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Revered Gurudev, Pandit Sriram Sharma Acharyaji A seer-sage and a visionary of the New Golden Era
ASVAMEDHA YAJNA The one that awakens medha is Asvamedha A hymn of Atharva Veda says Agne samidha maharÌi brihate jatvedase / Sa me ïraddha medha cha jatveda¡ prayacchatu // (19/64/15) That is - Oh yajagne (the fire of oblation)! You are great and a giver of all good things. Therefore, I am offering „samidha‟ (wood) faithfully to you. Kindly give me „sraddha‟(faith) and „medha‟ (intelligence). Similarly, the Rigveda says– “Ima yajna medhavanta kridhi” (God! Please make our yajna full of illumined intelligence) and “Jatvedomedha asmasu dhehi” (Oh yajagne! please make „medha‟ steady within us). Through the above mentioned holy citations, an attempt is being made to convey that one of the important objectives of such large scale Asvamedha yajnas is also to awaken the dormant genius of the masses. It is the genius of man which makes him different from other living beings. It is on its basis that he, as a scientist, has explored the secrets of nature and is claiming to be the controller of the fate of all the living beings. It is the miracle performed by the human genius („medha‟), which has enabled him to propagate several theories of philosophy, to pile up huge volumes of literature, to form the society and the methods of its governance, and to transform this earth into such an elegant and well-developed structure of culture and civilization. Possibly, this is the reason why the sages have been saying that there is no one superior to human beings in this world. In spite of all this, that is, despite a huge potential store of genius filled within the human consciousness, it does not get a chance to come out and show itself due to the pressure of evil tendencies embedded in subconscious layers of our psyches. Normally, the wood floats on water. But if a huge stone is tied to it, it loses its property of floating and sinks in water. In spite of being adorned with excellent qualities, a human being does not remain in a position to demonstrate his real identity once he ties a rock of wickedness on his head. The shape of the society that we see today is due only to this anomaly. To fight the prevailing undesirable trends/traditions and eliminate them, and at the same time to execute the programme of creating a new golden era, is not becoming possible because both these tasks can be done only by the awakened geniuses – learned, refined and intelligent persons. At the hour of need, such persons come forward and row the boat of the culture- society, safely past the troubled waters. www.awgpnz.org
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ASVAMEDHA YAJNA The effort that is needed to awaken such geniuses not only in the society or nation but also on a global scale cannot be done by worldly or physical means. The desired results can be accomplished only through a wellplanned religious Anusthan conceived in the spiritual world. The life of Param Pujya Gurudev is the life of a Mahayajnik who has consecrated each and every moment of his life in the service of the awakening of divine culture. The events of eighty years of his life are an open book and amply demonstrate how he was busy in achieving the aim of awakening the divine intelligence in society. At the crucial juncture of this transition period when the violent storm of mass annihilation is giving the red signals of its ferocity, he awakened the will to work for ushering in a new golden era. At present, when no one seems to be talking about the bright future, when the all-engulfing darkness is reigning supreme he unambiguously assured that the Sun is going to rise in the East and declared openly that the twenty first century is bringing the promised bright future. In Saraswati Upanishad, it has been said - “Yajna dadhe SaraswatI” (Saraswati is pleased through yajna). It is, perhaps, to test the validity of this statement of the Upanshad that Param Pujya Gurudev, performed one Saraswati yajna on the auspicious occasion of Gayatri Jayanti in June 1955, at Gayatri Tapobhoomi, Mathura. Two years prior to this he had already accomplished Mahapurnahuti (grand completion) of his twenty-four Maha Punarcarañas in twenty-four-kundiya yajna by establishing Akhand Agni (uninterrupted fire) there. Prior to Sahastra-Kundiya Maha Yajna of November 1958, he conducted several experiments regarding yajna on persons at the level of Sadhaks and also on common men. The main aim of all these was to know how fruitful is the method of yajna in improving the intelligence. These investigations of ParamPujya Gurudev brought forth several sensational results. He published all these results in two special issues on yajna of Akhand Jyoti (magazine) of July and August, 1955. Herein he writes about Asvamedha by quoting VisñuDharmottar Puraña “By performing this yajna human beings get intelligence, their sins are destroyed; the desired wishes are fulfilled and due to good moral conduct the ultimate aim of life is certainly achieved”.
