the planet.
Countless benefits for a person, family and society are mentioned as a result of participating in, conducting and supporting Somayag.

Photos from this page: 1st row- The Somayag attendees are invited to crush the Soma herbs with water to obtain Soma juice.
Above: Soma juice offering to the Fire.
Below - The Rutvijas chant at the same time Mantras from the different Vedas, creating special energetic patterns.
Note: Our thanks go to Mrs. Lisa Powers for her research and info about Somayags.

SOMAYAG in KHARAGPUR, WEST BENGAL, INDIA, ASIA

etc. used during the Somayag were offered to the river, accompanied by Mantras.
(Photos above: the instruments are being brought to the river with happy smiles. The priests gathered under a gigantic Pipal tree (Ficus Religiosa) before proceeding to the river.)

SOMAYAG in KHARAGPUR, WEST BENGAL, INDIA, ASIA

The bath in the river is energizing and refreshing! The priests and Achal along with his wife Bhakti have fulfilled all their duties for a successful Somayag.
The Yajaman Achal and his Shakti, Bhakti had to sleep during these days in a small hut made of cloth in the Somayag shala. They also fasted for 5 full days and had to undergo other strict TAPAS (disciplines), in order for this event to have its maximum effects in Purification and Healing. Gratitude, Respect and Love to them! (Photos above)

 Photos above: It only takes a few people to do something great in the service of humanity. Our gratitude goes to all of them on the photos - Shri Ramanaji, Gedala Bhaskar, Srinivasa Rao and his wife Laxmi, Souvik Das - and to those who remain unseen!
Divine blessings have been showered on the planet with this Somayag.

we also lit a Vyahruti Homa. (Photos above)
     These Sacred Fires were accompanied by deep gratitude from all the people present and living in different parts of the planet. Gratitude to this DIVINE MESSENGER for the precious jewel, AGNIHOTRA, a simple and effective technique  to heal ourselves in mind, body and spirit, and the planet.

HOMA AROUND THE WORLD -
CHILE & BRASIL, SOUTH AMERICA and ITALY, EUROPE

HOMA AROUND THE WORLD - PANAMA CITY, CENTRAL AMERICA

HOMA AROUND THE WORLD - CHICLAYO, PERU, SOUTH AMERICA

       Major Betty Girón from the PNP (National Police of Peru) Chiclayo sent the photos above, showing one of the weekly Agnihotra meetings at the PNP hospital in order to help retired police officers to recover their health and good spirit.

HOMA AROUND THE WORLD -
JAEN, CAJAMARCA, PERU, SOUTH AMERICA

HOMA AROUND THE WORLD - MURODO, LA PAZ, COLOMBIA

Diana Molano shares about a visit with Agnihotra friends to the "Murodo" Farm of Maria Teresa Nuñez. Murodo is Japanese and means "Path without road":

We had the opportunity to share with Maria Teresa on her farm one weekend in the month of May. In this encounter, perfectly arranged by the Divinity, we felt our Rebirth to a new Consciousness. The Homa Fire always present in each point we traveled.

We also celebrated the 100th anniversary of the birth of Mahashree Gajanan Maharaj and the birthday of Master Shree Vasant (May 13th). We really could feel His presence and His blessings touched our hearts at every moment in this beautiful paradise where Homa Therapy is practiced.
Photos: of the women enjoying and sharing a 'Spiritual Awakening' in the heights of the mountains on the outskirts of Bogotá.

AROUND THE WORLD - HUANUCO, PERU, SOUTH AMERICA

Monk Chen Ting, Acupunturist,  practitioner of Chinese Medicine and Homa Therapist is in Huanuco.
 Every day, his patients come to participate and practice Agnihotra under his guidance.
Some also do it in their homes.
He says that his treatments took usually 10 to 12 sessions, but when he began practicing

Agnihotra, the patients were healed in just one single session. The fact that he helped people so effectively and quickly brought him many patients. Now they come from far away to seek his treatment, some even from abroad.
Monk Chen shares Agnihotra and its’ healing ash for free and anybody con participate.
His office is filled with the smoke and impregnated with the healing energies of the many Agnihotra Fires.  (See photos above and below.)
He was also invited to the Mother and Child Hospital of Huanuco, where he taught and practiced Agnihotra with a group of women. (See pictures of last row.)

HOMA AROUND THE WORLD - PIURA, PERU, SOUTH AMERICA

From the Homa volunteers in Piura, who share Agnihotra on a daily basis in different places in the city, we received the photos on this page and the following.

