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Shishya · Posted: Sun May 28, 2006 6:40 pm Post subject: ATHA-AGNI-HOTRA

ATHA-AGNI-HOTRA
from
The Arya Satsang Pradeep
by
Dr. Satish Prakash Arya, Ph.D

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Shishya · Posted: Sun May 28, 2006 6:55 pm Post subject:

ATHA-A-CHA-MANAM

Sipping the Sacred Water

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[Aa-cham-ana: The sipping of sacrificial water from the right palm. This is the first act before the performance of the Agnihotra Sacrifice. The aspirant seeks to symbolically wash his inner self of all impurity.]

Om amrito pas-taranam-asi swaahaa.
O Divine Waters! You are the spread (supporting foundation) of eternal life.

Om amrita-pidhaanam-asi swaahaa.
O Divine Waters! You are the covering (protecting shield) of eternal life.

Om Satyam yashah shreer mayi shreeh shra-ya-taam swaahaa.
May wealth, consisting of truth, fame and riches, take refuge in me.

Shishya · Posted: Sun May 28, 2006 7:03 pm Post subject:

ATHA-ANGA-SPARSHAH

[Anga-sparshah: The aspirant now touches his body-limbs with the sacrificial water, praying that these remain strong, and fulfill their functions.]

Om vaang ma aasye ‘stu.................(lips)
Om nasor me praano ‘stu...........(nostrils)
Om akshnor me chakshur astu.........(eyes)
Om karna-yor me shro-tam astu.........(ears)
Om baah-wor me balam astu...............(arms)
Om oor-wor ma ojo ‘stu.................(thighs)
Om arish-taani me’ngaani tanoos tanwaa me saha santu.....(all over)

"May the speech in my mouth be sanctified in God. May the breath in my nostrils, the sight in my eyes, and the hearing in my ears be sanctified in God. May the force in my arms and legs be sanctified in God. May my limbs be all unharmed. And, may my outer self be in harmony with my inner self."

Shishya · Posted: Sun May 28, 2006 7:08 pm Post subject:

AGNI PRA-DEE-PANA

Kindling the Sacrificial Fire

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[Intructions: Chant the following mantra, and from a lighted Deepak (deeyaa), kindle a piece of camphor placed on a spoon.]

Om bhoor bhuwah swah.

"Before I kindle this sacrificial fire, I meditate on the light of wisdom that pervades earth, sky and heaven, and I pray that this wisdom may be my unerring guide in my quest to know my soul, God and the universe."

Shishya · Posted: Sun May 28, 2006 7:27 pm Post subject:

AGNI AADHAANA

Placing the Sacrificial Fire in the Kunda

Om bhoor bhuwah swar dyau-riva bhoomnaa
prithi-veeva varimaa.
Tasyaas-te prithivi deva-yajani!
Prish-the’gni mannaa da-mannaa dyaayaa dadhe.

"Kindling this fire that pervades earth, sky and heaven, I pray that I become broad in vision like the heavens, and richly abundant like the earth. O Earth, many sages in ancient times, seated on your surface, performed this sacrifice. Today, I place this food-consuming fire in this very surface of yours. May I acquire wholesome food."

Shishya · Posted: Sun May 28, 2006 7:30 pm Post subject:

AGNI SAMINDHANA

Fanning the Fire (if necessary), Causing it to Rise

Om ud-budhyas-waagne prati-jaagrihi
twam ishtaa poorte sam-srije-thaam ayan cha.
Asmiint sa-dhasthe adhyut-tarasmin
vishwe devaa yaja-maanash cha seedata.

"Be awakened, O Divine Fire, and watch over my life. May both you and this sacrificer, together, accomplish earthly and heavenly deeds. In this life, and in future lives too, may all wise men and the sacrificer be seated together for this noble performance."

Shishya · Posted: Sun May 28, 2006 7:41 pm Post subject:

SAMID AADHAANA

Offering three Samidhaas (Pieces of Sacrificial Fuel)

Om ayanta idhama aatamaa
jaata-vedas tene-dhyaswa ched-dha
vardhaya chaas-maan praja-yaa
pashu-bhir brahma-varchase naan-naa-dyena
samedhaya swaaha.
Idam agnaye, jaate vedase, idanna mama.

"O Jaata-vedas Agni! O Divine Fire present in all creation! This, my body, is a fuel offered unto You. Be kindled with this fuel, and make us shine in our lives. Become enhanced and make us go forward, enriching us with noble offspring, comfort in life, proper food, and with the brilliance of Divine Knowledge. This offering is made from the depth of my own soul unto Jaata-vedas Agni; this is no more mine."