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ASVAMEDHA YAJNA He further writes - “By performing a continuous series of Gayatri maha yajna, Rudra yajna, Mahamrityunjaya yajna, Vishnuyajna, Ïatacandº yajna, navagraha yajna, yajurveda yajna, Rigveda yajna, atharvaveda yajna, samaveda yajna, we will complete the task of mahayajna at the level of Asvamedha, which will produce the volunteers who are going to take the solemn oath for the welfare of the entire world at a time when the Sun is disturbed”. Step by step, these yajnas were performed and the participants were made to perform Japa-Anusthans. They were first imparted instructions through correspondence. Then, in order to refine their genius through different experiments, they were called for personal interaction with Param Pujya Gurudev, who trained them in Dhyana Sadhana (meditation) and the skills of performing yajna. He stressed that the manner of recitation of mantras used in yajóa is the key to the success of Asvamedha. According to a hymn of Atharvaveda that „tapa‟ (penance) makes the voice pure and strong and it transmutes the intellect. A hymn in Brahma 18, of chapter 1 in section 13 of Ïatpath Brahmaña says - “Saraswatyai swaha,Saraswatyai pawaka yai swaha, Saraswatyai brihatyai swaha.” (Voice is Saraswati; yajna makes it powerful). Because of this quality, Asvamedha has been called the king of yajnas. The word „medha‟ which has been used in Asvamedha, in fact, is not related to Agnihotra (oblation in the fire) but to the bioelectricity. The word „medha‟ has been derived from this word only. The magnitude of „medha‟ is considered to be larger in human beings as compared to other living beings. The persons who possess it in abundance are called „medhavi‟ (the intellectuals, geniuses). It is the „medha‟ that is running in the form of bioelectricity in our veins and muscles and that is seen as the sharpness of brain to solve innumerable problems and resolve entanglements. The same is exhibited in the form of splendour, lustre and strong mindedness. It is found in all the human beings but its magnitude is different in different persons. About 83 percent of our cerebral electricity remains unused. Because of its non utilization in daily routine invaluable capabilities, divine qualities, Ridhis and siddhis (supernatural powers), keep lying inactive in some corner of our mind. Whatever qualities are seen in a genius or an intellectual, they are nothing but the flow of the same effervescent bio-electric charge.
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ASVAMEDHA YAJNA It is the highest level of the intelligence that is called Brahmateja or Brahmavarcas (the spiritual splendour). In the Asvamedhas, the same intelligence is refined and upgraded, that too at the universal level. How yajna performs this task? The scriptural texts answer this question.The rishis found that the human medha is not stable because it disappears after death and the human body starts decomposing. Hence they nvestigated the horse, as it is most lively and fast moving among the animals. The same defect was found in its body also. Then cow was investigated. Here also, „medha‟ lasted momentarily after its death. In conclusion, it was found that „medha‟ is not stable in any living being. Then the rishis investigated the earth. It was found that „medha‟ is definitely present there but it is in the subtle form. Then it was thought that the vegetables and grains, which are grown by the earth, must have been getting „medha‟ from it, because by eating the vegetables/grains we become charged with „medha‟. Thus the search was shifted to the grains and trees. In this investigation, barley proved to be such a grain, which possessed highest charge of „medha‟. Thus started the use of barley in yajna. In the Asvamedhas the same „medha‟ along with other forms of subtle energies are received and sustained by offering the oblations of barley. Padma Purana aptly states – Hayamedha caritva samedha samriddhi prapnoti / That is - one who performs Asvamedha gets „medha‟ and prosperity. Indeed, it is the evolved „medha‟ that distinguishes the human beings from other species. Wisdom has been gifted by God to everyone but there are very few persons who properly use it and make their lives fulfilling and rich. Normally, the worldly wisdom is used for selfaggrandizement. But, if the environment of this entire earth is to be transformed, then we will have to bring about a total change in the subtle world, which is formed by the collective consciousness. The yajnas, at the level of Asvamedha, do this very thing. Yajnas are, actually, performed as combined and collective experimentation of physical and vital energies. As a result, the willpower and the genius of the people are awakened.
