History about Shree Vasant
and the first Fire temple 'Parama Dham'
in Madison, VA, USA

By Franklin C. Nelson

 
On 13 December 1970, the Son of Man, Kalki Avatar Parama Sadguru Shree Gajanan Maharaj, uttered one Mantra and blessed Shree Vasant. He gave Shree Vasant the following Command: “Carry Our Blissful Words to all peoples of the World!”
 
Parama Sadguru had come to resuscitate the Vedas. For first time in millennia, Agnihotra was brought forward from being simply religious ritual to being a simple, daily practice. It could be performed by anyone, whether in the home or the temple or at any place. Following the Fivefold Path of spiritual disciplines, with Agnihotra as the first pathway, would lead to spiritual advancement and a happy life.
 
Next morning, on 14 December 1970, The Son of Man gave another Command to Shree Vasant: “Write a book. It should be in English language. It should be scientific. Light is given.”
 
In the early hours of 14 January 1971, Shree Vasanttfinished the last chapter of the book. Thus, “Grace Alone” was completed in the span of one month. The book explained Almighty’s Commands given through the Vedas. Commands were summarized in five Sanskrit words: : Yajnya - Daan - Tapa - Karma -  Swadhyaya.
Shree Vasant was then 50 years of age.
 
The following year, Shree Gajanan Maharaj first commanded Shree Vasant to visit the four South Indian states (Andhra Pradesh -included Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu) and spread the Message of Agnihotra and Fivefold Path. The South India promotion (prachar) was preparation for upcoming visit to the United States.
 
Finally, Shree Vasant was given the Command to travel to the United States.
 
On 20 June 1972 Shree Vasant left India and arrived in New York City. Beginning in the United States, for almost forty years Shree traveled throughout the world, bringing Agnihotra and the Fivefold Path of spiritual disciplines, as the dispensation for the New Age, for all people.
 
As Homa Therapy, Agnihotra was introduced for its spiritual as well as practical benefits, including producing safe and nourishing organic food, personal healing and holistic medicine, healing and enriching the atmosphere and the planet. Throughout the world, communities and Fire Temples were established. The Work continues today, carried on by adherents across the globe.

History about Shree Vasant
and the first Fire temple 'Parama Dham'
in Madison, VA, USA  - continued

 
On first arriving in New York City in 1972, Shree moved through Central Park (in Manhattan) and through poor areas of the city, giving people impromptu introductions to Fivefold Path. Every day He met people, who provided lodging; but He resolved to stay one night at any one place. After six weeks in New York, Shree Vasant accepted an invitation, and relocated to Washington, DC. There, He met the Pastor and congregation of ‘St. Stephens and Incarnation’ (Episcopal) Church. He accepted the opportunity and began teaching “Bible and Yoga” and “Bible and Meditation” classes at the church.  On weekends, He met with other groups in Washington, DC to teach Fivefold Path. Upon request, Shree successfully worked with Vietnam War veterans at Walter Reed Army Hospital, as a volunteer. His work was noteworthy, because all other treatments rendered by the hospital to these psychiatric patients had failed.
 
Inspired by Shree Vasant's teachings at the church, one couple of the congregation, The Parkers, donated to Shree, for His work, a parcel of land in Madison, Virginia that contained an old vacant farmhouse. Following extensive renovations by volunteers, on September 22, 1973, the first Fire Temple in the world, under the dispensation of Kalki Avatar, Parama Sadguru Shree Gajanan Maharaj, was inaugurated by Shree Vasant as Parama Dham (meaning House of Almighty Father). Here, Sunrise and Sunset Agnihotra were performed; as well as Tryambakam Homa and other Yajnyas and Meditation. Otherwise, silence was maintained all the time. Parama Dham continues to be maintained until today in this form; Richard and Lisa Powers were asked by Shree Vasant to become the caretakers of Parama Dham in 1981. September of this year will be completion of 50 years since its inauguration.
 

History about Shree Vasant
and the first Fire temple 'Parama Dham'
in Madison, VA, USA - continued

By Franklin C. Nelson

 
Shree Gajanan Maharaj also directed Shree Vasant to begin a publication under the name Satsang for teaching the Fivefold Path. Satsang began publication fortnightly on 17 May 1973. Also, in Madison, Fivefold Path, Inc. was founded in 1974.