William Garcia and Julia Yepez are in charge of Homa Therapy in the Peasant Community of Castilla.
 (Photos of first three rows.)

HOMA AROUND THE WORLD - PIURA, PERU, SOUTH AMERICA

Another Homa Center in Piura is the home of Graciela Urteaga, where people come every day in search of health and healing. Mrs. Graciela has the help and support of Cesar Obando and his wife Nancy. (Photos above.)

In the library of the National University of Piura, Wednesdays is the day of Homa Therapy. In charge are Dr. Marixza Chávez Roldón and M.S. María Jesús Vásquez, both working in this institution. Sometimes, Javier Cruz gives talks about health issues such as Vegetarianism, Yoga, etc. (See photos below.)

HOMA AROUND THE WORLD - PIURA, PERU, SOUTH AMERICA

 From Piura, also photos from the Women's Healing Circle arrived. They meet every Thursday to share Tryambakam Homa and Agnihotra, sending energies of Peace, Healing and Love to the planet, to specific places or people. Meditation is also practiced in this circle of Light.

AROUND THE WORLD - ARMENIA, COLOMBIA, SOUTH AMERICA

HOMA AROUND THE WORLD - CHILDREN GROWING UP
 in HOMA ATMOSPHERE, THE AMERICAS

Anthony, from Florida, USA.
He spends a lot of time with his grandma. She taught him how to do Agnihotra.
He is 4 years old.

Mila knows the Fire energy from her mother's womb and has chosen a Homa family.
Mila and her parents live in Guayaquil, Ecuador.

Aaron is from Piura, Peru. He accompanies his father at Agnihotra. His dad learned it too when he was only a boy.

Mila's father, Fabian Rodriguez wrote the following lines that apply to all children growing up in a Homa atmosphere:
"Here I send you a picture of our Mila, attentive to the Homa fire. She is growing up very healthy and happy in a purified and blessed environment thanks to God and the fires of Agnihotra which we practice daily here in our home."

FUTURE EVENT  - HEILIGENBERG, GERMANY, EUROPE

I AM LEAVING A REFLECTION FOR YOU

Part I

By María Teresa Núñez
Homa farm Tenjo, Colombia, South America

       I leave this reflection for you, for when I understood it, it really gave my life a 180 degree turn: We are always worried about the world situation, about poverty, about injustice, about the way we are destroying our natural resources, contaminating our rivers, the air we breathe, etc. And almost always we are dedicated to questioning and criticizing the big multinationals, the powerful ones, that are gradually taking over everything that belongs to us: our seeds, waters, lands, anyway ...
But once I saw a film directed by Leonardo Di Caprio called " The Eleventh Hour ", in which, after taking a tour of all the calamities to which we are exposed, we are told without compassion nor "sugar" in between, that we are the ones who daily and without any conscience are giving the YES to all those companies that we criticize ... every time we go to a supermarket and buy a product, we are "paying them", so that they continue doing what they are doing. It is thanks to us, that these companies exist, because if there is no demand, what happens with the offer? We can break the neck of a system that suffocates us, sickens and destroys us slowly ...
Now comes the big question: BUT HOW CAN WE DO IT?

 Well, here are the first ideas I have practiced for years and I assure you that they work. They heal us, allow us to generate less garbage and know that this is the peaceful battle with which we can save our "home".

NO to the use of commercial toilet products. NO to the shampoo, NO to the toothpaste, NO to the hygienic towels, NO to the commercial oils, NO to the synthetic underwear, NO to the so many, many plastic containers that, after only a short period of time, increase the uncontrollable mountain of waste:

Let’s change the shampoo for Aloe Vera, avocado, mauve, hibiscus. These products are sold in the market and their organic waste is biodegradable:
NOTHING for POLLUTION. EVERYTHING for compost, to feed the earth.

The toothpaste, even the one with calendula, still produces a plastic container that goes to the mountain of non-degradable wastes. Let's use olive oil with a pinch of salt and for the Agnihotris with a little bit of Agnihotra ash: NOTHING for the trash pin!

The shaving cream, change it for Aloe Vera and the skin is so soft and protected ...

The sanitary napkins, now ecological ones are available, or change to the moon cup. Everything is available in organic stores. This way the production of non-degradable garbage will be greatly reduced. The same story with disposable diapers ...

 About hand, facial and body creams - replace them with almond or sesame oil, ghee; and get them all in glass containers that can be reused. For the face, there is nothing better than the super washed ghee and again, no garbage for the basket. Isn't that exciting?            (To be continued...)