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ASVAMEDHA YAJNA This awakened genius intelligence interacts with the subtle world and transforms the environment so that waves of superior thinking and feelings are generated and brought to the surface of human consciousness. The challenge of stopping the surge of evil forces and transforming the swamp into a beautiful garden is confronting each one of us. To checkmate the devilish dance of total disaster and simultaneously assemble the apparatus for real soul growth is a dual task like leveling a trench and erecting a tower on it. This task may be called not only „reversing the flow‟ but „making it up side down by reversing the reversed‟. Whenever such momentous occasions have arisen, with the grace of God, several such uplifting experiments have been performed on earth, and the illumined personalities which could make possible the impossible, have come. This momentous period of „change of an era‟ has come after a very long time after much waiting. Whatever is going to happen these days is what has been earlier considered impossible. It has a dual purpose. After the combined transition period of the end and the beginning, new era is going to commence. In such circumstances, the inspiration of Asvamedha yajna has descended from the subtle realm in order to fight the evil tendencies pervading everywhere, so that humanity at large could transform itself into a group of geniuses and strong-willed people. The results of the Asvamedhas, which are being performed in India and abroad should be understood accordingly, and one should make his life blessed by availing of the opportunity of participation in these yajnas.
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YAJNA SCIENCE Ancient mystic scientists achieved wonderful success in creating a new form of energy out of the combination of the thermal energy and the vital energy. This was called “yajagni” (the oblatory fire). In order to understand it scientifically, one has to think along the following five aspects. (1) Reasons for the varied structures of “yajna kuñda” (the pit for preserving the oblatory fire); (2) The selection of “samidh³s” (wood or fuel for yajna) and their specific combustion; (3) Correct pronunciation of mantras; (4) The time of yajna; and (5) the analysis of the properties of “Havan samagri” (the articles for oblation). The heat and light that are generated by the combustion of samidhas and the Havan samagri in the kuñdas of different sizes and shapes give rise to various changes in the environment. This fact has been verified by scientific experiments. There occurs a distinct change in the intensity of heat and the quality of fire produced by the change in the samidha. For example, one can easily distinguish between the quality of fire produced by the wood of Palaï (Butea Frondosa) and that produced by the wood of Acacia. It is a well-known fact that heat brings forth a chemical change in the material. As a result, the original property of the material also undergoes change. This is the mystery behind the production of new materials by the combustion of different materials. The Havan samagri contains two types of chemicals;namely (i) those which do not burn even in the intense heat (i.e. their effective portion is not destroyed) and (ii) those which lose their identity in the oblatory fire. The chemical properties of materials are dependent on their physical state. The constituent components of materials in the solid state have less chance of interaction with that of the other materials. However, if the materials are transformed into a more subtle state e.g., vapor or gaseous state, the probability of interaction between the constituents of the two types of materials increases. If we divide one cubic centimeter of matter into one thousand minute particles, their total surface area will increase ten times. But, normally, one cubic centimeter of matter has so many particles (elements or molecules) that each one of them has a diameter of the order of nanometers. Therefore its surface area will increase tremendously in the subtle state. Thus one can increase their capacity for reaction with other particles to a large extent. In this way, the particles that are unable to meet the vital air (oxygen) in the normal state, can easily meet the same in the vapor state. www.awgpnz.org
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YAJNA SCIENCE When metals like iron, lead etc are transformed into their subtle states at high temperatures and left in the air, they start burning with a brilliant glow and a beautiful red sparkling occurs. Sugar, coal, etc, in their subtle state, when they meet in the air, produce a crackling sound. Thus it is clear that the chemical activity of the materials can be increased by converting them into their subtle forms. It is to be mentioned here that minute particles have curvature. This curvature decreases as the subtlety increases i.e. the particle size decreases and hence their chemical activity increases. In this category of materials, nutmeg, mace, bigger cardamom, etc form very high quality and top ranking Havansamagri. The fragrant oil in the Havan samagri catches fire easily; and after vaporization, it expands considerably. Thus, its effect also becomes extensive. The diameter of the minute particles of these fragrant oils, in the vapor state has been found to range from 10 -6 to 10 - 9 the part of that in the solid state. The effect of distilled essence of Havan samagri is not so pronounced as compared to that produced by performing Havan with the same samagri. Several compounds have been found in the vapors of Havan samagri. Some of these, e.g.,aldehydes, amines, phenols, etc have already been identified. Salted materials are prohibited in this sÂłmagrÂş, because salt (which is sodium chloride) decomposes to produce chlorine gas. The latter is as harmful to the human beings as it is to the bacteria. Ghee (milk fat) is used in the havan, in specific quantity. This has two advantages: first, it ignites the fire and controls its temperature, and second, after conversion into the vapor state it surrounds the minute particles of the Havan samagri and produces negative charges on them. The first advantage of Havan is the purification of air. The air at the site of yajna, after getting hot and light due to the high temperature of the fire, rises up. The evacuated region is filled by the fresh air drawn from the surroundings. This air is thus sterilized due to the high temperature of the fire. Sunrays of different colors have different wavelengths and hence their effect on the germs of diseases also differs. In order to see this effect, the inner walls of several canisters were painted with different colors and they were kept in such a room where a large number of mosquitoes were present. At the time of sunrise, lids were placed on all the canisters. When the lids were removed in the evening, it was found that the number of mosquitoes was least in the canister which was painted with orange color. The color of fire is also orange. Thus the utility of Agnihotra and its effect becomes clear.