[Instructions: With this mantra, offer the first Samidhaa.]

Om samidhaagnim duwasyata
ghritair bodhaya taa-ti-thim.
Aasmin havyaa juho-tana swaaha.
Idam agnaye, idanna mama.

"Serve Agni with well-kindled powers (concentration and devotion) and awaken that Guest (Agni) with the essence (thoughts, words and deeds) of your personality. In this physical fire, make your offerings to God and the cosmic forces (sun, moon, Rishis, etc.)."

Om su-samid-dhaaya sho-chi-she
ghritam teevram juhotana
Agnaye jaata-vedase swaahaa.
Idam agnaye, jaata-vedase, idanna mama.

"Unto this well-kindled, blazing fire, unto this Jaata-vedas Agni, offer the supremely purified essence of your personality. This is truthfully unto Jaata-vedas Agni, and no more mine."

[Instructions: Here offer the second Samidhaa.]

Om tan-twaa samid-bhir-angiro
gritena vadha-yaamasi
Brihach chho-chaa ya-vish-thya swaahaa.
Idam agnaye angirase, idanna mama.

"We enhance you with sacrificial kindling and our purified essence, O Angiras. Blaze forth in brilliance, and vigorously burn out the impurity in this my body, offered for purification. This my body-offering is truthfully unto Angiras Agni (God, the energizer of the Soul); it is no more mine.

[Instructions: Here offer the third Samidhaa.]

Shishya · Posted: Sun May 28, 2006 7:50 pm Post subject:

PANCHA GHRIT AAHUTI

Five Ghee Oblations

Om ayanta idhama aatamaa
jaata-vedas tene-dhyaswa ched-dha
vardhaya chaas-maan praja-yaa
pashu-bhir brahma-varchase naan-naa-dyena
samedhaya swaaha.
Idam agnaye, jaate vedase, idanna mama.

"O Jaata-vedas Agni! O Divine Fire present in all creation! This, my body, is a fuel offered unto You. Be kindled with this fuel, and make us shine in our lives. Become enhanced and make us go forward, enriching us with noble offspring, comfort in life, proper food, and with the brilliance of Divine Knowledge. This offering is made from the depth of my own soul unto Jaata-vedas Agni; this is no more mine."

[Instructions: This Mantra is repeated five times, once for each oblation.]

Shishya · Posted: Sun May 28, 2006 8:00 pm Post subject:

JALA SINCHANA

Sanctifying the Four Directions

[Instructions: Fill the right palm with water, and sprinkle this around the Kunda as directed.]

Om adite ‘nu-man-yaswa.
(To the East)

O Aditi (Mother of Oness that ensures harmony)! Consent unto my life.

Om anumate ‘nu-man-yaswa.
(To the West)

O Anumati (Mother of Consent)! Consent unto my life.

Om Saraswat-yanu-man-yaswa.
(To the North)

O Saraswati (Mother of Flowing Wisdom)! Consent onto my life.

Om deva savitah! prasuva yajyam
prasuva yajya-patim bhagaaya.
Divyo gandharwah keta-pooh
ketan-nah punaatu
vaachas-patir vaachan-nah swa-da-tu.
(In All Four Directions)

O Deva Savitar (Divine Creator)! Inspire my life of sacrifice onward, and inspire me, the sacrificer, to attain fortune. The Divine waters (of knowledge) sustain my body and wash my thought clean of impurity. May these waters, indeed, purify my thought and understanding. And may the Lord of Speech sweeten the words that I utter.

Shishya · Posted: Sun May 28, 2006 8:07 pm Post subject:

AAGHAA-RAAV-AAJYA-BHAAG-AAHUTI

Four Ghee Oblations

[Instructions: Offer ghee into the fire as directed.]

Om agnaaye swaahaa.
Idam agnaye, idanna mama.
(To the North)

Unto Agni, the force of cosmic strength, is this offering truthfully made. Nothing is mine.

Om somaaya swaahaa.
Idam somaaya, idanna mama.
(To the South)

Unto Soma, the force of cosmic harmony, is this offering truthfully made. Nothing is mine.

Om prajaa-pataye swaahaa
Idam prajaa-pataye, idanna mama.
(To the Center)

Unto Prjapati, the force of cosmic creation, is this offering truthfully made. Nothing is mine.

Om indraaya swaahaa.
Isam indraaya, idanna mama.
(To the Center)

Unto Indra, the force of cosmic control, is this offering truthfully made. Nothing is mine.

