Guest guest Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 Dear Sir, My one mail is still unanswered. Can I give Ahutis for Ratri Suktam, Devi Suktam, 4th Chapter and 11th Chapter independantly? I mean any of these four independantly ? While Chandi Homam you have omitted Devi Suktam and Ratri Suktam from Ahutis in your Manual. This reading has created this question in my mind.r.Ashwin Rawal Namaste,Ravi and Utpal have replied to you. I will leave the questions they have already replied too. As Ravi said, the amount of materials you need depends on how big a fire you maintain. You will learn and fine-tune with experience.There may be a tradition in some parts of India to offer a drop of ghee in water after offering it in fire. But it is not necessary. When doing Chandi homam, some people invoke the Mother in an idol and offer water to the idol with each mantra along with offering ghee in fire. Again, it is not necessary.Managing ahutis and reading is difficult, but one can master it with practice. It is really advisable for you to do both reading and offering ahutis yourself.Wooden spoon is perfectly alright.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------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- - - "DHEERAJ KHOSLA" <khosladheeraj@ ><>Friday, January 02, 2009 1:31 PM some queries on homam> Namaskar Narsimhaji and others,>> I want to do homam for chandi devi.I> had arranged a copper tray in square shape.Almost 1 feet by 1 feet.> So is it good measurement or not ? I also bought havan samagri, dry> coconuts etc.>> Actually i want to start with short cut method> so please advice me that ,how much ghee,havan samagri, dry coconut> etc are used in one havana, so that i will plan these items> accordingly. I have arranged 2 kg of havan samagri, 1 kg dry coconuts> etc..So how to divide this in ratio as per single day process.How> much ghee in grams per havana.ALthough i am reading your pdf notes> on homam again and again but doing practical things r difficult and> need much more focus and methodology.>> Although by God grace and your encouragement to> people for doing homams, even i myself get transformed towards> homam ,so thanks for that. But i need your step by step guidance as> everything is not included in your notes( although its best notes> on homam). Its my weakness actually.>>> In normal homams by priests in India ,they do swaha> with ghee in fire aswell in water.So tell me, I mean after they pour> ghee through spoon in agni ,they immediately pour one drop of ghee> in water too. So is it correct way or not ?>>> If single person is doing a homam then how to manage> ahutis of ghee and samagri both and of course mantra mala or notes u> provided ? Bcz in India, normally full group or family do homams and> priest only says mantras.So i think two people r must for homam.>> I have spoon made of wood ,Is it ok or i have to buy> of copper metal ?>> I am still unmarried so can i do with my mother this> chandi homam ?>> Please provide me some beautiful answers of these queries.And> dont mind if my queries prove to be very simple and illogical.But i> have to start from basics .So just cooperate with me as i love the> work with perfection.In next mail i will ask some queries on mantras> in order to understand properly.>> U r really spreading vedic wisdom in true practical sense. I salute> to u.>> thanks and full respect to u Sir,> dheeraj khosla,> Delhi Explore your hobbies and interests. Click here to begin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009  Namaste, Answer is yes. Please see /message/891 Best regards,NarasimhaDo a Short Homam Yourself: http://www.VedicAstrologer.org/homamDo Pitri Tarpanas Yourself: http://www.VedicAstrologer.org/tarpanaSpirituality: Free Jyotish lessons (MP3): http://vedicastro.home.comcast.netFree Jyotish software (Windows): http://www.VedicAstrologer.orgSri Jagannath Centre (SJC) website: http://www.SriJagannath.org - Ashwin Rawal Saturday, January 10, 2009 11:32 AM Some queries on Homam Dear Sir, My one mail is still unanswered. Can I give Ahutis for Ratri Suktam, Devi Suktam, 4th Chapter and 11th Chapter independantly? I mean any of these four independantly ? While Chandi Homam you have omitted Devi Suktam and Ratri Suktam from Ahutis in your Manual. This reading has created this question in my mind.r.Ashwin Rawal Namaste,Ravi and Utpal have replied to you. I will leave the questions they have already replied too. As Ravi said, the amount of materials you need depends on how big a fire you maintain. You will learn and fine-tune with experience.There may be a tradition in some parts of India to offer a drop of ghee in water after offering it in fire. But it is not necessary. When doing Chandi homam, some people invoke the Mother in an idol and offer water to the idol with each mantra along with offering ghee in fire. Again, it is not necessary.Managing ahutis and reading is difficult, but one can master it with practice. It is really advisable for you to do both reading and offering ahutis yourself.Wooden spoon is perfectly alright.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------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- - - "DHEERAJ KHOSLA" <khosladheeraj@ ><>Friday, January 02, 2009 1:31 PM some queries on homam> Namaskar Narsimhaji and others,>> I want to do homam for chandi devi.I> had arranged a copper tray in square shape.Almost 1 feet by 1 feet.> So is it good measurement or not ? I also bought havan samagri, dry> coconuts etc.>> Actually i want to start with short cut method> so please advice me that ,how much ghee,havan samagri, dry coconut> etc are used in one havana, so that i will plan these items> accordingly. I have arranged 2 kg of havan samagri, 1 kg dry coconuts> etc..So how to divide this in ratio as per single day process.How> much ghee in grams per havana.ALthough i am reading your pdf notes> on homam again and again but doing practical things r difficult and> need much more focus and methodology.>> Although by God grace and your encouragement to> people for doing homams, even i myself get transformed towards> homam ,so thanks for that. But i need your step by step guidance as> everything is not included in your notes( although its best notes> on homam). Its my weakness actually.>>> In normal homams by priests in India ,they do swaha> with ghee in fire aswell in water.So tell me, I mean after they pour> ghee through spoon in agni ,they immediately pour one drop of ghee> in water too. So is it correct way or not ?>>> If single person is doing a homam then how to manage> ahutis of ghee and samagri both and of course mantra mala or notes u> provided ? Bcz in India, normally full group or family do homams and> priest only says mantras.So i think two people r must for homam.>> I have spoon made of wood ,Is it ok or i have to buy> of copper metal ?>> I am still unmarried so can i do with my mother this> chandi homam ?>> Please provide me some beautiful answers of these queries.And> dont mind if my queries prove to be very simple and illogical.But i> have to start from basics .So just cooperate with me as i love the> work with perfection.In next mail i will ask some queries on mantras> in order to understand properly.