Regarding Homa

October 4, 2008

Dear Narasimhaji

I had a question I wanted to get clarified regarding homas. It was in

2006 that I had been doing the japa of a certain mantra for almost the

whole year. I had come across the mantra in a strange way, but none

the less I kept chanting the mantra. The deity is Lord Bhairav.

At the end of that year suddenly due to some events I got an chance to

visit the kumb mela as well as the Kal Bhairav and Vatuk Bhairav

temples in Kasi. After I came back from there, I wanted to learn how

to do a homa, but I could not find anyone to teach me the same. So one

day I decided on doing a homa in my own way, which I realized after

reading your homa manuals, was ridden with innumerable mistakes.

The basic procedure I followed was drawing the yantra of the deity in

the homa kunda, then praying to my deity, Lord Ganapati and the Divine

Mother to forgive all mistakes. And next I would straight away start

off with the main mantra and its ahuti in fire. That used to me the

major part of the homa. And I loved watching the peculiar behaviour of

the fire in the homa kunda.

I had done this kind of (completely wrong) homa at least ten/fifteen

times in the last one year..

After reading the homa manuals I have understood the innumerable

mistakes that I had done in the name of doing a homa. But somehow I

liked the experineces very much.

I wanted to ask you, can I continue the way I was doing or is there

something I need to do to rectify all the mistakes that I have

commited till now.. Waiting for your guidance..

-Regards

Rajarshi

October 4, 2008

Namaste,

Obviously, there are some previous samskaras that pulled you in this

direction. That is good. This is what Vimalananda alluded to, when he said

those who have the desire have no knowledge and those who have the knowledge

have no desire in this age. He also said, " if you have a deep desire to

learn something, nature will find a way to teach you that " .

If you see the super-short method, you will see that it is very similar to

yours. Just add the ahutis to Prajapati, Agni etc at the beginning and at

the end. Before you call Bhairava, call Ganesha in fire and make 8 aahuties

with a simple mantra ( " Om Gam Ganapataye Namah " is fine). Then call Bhairava

in fire. Make the offerings. After the ahutis to Agni, Vaayu etc, give

Poornaahuti. Basically follow the super-short procedure. It is also ok to

not do panchopachara pooja etc. You can be informal with someone you know

reasonably well.

Of course, you can continue the way you were doing also, but the additions I

am suggeting (ahutis at start/end and Ganesha) are small and worthwhile. As

(if) you make additions, do it with a positive frame of mind and do NOT

worry about past. There is a reason for everything. Just leave the past and

don't worry that you did some " mistake " . It is never a mistake to worship

god in the way you know. God is always happy if you do the best job you can,

with what you know. But, as god gives you more knowledge, he may raise the

bar for you. :-)

For invoking Ganapathi or Bhairava in fire, thinking of the form in the mind

and requesting him mentally to come into the fire is sufficient.

Best regards,

Narasimha

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Saturday, October 04, 2008 2:42 AM

Regarding Homa

> Dear Narasimhaji

>

> I had a question I wanted to get clarified regarding homas. It was in

> 2006 that I had been doing the japa of a certain mantra for almost the

> whole year. I had come across the mantra in a strange way, but none

> the less I kept chanting the mantra. The deity is Lord Bhairav.

>

> At the end of that year suddenly due to some events I got an chance to

> visit the kumb mela as well as the Kal Bhairav and Vatuk Bhairav

> temples in Kasi. After I came back from there, I wanted to learn how

> to do a homa, but I could not find anyone to teach me the same. So one

> day I decided on doing a homa in my own way, which I realized after

> reading your homa manuals, was ridden with innumerable mistakes.

>

> The basic procedure I followed was drawing the yantra of the deity in

> the homa kunda, then praying to my deity, Lord Ganapati and the Divine

> Mother to forgive all mistakes. And next I would straight away start

> off with the main mantra and its ahuti in fire. That used to me the

> major part of the homa. And I loved watching the peculiar behaviour of

> the fire in the homa kunda.

>

> I had done this kind of (completely wrong) homa at least ten/fifteen

> times in the last one year..

>

> After reading the homa manuals I have understood the innumerable

> mistakes that I had done in the name of doing a homa. But somehow I

> liked the experineces very much.

>

> I wanted to ask you, can I continue the way I was doing or is there

> something I need to do to rectify all the mistakes that I have

> commited till now.. Waiting for your guidance..

>

> -Regards

> Rajarshi

October 5, 2008

Namaste Narasimhaji,

Thank you sir. You are an inspiration! I will do it this time as per your instructions. May Bhairav Baba protect and bless you with the finest spiritual experiences.

I remember an experience that had happened to me once, during one of my homas. I was doing the homa at home, I was living alone. So no one else was at home. It was around the time when the sun was about to set..a little fading light. As I was in the middle of the homa i suddenly heard very soft footsteps behind me in the room. As if someone was walking barefeet. First I thought it was the fire that was making the sound. Then I tried to listen carefully as I was offering the ahuti in the fire, and I realised it was not the fire, but distinct footsteps right behind where I was seating! And I was living alone, the main door was bolted from inside, no chance any one could come into the house and even impossible for anyone to be in that room where I was doing the homa..I got VERY scared.