Shishya · Posted: Sun May 28, 2006 8:28 pm Post subject:

PRADHAANA HOMA PRAATAH KAAL AAHUTI

Morning Ghee-Saamagree Oblations

[Note: For the morning Agnihotra, say the following mantras while offering Saamagree mixed with Ghee upon the intonation of 'swaahaa'.]

Om sooryo jyotir jyotih sooryah swaahaa.

The Divine Sun possesses Light, and this Light shines in the rising sun. This declaration of realized truth comes from the depth of my soul.

Om sooryo varcho jyotir varchah swaahaa.

The Divine possesses Splendor, and this Splendor shines in the rising sun. This declaration of realized truth comes from the depth of my soul.

Om jyothih sooryah sooryo jyothih swaahaa.

Light resides in the Divine Sun, and the rising sun reflects this Light. This declaration of realized truth comes from the depth of my soul.

Om sajoor devena savitraa
sajoo-rusha-sendra-vatyaa.
Jushaanah sooryo vetu swaahaa.

The Divine Sun is in harmony with the rising sun and the brilliant dawn. May this beloved Divine Sun be realized in me. This declaration of realized truth comes from the depth of my soul.

Shishya · Posted: Sun May 28, 2006 9:00 pm Post subject:

PRADHAANA HOMA SAAYANG KAAL AAHUTI

Evening Ghee-Saamagree Oblations

[Note: For the evening Agnihotra, say the following mantras while offering Saamagree mixed with Ghee upon the intonation of 'swaahaa'.]

Om agnir jyotir jyotir agnih swaahaa.

The Divine Fire possesses Light, and this Light shines in the earthly fire that we kindle at night. This declaration of realized truth comes from the depth of my soul.

Om agnir varcho jyotir varchaah swaahaa.

The Divine Fire possesses Splendor, and this Splendor shines in the earthly fire. This declaration of realized truth comes from the depth of my soul.

Om agnir jyotir jyotir agnih swaahaa.

The Light shines in the earthly fire is the Light that belongs to the Divine Fire. This declaration of realized truth comes from the depth of my soul.

Om sajoor devena savitraa
sajoo-raatryen-dra-vatyaa.

The Divine Fire is in harmony with the setting sun and with the moon. May this beloved Divine Fire be realized in me.

Shishya · Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 2:08 pm Post subject:

PRAATAH SAAYAM AAHUTI

Morning and Evening Oblations of Ghee and Saamagree

Om bhoo-rag-naye praanaaya swaahaa.
Idam agnaye praanaaya, idanna mama.

Unto the earthly fire that acts like breath to energize all creatures, do I make this truthful offering.

Om bhuwar-waaya-ve ‘paanaa-ya swaahaa.
Idam vaaya-ve ‘paanaa-ya, idanna mama.

Unto the atmospheric wind that cools the surrounding and removes the uneasiness by providing fresh air, do I make this truthful offering.

Om swar-aadit-yaaya vyaanaa-ya swaahaa.
Idam aadit-yaaya vyaanaa-ya, idanna mama.

Unto the heavenly sun that makes the world happy by giving light, and causing rain to fall and grains to ripen, do I make this truthful offering.

Om bhoor bhuwah swaragni vaay-va-ditye-bhyah
praana-paana vyaane-bhyah swaahaa.
Idam agni vaay-vaa-ditye-bhyah
praanaa-paana vyaane-bhyah, idanna mama.

Unto earth, sky and heaven, and unto the corresponding fire, air and sun, with their functions of energizing, removing pains and making the world happy, do I make this truthful offering.

Om aapo jyotee raso ‘mritam brahma
bhoor bhuwah swar-om swaahaa.

In the performance of this sacrifice, I have sought to discover the secrets surrounding God, the Supreme-most, All-pervading, and of the nature of Light, Love and Immortality, and the Earth, Sky, and Heaven. Om Swaahaa! Yes, indeed, they have all been truthfully described in this sacrifice. May the all become known to me.

(Praying for a Functional Intellect)

Om yaam medhaam deva-ganaah
pitarash cho-paa-sate.
Tayaa maa-madya medhayaag-ne
medhaa-vinam kuru swaahaa.

O Radiant Lord of Knowledge! Make me knowledgeable today with that same knowledge which the company of learned men and fathers of wisdom strive to attain, so that I may indeed know You and the world.

(Praying for a Discriminating Intellect)

Om vishwaani deva savitar
duritaani paraa-suva.
Yad bhadram tan-na aasuva swaaha.