Until this day, Parama Dham has been maintained in accordance with specific guidelines and disciplines revealed by Shree Vasant since the very beginning. Complete silence (no speaking) is maintained inside the Temple and within the surrounding environment, except for the recitation of specific Vedic Mantras, while performing Agnihotra and various Yajnyas. Wearing of clean clothing after having taken a shower is required for entering the Temple and grounds. And discipline clothing is worn while performing Agnihotra and various Homas. Electronic signals or devices are not deployed within the confines of the space.

Daily Sunrise and Sunset Agnihotra are performed within Parama Dham. A minimum of 4 hours of Tryambakam Homa are performed daily; as well as 12 hours during full-moon and new-moon days.

After many decades, the consuming peace, sanctity, yet powerful energies within the Temple and environs of Parama Dham renders a transcendent quality to the experience of those fortunate to enter within.
All Love and Gratitude, as we celebrate the 102nd birth anniversary of Shree Vasant V. Paranjpe, and the 50th anniversary of the inauguration of Parama Dham!
 

In a Fire Temple, there is no priest and nothing is worshipped. Agnihotra atmospheric purification technique is performed there twice daily at sunrise and sunset. A fixed set of mantras is chanted after Agnihotra. With the exception of the mantras, silence is observed in the Fire Temple at all times. The atmosphere becomes supercharged with healing energies.

(Photo below: Parama Dham, the first Homa Fire Temple in the world.)

PAGE for CHILDREN, PARENTS & EDUCATORS

 
I AM A TREE
 
By Parvati Rosen-Bizberg

I am a willow, a majestic maple, a stately oak, a silent sycamore---bending to drink from the stream that flows through my roots, nourishing me from soil to sky, from the delicate web beneath me to the tips of my leaves shimmering golden in autumn’s wild winds.
 
I am ever-vigilant, aware a mighty storm can uproot me at any moment. I pass my wisdom to those growing beside me—oh that our words continue, and our purpose is not lost!
 

MAMA MARIA'S BACKYARD DAY CAMP

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MAMA MARIA'S BACKYARD DAY CAMP - continued

Over the years, for eight days in June just after school closes, 16 children (ages 7 to 12) come to my home and gather in my backyard in the morning from 9:00am to 1:00pm. This is to help them recover from the school year with fun. They get to lay out on the grass (on top of Indian kanthas), practice simple Yoga, do some dancing and singing, Homa fire at 10:00 and 12:00 in stillness, walk through my neighborhood carrying baskets on their heads, tell stories and jokes, decorate their own talking sticks, and also engage with various guest presenters (a puppeteer/ventriloquist, children's book author, Tae Kwan Do teacher). The yoga teacher in the mother of one of the children. I also ask to former students to assist me each day.

 There's always fresh healthy organic fruit, crackers, nuts, etc., for the children to eat whenever they feel like snacking (usually between activities). And there is a cool quiet room in my basement that we call the Peace Room, where they can go sit in the quiet (Shree's loop of Om Tryambakam plays constantly in there).
And no phones or devices are allowed while they're in the Backyard Camp.
 
Parents were as delighted as the children so we're doing it again in June. Something to think about as we try to engulf the world's children in love.
 
I am truly blessed in that I have a large backyard engulfed by beautiful trees and bushes, plus there's a big wide tree stump that you can sit on.

The bottom line is to keep it simple, restful, interactive, and as fun as possible out in nature in your own backyard. Make it comfortable for you all!  
 

TOOTHPASTE RECIPE 

By Diana Marcela Molano Vega
Woman alive and free

 
Toothpaste with Agnihotra ash
Oral hygiene has an important ally in ash. For thousands of years, different cultures have used this material to care for their teeth. With this recipe, we can take advantage of our magnificent Agnihotra ash (which is a super-activated charcoal) to clean teeth, take care of gum health. Thus, we can avoid ingesting chemicals that are harmful to our brain and body in general. Fluoride is one of them but not the only one. We have triclosan and another harmful component is sodium lauryl sulfate, which most commercial tooth pastes contain. This is a chemical detergent that makes the paste foamy in your mouth and it generates in some people an allergic reaction that manifests as an inflammation of the throat and a thick saliva that generates a sensation of suffocation or brings difficulty to breathing.
          So then, let's not wait any longer to make our own natural Homa toothpaste!

UTENSILS:
Wooden spoon, Scale or measuring spoons, Cup, mixing container, Jars to store the tooth paste.