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YAJNA SCIENCE Scientists have discovered two types of materials for destroying the germs. They are (i) antiseptics and (ii) disinfectants. The materials in the first category protect the human beings from germs but do not kill the latter. The materials of the second category directly kill the germs. Some materials have both the properties that depend on their concentration. But the correct use of these materials is possible only by an expert. The layman may not know their use in right proportion, right concentration and hence their use may cause harm in place of benefit. Havan gas is free from this defect. Even if there is some harmful portion, it is destroyed by the vapors of milk fat and is made beneficial.The creosote, aldehyde, phenyl and other evaporable fragrant materials present in the havan gas produce the same beneficial effect.It is possible for all the people to take its advantage freely. In addition to the purification of air, the havan gas also purifies water, place etc. This gives rise to Parjanya (the shower of vitality), which, in turn, purifies and nourishes the crops and the herbs. Grains and herbs so produced make the body resistant to any viral or other infection. Even if the disease attacks the body and by chance, if it is successful in entering the body also, the virus of the disease cannot remain there for a long time; it will soon be destroyed by the selfdefence mechanism of the body (immune system). Havan gas has been found to be useful in agriculture also. The soil contains two types of insects. (i) Those which increase the fertilizing power of the soil and (ii) Those which destroy this power. The science has developed the insecticides which kill the second type of insects when mixed with the soil. Thus the first type of insects grows and the soilâ€&#x;s fertility improves. But this method has one disadvantage. If the insecticide is not removed immediately from the soil; it destroys the fertility-improving insects also.
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YAJNA SCIENCE In another experiment, Havan gas was allowed to interact with the soil. It was found that the fertility of that soil increased tremendously and it was filled with the nourishing elements. There are elements in the havan gas, which cause the parjanya and the clouds to purify and nourish the grains and the herbs. There are two layers of air in the atmosphere. The first one ranges up to six miles from the surface of the earth and the second one goes up to 625 miles. The clouds are formed in the first layer only. The factors responsible for the formation of clouds are ( i ) the presence of water vapors in the air, (ii ) temperature, (iii)the pressure of air, (iv) the number, size and shape of dust particles and (v) the particles of smoke. In order to make the clouds pure and nourishing, it is best to get the smoke of yajna enter into them. This is why in ancient times, when the Agnihotra and yajnas were performed in large numbers, the rains were pure and full of vitality and hence the grains and herbs were also full of these qualities. It is the subtle part of the grains that nourishes the mind. Therefore, there should be no surprise, if the minds of the habitants of the ancient culture of yajna, too would have been endowed with purity and goodness. The method, by which these divinely inspired persons, devoted to yajna, changed themselves into gods and brought heaven on earth, is with us as their inheritance even today. The need of the hour is to use it extensively and wisely. Today, as the environment is getting deteriorated, as there is a hue and cry about pollution, and as the poison is spreading everywhere, its utility has increased much more as compared to that in the yesteryears. In fact, these are the polluted sentiments and motives that are reigning supreme on all the animate and inanimate beings. As a result, diseases, anxiety and friction are spreading everywhere. The only effective scientific solution to this problem has appeared in the form of Asvamedh Yajnanustans Yajagni (the oblatory fire), that is going to be produced by the combined energy of vitality and matter prima-facie that may seem a religious act, but its power and effects are extraordinary. This has been proved through extensive and successful experimentations over the last two decades by the scientist-philosophers of „Brahmavarchas Shodh Sansthanâ€&#x;, Hardwar.
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YAJNA SCIENCE Earlier also, in order to restore the balance of nature and the society, Rajasuya and Asvamedhayajnas used to be performed from time to time. The present series of Asvamedhas is a neoexperimentation of the same old formulae of the science of yajnas By continuing this series of, sacred deeds the poisonous portion of “tamas” will vanish gradually and “satva” will go on increasing day by day. This mahayajna is foundation and the seed of universal wellbeing and good. This is the implementation part of our dream of bringing heaven on earth. Those who talk of universal peace, progress and prosperity can be identified by how they cooperate with us in performing and completing these Asvamedh Yajnanustans. We should not lose this unique opportunity of a lifetime.
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