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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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