>> U r really spreading vedic wisdom in true practical sense. I salute> to u.>> thanks and full respect to u Sir,> dheeraj khosla,> Delhi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Dear Sir, Thanks but I just seen your reply in 891 but it was not received by me so far. I am surprised as to how this happened that I did not receive that mail. I again checked all past mails but it is not there. Anyways thanks sir. Dr.Ashwin Rawal--- On Mon, 12/1/09, Narasimha P.V.R. Rao <pvr wrote: Narasimha P.V.R. Rao <pvrRe: Some queries on Homam Date: Monday, 12 January, 2009, 3:13 AM  Namaste, Answer is yes. Please see http://groups. / group/vedic- wisdom/message/ 891 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------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- - Ashwin Rawal Saturday, January 10, 2009 11:32 AM Some queries on Homam Dear Sir, My one mail is still unanswered. Can I give Ahutis for Ratri Suktam, Devi Suktam, 4th Chapter and 11th Chapter independantly? I mean any of these four independantly ? While Chandi Homam you have omitted Devi Suktam and Ratri Suktam from Ahutis in your Manual. This reading has created this question in my mind.r.Ashwin Rawal Namaste,Ravi and Utpal have replied to you. I will leave the questions they have already replied too. As Ravi said, the amount of materials you need depends on how big a fire you maintain. You will learn and fine-tune with experience.There may be a tradition in some parts of India to offer a drop of ghee in water after offering it in fire. But it is not necessary. When doing Chandi homam, some people invoke the Mother in an idol and offer water to the idol with each mantra along with offering ghee in fire. Again, it is not necessary.Managing ahutis and reading is difficult, but one can master it with practice. It is really advisable for you to do both reading and offering ahutis yourself.Wooden spoon is perfectly alright.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------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- - - "DHEERAJ KHOSLA" <khosladheeraj@ ><>Friday, January 02, 2009 1:31 PM some queries on homam> Namaskar Narsimhaji and others,>> I want to do homam for chandi devi.I> had arranged a copper tray in square shape.Almost 1 feet by 1 feet.> So is it good measurement or not ? I also bought havan samagri, dry> coconuts etc.>> Actually i want to start with short cut method> so please advice me that ,how much ghee,havan samagri, dry coconut> etc are used in one havana, so that i will plan these items> accordingly. I have arranged 2 kg of havan samagri, 1 kg dry coconuts> etc..So how to divide this in ratio as per single day process.How> much ghee in grams per havana.ALthough i am reading your pdf notes> on homam again and again but doing practical things r difficult and> need much more focus and methodology.>> Although by God grace and your encouragement to> people for doing homams, even i myself get transformed towards> homam ,so thanks for that. But i need your step by step guidance as> everything is not included in your notes( although its best notes> on homam). Its my weakness actually.>>> In normal homams by priests in India ,they do swaha> with ghee in fire aswell in water.So tell me, I mean after they pour> ghee through spoon in agni ,they immediately pour one drop of ghee> in water too. So is it correct way or not ?>>> If single person is doing a homam then how to manage> ahutis of ghee and samagri both and of course mantra mala or notes u> provided ? Bcz in India, normally full group or family do homams and> priest only says mantras.So i think two people r must for homam.>> I have spoon made of wood ,Is it ok or i have to buy> of copper metal ?>> I am still unmarried so can i do with my mother this> chandi homam ?>> Please provide me some beautiful answers of these queries.And> dont mind if my queries prove to be very simple and illogical.But i> have to start from basics .So just cooperate with me as i love the> work with perfection.In next mail i will ask some queries on mantras> in order to understand properly.>> U r really spreading vedic wisdom in true practical sense. I salute> to u.>> thanks and full respect to u Sir,> dheeraj khosla,> Delhi Check out the all-new face of India. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 Dear Sir, One more question for Homam. Suppose I am giving 12 Ahutis daily to Maha Ganpati with (Aum, Shrim, Hrim Klim.....Vashamanaya Swaha) Maha Ganapati Mantra, is it necessary that I have to speak - Idam Maha Ganapataye, Idam Na Mama - after each Ahuti? Or It is OK if I give 12 Ahutis first with the Mantras only and I will speak -Idam Maha Ganpataye,Idam Na Mama - only once at the last after 12th Ahuti is completed?Dr.Ashwin Rawal--- On Tue, 6/1/09, m540i98 <m540i98 wrote: m540i98 <m540i98 Re: some queries on homam Date: Tuesday, 6 January, 2009, 1:41 AM NamasteInteresting about different materials, I have seen in the indian markets, something like wheat but with covering, label says 'Jaav'Do people use that too? any ideas its effect.What about using a dry turmeric for poornahooti? is it ok?Best RegardsMitesh, "Narasimha P.V.R. Rao" <pvr wrote:>> Namaste,> > It looks fine. I do not know what "khadir powder" is. Others are all fine.> > Juwar dhani (available in Indian stores) is a good material to add to your nice mix. When you are doing a homam for the Mother, anar dana (dried pomegranate seeds - available in Indian stores) is a good item to add.> > White sesame seeds are good for spiritual progress. Black sesame seeds are good for physical and health issues. If you care about that, they can be added.> > Marmara/mamra (popped rice) is good to add if you want financial prosperity.> > It is possible to do with just ghee and nothing also.> > Those who do homam in fire and smoke conscious western contries with a small fire should put very limited amounts of offerings and rely on ghee mostly. Those who do homam with a big fire can put pretty much anything and it will burn. Try to ensure that whatever you put burns.> > Best regards,> Narasimha> ------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- -> Do a Short Homam Yourself: http://www.VedicAst rologer.org/ homam> Do Pitri Tarpanas Yourself: http://www.VedicAst rologer.org/ tarpana> Spirituality: http://groups. / group/vedic- wisdom> Free Jyotish lessons (MP3): http://vedicastro. home.comcast. net> Free Jyotish software (Windows): http://www.VedicAst rologer.org> Sri Jagannath Centre (SJC) website: http://www.SriJagan nath.org> ------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- - > - > Ashwin Rawal > > Sunday, January 04, 2009 1:14 PM> Re: Re: some queries on homam> > > Dear Narsimhaji,> I have prepared one mixture of Havan Samagri for offerings in Homam. This contains following ingrediants in a powder form.> White Sesam 100 Gms> Barley 100 Gms> Guggulu 100 Gms> Bilva Patra 250 Gms> Dry Lotus 250 Gms> Dry Coconut I half> Khadir powder 100 Gms> Almond 50 Gms> Karpur 10 pieces> Cow Ghee mixed to this powder as required.> I use this mixture in daily routin Homam. 4 or 8 Ahutis to each deities. Is this mixture Ok? Any item to be added or omited? Is this allowed in Chandi Homam also?> Please answer sir so that knowingly or unknowingly I may not do any mistake (Dosha) as was the discussion on Homa Kunda.