Then I debated with myself whether to turn around to see what/who was there, but immediately the sound stopped, again as I resumed the ahutis of the manytra in the fire it started again...clear footsteps.... this time my fear become even greater, then I contemplated in my mind I have two options, one is to get up and leave immediately or sit and continue.. I mentally started praying to Bhairav Baba saying whatever it is, you are the one who should make sure nothing bad happens and I can complete the homa peacefully...I dont know anything, I am too ignorant and let me complete the homa.. then I continued with the ahutis, after another fifteen minutes the sound stopped and everything ended peacefully, infact i felt very happy with the homa, the fire was energizing, everything ended well... Aafter getting up from my seat I turned round and inspected the whole house, of course I could not see a thing...

I still wonder what it might have been, but anyway Bhairav Baba protected me..

-Regards

Rajarshi

"This above all: to thine own self be true!" - Hamlet--- On Sat, 4/10/08, Narasimha P.V.R. Rao <pvr wrote:

Narasimha P.V.R. Rao <pvr Re: Regarding Homa Date: Saturday, 4 October, 2008, 10:47 PM

Namaste,Obviously, there are some previous samskaras that pulled you in this direction. That is good. This is what Vimalananda alluded to, when he said those who have the desire have no knowledge and those who have the knowledge have no desire in this age. He also said, "if you have a deep desire to learn something, nature will find a way to teach you that".If you see the super-short method, you will see that it is very similar to yours. Just add the ahutis to Prajapati, Agni etc at the beginning and at the end. Before you call Bhairava, call Ganesha in fire and make 8 aahuties with a simple mantra ("Om Gam Ganapataye Namah" is fine). Then call Bhairava in fire. Make the offerings. After the ahutis to Agni, Vaayu etc, give Poornaahuti. Basically follow the super-short procedure. It is also ok to not do panchopachara pooja etc. You can be informal with someone you know reasonably

well.Of course, you can continue the way you were doing also, but the additions I am suggeting (ahutis at start/end and Ganesha) are small and worthwhile. As (if) you make additions, do it with a positive frame of mind and do NOT worry about past. There is a reason for everything. Just leave the past and don't worry that you did some "mistake". It is never a mistake to worship god in the way you know. God is always happy if you do the best job you can, with what you know. But, as god gives you more knowledge, he may raise the bar for you. :-)For invoking Ganapathi or Bhairava in fire, thinking of the form in the mind and requesting him mentally to come into the fire is sufficient.Best regards,Narasimha------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- -Do a Short Homam Yourself: http://www.VedicAst

rologer.org/ homamDo Pitri Tarpanas Yourself: http://www.VedicAst rologer.org/ tarpanaSpirituality: http://groups. / group/vedic- wisdomFree Jyotish lessons (MP3): http://vedicastro. home.comcast. netFree Jyotish software (Windows): http://www.VedicAst rologer.orgSri Jagannath Centre (SJC) website: http://www.SriJagan nath.org------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- - - "rajarshi14" <rajarshi14 (AT) (DOT)

co.in><>Saturday, October 04, 2008 2:42 AM Regarding Homa> Dear Narasimhaji>> I had a question I wanted to get clarified regarding homas. It was in> 2006 that I had been doing the japa of a certain mantra for almost the> whole year. I had come across the mantra in a strange way, but none> the less I kept chanting the mantra. The deity is Lord Bhairav.>> At the end of that year suddenly due to some events I got an chance to> visit the kumb mela as well as the Kal Bhairav and Vatuk Bhairav> temples in Kasi. After I came back from there, I wanted to learn how> to do a homa, but I could not find anyone to teach me the same. So one> day I decided on doing a homa in my own way, which I realized after>

reading your homa manuals, was ridden with innumerable mistakes.>> The basic procedure I followed was drawing the yantra of the deity in> the homa kunda, then praying to my deity, Lord Ganapati and the Divine> Mother to forgive all mistakes. And next I would straight away start> off with the main mantra and its ahuti in fire. That used to me the> major part of the homa. And I loved watching the peculiar behaviour of> the fire in the homa kunda.>> I had done this kind of (completely wrong) homa at least ten/fifteen> times in the last one year..>> After reading the homa manuals I have understood the innumerable> mistakes that I had done in the name of doing a homa. But somehow I> liked the experineces very much.>> I wanted to ask you, can I continue the way I was doing or is there> something I need to do to rectify all the mistakes that I

have> commited till now.. Waiting for your guidance..>> -Regards> Rajarshi

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October 8, 2008

Dear Narasimhaji

Today I performed a homa of Lord Bhairav along with the additions that you recomended. It went very well, from now on I shall slowly try and incorporate more of the mantras/procedures as per your manual. Thanks to you and Dr Manish Pandit, laymen like me are getting to learn things.