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Spreading Divine Vibrations
SACRED chants of Vedic
Mantras along with offer of oblations in
the sacred fire filled the air with
spiritual vibrations when ceremonies
were held to perform Yajnas for three
days from 16th May to 18th May 2005 for
the welfare of the world at Brindavan
(Whitefield), Bangalore in the Divine
Presence of Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai
Baba.
The venue
of these ceremonies was Sai Ramesh
Krishan Hall which was beautifully
decorated with flowers, plantain and
mango leaves. While four Yajna Kundas
were set up on, the dais, one was set up
below the dais in the Hall for the
performance of these ceremonies. An
altar was also set up on the dais where
Kalashas (sacred vessels) were placed
for worship by the priests. All the
Yajnas were conducted by the priests
from the Kollur Mookambika temple, Udipi
and Shirdi Sai Temple, Bangalore.
On the
first day, i.e., 16th May 2005, Bhagavan
came to Sai Ramesh Krishan Hall at 7.20
a.m. in a majestic procession comprising
the Veda chanting group of students and
the priests who carried the
Poornakumbham led by Nadaswaram
musicians. The entire Hall reverberated
with sacred chants from the Vedas as the
priests started making preparations for
the conduct of Dhanvantari Homa that
was scheduled for this morning. Before
commencing the Yajna, the priests
performed Ganesh Puja, Kalasha Puja and
offered other traditional prayers. At
8.00 a.m., Bhagavan blessed the sacred
fire which was placed in the Yajna Kunda
by the priests amidst sacred chants.
When the priests started the performance
of the Yajna, Bhagavan sat in His chair
near the Yajna Kunda and blessed the
performance of the Yajna. The
environment was surcharged with sacred
vibrations as a group of priests seated
near the Yajna Kunda engaged themselves
in the performance of the Yajna and
another group of priests seated on the
dais chanted Vedic Mantras. Besides, the
students of the Institute sang Bhajans
and recited Mantras. Amidst sacred
chants and Nadaswaram music, Poornahuti
blessed by Bhagavan was offered in the
Yajna Kunda by the priests at 9.45 a.m.
After this, the priests offered Arati to
Bhagavan and received blessings from
Him. Durga Suktam, Mantra Pushpam and
other sacred chants continued till 11.00
a.m. when the ceremonies came to a happy
conclusion. Prasadam was distributed to
all in the end. Chanting of Vedic
Mantras by the priests and students
continued in the afternoon also. After
the Vedic chants, there were Bhajans led
by the students of the Institute. The
programme in the afternoon concluded
with offer of Arati to Bhagavan at 6.00
p.m. Prasadam was distributed to all in
the afternoon also.
On the
morning of 17th May 2005, Puja was
started by the priests at 7.00 a.m. with
the chanting of Vedic Mantras. Beautiful
decorations were done on the dais with
flowers of different colours. The altar
where Kalashas were placed was also
aesthetically decorated with fresh
flowers. Three Yajna Kundas which had
already been made on the left side of
the dais were also decorated and
sanctified by chanting of Mantras by the
priests. Bhagavan came to the Hall at
7.45 a.m. and blessed the Ritwiks and
the sacred Yajna fire. After receiving
blessings from Bhagavan, fire was lit in
all the three Yajna Kundas and groups of
priests sat around each Yajna Kunda to
perform Rudra Homa, Mrityunjaya Homa and
Durga Homa simultaneously. While the
priests offered oblations into the Yajna
Kundas with chanting of Mantras, the
Institute students recited Vedic chants
and a group of ladies devotees chanted
Lalita Sahasranama. The Yajnas continued
up to 10.00 a.m. sanctifying the
environment and filling the air with
sacred vibrations of Divine Name. At the
conclusion of the Yajnas, the priests
offered Arati to Bhagavan and received
blessings from Him. Bhagavan also
distributed clothes to them. The morning
programme came to a close with Arati to
Bhagavan at 10.30 a.m. and distribution
of Prasadam to all. Sudarshan Homa was
performed on the afternoon of 17th May
2005. Before the start of the Yajna,
there were Bhajans led by the Institute
students from 4.00 to 4.30 p.m. Bhagavan
came to Sai Ramesh Krishan Hall at 4.30
p.m. and blessed the priests to start
the Yajna. Bhagavan also blessed the
sacred fire which was placed in the
Yajna Kunda by the priests. Thereafter,
the priests started Vedic chants
appropriate for the performance of
Sudarshan Homa and offered oblations
into the Yajna Kunda. The students also
continued to recite Vedic Mantras. At
the conclusion of this sacred Yajna,
Poornahuti blessed by Bhagavan was put
into the Yajna fire at 8.30 p.m. amidst
chanting of Mantras, sounding of the
bell and sacred notes of Nadaswaram
music. The programme concluded at 9.00
p.m. with offer of Mangalarati to
Bhagavan.
The Yajna
ceremonies started on the morning of
16th May 2005 concluded with the
performance of Shatachandi Homa on the
morning of 18th May 2005. A Yajna Kunda
for this Yajna was specially constructed
in Sai Ramesh Krishan Hall in front of
the dais. Puja was started by the
priests at 6.45 a.m. with prayer to Lord
Ganesh. Sacred Yajna fire was lit amidst
chanting of Vedic Mantras and auspicious
Nadaswaram music at 7.15 a.m. With the
blessings of Bhagavan, the priests
started the performance of the Yajna by
putting oblations into the sacred fire
with the chanting of Durga Saptashati,
Durga Suktam, Sri Suktam, Gayatri
Mantra, Sai Gayatri, etc. Institute
students and ladies devotees also joined
the chanting of sacred Mantras. The
Yajna continued in this way for nearly
three hours. At 10.25 Poornahuti
material blessed by Bhagavan was put
into the Yajna fire amidst chanting of
Vedic Mantras, Nadaswaram music and
ringing of the Mandir bell. Chanting of
Mantras continued for some time after
this. At 10.50 a.m. Mangalarati was
offered to Bhagavan by the priests.
Bhagavan showered His blessings on them
and distributed clothes to them. After
the performance of the Yajna, renowned
singers Smt. Parveen Sultana and her
husband Ustad Dilshad Khan sang Bhajans
in praise of Devi and Bhagavan Baba.
The programme concluded with offer of
Arati to Bhagavan at 11.20 a.m. Prasadam
was distributed to all in the end.
Article source:
Sanathana Sarathi June 2005 Pages 173-175
Photo source:
Chandi Homam, Sudarshana Homam and
Dhanwantari Homam at Brindavan - 16 to 18
May 2005
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