> > Dr.Ashwin Rawal> > --- On Sun, 4/1/09, rporuri <rporuri > wrote:> > rporuri <rporuri >> Subject: Re: some queries on homam> > Sunday, 4 January, 2009, 4:54 AM> > > Namaste Dheeraj,> You can use as much quantity of offerings as you want, as long> as the offerings are properly consumed in the fire. It all boils down to> the amount of fire that is present in the homa kunda. If there is good> amount of fire, even if you do not offer ghee, offering marmara , havan> samagri etc will be easily consumed. But if the fire is small, then you> do need to offer ghee drops to keep the fire alive.> There were days when I used about 8-10 coconut halves for 1> chandi homam, ie started with 2 pieces of 1 coconut half, adding half> piece of coconut half for each chapter and finally a piece for> purnahuti. Now, I am able to manage 1 chandi homa with about 2-3 coconut> halves. Others out there might be able to do with much less. It also> depends on the coconut pieces itself, some pieces burn slow and some> fast, so the quantity you may need may vary.> Most importantly I suggest you follow an important advice of> Narasimhaji. Pouring ghee drops around the corners of the coconut piece,> making sure the piece catches fire from all the corners. Doing this way,> at the end of the homa, all the coconut pieces are completely burnt,> almost like powder.> So, my suggestion to you is to have plenty of offerings at your> disposal, try to keep the fire going ( big or small does not matter). > Make sure the offerings that you put with each swaha (sloka) catch fire.> Hold your offerings ie havan samagri, marmara, poha etc joining your> ring finger, middle finger and thumb. This way, you will be offering> decent amount with each swaha.> Like Narasimhaji, I prepare a mixture of havan samagri, black and> white sesame seeds, marmara,poha etc in a container and used the> combination as offering.> I am sure within first few days of your homa, you will have very> good idea of how much ghee and other offerings you need to make.> > All the Best.> > Ravi> > , "DHEERAJ KHOSLA"> <khosladheeraj@ ...> wrote:> >> > , "DHEERAJ KHOSLA"> > khosladheeraj@ wrote:> > >> > > Namaskar Narsimhaji and others,> > >> > > I want to do homam for chandi devi.I> > > had arranged a copper tray in square shape.Almost 1 feet by 1> > feet.> > > So is it good measurement or not ? I also bought havan samagri,> > dry> > > coconuts etc.> > >> > > Actually i want to start with short cut method> > > so please advice me that ,how much ghee,havan samagri, dry coconut> > > etc are used in one havana, so that i will plan these items> > > accordingly. I have arranged 2 kg of havan samagri, 1 kg dry> > coconuts> > > etc..So how to divide this in ratio as per single day process.How> > > much ghee in grams per havana.ALthough i am reading your pdf notes> > > on homam again and again but doing practical things r difficult> > and> > > need much more focus and methodology.> > >> > > Although by God grace and your encouragement to> > > people for doing homams, even i myself get transformed towards> > > homam ,so thanks for that. But i need your step by step guidance> > as> > > everything is not included in your notes( although its best notes> > > on homam). Its my weakness actually.> > >> > >> > > In normal homams by priests in India ,they do swaha> > > with ghee in fire aswell in water.So tell me, I mean after they> > pour> > > ghee through spoon in agni ,they immediately pour one drop of ghee> > > in water too. So is it correct way or not ?> > >> > >> > > If single person is doing a homam then how to> > manage> > > ahutis of ghee and samagri both and of course mantra mala or notes> > u> > > provided ? Bcz in India, normally full group or family do homams> > and> > > priest only says mantras.So i think two people r must for homam.> > >> > > I have spoon made of wood ,Is it ok or i have to> > buy> > > of copper metal ?> > >> > > I am still unmarried so can i do with my mother> > this> > > chandi homam ?> > >> > >> > > Please provide me some beautiful answers of these> > queries.And> > > dont mind if my queries prove to be very simple and illogical.But> > i> > > have to start from basics .So just cooperate with me as i love the> > > work with perfection.In next mail i will ask some queries on> > mantras> > > in order to understand properly.> > >> > > U r really spreading vedic wisdom in true practical sense. I> > salute> > > to u.> > >> > > thanks and full respect to u Sir,> > > dheeraj khosla,> > > Delhi> > >> >> Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Invite them now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009  Namaste, There is no need to say that. Just add swaahaa first 11 times and vaushat in the 12th time. Saying "this is for XYZ god and not mine" after the mantra is needed if we are using fire to send generic aahutis to various deities like Prajapati, Agni, Vayu etc. If we invoke a specific deity in fire and worship him and then offer aahutis for him, you can merely read the mantra and add swaahaa. No need to specifically say "this is for XYZ god and not mine" after each mantra. Best regards,NarasimhaDo a Short Homam Yourself: http://www.VedicAstrologer.org/homamDo Pitri Tarpanas Yourself: http://www.VedicAstrologer.org/tarpanaSpirituality: Free Jyotish lessons (MP3): http://vedicastro.home.comcast.netFree Jyotish software (Windows): http://www.VedicAstrologer.orgSri Jagannath Centre (SJC) website: http://www.SriJagannath.org - Ashwin Rawal Friday, January 16, 2009 1:03 PM Re: Re: some queries on homam Dear Sir, One more question for Homam. Suppose I am giving 12 Ahutis daily to Maha Ganpati with (Aum, Shrim, Hrim Klim.....Vashamanaya Swaha) Maha Ganapati Mantra, is it necessary that I have to speak - Idam Maha Ganapataye, Idam Na Mama - after each Ahuti? Or It is OK if I give 12 Ahutis first with the Mantras only and I will speak -Idam Maha Ganpataye,Idam Na Mama - only once at the last after 12th Ahuti is completed?Dr.Ashwin Rawal--- On Tue, 6/1/09, m540i98 <m540i98 wrote: m540i98 <m540i98 Re: some queries on homam Date: Tuesday, 6 January, 2009, 1:41 AM NamasteInteresting about different materials, I have seen in the indian markets, something like wheat but with covering, label says 'Jaav'Do people use that too? any ideas its effect.What about using a dry turmeric for poornahooti? is it ok?Best RegardsMitesh, "Narasimha P.V.R. Rao" <pvr wrote:>> Namaste,> > It looks fine. I do not know what "khadir powder" is. Others are all fine.> > Juwar dhani (available in Indian stores) is a good material to add to your nice mix. When you are doing a homam for the Mother, anar dana (dried pomegranate seeds - available in Indian stores) is a good item to add.> > White sesame seeds are good for spiritual progress. Black sesame seeds are good for physical and health issues. If you care about that, they can be added.> > Marmara/mamra (popped rice) is good to add if you want financial prosperity.> > It is possible to do with just ghee and nothing also.> > Those who do homam in fire and smoke conscious western contries with a small fire should put very limited amounts of offerings and rely on ghee mostly. Those who do homam with a big fire can put pretty much anything and it will burn. Try to ensure that whatever you put burns.