Take away from my mind, Radiant Creator, all tendencies to transgress Your Laws, bring unto me, instead, all this is beautiful, benevolent and auspicious.

(Praying for a Realized Intellect)

Om agne naya su-pathaa raaye asmaan
vishwaani deva vayu-nani vidwaan.
Yuyo-dyas-maj juhuraanam eno
bhooyish-thaan te nama uktim vidhema swaahaa.

O Radiant Lord of Light! Lead me unto the right path that I may attain the wealth of liberation, for You know all the pathways that lead in that direction. Separate sin from me, for it only leads me astray. Again and again, I offer you words of salutations and praise.

Shishya · Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 2:13 pm Post subject:

POORNAAHUTI ROOP AAGHAARAAV-AAJYABHAAG AAHUTI

Four Oblations of Ghee

Om agnaye swaahaa.
Idam agnaye, idanna mama.
(Offer onto the fire, to the North)

Om somaaya swaahaa.
Idam somaaya, idanna mama.
(South)

Om prajaapataye swaahaa.
Idam prajaapataye, idanna mama.
(Center)

Om indraaya swaahaa.
Isam indraaya, idanna mama.
(Center)

Shishya · Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 2:15 pm Post subject:

VYAAHRITI AAHUTI

Oblations of Ghee with the Vyaahritis

Om bhoor agnaye swaahaa.
Idam agnaye, idanna mama.

Om bhuwar vaayave swaahaa.
Idam vaaayave, idanna mama.

Om swar aadityaaya swaahaa.
Idam aadityaaya, idanna mama.

Om bhoor bhuwah swaragni vaayvaa-dityebhyah swaahaa.
Idam agni vaayvaa-dityebhyah, idanna mama.

Shishya · Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 2:21 pm Post subject:

BRIHAD VISHESH YAJNA

Mantras and Oblations for Big, Special Occasions

[Instructions: The following two sections (Pava-Maan-Aahuti and Asht Aajyaa-Huti) are optional and are to be done in case of a big (brihad) or special (vishesh) Agnihotra. Otherwise, they can be skipped over.]

Shishya · Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 2:24 pm Post subject:

PAVA-MAAN AAHUTI

Oblations for Purification and Enlightenment

Om bhoor bhuwah swah.
Agna aayoomshi pawasa
aa-suvor jamisham cha nah.
Aare baadhas-wa duch-chhu-naam swaahaa.
Idam agnaye pwa-maanaa-ya, idanna mama.

O Agni! Purify and lengthen our lives and send down food and energy. Drive misfortune far away from us.

Om bhoor bhuwah swah.
Agnir rishih pawa-maanah
paancha-janyah purohitah.
Tamee-mahe mahaa-gayam swaaha.
Idam agnaye pawa-maanaa-ya, idanna mama.

Agni sees through our lives with penetrating vision and takes away impurities. He is the Benefactor of all five classes of human beings in society. He occupies supreme importance in all undertakings. To him, whose glory is widely proclaimed, to do we offer our supplications.

Om bhoor bhuwah swah.
Agne pawas-wa swa-paa
asme varchah su-veeryam.
Dadhad rayim mayi posham swaahaa.
Idam agnaye pawa-maanaa-ya, idanna mama.

Agni, Performer of benevolent deeds! Pour forth on us the brilliance of Divine Knowledge and heroic vigor. Grant us wealth that nourishes.

Om bhoor bhuwah swah.
prajaa-pate! Na twad etaan-yanyo
vishwaa jaataani pari taa bahoowa
Yat kaamaas-te juhumas tan-no astu
vayam syaama patayo rayeenaam swaahaa.
idam prajaa-pataye, idanna mama.

O Prajaapati, Master of all creatures! No one, other than You, comprehends the creatures of this visible and other invisible worlds. Grant us our heart’s desire, for which we invoke You, and bless us to be masters of riches.

Shishya · Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 2:29 pm Post subject:

ASHT AAJYAA-HUTI

Eight Oblations for Auspiciousness

[Instructions: Offer Ghee only.]

Om twan-no agne varunasya vidwaan
devasya hedo ‘vayaa-si-seesh-thaah.
Yajish-tho vahni-tamah shoshu-chaano
vishwaa dweshaan-si pra-mumug-dhyas-mat swaaha.
Idam agnee-varunaa-bhyaam, idanna mama.