BASIC INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup or 100 grams of white clay or kaolin
- 1/8 cup or 35 grams vegetable glycerin
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1/2 tablespoon of Agnihotra Ash
- A pinch of baking soda
 
OTHER INGREDIENTS THAT IMPROVE THE RECIPE:
Essential oils only if they are food grade or therapeutic grade.
5 drops essential oil tincture of peppermint
5 drops tea tree essential oil
5 drops of clove essential oil
Use drinking or distilled water as required when mixing.
 
PROCESS:
1. Measure the ingredients such as clay and vegetable glycerin with the scale
2. Add to these 2 ingredients above, the tablespoon of coconut oil, the Agnihotra ash and the other oils
3. Mix and add a little water to make it more malleable
4. Pack in previously sterilized jars or containers
5. Store in a cool place (you can keep a part in the fridge to make it last longer)
Use by applying it to the brush with a tongue depressor or a popsicle stick.
 
If you don't want to make it with essential oils because of the cost, I leave you a link to a video that explains how to make it with plant infusions: https://youtu.be/CUwO6oA8pM4

LIGHTS OF BHARGAVA DHAM

Bhargava Dham Foundation

 
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HOMA FIRES IN THE ELQUI VALLEY FOR THE DYNAMICS OF THE PLANET
 
 We all know that the Andes Mountains have a very important role for the planet in ecological terms. Its intrinsic ecosystem is multiple and complex and its culture holds ancestral knowledge that still has much to contribute to humanity. On its peaks are unique herbs, whose medicinal and culinary use dates back thousands of years. It is essential to rescue this knowledge. In addition, the entire process of geological formation of these monumental mountain ranges highlights the secrets of planetary dynamics in terms of energy and movement of rocks and minerals. There is a lot of science behind all of that.
 
When, at the end of the 70s, Parama Shree Gajanan Maharaj from Akkalkot indicated to Shree Vasant that He should find a certain, very specific coordinate in Chile, which had unique special characteristics, this meant that a great job, with a lot of responsibility, should be made in favor of planetary balance in the years to come. The Elqui Valley, this jewel embedded in the Andean Mountains, is the setting where Bhargava Dham is located and thanks to the disciplines and fires carried out with perseverance by those who dedicate their time to this noble service in this very special place, the healing particles coming from the Yajnyas will be launched to the entire Cordillera.
 
The Andes Mountains are responsible for sustaining the humid cycle of the Amazon Rainforest, which in turn has the important function of regulating the global climate. Among other important cycles, the evaporation of water provided by the giant trees of the jungle is "bounced" by the high mountain, causing the so-called "flying rivers". In turn, these flying rivers influence rainfall patterns throughout the South of the American continent, from Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay as well as the US agricultural belt. The extent and importance is gigantic.
 
From this single example, among many others that can be mentioned, it can be deduced that in each Agnihotra done in the Cordillera, with a spirit of service and dedication, a large ecosystem is actually being fed with healing particles. It's all interconnected. What a wonderful wisdom the Masters have and what a compassion! With their love they indicated these special places on the planet, which are the Elqui Valley in Chile, Maheshwar in India, and Bhrugu Aranya in Poland.
 
https://bhargavadhamchile.wixsite.com/bhargavadham
 

HOMA PSYCHOTHERAPY

By Barry Rathner, Clinical Psychologist

“FOR EVERYTHING THERE IS A SEASON”

For further information, please see: www.homapsychotherapy.com
To contact Dr. Barry, please write to e-mail:  www.drbarryrathner.com 

HOMA PSYCHOTHERAPY: Continued

“FOR EVERYTHING THERE IS A SEASON”

WOMEN IN COMMUNION

By Jimena S. Clarke - Cid Clavero

WOMEN IN COMMUNION

By Jimena S. Clarke - Cid Clavero

https://youtu.be/9JOTK-6Jb0M  - Every little cell in my body is healthy
 
https://open.spotify.com/track/5dMsFZliW8HDi9608A1Ey2?si=_tdQ6uboTBeLpjHsqiEfUw
 
https://youtu.be/X0wFZUmd23c  - Women of the world united
 
https://youtu.be/DosBI881Xrg  - Peace

MEDITATION with HEALING MANDALA

IN THE ARMS OF TIME
 
 

Mandala shared by Parvati (Fran) Rosen-Bizberg.  © 2022
(All Mandalas are copyright by Parvati (Fran) Rosen-Bizberg.
Healing Mandalas, prints and t-shirts of original art are available in the website shop www.agnihotra.pl )

MESSAGES from SHREE VASANT on CHILDREN

"A child who is given a strong foundation will do well growing up, even in the world today. Just because we face disaster coming in various natural phenomena, this does not mean we cannot turn our thoughts and our attention to our children. Give them all love and total acceptance. This does not mean you let them do anything they want. Discipline should be firm but never harsh. Try to stay away from any physical punishment as regular form of discipline. Try to use reason in any approach towards your child. Write stories with your child, draw, play music, dance, sing. Do not think of the world coming to an end. It is not like that. Be positive and nurture your child's creativity and natural curiosity. Be full of love with your children."

