| Guru Paduka Stotram |
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Kavitvavarasinisakarabhyam daurbhagyadavambudamalikabhyam durikrtanamravipattatibhyam namo namah srigurupadukabhyam |
| My prostrations to the holy sandals of my Guru, which serve as the down pour of water to put out the fire of misfortunes, which remove the groups of distresses of those who prostrate to them. |
Q) What is Agnihotra?
Agnihotra is a process of purification of the atmosphere as a cumulative effect of various scientific principles harnessed to give rise
to an unparalleled purifying and healing phenomenon.
Q) What is the Process of Agnihotra?
The process of Agnihotra consists of making two offerings to the fire exactly at the time of sunrise & sunset along with the chanting
of two small Sanskrit mantras.
The offerings consist of two pinchfuls of uncooked rice grains smeared with a few drops of cow’s pure ghee.
The fire is prepared out of dried cowd-ung cakes in a small copper pot of a semi-pyramid shape.
The positive effects of Agnihotra are an outcome of simultaneous functioning of many subtle scientific principles such as, effect of
chanting of specific sounds on the atmosphere and mind, energies emanating from the pyramid- shape, nutritional effect of burning of medicinal ingredients and the effects of bio-rhythms etc.
Q) Benefits of Agnihotra?
There are numerous benefits of Agnihotra few of them are summarized as below
Agnihotra balances the cycle of nature and nourishes the human life.
It creates pure, clean and medicinal atmosphere.
It cleanses the negative effects of pollution.
Q) What is the need of Agnihotra?
Agnihotra is for purification and healing of the atmosphere. The atmosphere in which we live today is polluted in all respects. Many
complex problems which the world witnesses today have their origin in pollution.
In today’s polluted atmosphere, we witness Mass Destruction of forests, Disappearance of many species of plants, animals, insects,
birds, Disturbance in Ecocycles,Ozone Depletion, Global Warming, Acid rain and Decreasing Agricultural Production. Human health
is at stake. Many killing diseases like Cancer and AIDS are on the rise. Increased alcoholism and drug abuse is a great challenge.
Human mind is under great stress giving rise to more violence and many complex family and social problems. The list is unending.
If we want to live happily it is imperative to end the Vicious cycle by starting a Virtuous cycle.
Agnihotra is the starting point of the
virtuous cycle. With the regular practice of Agnihotra many of our problems will find their solutions automatically. As an individual
you will find yourself a totally changed person! A stress-free & happy man!
With Agnihotra you bring happiness to yourself and others. So you not only better yourself but also immensely contribute for the
betterment of the world.
Q) What are the basic requirements for Agnihotra?
At precisely local sunrise & sunset timings, two pinchfuls of uncooked rice grains, smeared with few drops of cow’s ghee are offered
into the Fire. The Fire is prepared in a semi-pyramid shaped copper- pot. While offering the two portions to the Fire,
two simple Vedic mantras are chanted.
For the practice of Agnihotra a few disciplines are observed:
1. Agnihotra is performed exactly at local sunrise/sunset timings.
2. A semi-pyramid shaped copper pot has to be used.
3. A small fire prepared using dried cow dung cakes.
4. Two pinchfuls of uncooked rice grains smeared with few drops of cow’s ghee are offered in fire.
5. Two simple Sanskrit mantras are chanted while offering.
Sunrise Mantras
Sunset Mantras
The positive effects of Agnihotra are an outcome of simultaneous functioning of many subtle scientific principles, such as, effect of chanting of specific sounds on the atmosphere and mind, energies emanating from the pyramid- shape, nutritional effects of burning the medicinal ingredients, effects of the bio-rhythms etc. Agnihotra balances the cycle of nature and nourishes the human life. It creates pure, clean and medicinal atmosphere. It cleanses the negative effects of pollution.
At Sunrise:
Sooryáya Sváhá
(add the first portion of rice)
Sooryáya Idam Na Mama
Prajápataye Sváhá
(add the second portion of rice)
Prajápataye Idam Na Mama
At Sunset:
Agnaye Sváhá
(add the first portion of rice)
Agnaye Idam Na Mama
Prajápataye Sváhá
(add the second portion of rice)
Prajápataye Idam Na Mama
Agni Gayatri Mantra
Om Vaisvanaraya vidhmahe
Lalelaya dhimahi
Tanno Agniá pracodayat(2)
Om mahajwalaya vidmahe,
Agnidevaya dhimahi
Tanno agniá pracodayat (2)
Mahamrityunjaya Mantra
Om Tryambakam Yajamahe
Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam
Urvarukamiva Bandhanan
Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat
Shanti Mantra :
Om sarveshaam swastir bhavatu
Sarveshaam shantir bhavatu
Sarveshaam poornam bhavatu
Sarveshaam mangalam bhavatu
Sarve bhavantu sukhinah
Sarve santu niraamayaah
Sarve bhadraani pashyantu
Maakaschit duhkha bhaag bhavet
Shanthi mantram (pancha bootha's)
Prithvi shantihi, shantihi
Vayuhu shantihi, shantihi
Agni shanthihi, shantihi
aapas shantihi, shantihi
antariksha shantihi, shanthi
shantireva shantihi, shantihi
Mahamrityunjaya Mantra (maha-mrityun-jaya) is one of the more potent of the ancient Sanskrit mantras. Maha mrityunjaya is a call for enlightenment and is a practice of purifying the karmas of the soul at a deep level. It is also said to be quite beneficial for mental, emotional, and physical health.
Kubera mantram
Om Shreem
Om Hreem Shreem Hreem Kleem Shreem Kleem Vitteswaraay Namah.
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