SCIENTIFIC ASPECTS OF AGNIHOTRA

By Dr. Ulrich Berk

Animals - Bees

In Agriculture, there are three helpers from the animal kingdom.
First helper is the cow. Without cows Organic Farming is difficult and Homa Organic Farming is not possible.
Then we have the bees and the earthworms.

About cows we already have talked, so let us now concentrate on the role of bees in agriculture and all Nature.
Of course honey bees are important for producing honey which is a very nutritious substance which also has a lot of healing applications. Even more important though is the role of bees in pollination.
About three-quarters of our crops are pollinated by bees and other insects and these crops would produce fewer flowers and fruits without this pollination. Around one third of our food crops would produce significantly less or no food at all without pollination. Bees are the most important pollinators.

Especially in the last decade honey bees were dying on a mass scale in all parts of the world. Reasons are not scientifically clearly examined, but most likely it is a combination of different factors like monoculture, pesticides, varroa mite, ecological stress (e.g. because of climate change), loss of natural habitats (especially for the wild bees).

In agricultural areas where Homa Therapy is applied, a healthy and pure atmosphere is created, quite favorable as a habitat for bees. Bees adapt easily in a Homa environment and they can develop without attack of pathogenic agents. They have a lot of food available, due to the continuous flowering of the crops, with a high content of nectar and propolis achieved through the effect of Homa Therapy and the Agnihotra ash. This makes the whole Homa area a highly favourable place. Add to this the availability of clean water and the healing energy generated by the Homa fires.
The work of the Homa farmer is complemented by the work of the bees. They contribute to agriculture with the pollination of fruit crops, horticulture, in forestry in general and also to cattle and dairy farming by pollinating the pastures. They also produce honey-combs containing high quality honey, pollen, wax, propolis and royal jelly, categorized as food and medicine through the Homa Therapy effects. The Homa farmer and the bees work together with nature, the bees doing their prodigious work to aid the preservation of the plant kingdom.

Honey bees in Homa Atmosphere
Rory Maher, a longtime resident of Bhrugu Aranya, an Ecovillage and HT Centre in southern Poland, made the following observations on beekeeping in the Homa Atmosphere of this

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SCIENTIFIC ASPECTS OF AGNIHOTRA cont.

Rory continues: "In Homa Beekeeping only natural treatments are allowed and no chemicals should be used in the landscape or within the hive. Even if bees forage from areas where conventional farming methods are used, the creation of a Homa atmosphere and use of Agnihotra ash can strengthen bees and neutralize the negative effects of agrochemicals.
Homa Therapy applications can also help reduce Varroa mite populations that have been decimating bee colonies in Europe and the Americas.
Many conventional beekeepers have experienced low honey harvest yields because flowers are not producing nectar as in previous years. This is probably due to pollution that disrupts the delicate balance of nature. In a Homa atmosphere nature becomes rejuvenated and flowers produce plentiful nectar, leading to bountiful harvests.

Wild bees in Homa Atmosphere

Besides honey bees also other insects are doing the work of pollination. Most important are bumblebees and wild bees.
Wild bees are an indicator of healthy environment as they choose the place where to settle down. Very astonishing to see that at the Homa Farm Tapovan in India (near Dhule, Maharashtra, India) on an area of just 6 hectares more than 25 natural hives of wild bees can be found!
Nobody ever brought them to the farm. They are attracted by the lush green gardens, many trees and flowers, all over the farm, providing an ideal environment for them to live. Bruce Johnson from Tapovan sent these photos showing Wild Bees which settled down in Tapovan to create their hives in the trees and produce good Homa honey.
(Photos above from Bhrugu Aranya, Poland; Photo to the right and on the next page: wild bees' hives in  Tapovan, India.)

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SCIENTIFIC ASPECTS OF AGNIHOTRA cont.

Bees in Homa Atmosphere
What does ancient Vedic Knowledge say?
A challenge for modern science

So far we reported about experience of bees in Homa Atmosphere. Scientific examination of these places – including analysis of honey, wax, and bees’ health – are in the planning stage. Next step will be to have bees from same origin and place them partly in Homa Atmosphere, partly in some other place away from Homa but otherwise in similar conditions, and then check quantity and quality of honey production, health of bees, growth of the beehives, etc.
Such studies will give an overview of how Homa Farming techniques can help to restore health of bees – and thus help in bringing Nature back to Harmony.