Agni, the Knowledgeable One! Drive away from us the tendency to show disrespect to any accomplished scholar in society. Supremely worshipped in our sacrifices, supreme in carrying our burdens, and supreme in brilliance, may you separate all forces of hatred from us.

Om sa twan-no agne ‘vamo bhawo-tee
nedish-tho asyaa ushaso vyush-tau
Ava yak-shwa no varunam ra-raano
veehi mrideekam shuhawao na edhi swaahaa.
Idam agnee-varunaa-bhyaam, idanna mama.

Agni, at this hour of the break of dawn, be close and nearest in offering help. In granting us knowledge, destroy all binding influences, promote our peaceful nature, and be ready to respond to our call for help.

Om imam me varuna shrudi
havyam adyaa cha mridaya.
Twaam awasyu-raacha-ke swaahaa.
Idam varunaaya, idanna mama.

Choiceworthy Varuna! Hear this call of mine and be gracious today. Longing for your mercy do I call upon you.

Om tat-twaa yaami brahmanaa vanda-maanas
tad aashaas-te yajamaano havir-bhih.
Aheda-maano varu-neha bo-dhyu-ru-shansa
maa na aayuh pra-mo-sheeh swaahaa.
Idam varunaaya, idanna mama.

I set my hope for the elevated life that a devoted person prays for with sacrificial offerings, and so I approach you, God, praising you with Vedic verses. Extensively praised by thoughtful minds, O Varuna, may you not disregard may call for help, but grant me, here and now, the wisdom I seek. While using that wisdom, let not my life be unexpectedly cut short.

Om ye te shatam varuna ye sahas-ram
yaj-yi-yaah paashaah vita-taa mahaantah.
Tebhir no adya savi-tota vishnur vishwe
mun-chantu marutah swar-kaah swaahaa.
Idam varunaaya savitre vishnave vishwe-bhyo
devebhyo marud-bhyah swarke-bhyah, idanna mama.

Varuna! Hundereds and thousands of Your gresat Laws, that relate to our life, are extended across this vast creation, and made to exercise their influence. O Omnipresent Impeller, and O enlightened men who teach us not to cry, we pray that through these laws, you may all help us to gain emancipation from the world.

Om ayaash chaagne ‘syana-bhi shasti-paash cha
satyam-it twam ayaa asi.
Ayaa no yajyam vahaas-ya-yaa
no dhehi bhesha-jam swaaha.
Idam agnaye ayase, idanna mama.

I declare truthfully, Agni, You are indeed found everywhere, and are the Protector of those free from sin. Carry our sacrifice to a successful end and sustain cure for our transgressions.

Om ud-ut tamam varuna paasham-asmad
avaa-dhamam vi madhaya-mam shra-thaaya.
Athaa vayam aaditya vrate
tavaa-naa-gaso adita-ye syaama swaahaa.
Idam varu-naayaa ‘dit-yaayaa ‘dita-ye cha, idanna mama.

Varuna! Loosen the bonds that bind me - bonds of upper, middle and lower levels – so that we, O Imperishable One, may be sinless in Your Laws, and become worthy for the realm of Eternal Life.

Om bhawatan-nah sa-manasau
sa-cheta-saa vare-pasau.
Maa yajyam him sish-tam
maa yajyapatim jaataveda-sau
shivau bhawatam adya nah swaahaa.
Idam jaata-vedo-bhyaam, idanna mama.

O married couple! May both of you be for us of the same thought and knowledge, and sinless. May you both never cause harm to either the tradition of sacrifice or to the good name of sacrificers. May both of you be for us, today, possessors of much wealth, that you can show us grace and benevolence.

Shishya · Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 2:36 pm Post subject:

ATHA BRAHMA GAAYATREE SAAVITREE GURU MANTRA

Oblation with Ghee and Saamagree

Om bhoor bhuwah swah.
Tat savitur varenyam
bhargo devasya dheemahi.
Dhiyo yo nah pracho-dayaat swaahaa.

O Soul of Life, the Holy King of kings!
O God of all the regions, high and low,
O Lord of Joy, Whose Glory Nature sings,
Who shapes the earth and lets the mortals grow.

We seek Thy blessed Feet to meditate
Upon Thy Glorious Form of Holy Light
Which drives away the gloom of sins we hate
And makes the souls of righteous people bright.

My heart, O Father, meekly prays to Thee
To win Thy Grace, to make me good and wise,
And bless my mind with knowledge, full and free
From dark and vicious thoughts of sins and lies.