> > Best regards,> Narasimha> ------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- -> Do a Short Homam Yourself: http://www.VedicAst rologer.org/ homam> Do Pitri Tarpanas Yourself: http://www.VedicAst rologer.org/ tarpana> Spirituality: http://groups. / group/vedic- wisdom> Free Jyotish lessons (MP3): http://vedicastro. home.comcast. net> Free Jyotish software (Windows): http://www.VedicAst rologer.org> Sri Jagannath Centre (SJC) website: http://www.SriJagan nath.org> ------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- - > - > Ashwin Rawal > > Sunday, January 04, 2009 1:14 PM> Re: Re: some queries on homam> > > Dear Narsimhaji,> I have prepared one mixture of Havan Samagri for offerings in Homam. This contains following ingrediants in a powder form.> White Sesam 100 Gms> Barley 100 Gms> Guggulu 100 Gms> Bilva Patra 250 Gms> Dry Lotus 250 Gms> Dry Coconut I half> Khadir powder 100 Gms> Almond 50 Gms> Karpur 10 pieces> Cow Ghee mixed to this powder as required.> I use this mixture in daily routin Homam. 4 or 8 Ahutis to each deities. Is this mixture Ok? Any item to be added or omited? Is this allowed in Chandi Homam also?> Please answer sir so that knowingly or unknowingly I may not do any mistake (Dosha) as was the discussion on Homa Kunda.> > Dr.Ashwin Rawal> > --- On Sun, 4/1/09, rporuri <rporuri > wrote:> > rporuri <rporuri >> Re: some queries on homam> > Sunday, 4 January, 2009, 4:54 AM> > > Namaste Dheeraj,> You can use as much quantity of offerings as you want, as long> as the offerings are properly consumed in the fire. It all boils down to> the amount of fire that is present in the homa kunda. If there is good> amount of fire, even if you do not offer ghee, offering marmara , havan> samagri etc will be easily consumed. But if the fire is small, then you> do need to offer ghee drops to keep the fire alive.> There were days when I used about 8-10 coconut halves for 1> chandi homam, ie started with 2 pieces of 1 coconut half, adding half> piece of coconut half for each chapter and finally a piece for> purnahuti. Now, I am able to manage 1 chandi homa with about 2-3 coconut> halves. Others out there might be able to do with much less. It also> depends on the coconut pieces itself, some pieces burn slow and some> fast, so the quantity you may need may vary.> Most importantly I suggest you follow an important advice of> Narasimhaji. Pouring ghee drops around the corners of the coconut piece,> making sure the piece catches fire from all the corners. Doing this way,> at the end of the homa, all the coconut pieces are completely burnt,> almost like powder.> So, my suggestion to you is to have plenty of offerings at your> disposal, try to keep the fire going ( big or small does not matter). > Make sure the offerings that you put with each swaha (sloka) catch fire.> Hold your offerings ie havan samagri, marmara, poha etc joining your> ring finger, middle finger and thumb. This way, you will be offering> decent amount with each swaha.> Like Narasimhaji, I prepare a mixture of havan samagri, black and> white sesame seeds, marmara,poha etc in a container and used the> combination as offering.> I am sure within first few days of your homa, you will have very> good idea of how much ghee and other offerings you need to make.> > All the Best.> > Ravi> > , "DHEERAJ KHOSLA"> <khosladheeraj@ ...> wrote:> >> > , "DHEERAJ KHOSLA"> > khosladheeraj@ wrote:> > >> > > Namaskar Narsimhaji and others,> > >> > > I want to do homam for chandi devi.I> > > had arranged a copper tray in square shape.Almost 1 feet by 1> > feet.> > > So is it good measurement or not ? I also bought havan samagri,> > dry> > > coconuts etc.> > >> > > Actually i want to start with short cut method> > > so please advice me that ,how much ghee,havan samagri, dry coconut> > > etc are used in one havana, so that i will plan these items> > > accordingly. I have arranged 2 kg of havan samagri, 1 kg dry> > coconuts> > > etc..So how to divide this in ratio as per single day process.How> > > much ghee in grams per havana.ALthough i am reading your pdf notes> > > on homam again and again but doing practical things r difficult> > and> > > need much more focus and methodology.> > >> > > Although by God grace and your encouragement to> > > people for doing homams, even i myself get transformed towards> > > homam ,so thanks for that. But i need your step by step guidance> > as> > > everything is not included in your notes( although its best notes> > > on homam). Its my weakness actually.> > >> > >> > > In normal homams by priests in India ,they do swaha> > > with ghee in fire aswell in water.So tell me, I mean after they> > pour> > > ghee through spoon in agni ,they immediately pour one drop of ghee> > > in water too. So is it correct way or not ?> > >> > >> > > If single person is doing a homam then how to> > manage> > > ahutis of ghee and samagri both and of course mantra mala or notes> > u> > > provided ? Bcz in India, normally full group or family do homams> > and> > > priest only says mantras.So i think two people r must for homam.> > >> > > I have spoon made of wood ,Is it ok or i have to> > buy> > > of copper metal ?> > >> > > I am still unmarried so can i do with my mother> > this> > > chandi homam ?> > >> > >> > > Please provide me some beautiful answers of these> > queries.And> > > dont mind if my queries prove to be very simple and illogical.But> > i> > > have to start from basics .So just cooperate with me as i love the> > > work with perfection.In next mail i will ask some queries on> > mantras> > > in order to understand properly.> > >> > > U r really spreading vedic wisdom in true practical sense. I> > salute> > > to u.> > >> > > thanks and full respect to u Sir,> > > dheeraj khosla,> > > Delhi> > >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 Dear Sir, Certain words I can not understand properly as these words are new for me. In your reply you have written that .... "If we invoke a specifice deity in fire and worship him and then offer Ahutis...." Here what is the meaning of Invoking? If the meaning is inviting then I am not doing that. Directly I am starting homam with Adhaar Ahutis of Surya, Prajapati, Indra, Agni and soma. Then directly giving 12 ahutis of Maha Ganapati Mantra, then immediately 24 Gayatri Mantra for Gayatri and like one by one in continuance. Specially I am not inviting any deity in fire. Some confusion created in my mind so this clarification is needed Sir.Dr.Ashwin Rawal--- On Sat, 17/1/09, Narasimha P.V.R. Rao <pvr wrote: Narasimha P.V.R. Rao <pvr Re: some queries on homam Date: Saturday, 17 January, 2009, 8:57 AM  Namaste, There is no need to say that. Just add swaahaa first 11 times and vaushat in the 12th time. Saying "this is for XYZ god and not mine" after the mantra is needed if we are using fire to send generic aahutis to various deities like Prajapati, Agni, Vayu etc. If we invoke a specific deity in fire and worship him and then offer aahutis for him, you can merely read the mantra and add swaahaa. No need to specifically say "this is for XYZ god and not mine" after each mantra. 