"At time of birth just concentrate on breathing, on Shree. Nothing else. Have no fears. Just think of Shree. Everything will be all right."

"It is important now for your son to learn Fivefold Path principles and these concepts in daily life. Not that you have to sit down with him and teach him but that your life reflect these teachings. He should learn to share with others, and he can sit for meditation timings when he wants. Never force him to sit, but if he chooses to sit, then he should be quiet. You can do Yoga with him in the mornings."

"Naturally all mothers are going to feel frustrated at one time or another. You need not try to find out such things as "Do all mothers feel this way?" "Is this a normal reaction?" It does not matter whether ten people, twenty people or no other people feel the way you do. You feel it so you have to do something about it. How this frustration manifests varies in each person. All feelings such as these emerge for different reasons."
 

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July 10, 2017 On Unity Through Diversity
Yes, yes. Transmissions shall again resume. Indeed, as we view it, the world is a shattered stage upon which the play must continue. We see the human condition as warranting great change in order to overcome the adverse conditions upon this Earth caused in part by mighty corporations and by those who abide by them. Creating, manifesting, supporting and nurturing alternatives are quite essential to living in harmony on this planet.
 
To cite and recite all past and current injustices somehow relieves one of the responsibility to work tirelessly to change them. If the beings of this planet would refuse to be divided by race, religion, cultural background, financial status or creed, these barriers would come down.
 
Is it enough to voice your comments on social media? Is it really sufficient to, “Tsk, tsk. So unjust,” then turn to the next page of the Sunday Times?
 
Educating others is one step toward creating a better, more tolerant, compassionate world. To preach to others whose views are already similar to your own is like living-room banter, unless it reaches outside one's comfort zone and touches the hearts of those less tolerant, less aware than yourselves.
 
Use your abilities to reach those outside your circle of comrades in arms. Gather together amongst yourselves of the same path of spirit to uplift and support each other. Then, expand your view and your reach to envelop the world.
 
The seeds for global change lie within each of you. Let not a day go by where you have not spoken TRUTH, where you have not stood in understanding and compassion for all.
 
Refuse to be DIVIDED.
Remember your WORTH.
And all are children of Almighty.
 
Seek UNITY through diversity.
And let your voices call out loud.
 
Let there be peace on Earth
and let it begin with YOU. OM.

July 15, 2017 On Environment, Inner and Outer
Yes, yes. Whilst defending the environment from the onslaught of industrialists and anti-environmentalists, remember to clear your own inner environment.
 
Reduce your anger,mquell your fears. Go within to seek direction in all matters—be they ecological action, interpersonal communication, physical rejuvenation, or spiritual transformation.
 
Go within.
 
Therein lies all the strength you will need in these tumultuous times. This will give you the power and courage fueled by faith and clarity to continue in the world as a Light bringer, a carrier of the Light, a force for change.
 
In order to be fully effective as a pioneer in this world, an advocate for humans, plants and animals' rights, and a beacon of Light for the younger generation who are in dire need of enlightened leadership—remember to always return to that inner spring of Wisdom Within.
 
Meditate daily and regularly.
Pray as you will.
Listen in silence.
Then, armed with Truth as your shield and your sword, walk in Light.
 
In this world, this is the only way to maintain your power. By aligning yourselves with the Highest, you will remain above the fray, and your voices will be clear and will be heard.
 
Despite all the darkness of today's world, hold on to the Light.
Keep Faith as you breathe and breathe deeply.
 
You are not alone. All that radiates love and healing energies throughout time, throughout this universe, pulsates with you who continue to believe and remain resolute.
 
Then, defend Nature.
Protect your environment and do so 100,000 times strong.
 
If you listen, you can hear the many voices calling in unison with you.
There is more than meets the eye, beloved ones.
 
We are all One
and we are mighty.  OM. 
 
More info: www.oriontransmissions.com

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