Shishya · Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 2:38 pm Post subject:

TSWISHTA-KRIT AAHUI

Oblation with Bhaat [cooked grains] or Ghee

Om yad asya karmano ‘tyaree-richam
yad waa nyoonam ihaa karam.
Agnish tat swishta-krid vidyaat
sarvam swish-tam su-hutam karotu me.
Agnaye swishta-krite su-huta-hute
sarva-praayash-chitta-huteenaam
kaamaa-naam samar-dhayi-tre
sarvaan nah kamaant samar-dhyaya swaahaa.
Idam agnaye, swishta-krite, idanna mama.

Agni, the All-knowing One, fully knows whatever is excessive or lacking in my performance of this sacrifice. May He, the Fulfiller, fulfill my sacrifice by harmonizing it with my intent and making it well-performed. I beseech Him to make me successful in all that I desire. I address this prayer to Him Who fulfills all offerings and makes them well-performed, Who accepts all confession and repentance, and Who grants success in all righteous wishes. All this is unto Agni, the Fulfiller; nothing is mine.

Shishya · Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 2:40 pm Post subject:

PRAA-JAA-PAT-YAAHUTI

Silent Oblation to Prajaapati with Ghee and Samaagree

Om prajaa-pata-ye swaahaa.

Unto Prajapati, the Silent Witness to the drama of this Universe, is this offering made. Nothing is mine.

Shishya · Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 2:43 pm Post subject:

POORN AAHUTI

Final Oblation for Completion

[Instructions: Chant thrice, each time offering the remaining Ghee and Saamagree.]

Om sarvam vai poornam swaahaa.

All is perfect; all is complete. Indeed, all is final; all is complete. May the perfection and completeness of this ancient Vedic ritual become a part of my personality.

Shishya · Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 2:46 pm Post subject:

ATHA MUKHA SPARSHAH

Ablution

[Instructions: With out-stretched palms facing the holy fire, chant each of the following mantras and pass heated palms lightly over your face.]

Om tanoopa agne ‘si aayur me dehi

Om aayur-daa agne si aayur me dehi

Om varcho-daa agne ‘si varcho me dehi.

Om agne yan-me tanwaa oonam tan-ma aa-prina.

Om medhaam me devah savitaa aa-da-dhaatu.

Om medhaam me devee saraswatee aa-da-dhaatu.

Om medhaam me ashvi-nau devaa-vaa shattaam push-karas-rajau.

Agni! You are the Protector of the human body – protect my body. You are the Giver of long life – give unto me long and healthy life. You are the Source of brilliance - let Your brilliance radiate on my face. Fulfill any deficiency I have in my personality and sustain divine, sanctified intellect in me.

Shishya · Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 2:48 pm Post subject:

ATHA MUKHA ANGA SPARSHAH

Ablution

[Instructions: With both palms, touch the body-limbs indicated.]

Om vaak cha ma aa-pyaa-ya-taam. (Lips)
Om praa-nash cha ma aa-pyaa-ya-taam. (Nostrils)
Om chak-shush cha ma aa-pyaa-ya-taam. (Eyes)
Om shro-tram cha ma aa-pyaa-ya-taam. (Ears)
Om yasho-balam cha ma aa-pyaa-ya-taam. (Shoulders)

Let my speech find fulfillment. Let my breathing, seeing, and hearing be fulfilled. Let my arms earn me fame and strength.

Shishya · Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 2:53 pm Post subject:

ATHA VAAMA-DEVYA-GAANAM

The Song of Rishi Vaama-deva

[Instructions: Chant the following at the very end of the Yajna or Sanskaar.]

Om bhoor bhuwah swah.
kayaa nash chitra aa-bhuwad
ootee sadaa-vridhah sakhaa.
Kayaa shachish-thayaa vritaa.

God resides in our mind, causing us to steadily progress. Through what kind of help would He become our Friend? Answer: Through His Presence. That will make us most powerfully happy.

Om bhoor bhuwah swah.
Kas twaa satyo madaanaam
mang hish-tho matsad andhasah.
Dridhaa chid aaruje vasu.

Among the delightful things of this world, what will make you genuinely and abundantly happy? Answer: The power of that comes from devotion. That would help us snap asunder the heaviest of chains which keep us bound to ignorance.

Om bhoor bhuwah swah.
Abhee shu nah sakheenaam
avitaa jari-treenaam.
Shatam bhawaas-yoo-taye.

We seek to be Your friends who sing Your praises. Be our Supreme Protector, and come to us with countless forms of help.

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Iti Agnihotram

Here comes to an end the Agnihotra.