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------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- - Ashwin Rawal Friday, January 16, 2009 1:03 PM Re: Re: some queries on homam Dear Sir, One more question for Homam. Suppose I am giving 12 Ahutis daily to Maha Ganpati with (Aum, Shrim, Hrim Klim.....Vashamanay a Swaha) Maha Ganapati Mantra, is it necessary that I have to speak - Idam Maha Ganapataye, Idam Na Mama - after each Ahuti? Or It is OK if I give 12 Ahutis first with the Mantras only and I will speak -Idam Maha Ganpataye,Idam Na Mama - only once at the last after 12th Ahuti is completed?Dr.Ashwin Rawal--- On Tue, 6/1/09, m540i98 <m540i98 > wrote: m540i98 <m540i98 > Re: some queries on homamTuesday, 6 January, 2009, 1:41 AM NamasteInteresting about different materials, I have seen in the indian markets, something like wheat but with covering, label says 'Jaav'Do people use that too? any ideas its effect.What about using a dry turmeric for poornahooti? is it ok?Best RegardsMitesh, "Narasimha P.V.R. Rao" <pvr wrote:>> Namaste,> > It looks fine. I do not know what "khadir powder" is. Others are all fine.> > Juwar dhani (available in Indian stores) is a good material to add to your nice mix. When you are doing a homam for the Mother, anar dana (dried pomegranate seeds - available in Indian stores) is a good item to add.> > White sesame seeds are good for spiritual progress. Black sesame seeds are good for physical and health issues. If you care about that, they can be added.> > Marmara/mamra (popped rice) is good to add if you want financial prosperity.> > It is possible to do with just ghee and nothing also.> > Those who do homam in fire and smoke conscious western contries with a small fire should put very limited amounts of offerings and rely on ghee mostly. Those who do homam with a big fire can put pretty much anything and it will burn. Try to ensure that whatever you put burns.> > Best regards,> Narasimha> ------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- -> Do a Short Homam Yourself: http://www.VedicAst rologer.org/ homam> Do Pitri Tarpanas Yourself: http://www.VedicAst rologer.org/ tarpana> Spirituality: http://groups. / group/vedic- wisdom> Free Jyotish lessons (MP3): http://vedicastro. home.comcast. net> Free Jyotish software (Windows): http://www.VedicAst rologer.org> Sri Jagannath Centre (SJC) website: http://www.SriJagan nath.org> ------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- - > - > Ashwin Rawal > > Sunday, January 04, 2009 1:14 PM> Re: Re: some queries on homam> > > Dear Narsimhaji,> I have prepared one mixture of Havan Samagri for offerings in Homam. This contains following ingrediants in a powder form.> White Sesam 100 Gms> Barley 100 Gms> Guggulu 100 Gms> Bilva Patra 250 Gms> Dry Lotus 250 Gms> Dry Coconut I half> Khadir powder 100 Gms> Almond 50 Gms> Karpur 10 pieces> Cow Ghee mixed to this powder as required.> I use this mixture in daily routin Homam. 4 or 8 Ahutis to each deities. Is this mixture Ok? Any item to be added or omited? Is this allowed in Chandi Homam also?> Please answer sir so that knowingly or unknowingly I may not do any mistake (Dosha) as was the discussion on Homa Kunda.> > Dr.Ashwin Rawal> > --- On Sun, 4/1/09, rporuri <rporuri > wrote:> > rporuri <rporuri >> Subject: Re: some queries on homam> > Sunday, 4 January, 2009, 4:54 AM> > > Namaste Dheeraj,> You can use as much quantity of offerings as you want, as long> as the offerings are properly consumed in the fire. It all boils down to> the amount of fire that is present in the homa kunda. If there is good> amount of fire, even if you do not offer ghee, offering marmara , havan> samagri etc will be easily consumed. But if the fire is small, then you> do need to offer ghee drops to keep the fire alive.> There were days when I used about 8-10 coconut halves for 1> chandi homam, ie started with 2 pieces of 1 coconut half, adding half> piece of coconut half for each chapter and finally a piece for> purnahuti. Now, I am able to manage 1 chandi homa with about 2-3 coconut> halves. Others out there might be able to do with much less. It also> depends on the coconut pieces itself, some pieces burn slow and some> fast, so the quantity you may need may vary.> Most importantly I suggest you follow an important advice of> Narasimhaji. Pouring ghee drops around the corners of the coconut piece,> making sure the piece catches fire from all the corners. Doing this way,> at the end of the homa, all the coconut pieces are completely burnt,> almost like powder.> So, my suggestion to you is to have plenty of offerings at your> disposal, try to keep the fire going ( big or small does not matter). > Make sure the offerings that you put with each swaha (sloka) catch fire.> Hold your offerings ie havan samagri, marmara, poha etc joining your> ring finger, middle finger and thumb. This way, you will be offering> decent amount with each swaha.> Like Narasimhaji, I prepare a mixture of havan samagri, black and> white sesame seeds, marmara,poha etc in a container and used the> combination as offering.> I am sure within first few days of your homa, you will have very> good idea of how much ghee and other offerings you need to make.> > All the Best.> > Ravi> > , "DHEERAJ KHOSLA"> <khosladheeraj@ ...> wrote:> >> > , "DHEERAJ KHOSLA"> > khosladheeraj@ wrote:> > >> > > Namaskar Narsimhaji and others,> > >> > > I want to do homam for chandi devi.I> > > had arranged a copper tray in square shape.Almost 1 feet by 1> > feet.> > > So is it good measurement or not ? I also bought havan samagri,> > dry> > > coconuts etc.> > >> > > Actually i want to start with short cut method> > > so please advice me that ,how much ghee,havan samagri, dry coconut> > > etc are used in one havana, so that i will plan these items> > > accordingly. I have arranged 2 kg of havan samagri, 1 kg dry> > coconuts> > > etc..So how to divide this in ratio as per single day process.How> > > much ghee in grams per havana.ALthough i am reading your pdf notes> > > on homam again and again but doing practical things r difficult> > and> > > need much more focus and methodology.> > >> > > Although by God grace and your encouragement to> > > people for doing homams, even i myself get transformed towards> > > homam ,so thanks for that. But i need your step by step guidance> > as> > > everything is not included in your notes( although its best notes> > > on homam). Its my weakness actually.> > >> > >> > > In normal homams by priests in India ,they do swaha> > > with ghee in fire aswell in water.So tell me, I mean after they> > pour> > > ghee through spoon in agni ,they immediately pour one drop of ghee> > > in water too. So is it correct way or not ?> > >> > >> > > If single person is doing a homam then how to> > manage> > > ahutis of ghee and samagri both and of course mantra mala or notes> > u> > > provided ? Bcz in India, normally full group or family do homams> > and> > > priest only says mantras.So i think two people r must for homam.> > >> > > I have spoon made of wood ,Is it ok or i have to> > buy> > > of copper metal ?> > >> > > I am still unmarried so can i do with my mother> > this> > > chandi homam ?