More interesting studies for apiculture scientists could happen if they would look into what Vedic Knowledge says about bees in Homa Atmosphere:

"Inborn in the honey bee are certain hormones that are produced solely in YAJNYA atmosphere. This subject is foreign to anything science has encountered so far in this respect. These hormones help the nutritional levels yielded in vegetables and fruits to yield at much increased rates.
Bees are attracted to HOMA atmosphere as the amount of energy they receive from Agnihotra fire helps them perform at a greater level of efficiency. When this is translated to pollination, they can help to increase the yield of crops. This is especially true with corn, tomatoes, berries, fruit and the like.“
(Vasant V. Paranjpe, Homa Therapy – Our Last Chance, Madison VA 1989, p. 39)

"Drone bees begin to change their sex within the hive. When this takes place they excrete a hormone which is extremely medicinal and can help cure many diseases. Long ago, bees produced this same substance which is described in the Vedas but those insects became extinct due to pollution and nonperformance of YAJNYA. This mutation in the genealogical structure of bees takes place only in YAJNYA atmosphere. Bees bearing this mutation thrive only in YAJNYA atmosphere.“
(Vasant V. Paranjpe, Homa Therapy – Our Last Chance, Madison VA 1989, p. 25)

That sounds like science fiction – still worthwhile to test, and if these statements can be validated by research of modern science it would show which profound effect Homa Therapy has on how Nature works if we take good care of her.

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MESSAGES FROM MASTER SHREE VASANT

KARMA
     Never cast blame on anyone. Firstly, you do not know the reason why a thing occurs, so you are in error to blame the other person. Secondly, when you point the finger in blame away from yourself, you are actually telling yourself an untruth. For every action there is a reason for it, so what you see is only on the Surface, and further complications arise when you seek to blame others for events you may yourself be responsible for. Let the Almighty decide who is to pay what price, and that has also already been decided.

Following Message was received by Mrs. Parvati on 17th of Mayo, 2018:

Do not dwell on the iniquities in life. Look inside to find in yourself that which needs to be changed.
Be ye transformed by the renewal of the mind.
There is so much injustice, cruelty, sheer hatred and violence in the world. So many are suffering around the world.
Seek to go within and root out any hatred, any disharmony in thought, word or deed. Work diligently to cleanse yourselves of all darkness. Then you each will shine with Divine Light and act as beacons of Light during these darkest of times.
Do not give up. Maintain faith high above the ground, lest it be soiled by that which is unclean.
We are always with you, at every juncture in life—and there are many—with each choice you make. We are with you.
Listen. Go within. Follow that which is clear and true within you.
We are always present in your lives.
All love and blessings.
OM TAT SAT.

Think positive.
Let your words be positive.
All actions, positive.

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On Creating Enclaves
Yes, yes. Winds of change change rapidly. Do not become disheartened by news designed to shock and create fear in all who read it. Do not allow your spirits to be dampened or the Light within you to be adversely affected by the darkness outside you.

Create enclaves where those whose spirits seek the Light can come together, break bread together, rejoice and pray together. Kindle your fires within, as well as the healing fires you perform.

By the way, the fires which you perform at sunrise and sunset are resetting energy cycles and creating healing cycles, as well as protective cycles which serve to balance and rejuvenate body, mind, soul and atmosphere. Yes.

On Mighty Gifts of Healing
Yes, yes. The healing energies, which are emitted by Agnihotra performed at precise timings of sunrise and sunset, heal the Earth from the ground up. Do you realize what a great visionary tool you have in your hands for the future of humankind?

The energetic properties of the resultant ash (from Agnihotra), when kept in the constant cleansing atmosphere of Agnihotra, will only increase in potency and ability to heal.  Adding such a miraculous substance, Agnihotra Ash, to already established modalities for healing will serve to amplify or

magnify the effects. This is true in gardening, as well as alternative medicine.

Look more seriously into preparing Agnihotra Ash creams and ointments to be distributed for donations only and free to those who cannot afford to give donation.

The offer of pure Agnihotra Ash itself, packaged in small bags or jars, is also good idea for these times.

Dear ones, focus on the mighty gift you have, the tools for healing you have been given, the words your Master has graced you with, the wisdom for precisely these times.

These are the times as foretold in Bible, in all ancient scripts and spoken word and symbols passed down from generation to generation over course of time.

Strengthen yourselves with Mantra, meditation, in silence and in song.
Walk lightly upon this Earth.
This, dear ones, is your time to shine.

One Light.
One Love.
One world.
We are in gratitude and awe at the brilliance of ones who walk in Peace.
We are,
ORION.

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