> > >> > >> > > Please provide me some beautiful answers of these> > queries.And> > > dont mind if my queries prove to be very simple and illogical.But> > i> > > have to start from basics .So just cooperate with me as i love the> > > work with perfection.In next mail i will ask some queries on> > mantras> > > in order to understand properly.> > >> > > U r really spreading vedic wisdom in true practical sense. I> > salute> > > to u.> > >> > > thanks and full respect to u Sir,> > > dheeraj khosla,> > > Delhi> > >> >> Check out the all-new Messenger 9.0! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 Namaste Ashwin Ji, Are you doing the Homa as per the Mahaganapati Manual by Narasimha? if yes, then in that manual, there are FEW verses which are related to Invocation of MahaGanapati. " SHRI MAHAGANAPATI PRAAN PRATISHTHAPAN MANNTRASYA. GANAK RUSHI..... " " AAM, HREEM, KROUNM, YAM, RAM, LAM,SHAM.....SHRI MAHAGANAPATI PRAAN SHAKTYEI NAMAH " " AAVAAHITO BHAV, STHAPITOBHAV, SANNIHITO BHAV.... " The above clearly explains that one is welcoming Shri MahaGanapati from one's Heart to enter into Fire & Idol. One is requesting The lord to stay in the fire (and idol if applicable) till homa conclusion and accept the aahutis offered. warm regards, Utpal , Ashwin Rawal <ashwinrawal wrote: > > Dear Sir, > Certain words I can not understand properly as these words are new for me. In your reply you have written that .... > " If we invoke a specifice deity in fire and worship him and then offer Ahutis.... " > Here what is the meaning of Invoking? If the meaning is inviting then I am not doing that. Directly I am starting homam with Adhaar Ahutis of Surya, Prajapati, Indra, Agni and soma. Then directly giving 12 ahutis of Maha Ganapati Mantra, then immediately 24 Gayatri Mantra for Gayatri and like one by one in continuance. Specially I am not inviting any deity in fire. Some confusion created in my mind so this clarification is needed Sir. > > Dr.Ashwin Rawal > > --- On Sat, 17/1/09, Narasimha P.V.R. Rao <pvr wrote: > > Narasimha P.V.R. Rao <pvr > Re: some queries on homam > > Saturday, 17 January, 2009, 8:57 AM  > Namaste, >  > There is no need to say that. Just add swaahaa first 11 times and vaushat in the 12th time. >  > Saying " this is for XYZ god and not mine " after the mantra is needed if we are using fire to send generic aahutis to various deities like Prajapati, Agni, Vayu etc. If we invoke a specific deity in fire and worship him and then offer aahutis for him, you can merely read the mantra and add swaahaa. No need to specifically say " this is for XYZ god and not mine " after each mantra. >  > Best regards, > Narasimha > ------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ----- ---- > Do a Short Homam Yourself: http://www.VedicAst rologer.org/ homam > Do Pitri Tarpanas Yourself: http://www.VedicAst rologer.org/ tarpana > Spirituality: http://groups. / group/vedic- wisdom > Free Jyotish lessons (MP3): http://vedicastro. home.comcast. net > Free Jyotish software (Windows): http://www.VedicAst rologer.org > Sri Jagannath Centre (SJC) website: http://www.SriJagan nath.org > ------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ----- ---- > > > - > Ashwin Rawal > > Friday, January 16, 2009 1:03 PM > Re: Re: some queries on homam >  > > > > > Dear Sir, > One more question for Homam. > Suppose I am giving 12 Ahutis daily to Maha Ganpati with (Aum, Shrim, Hrim Klim.....Vashamanay a Swaha) Maha Ganapati Mantra, is it necessary that I have to speak - Idam Maha Ganapataye, Idam Na Mama -  after each Ahuti?  > Or It is OK if I give 12 Ahutis first with the Mantras only and I will speak -Idam Maha Ganpataye,Idam Na Mama - only once at the last after 12th Ahuti is completed? > > Dr.Ashwin Rawal > > --- On Tue, 6/1/09, m540i98 <m540i98 > wrote: > > m540i98 <m540i98 > > Re: some queries on homam > > Tuesday, 6 January, 2009, 1:41 AM > > > > > Namaste > > Interesting about different materials, I have seen in the indian > markets, something like wheat but with covering, label says 'Jaav' > > Do people use that too? any ideas its effect. > > What about using a dry turmeric for poornahooti? is it ok? > > Best Regards > Mitesh > > , " Narasimha P.V.R. Rao " <pvr@> > wrote: > > > > Namaste, > > > > It looks fine. I do not know what " khadir powder " is. Others are > all fine. > > > > Juwar dhani (available in Indian stores) is a good material to add > to your nice mix. When you are doing a homam for the Mother, anar > dana (dried pomegranate seeds - available in Indian stores) is a good > item to add. > > > > White sesame seeds are good for spiritual progress. Black sesame > seeds are good for physical and health issues. If you care about > that, they can be added. > > > > Marmara/mamra (popped rice) is good to add if you want financial > prosperity. > > > > It is possible to do with just ghee and nothing also. > > > > Those who do homam in fire and smoke conscious western contries > with a small fire should put very limited amounts of offerings and > rely on ghee mostly. Those who do homam with a big fire can put > pretty much anything and it will burn. Try to ensure that whatever > you put burns. > > > > Best regards, > > Narasimha > > ------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- - > > Do a Short Homam Yourself: http://www.VedicAst rologer.org/ homam > > Do Pitri Tarpanas Yourself: http://www.VedicAst rologer.org/ tarpana > > Spirituality: http://groups. / group/vedic- wisdom > > Free Jyotish lessons (MP3): http://vedicastro. home.comcast. net > > Free Jyotish software (Windows): http://www.VedicAst rologer.org > > Sri Jagannath Centre (SJC) website: http://www.SriJagan nath.org > > ------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- - > > - > > Ashwin Rawal > > > > Sunday, January 04, 2009 1:14 PM > > Re: Re: some queries on homam > > > > > > Dear Narsimhaji, > > I have prepared one mixture of Havan Samagri for offerings > in Homam. This contains following ingrediants in a powder form. > > White Sesam 100 Gms > > Barley 100 Gms > > Guggulu 100 Gms > > Bilva Patra 250 Gms > > Dry Lotus 250 Gms > > Dry Coconut I half > > Khadir powder 100 Gms > > Almond 50 Gms > > Karpur 10 pieces > > Cow Ghee mixed to this powder as required. > > I use this mixture in daily routin Homam. 4 or 8 > Ahutis to each deities. Is this mixture Ok? Any item to be added or > omited? Is this allowed in Chandi Homam also? > > Please answer sir so that knowingly or unknowingly I may > not do any mistake (Dosha) as was the discussion on Homa Kunda. > > > > Dr.Ashwin Rawal > > > > --- On Sun, 4/1/09, rporuri <rporuri@ > wrote: > > > > rporuri <rporuri@ > > > Re: some queries on homam > > > > Sunday, 4 January, 2009, 4:54 AM > > > > > > Namaste Dheeraj, > > You can use as much quantity of offerings as you want, as > long > > as the offerings are properly consumed in the fire. It > all boils down to > > the amount of fire that is present in the homa kunda. If > there is good > > amount of fire, even if you do not offer ghee, offering > marmara , havan > > samagri etc will be easily consumed. But if the fire is > small, then you > > do need to offer ghee drops to keep the fire alive. > > There were days when I used about 8-10 coconut halves for > 1 > > chandi homam, ie started with 2 pieces of 1 coconut half, > adding half > > piece of coconut half for each chapter and finally a > piece for > > purnahuti. Now, I am able to manage 1 chandi homa with > about 2-3 coconut > > halves. Others out there might be able to do with much > less. It also > > depends on the coconut pieces itself, some pieces burn > slow and some > > fast, so the quantity you may need may vary. > > Most importantly I suggest you follow an important advice > of > > Narasimhaji. Pouring ghee drops around the corners of the > coconut piece, > > making sure the piece catches fire from all the corners. > Doing this way, > > at the end of the homa, all the coconut pieces are > completely burnt, > > almost like powder. > > So, my suggestion to you is to have plenty of offerings > at your > > disposal, try to keep the fire going ( big or small does > not matter). > > Make sure the offerings that you put with each swaha > (sloka) catch fire. > > Hold your offerings ie havan samagri, marmara, poha etc > joining your > > ring finger, middle finger and thumb. This way, you will > be offering > > decent amount with each swaha. > > Like Narasimhaji, I prepare a mixture of havan samagri, > black and > > white sesame seeds, marmara,poha etc in a container and > used the > > combination as offering. > > I am sure within first few days of your homa, you will > have very > > good idea of how much ghee and other offerings you need > to make. > > > > All the Best. > > > > Ravi > > > > , " DHEERAJ KHOSLA " > > <khosladheeraj@ ...> wrote: > > > > > > , " DHEERAJ KHOSLA " > > > khosladheeraj@ wrote: > > > > > > > > Namaskar Narsimhaji and others, > > > > > > > > I want to do homam for chandi devi.I > > > > had arranged a copper tray in square shape.Almost 1 > feet by 1 > > > feet. > > > > So is it good measurement or not ? I also bought > havan samagri, > > > dry > > > > coconuts etc. > > > > > > > > Actually i want to start with short cut method > > > > so please advice me that ,how much ghee,havan > samagri, dry coconut > > > > etc are used in one havana, so that i will plan these > items > > > > accordingly. I have arranged 2 kg of havan samagri, 1 > kg dry > > > coconuts > > > > etc..So how to divide this in ratio as per single day > process.How > > > > much ghee in grams per havana.ALthough i am reading > your pdf notes > > > > on homam again and again but doing practical things r > difficult > > > and > > > > need much more focus and methodology. > > > > > > > > Although by God grace and your encouragement to > > > > people for doing homams, even i myself get > transformed towards > > > > homam ,so thanks for that. But i need your step by > step guidance > > > as > > > > everything is not included in your notes( although > its best notes > > > > on homam). Its my weakness actually. > > > > > > > > > > > > In normal homams by priests in India ,they do swaha > > > > with ghee in fire aswell in water.So tell me, I mean > after they > > > pour > > > > ghee through spoon in agni ,they immediately pour one > drop of ghee > > > > in water too. So is it correct way or not ? > > > > > > > > > > > > If single person is doing a homam then how to > > > manage > > > > ahutis of ghee and samagri both and of course mantra > mala or notes > > > u > > > > provided ? Bcz in India, normally full group or > family do homams > > > and > > > > priest only says mantras.So i think two people r must > for homam. > > > > > > > > I have spoon made of wood ,Is it ok or i have to > > > buy > > > > of copper metal ? > > > > > > > > I am still unmarried so can i do with my mother > > > this > > > > chandi homam ? > > > > > > > > > > > > Please provide me some beautiful answers of these > > > queries.And > > > > dont mind if my queries prove to be very simple and > illogical.But > > > i > > > > have to start from basics .So just cooperate with me > as i love the > > > > work with perfection.In next mail i will ask some > queries on > > > mantras > > > > in order to understand properly. > > > > > > > > U r really spreading vedic wisdom in true practical > sense. I > > > salute > > > > to u. > > > > > > > > thanks and full respect to u Sir, > > > > dheeraj khosla, > > > > Delhi > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! 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Guest guest Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009  Namaste, You can see the procedure for invoking Ganapathi in fire in the homam manual (see link below). At a minimum, say "atra aagachchha" (come here), "aavaahito bhava" (be invoked), "sthaapito bhava" (be established here). While saying it, mentally imagine that Ganapati is entering the fire and setting down there. After saying the above, you can just make offerings with a swaahaa. At the end, imagine that Ganapati is leaving the fire, while saying "yathaa sthaanam pratishthaapayaami". The manual has everything in more detail. Rituals are largely a mental game. The stronger you can mentally imagine and believe that there is a god there receiving your services and offerings, the better your ritual is. Increase the strength of belief. Best regards,NarasimhaDo a Short Homam Yourself: http://www.VedicAstrologer.org/homamDo Pitri Tarpanas Yourself: http://www.VedicAstrologer.org/tarpanaSpirituality: Free Jyotish lessons (MP3): http://vedicastro.home.comcast.netFree Jyotish software (Windows): http://www.VedicAstrologer.orgSri Jagannath Centre (SJC) website: http://www.SriJagannath.org - Ashwin Rawal Saturday, January 17, 2009 9:39 AM Re: Re: some queries on homam Dear Sir, Certain words I can not understand properly as these words are new for me. In your reply you have written that .... "If we invoke a specifice deity in fire and worship him and then offer Ahutis...." Here what is the meaning of Invoking? If the meaning is inviting then I am not doing that. Directly I am starting homam with Adhaar Ahutis of Surya, Prajapati, Indra, Agni and soma. Then directly giving 12 ahutis of Maha Ganapati Mantra, then immediately 24 Gayatri Mantra for Gayatri and like one by one in continuance. Specially I am not inviting any deity in fire. Some confusion created in my mind so this clarification is needed Sir.Dr.Ashwin Rawal--- On Sat, 17/1/09, Narasimha P.V.R. Rao <pvr wrote: Narasimha P.V.R. Rao <pvr Re: some queries on homam Date: Saturday, 17 January, 2009, 8:57 AM  Namaste, There is no need to say that. Just add swaahaa first 11 times and vaushat in the 12th time. Saying "this is for XYZ god and not mine" after the mantra is needed if we are using fire to send generic aahutis to various deities like Prajapati, Agni, Vayu etc. If we invoke a specific deity in fire and worship him and then offer aahutis for him, you can merely read the mantra and add swaahaa. No need to specifically say "this is for XYZ god and not mine" after each mantra. 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------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- - Ashwin Rawal Friday, January 16, 2009 1:03 PM Re: Re: some queries on homam Dear Sir, One more question for Homam. Suppose I am giving 12 Ahutis daily to Maha Ganpati with (Aum, Shrim, Hrim Klim.....Vashamanay a Swaha) Maha Ganapati Mantra, is it necessary that I have to speak - Idam Maha Ganapataye, Idam Na Mama - after each Ahuti? Or It is OK if I give 12 Ahutis first with the Mantras only and I will speak -Idam Maha Ganpataye,Idam Na Mama - only once at the last after 12th Ahuti is completed?Dr.Ashwin Rawal--- On Tue, 6/1/09, m540i98 <m540i98 > wrote: m540i98 <m540i98 > Re: some queries on homamTuesday, 6 January, 2009, 1:41 AM NamasteInteresting about different materials, I have seen in the indian markets, something like wheat but with covering, label says 'Jaav'Do people use that too? any ideas its effect.What about using a dry turmeric for poornahooti? is it ok?Best RegardsMitesh, "Narasimha P.V.R. Rao" <pvr wrote:>> Namaste,> > It looks fine. I do not know what "khadir powder" is. Others are all fine.> > Juwar dhani (available in Indian stores) is a good material to add to your nice mix. When you are doing a homam for the Mother, anar dana (dried pomegranate seeds - available in Indian stores) is a good item to add.> > White sesame seeds are good for spiritual progress. Black sesame seeds are good for physical and health issues. If you care about that, they can be added.> > Marmara/mamra (popped rice) is good to add if you want financial prosperity.> > It is possible to do with just ghee and nothing also.> > Those who do homam in fire and smoke conscious western contries with a small fire should put very limited amounts of offerings and rely on ghee mostly. Those who do homam with a big fire can put pretty much anything and it will burn. Try to ensure that whatever you put burns.> > Best regards,> Narasimha> ------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- -> Do a Short Homam Yourself: http://www.VedicAst rologer.org/ homam> Do Pitri Tarpanas Yourself: http://www.VedicAst rologer.org/ tarpana> Spirituality: http://groups. / group/vedic- wisdom> Free Jyotish lessons (MP3): http://vedicastro. home.comcast. net> Free Jyotish software (Windows): http://www.VedicAst rologer.org> Sri Jagannath Centre (SJC) website: http://www.SriJagan nath.org> ------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- - > - > Ashwin Rawal > > Sunday, January 04, 2009 1:14 PM> Re: Re: some queries on homam> > > Dear Narsimhaji,> I have prepared one mixture of Havan Samagri for offerings in Homam. This contains following ingrediants in a powder form.> White Sesam 100 Gms> Barley 100 Gms> Guggulu 100 Gms> Bilva Patra 250 Gms> Dry Lotus 250 Gms> Dry Coconut I half> Khadir powder 100 Gms> Almond 50 Gms> Karpur 10 pieces> Cow Ghee mixed to this powder as required.> I use this mixture in daily routin Homam. 4 or 8 Ahutis to each deities. Is this mixture Ok? Any item to be added or omited? Is this allowed in Chandi Homam also?> Please answer sir so that knowingly or unknowingly I may not do any mistake (Dosha) as was the discussion on Homa Kunda.> > Dr.Ashwin Rawal> > --- On Sun, 4/1/09, rporuri <rporuri > wrote:> > rporuri <rporuri >> Re: some queries on homam> > Sunday, 4 January, 2009, 4:54 AM> > > Namaste Dheeraj,> You can use as much quantity of offerings as you want, as long> as the offerings are properly consumed in the fire. It all boils down to> the amount of fire that is present in the homa kunda. If there is good> amount of fire, even if you do not offer ghee, offering marmara , havan> samagri etc will be easily consumed. But if the fire is small, then you> do need to offer ghee drops to keep the fire alive.> There were days when I used about 8-10 coconut halves for 1> chandi homam, ie started with 2 pieces of 1 coconut half, adding half> piece of coconut half for each chapter and finally a piece for> purnahuti. Now, I am able to manage 1 chandi homa with about 2-3 coconut> halves. Others out there might be able to do with much less. It also> depends on the coconut pieces itself, some pieces burn slow and some> fast, so the quantity you may need may vary.> Most importantly I suggest you follow an important advice of> Narasimhaji. Pouring ghee drops around the corners of the coconut piece,> making sure the piece catches fire from all the corners. Doing this way,> at the end of the homa, all the coconut pieces are completely burnt,> almost like powder.> So, my suggestion to you is to have plenty of offerings at your> disposal, try to keep the fire going ( big or small does not matter). > Make sure the offerings that you put with each swaha (sloka) catch fire.> Hold your offerings ie havan samagri, marmara, poha etc joining your> ring finger, middle finger and thumb. This way, you will be offering> decent amount with each swaha.> Like Narasimhaji, I prepare a mixture of havan samagri, black and> white sesame seeds, marmara,poha etc in a container and used the> combination as offering.> I am sure within first few days of your homa, you will have very> good idea of how much ghee and other offerings you need to make.> > All the Best.> > Ravi> > , "DHEERAJ KHOSLA"> <khosladheeraj@ ...> wrote:> >> > , "DHEERAJ KHOSLA"> > khosladheeraj@ wrote:> > >> > > Namaskar Narsimhaji and others,> > >> > > I want to do homam for chandi devi.I> > > had arranged a copper tray in square shape.Almost 1 feet by 1> > feet.> > > So is it good measurement or not ? I also bought havan samagri,> > dry> > > coconuts etc.> > >> > > Actually i want to start with short cut method> > > so please advice me that ,how much ghee,havan samagri, dry coconut> > > etc are used in one havana, so that i will plan these items> > > accordingly. I have arranged 2 kg of havan samagri, 1 kg dry> > coconuts> > > etc..So how to divide this in ratio as per single day process.How> > > much ghee in grams per havana.ALthough i am reading your pdf notes> > > on homam again and again but doing practical things r difficult> > and> > > need much more focus and methodology.> > >> > > Although by God grace and your encouragement to> > > people for doing homams, even i myself get transformed towards> > > homam ,so thanks for that. But i need your step by step guidance> > as> > > everything is not included in your notes( although its best notes> > > on homam). Its my weakness actually.> > >> > >> > > In normal homams by priests in India ,they do swaha> > > with ghee in fire aswell in water.So tell me, I mean after they> > pour> > > ghee through spoon in agni ,they immediately pour one drop of ghee> > > in water too. So is it correct way or not ?> > >> > >> > > If single person is doing a homam then how to> > manage> > > ahutis of ghee and samagri both and of course mantra mala or notes> > u> > > provided ? Bcz in India, normally full group or family do homams> > and> > > priest only says mantras.So i think two people r must for homam.> > >> > > I have spoon made of wood ,Is it ok or i have to> > buy> > > of copper metal ?> > >> > > I am still unmarried so can i do with my mother> > this> > > chandi homam ?> > >> > >> > > Please provide me some beautiful answers of these> > queries.And> > > dont mind if my queries prove to be very simple and illogical.But> > i> > > have to start from basics .So just cooperate with me as i love the> > > work with perfection.In next mail i will ask some queries on> > mantras> > > in order to understand properly.> > >> > > U r really spreading vedic wisdom in true practical sense. I> > salute> > > to u.> > >> > > thanks and full respect to u Sir,> > > dheeraj khosla,> > > Delhi> > >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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